Robert Walters
09-01-2010, 2:28 AM
I'm making my own air scrubber/sound proof enclosure that will hold a small dust collector that will be used on a laser engraver and recirculate into the same room.
It's going to have various "chambers" for particles, HVAC filter, activated carbon, dust collector, and HEPA filter.
I want to use 3/4" MDF for it's density and sound absorption properties.
The external dimensions are 36" W x 11" H x 14" D
The opening will be the full front.
There will be about 60-80 lbs inside it, and I plan on supporting the bottom with aluminum angle (or some such thing).
I've never really worked with MDF too much, but I do know that if you attempt to drive a screw through the edge, it'll just split the material.
What is the best approach to fasten the sides/edges together of an MDF box so that it'll be solid and not fall apart or twist in a month?
I have a portable table saw, drill press, and 2HP hand router available (no router table).
It's going to have various "chambers" for particles, HVAC filter, activated carbon, dust collector, and HEPA filter.
I want to use 3/4" MDF for it's density and sound absorption properties.
The external dimensions are 36" W x 11" H x 14" D
The opening will be the full front.
There will be about 60-80 lbs inside it, and I plan on supporting the bottom with aluminum angle (or some such thing).
I've never really worked with MDF too much, but I do know that if you attempt to drive a screw through the edge, it'll just split the material.
What is the best approach to fasten the sides/edges together of an MDF box so that it'll be solid and not fall apart or twist in a month?
I have a portable table saw, drill press, and 2HP hand router available (no router table).