How to Tolex Internal Corners Perfectly: Seamless Guitar Amp Covering Tutorial

Описание: Struggling to get professional-looking internal corners when covering your DIY guitar amp cabinet? In this tutorial, Michael from Modulus Amplification demonstrates the expert technique for applying Tolex to inside radiused corners without using visible V-cuts or seams.

Learn how to stretch and mold vinyl covering around the curves of a head shell or control panel using a heat gun and specific relief cuts on the reverse side. This method ensures your amp build looks just as good as a factory-made cabinet.

In this video, you will learn:

The "Stretch" Method: How to use heat to make Tolex flexible enough to wrap around inside corners in one single piece.

Proper Prep: The ideal wood thickness (1/2 inch) and corner radius (12mm+) for the best results.

Glue & Heat: Using a heat gun to re-activate contact cement for a permanent bond.

Relief Cuts: Where to place your cuts on the back of the panel so the front remains seamless and smooth.

Troubleshooting: A detailed demonstration using scrap wood (starting at 2:00) to clearly show the thumb-roll technique and knife work.

Tools & Materials Used:

Heavy-duty Heat Gun

Sharp Utility/Stanley Knife

Contact Cement/Glue

Tolex / Vinyl Amp Covering

Plywood Amp Panel (1/2 inch / 12mm)

About Modulus Amplification:
We specialize in parts and tutorials for building high-quality tube amplifiers. Visit our website for kits, parts, and more guides.

Website: https://modulusamplification.com/

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#Tolex #AmpBuilding #GuitarAmp #DIYAudio #Woodworking #ModulusAmplification #VinylWrapping #AmpCabinet #TolexCorners #LuthierTools