[Jukebox-list] Formica install; was Nice Seeburg 222 grill emblems.What would

[Jeremy Agema]

Thanks for the link Carl. Great photos and explanations. Also great results!

Jeremy Agema


On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 21:24:55 -0400, Carl Haines wrote
> Rick Murray asked me if I had any tips for installing Formica.
> 
> Here is my rough guide:
> 
> 1.  Make sure the mounting surface is smooth an even.  This is not 
> as critical as it is for applying wood veneer.
> 
> 2.  Make sure the edges and corners are fixed up.  These are two 
> areas where it is possible that something can catch the edge of the 
> Formica and cause damage.
> 
> 3.  Take your time when trimming.  That means making sure the cord 
> for the trimmer will not get caught on anything as you are trimming. 
>  If the cord gets caught the trimmer might get tilted to a bad angle 
> and mess up the edge.
> 
> Specific to this cabinet:
> 
> I used a router rather than a laminate trimmer.  This meant that the 
> narrow pieces such as the top edge needed to be cut to the right 
> size prior to gluing down and prior to doing the broad sides.  A 
> laminate trimmer may be able to make those cuts of the narrow pieces 
> on the cabinet, but I am not sure.
> 
> I just moved the info I had on my old web page to my new one.  The 
> main thing that would be of interest on this page is the info on 
> making the cuts for the cash box opening.
> 
> Seeburg R with some tips for installing the Formica:
> http://mysite.verizon.net/cshaines/juke/seeburgr.htm
> 
> Pics of the 220:
> http://mysite.verizon.net/cshaines/juke/S220.htm
> 
> Carl Haines
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