Repair Help - Markbass 8x10 damaged

[soundoholic]

My markbass 8x10 had it's left wheel pushed into the cabinet while in transport.

I'm not sure the best way to repair it. I was thinking I could replace either a small section behind it or the entire piece behind both casters.

Any suggestions?

 

[agedhorse]

Common problem with particle board cabinets.

Going to need to cut out the damaged wood and epoxy in a proper patch. Need to use epoxy because there's no way to insure a uniform glue line that's not going to be way too wide.

If you want to use wheels with this cabinet, you will need to add a 1/8" thick metal reinforcing plate all the way across the back under where the wheels mount to spread the load.

 

[Marko 1]

I have a wonderful-sounding (and seemingly rare) Markbass CL152 (2x15 Classic), 72lbs, made from the same crummy flakeboard. I replaced the baffle board with quality plywood.

 

[Geri O]

I have a wonderful-sounding (and seemingly rare) Markbass CL152 (2x15 Classic), 72lbs, made from the same crummy flakeboard. I replaced the baffle board with quality plywood.

Did you have to do anything to the wheelboard?

 

[Marko 1]

Did you have to do anything to the wheelboard?

It didn't come with wheels, just little rubber feet. I added casters, but I honestly can't remember how I mounted them-- but if I was smart I at least put large washers on the inside.

 

[soundoholic]

Common problem with particle board cabinets.

Going to need to cut out the damaged wood and epoxy in a proper patch. Need to use epoxy because there's no way to insure a uniform glue line that's not going to be way too wide.

If you want to use wheels with this cabinet, you will need to add a 1/8" thick metal reinforcing plate all the way across the back under where the wheels mount to spread the load.

Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try. I'm also planning on refinishing the whole thing with duratek.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Some types of particle board can shatter when dropped. I've had casters punch through due to time and excessive humidity.

Some remove the bottom wood and replace it with ¾" plywood. On some cabinets where you can gain access, a smaller sized piece of ply can be glued in on the inside to reinforce the structure. A good epoxy can fill in the damaged area. Although I've had the stronger epoxy and caster punch though a second time. As mentioned, a thin steel plate on the bottom is a good idea, to spread the pressure over the surface area of the plate.

 

[soundoholic]

Update: I reinforced the inside, replaced the bottom board, and wood filler/bondo the whole thing. I took the original tolex off the whole cab and started painting the whole thing. I think I'm going to put a steel plate on the board before putting the casters back on. It should be in better shape than when I first got it. Thanks for the help everyone.