I've made a few guitar cabinets at home and always come back to this video to refresh my memory when I do them. Absolutely perfect video and you can tell you really care 😁
Dude great video. One suggestion - the easiest way to cut the join so it meets and is straight is to glue an overlap then run your exacto through both layers then pull away the excess.
thanks a lot - I'm wrapping my first 2x12 guitar cabinet right now using your method and it's working well so far... 🙂 it went really well and I went on to build an entire new 1x15" guitar cabinet using your methods. jan '22, back to relearn how to do the corners for my second Corona-project 1x15" cabinet for a full stereo setup with matching cabs 😀
I came over looking for a "how to" with reference to wrapping with Tolex and I ran up on this one. Just exactly what the doctor ordered. I am so thankful for you doing this video, now I can do (or I think I can) wrap my boxes like a pro. Thanks again. GP
Found your video while searching for recovering a carrying case for a portable vintage sewing machine. The case is basically a wood box with a hinged lid with a handle on top. It’s covered inside and out with 75 year old tolex and needs to be redone. Your video will help a lot with me accomplishing my restoration process. Thank you.
Fantastic tutorial! I'm about to embark on restoring a Rhodes Mark I Suitcase, and I'd like to do something different - like a chocolate brown tolex. I think the black and brown would be cool. This tutorial has helped tremendously!
I have collected some rack units and no case! Looking like crazy for a cheap solution i found an old night stand i disassembled and reinforced. This video showed me how to go from a night stand a vynel rack case. Thank you for saving me time and money
you guys are amazing thank you so much for all the information that is so hard to find on the internet by googling what half the supplies are actually called
Very, very, VERY nice work. You are an artist. I have recovered amps and cases and you sure do make it look easy. One suggestion if I may, I use good old fashioned wax paper with painters tape to keep overspray problems in check. You can get a roll of it at the grocery store for next to nothing. I use the trick not with just adhesive but spraying furniture, crafts, etc. An old high school wood shop trick! I'm you're newest subscriber and really look forward to watching the rest of your videos.
Good and helpful video. Using spray adhesive is good on large surfaces but for the smaller areas (for example at 13minute in this video) to avoid overspray it's good to have some brushable adhesive (I use Pattex Palmatex).
MedicSound, It's a sample case used for trade shows. It is made with various ABS colors along with an assortment of some of the different latches, handles, corners and aluminum that Reliable Hardware manufactures.
Oh, wow! I feel a lot better about how I was planning to do it. I figured I would have to dovetail it and use 3/4" to make it sturdy enough for 25lbs of gear. I'm trying to keep down the weight, so I'll go with 1/2" and just glue and screw. Thanks!
I followed these instructions almost to exactly and got flawless results on my 2x12. Some advice... 1. Use paper to practice the corners many times. I did this and felt absolutely confident when it came time to tolex. I even learned a better way to do the corners than what is show. In the video by practicing. The corners are seamless. 2. Definitely buy more adhesive than you think you'll need. I ran out of the Keyston adhesive used in this video half way and ended up using 3M Super 90 for the rest. The Keyston adhesive was much easier to work with. Although the Super 90 created a strong bond, areas where the adhesive was applied heavily tended to form bubbles that did not allow oxygen in. As a result, quarter-sized bubbles appeared under my tolex because the adhesive couldn't tack-up. If you do use Super 90, you can prevent this by bursting these bubbles after it is sprayed on (run your finger over the adhesive). It is messy. 3. Do not leave a significant excess of tolex for the width/sides. I did this and it made working the tolex very difficult mid way through the process. This became a significant problem when doing the seam. To avoid this, use tape and wrap it around the width of the box you are wrapping. Use the tape to know approximately the width you need to cut the tolex.
Hey Andy, Great video! I customize EVERYTHING. So this is very helpful. Dry mounting is the BEST way to go with Tolex. (I did not realize this until I watched this video). The heat gun is something that seems obvious, but I didn't use it the last time I customized my cab, nor did I top cut the seem. (seems,... I didn't have enough Tolex to properly cover my Marshall head. Had to piece it together,.. What a mess),.... Long/short of it, I'm redoing the Tolex on my cab and head and it will look sweet this time. Thanks! Wine Taurus cab and Head with LED lighting in the speaker chambers and the head,... The head has a piece of acrylic in place of the Marshall logo cover, and the back has a hinged trap door to access the inside of the head to change tubes.
Tip - This may sound silly but get a roll of masking tape and a large sheet of paper. Holiday wrapping works great. Wrap your case as though it were a present. Experiment with several sheets and your cuts and seams will become evident - probably not on your first try but you'll get there. Thanks for your question - hope this helps.
