building wall enclosure inside vehicle

[kryptonitewhite 1]

Hey all, I've built plenty of enclosures and done 1 wall that I was able to build outside and slide in through the hatch but my next build I need to go as large as possible so build inside, and thats quite a change from slapping screws in, flip the box, drop more in.

Can I get some links to build logs that have good pics of this please... I have been searching and found almost none that really help.

Thanks!

Krypto

[shizzzon 461]

my wall is screwless in terms of running screws throught the thickness of the wood.

I used nothing but L brackets and plenty of bonding glue and joint glue inside to build the wall. It did a 155 in the kick off a SINGLE layer of wood so i think the joints are pretty strong.

[kryptonitewhite 1]

my wall is screwless in terms of running screws throught the thickness of the wood.

I used nothing but L brackets and plenty of bonding glue and joint glue inside to build the wall. It did a 155 in the kick off a SINGLE layer of wood so i think the joints are pretty strong.

I have never built one without lots of scews so it makes me nervous, but, ive seen it done your way many times... guess I need to bite the bullet and jump

thanks man!

also, I've taken all the screws out after the caulk cured many times... it's just the whole holding it tight while it cures

Edited November 29, 2009 by kryptonitewhite

[shizzzon 461]

that's why i predrill the locations for the l bracket before i lay the bonding glue down.

I then apply titebond, set piece in place, then screw the l bracket into place. i wouldnt tighten all screws in to the bracket as some will lift the wood back up. After sitting for just a couple minutes, run liquid nails across the joint all the way down so all the glue cures at once.

[jcarter1885 995]

that's why i predrill the locations for the l bracket before i lay the bonding glue down.

I then apply titebond, set piece in place, then screw the l bracket into place. i wouldnt tighten all screws in to the bracket as some will lift the wood back up. After sitting for just a couple minutes, run liquid nails across the joint all the way down so all the glue cures at once.

I thought I was the only one going overkill by using liguid nails as a sealer for all joints instead of silicone like most. I do have a question that will help me and others shizzzon, why do people say not to use liquid nails as glue between the pieces instead of titebond or other wood glue (my last box for 3-12"s was liquid nails for glue and sealent; which was a strong and sturdy box)?

[shizzzon 461]

i'm not the bonding guru but this is what i believe-

titebond is far more thinner than liquid nails is. That means that titebond should be able to fill pours or bond more precisely than liquid nails could since liquid nails is so thick.

Now for running along joints, you want something thick here so i prefer liquid nails.

I also notice liquid nails likes to have air pockets in itself so after letting it cure for a while, u may notice some spots that have popped. This is why i apply silicone over the liquid nails.

[topgun 262]

that's why i predrill the locations for the l bracket before i lay the bonding glue down.

I then apply titebond, set piece in place, then screw the l bracket into place. i wouldnt tighten all screws in to the bracket as some will lift the wood back up. After sitting for just a couple minutes, run liquid nails across the joint all the way down so all the glue cures at once.

I thought I was the only one going overkill by using liguid nails as a sealer for all joints instead of silicone like most. I do have a question that will help me and others shizzzon, why do people say not to use liquid nails as glue between the pieces instead of titebond or other wood glue (my last box for 3-12"s was liquid nails for glue and sealent; which was a strong and sturdy box)?

Wood glue is designed to glue wood. It is the best thing out there for gluing wood to wood. End of story.

[kryptonitewhite 1]

that's why i predrill the locations for the l bracket before i lay the bonding glue down.

I then apply titebond, set piece in place, then screw the l bracket into place. i wouldnt tighten all screws in to the bracket as some will lift the wood back up. After sitting for just a couple minutes, run liquid nails across the joint all the way down so all the glue cures at once.

I thought I was the only one going overkill by using liguid nails as a sealer for all joints instead of silicone like most. I do have a question that will help me and others shizzzon, why do people say not to use liquid nails as glue between the pieces instead of titebond or other wood glue (my last box for 3-12"s was liquid nails for glue and sealent; which was a strong and sturdy box)?

ive always used PL200 PL400 or PLPRO for both between the pieces and then going back with a few more layers.. IMHO not overkill, silicone is just silly