1850 Build Question

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   I have searched for this but couldn't find anything relating to the 1850. Basically i am going to start my first build within the week and the problem i have is: 

do you have to drill all of the mitre connections together with screws?

in other words where the pieces join each other (some being pretty much straight) do they have to be reinforced with screws or will the glue and side panel screws hold them in place? Very basic possibly but i have seen build picks that have put screws in places where others haven't. I know it is what suits the user but i was hoping to find out whether they are neccessary when it may result in damaging the build.

many thanks

Oli

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Verr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 27 September 2006 Status: Offline Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote Verr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1850 Build Question Posted: 20 June 2007 at 4:40pm
	I have searched for this but couldn't find anything relating to the 1850. Basically i am going to start my first build within the week and the problem i have is: do you have to drill all of the mitre connections together with screws? in other words where the pieces join each other (some being pretty much straight) do they have to be reinforced with screws or will the glue and side panel screws hold them in place? Very basic possibly but i have seen build picks that have put screws in places where others haven't. I know it is what suits the user but i was hoping to find out whether they are neccessary when it may result in damaging the build. many thanks Oli

jethrocker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 07 June 2006 Location: Chiapas, Mexico Status: Offline Points: 1942	Post Options Post Reply Quote jethrocker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 June 2007 at 5:05pm
	Some say that screws only serve to clamp together the panels while the glue sets and add little strength to the finished cab. I say that it's worth putting at least a few screws across every joint, it will pull everything together nice and tight and do away with any gaps (as long as your cuttings not completely on the p*ss). The general rule is a screw every 6" or so.

Verr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 27 September 2006 Status: Offline Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote Verr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 June 2007 at 10:21am
	That makes sense the way you put it. many thanks for the feedback, it looks like now i will have to master the art of screwing mitres together. due to some of the angles being virtually flat it will be a hard task. nice one