Fantastic Job and fantastic video very clear explanation..I'm doing a job like this fir the very first time for my brother's Marshall head ..and your video will be absolutely the guide for me ..it's very necessary for me to see a real MASTER at work..my congratulation ..I will try to di my best..hopin' just to come enough close to yours (it will be hard for me.)
I forgot to say that your video is really good and helps a lot, thanks for all the explaination, it is helpful and needed. But why does the "J" Roller have to cost so much for such a tiny and quite necessary tool?
I would like to see a video demonstrating who to apply Tolex to a cabinet which requires the use of two standard sized rolls. I recently covered a bass cab that was larger than one single roll of Tolex. I could have used some help on where to put the seam when the piece is too short to make it back to the bottom.
very good video! thanks! i already built an amp and stained it. i think i may tolex it to make it more gig-friendly. will the adhesive be ok over the stain? it's just the minwax stuff from the store.
Hey Andy! Great stuff dude! Absolutely loving these videos, very nice explanations, easy to follow! I would love to see a video/ a short video series, on how to make a sound rack with removable front face and back panel! Hmm how can I explain what I want to see... Ahh!.. ..Build a flight case but with the inside dimensions suitable for Power Amplifiers, Graphic EQs, and of course those amazing sound effect processor units! Try making one that will fit 12u rack mounts? What do you think of this idea? I can't find many videos on how to make these so I have drawn up plans using your flight case series style design! Thanks for the great videos and shared knowledge!!
Great video but using contact cement that seam will split after a while. Its extra work but if you need that seam to last you have to use Elmers or Titebond on just that area. I leave an inch or two inches unglued(with contact cement) and then finish with Titebond. Of course you need to move the seam inboard a bit to do this.
Applying an adhesive on a cabinet that has been stained with oil or wax probably won't work very well. Oil or wax on the wood won't let the adhesive penetrate and bond properly. That said, if you still want to attempt covering with Tolex, you should sand, clean and test a small area on the bottom of the unit. If you find your method yields a good bond then proceed. Hope this helps -
Best Part is that I was just looking into cabs myself. Do you think that you guys could come up with a road case/stage box for people to stand on and store stuff in?
11 years later, this is still the best instructional video on RUclips on how wrap with Tolex.
Was just thinking that. Absolute quality!
yup.....
It's one of the best instructional videos of any hands-on subject, in my opinion.
There is absolutely no substitute for a trained professional. This is by far one of the best how to videos of all time!
8 years later and still the best tutorial for this.. thank you very much.. August 2020!!
I used to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings, now I'm watching this. Nice vid.
All instructors could learn a thing or two from you and your wonderful presentation.
I've made a few guitar cabinets at home and always come back to this video to refresh my memory when I do them. Absolutely perfect video and you can tell you really care 😁
Just getting started wrapping my first guitar case and your video was very helpful in showing me how to do this job right. Thanks for putting this up!
Great demonstration! Another youtube video that should be used to instruct others on how to create instructional videos.
Thank you!
The first
Maybe the best I’ve ever seen on any subject!
Love that move w/ the straight edge for joining edges. Thanks!
Excellent straight forward video. Perfect camera and sound. Thanks for sharing.
Just finished wrapping a Marshall clone head I built and this video was a HUGE help. Thanks much appreciated!
Dude great video. One suggestion - the easiest way to cut the join so it meets and is straight is to glue an overlap then run your exacto through both layers then pull away the excess.
thanks a lot - I'm wrapping my first 2x12 guitar cabinet right now using your method and it's working well so far... 🙂
it went really well and I went on to build an entire new 1x15" guitar cabinet using your methods.
jan '22, back to relearn how to do the corners for my second Corona-project 1x15" cabinet for a full stereo setup with matching cabs 😀
I came over looking for a "how to" with reference to wrapping with Tolex and I ran up on this one. Just exactly what the doctor ordered. I am so thankful for you doing this video, now I can do (or I think I can) wrap my boxes like a pro. Thanks again. GP
Life saver! By far one of the best tolex demonstrations on YT. Thank you so much! 🔥👏🤘👍
Found your video while searching for recovering a carrying case for a portable vintage sewing machine. The case is basically a wood box with a hinged lid with a handle on top. It’s covered inside and out with 75 year old tolex and needs to be redone. Your video will help a lot with me accomplishing my restoration process. Thank you.
Great video! Tips and tricks in a clear and concise format.
Dude this is fantastic! You're a great detail oriented instructor.
By far the best tutorial I’ve seen. Thank you so much
This was the most helpful 22 mins of my day!! Thanks Andy!!
Thanks for this video! Really really helpful. Inspired me to try and make my own 2x12 guitar speaker cabinet. All the best.
Excellent video!! I'm going to use your technique on a modular synthesizer cabinet I'm building. Thanks so much and have a happy, healthy New Year!!
Great video! I learned a lot. Excited to build some cases, now.
