Particle Board Corner Repair II

[Phetishboy]

This one is on a dedicated Nintendo Vs. cabinet.

Corner was busted right off. I screwed 2 screws into the cab side edge-on and tried to sink them in deep enough to be below the slot cutter blade, but far enough out to add structural strength. After that I crafted a mold from scrap plexi and foil tape. I used the other corner, which was still intact, to create my curve in the outside mold piece. That acted as a guide when it was time to sand down the 90 degree corner. Always a good idea to make the bondo thicker than you need, then sand it down to size and shape. Thought I had a before pic, but I can't find it. Oh well, just imagine that the first pic (not pictured) is the corner busted off and all that remains is jagged particle board.

 

[jimkirk]

Looks good Phet.
Man that base is beat to hell.

 

[Phetishboy]

Looks good Phet.
Man that base is beat to hell.

Yeah I'm gonna spend countless hours restoring the cab but I'm leaving the base alone. I think it adds character.

 

[pmichelsen]

You do good work my friend; it's always an inspiration viewing your restoration work.

 

[Phetishboy]

You do good work my friend; it's always an inspiration viewing your restoration work.

And I gain inspiration and a sense of purpose from your sweet comments in my restoration threads. Thank you.

 

[SpartyMAC]

Looks great, I am kinda wishing I would have done that with my 720 but I decided to do it the hard way and replace the whole side.

 

[Nutty 5.0]

Looks great! Can't even tell. Its amazing what looks like a simple repair is so time consuming. People who've never done this or automotive body work have no idea why repairs cost so much money.

 

[Mupes]

Dumb question perhaps, but since you do some pretty bad@$$ restores, Phet (can I call you Phet? I heard that might not be cool ), what slot-cutting bit/bearings do you use/recommend? Not sure what to get. Is there a FAQ I'm missing somewhere? Thanks in advance.

 

[Phetishboy]

Dumb question perhaps, but since you do some pretty bad@$$ restores, Phet (can I call you Phet? I heard that might not be cool ), what slot-cutting bit/bearings do you use/recommend? Not sure what to get. Is there a FAQ I'm missing somewhere? Thanks in advance.

Yeah there are a few threads on it. I got mine from MCS Woodworking Supplies but you can get them many places. I think 1/16 is the correct blade width, but it may be 1/32". What you are looking for is an apparatus that looks like a chinese star held perpendicular to a machined shaft with a bearing at the end. Shaft-star-bearing, in that order. Make sure you get the right shaft diameter, as some routers have 1/4" collets, some 3/8" and some 1/2". (Mine accepts all 3). A collet is basically like the chuck on a drill. Oh and make sure you have a router or you can't check collet size. Or use the slot cutter for that matter. (Unless you can spin it betwixt your fingers really really fast.)

 

[joeycuda]

Yeah there are a few threads on it. I got mine from MCS Woodworking Supplies but you can get them many places. I think 1/16 is the correct blade width, but it may be 1/32". What you are looking for is an apparatus that looks like a chinese star held perpendicular to a machined shaft with a bearing at the end. Shaft-star-bearing, in that order. Make sure you get the right shaft diameter, as some routers have 1/4" collets, some 3/8" and some 1/2". (Mine accepts all 3). A collet is basically like the chuck on a drill. Oh and make sure you have a router or you can't check collet size. Or use the slot cutter for that matter. (Unless you can spin it betwixt your fingers really really fast.)

Same that I have -

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_slot.html#anchor_slotct3w

1/16" slot cutter (for 3/4" t-molding). Get the 1/2" shank if your router allows. If not, the 1/4" will also do, the 1/2" is just a bit beefier.

 

[Mupes]

I've got a Craftsman 1-1/2HP router with a 1/4" collet. I've seen slot cutter sets (with the bearing) at Lowe's, but only down to 1/8" slot width, so I knew that was too big. Wasn't sure if I needed a 1/16" or 1/32". Figured I'd have to get it from a woodworking place. Thanks for the link and tips!

 

[Phetishboy]

So that corner is just Bondo and screws? I would be worried that it would snap off.

Anyone ever tell you you talk too much? Quit trying to steal the thunder of this awesome thread.

 

[Tighe]

Anyone ever tell you you talk too much? Quit trying to steal the thunder of this awesome thread.

 

[darkness]

Oh I'm so glad I found this. This repair is exactly what I'm up against.
I like this idea, but I'm so bad with putty type material, so I was thinking...

What if I sawed the corner straight and clean, then with a piece of scrap, traced the good corner, then joined it to the cut using a biscuit jointer, dowels, or even a slot cut (like how cabinet doors are assembled)?

 

[FrizzleFried]

Oh I'm so glad I found this. This repair is exactly what I'm up against.
I like this idea, but I'm so bad with putty type material, so I was thinking...

What if I sawed the corner straight and clean, then with a piece of scrap, traced the good corner, then joined it to the cut using a biscuit jointer, dowels, or even a slot cut (like how cabinet doors are assembled)?

...then you'd be repairing your corner the PROPER way...

 

[darkness]

oh... uh... THANKS!

I'll try it then!

lol

 

[Tighe]

Oh I'm so glad I found this. This repair is exactly what I'm up against.
I like this idea, but I'm so bad with putty type material, so I was thinking...

What if I sawed the corner straight and clean, then with a piece of scrap, traced the good corner, then joined it to the cut using a biscuit jointer, dowels, or even a slot cut (like how cabinet doors are assembled)?

I did that in this thread.
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=165517

Sorry Phet.

 

[Braido]

Looks very good Phet, the bottom base is coming appart like some of the Nintendo cabs i have. Do you just putty those up and sand it down? Or do you replace the entire base?

 

[kcfreeloader]

Another great looking repair! Such a beat up cab. From the primed picture you would have no idea of the work that went into it. It just looks so perfect!

 

[darkness]

I did that in this thread.
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=165517

Sorry Phet.

PERFECT!!!!!

thanks guys.... this forum has paid off immensely.