Fantastic tutorial! I'm about to embark on restoring a Rhodes Mark I Suitcase, and I'd like to do something different - like a chocolate brown tolex. I think the black and brown would be cool. This tutorial has helped tremendously!
I have collected some rack units and no case! Looking like crazy for a cheap solution i found an old night stand i disassembled and reinforced. This video showed me how to go from a night stand a vynel rack case. Thank you for saving me time and money
Thanks. This was super helpful for getting me started when wrapping my first homemade guitar cab.
this is the same exact project I'm working on right now, this tutorial is gonna come in handy.
Excellent video. If I ever attempt this I know where im coming. Right back here!
you guys are amazing thank you so much for all the information that is so hard to find on the internet by googling what half the supplies are actually called
You are welcome!
One of the best videos on this I have seen!
Superb Video. Thank You Very much. I'm sure I can cover my Cabinet with confidence after watching this. God Bless Your Channel.
Very, very, VERY nice work. You are an artist. I have recovered amps and cases and you sure do make it look easy. One suggestion if I may, I use good old fashioned wax paper with painters tape to keep overspray problems in check. You can get a roll of it at the grocery store for next to nothing. I use the trick not with just adhesive but spraying furniture, crafts, etc. An old high school wood shop trick! I'm you're newest subscriber and really look forward to watching the rest of your videos.
Perfect your vid just made the 4x12 tolex job much easier thanks man ! The Zingo 45 cut method is a must !!
Ah yes, the Zingo 45 cut method. The best known, little known secret in the industry. Thanks for watching!
A very nice demonstration!
Great demo. I'll definitely use this as a resource when I start my project.
Thanks Jeff. I'll let the team know you appreciate their work.
You make it look so easy. Thanks.
Great video, thanks for all your help!
Good and helpful video. Using spray adhesive is good on large surfaces but for the smaller areas (for example at 13minute in this video) to avoid overspray it's good to have some brushable adhesive (I use Pattex Palmatex).
MedicSound, It's a sample case used for trade shows. It is made with various ABS colors along with an assortment of some of the different latches, handles, corners and aluminum that Reliable Hardware manufactures.
excellent video, it was very helpful for me. Greats from Brazil.
Great vid, well explained and good camera work! :)
Thank you!! This was a huge help for me!!
Oh, wow! I feel a lot better about how I was planning to do it. I figured I would have to dovetail it and use 3/4" to make it sturdy enough for 25lbs of gear. I'm trying to keep down the weight, so I'll go with 1/2" and just glue and screw. Thanks!
Thanks for this. great video.
Just imagine how well this guy wraps christmas presents.
Thank you for showing us how is done. Excellent video all of way around.
Thank you Jeremiah.
I followed these instructions almost to exactly and got flawless results on my 2x12. Some advice...
1. Use paper to practice the corners many times. I did this and felt absolutely confident when it came time to tolex. I even learned a better way to do the corners than what is show. In the video by practicing. The corners are seamless.
2. Definitely buy more adhesive than you think you'll need. I ran out of the Keyston adhesive used in this video half way and ended up using 3M Super 90 for the rest. The Keyston adhesive was much easier to work with. Although the Super 90 created a strong bond, areas where the adhesive was applied heavily tended to form bubbles that did not allow oxygen in. As a result, quarter-sized bubbles appeared under my tolex because the adhesive couldn't tack-up. If you do use Super 90, you can prevent this by bursting these bubbles after it is sprayed on (run your finger over the adhesive). It is messy.
3. Do not leave a significant excess of tolex for the width/sides. I did this and it made working the tolex very difficult mid way through the process. This became a significant problem when doing the seam. To avoid this, use tape and wrap it around the width of the box you are wrapping. Use the tape to know approximately the width you need to cut the tolex.
Contact cement works way better than the spray adhesive, won't bubble up at all and by far less expensive
Hey B S do you know what is the cement remover that the guy mentioned on 12:47?
@@ritmopachanguero what contact cement would you recommend?
@@m.thousands1848 I used the Weldwood by DAP, Home depot and Lowe's should have it
Hey Andy,
Great video! I customize EVERYTHING. So this is very helpful. Dry mounting is the BEST way to go with Tolex. (I did not realize this until I watched this video). The heat gun is something that seems obvious, but I didn't use it the last time I customized my cab, nor did I top cut the seem. (seems,... I didn't have enough Tolex to properly cover my Marshall head. Had to piece it together,.. What a mess),.... Long/short of it, I'm redoing the Tolex on my cab and head and it will look sweet this time. Thanks! Wine Taurus cab and Head with LED lighting in the speaker chambers and the head,... The head has a piece of acrylic in place of the Marshall logo cover, and the back has a hinged trap door to access the inside of the head to change tubes.
Man, thank you a lot for the video helped me a lot!!!
Brilliant, thank you so much for sharing.
Awesome video, I would love to see you build an entire diy amp like a vintage Marshall or Fender clone!
excellent instructional video! great work Andy!
Thanks!
you make it look so easy ! i wanna buy one u built already.allthose kool tools too!
Excellent instructions, thank you. I think I can cover my sewing machine case now.
Tip - This may sound silly but get a roll of masking tape and a large sheet of paper. Holiday wrapping works great. Wrap your case as though it were a present. Experiment with several sheets and your cuts and seams will become evident - probably not on your first try but you'll get there. Thanks for your question - hope this helps.
Outstanding video. Thank you.
brilliant video. thank you.
very informative and helpful! Thanks, I subscribed and bookmarked your website!
Brilliant video, super job!
Thanks! I'll let Andy know.
Fantastic Job and fantastic video very clear explanation..I'm doing a job like this fir the very first time for my brother's Marshall head ..and your video will be absolutely the guide for me ..it's very necessary for me to see a real MASTER at work..my congratulation ..I will try to di my best..hopin' just to come enough close to yours (it will be hard for me.)
love the work
Thank you guys so much for making this video
Glad you enjoyed it!
“Zingo!” My new word! \m/ great video - thank you
Awesome video!!
I forgot to say that your video is really good and helps a lot, thanks for all the explaination, it is helpful and needed. But why does the "J" Roller have to cost so much for such a tiny and quite necessary tool?
Great! I'm thinking to wrap my 1x12 blackheart cab in dark blue denim fabric.
Nice, I may need to get some parts from you for my own show coming up.
Great instructional video...Thanks!!
Thanks for the note!
Thanks - we appreciate it!
This guy is a pro! Very nice video
Thank you!
Love this video, top job
This is really helpful!
I would like to see a video demonstrating who to apply Tolex to a cabinet which requires the use of two standard sized rolls. I recently covered a bass cab that was larger than one single roll of Tolex. I could have used some help on where to put the seam when the piece is too short to make it back to the bottom.
Awesome guide!
Going to looking into your website for parts to build sewing machine cases for vintage machines. I love the look of roadie cases.
I'll pass your compliment on to Andy - thanks.
very good video! thanks! i already built an amp and stained it. i think i may tolex it to make it more gig-friendly. will the adhesive be ok over the stain? it's just the minwax stuff from the store.
Dude this is fantastic, could you do the same thing with a trapezoidal box please?
Good job learned a lot
gracias señor
Fantastic,,,,,,,thank you very much,,,,,mitres are no longer a mystery.
great vedio im going to start a new project soon
genial muy didactico!!
Can you please do tutorial on how to make a road case for Mackie 32x8x2 mixer console? Thanks in advance. I love your videos.
Beautiful
very well explained ! Thanks a lot ! Very helpful ! ;-)
Thanks so much!
wow nice video!!!! im gonna do my amp and cabinet today now lol.
Corrected ... 3/4"
Hey Andy!
Great stuff dude!
Absolutely loving these videos, very nice explanations, easy to follow!
I would love to see a video/ a short video series, on how to make a sound rack with removable front face and back panel!
Hmm how can I explain what I want to see... Ahh!..
..Build a flight case but with the inside dimensions suitable for Power Amplifiers, Graphic EQs, and of course those amazing sound effect processor units!
Try making one that will fit 12u rack mounts?
What do you think of this idea?
I can't find many videos on how to make these so I have drawn up plans using your flight case series style design!
Thanks for the great videos and shared knowledge!!
+Benjamin Sewell I'll pass your suggestion on to Andy - it's a good one!
+reliabledan (y) 😊🖒 good stuff :^)
Thank for sharing........
Uber detailed and informative!
Thank you!
Great work, where do you get the adhesive?
Great video but using contact cement that seam will split after a while. Its extra work but if you need that seam to last you have to use Elmers or Titebond on just that area. I leave an inch or two inches unglued(with contact cement) and then finish with Titebond. Of course you need to move the seam inboard a bit to do this.
Best tolex install video on youtube. just what i was looking for. I guess the same way if doing a amp cabinet too? thanks
Exactly the same Rick.
Do you have a video showing how to wrap the back panel of the speaker cabinet with Tolex?
Thanks man for the video at least we learned some by the way where you guys are located in LA
Do you have any idea where you can get hinges, latches and metal feet like the king used on older radios and test equipment that are done with Tolex?
Applying an adhesive on a cabinet that has been stained with oil or wax probably won't work very well. Oil or wax on the wood won't let the adhesive penetrate and bond properly. That said, if you still want to attempt covering with Tolex, you should sand, clean and test a small area on the bottom of the unit. If you find your method yields a good bond then proceed. Hope this helps -
Best Part is that I was just looking into cabs myself. Do you think that you guys could come up with a road case/stage box for people to stand on and store stuff in?