Attach grill or cover with no screws?

[azphat12 10+ year member]

Just like the title says.

I have built a sealed box, and would like to put a cover over the front.

I just do not know how to go about putting it on without screwing it.

I want to be able to remove it....so would velcro be my best bet?

Would that leave a gap between the cover and box?

Are there any snap type things I could buy? Maybe a piece I mount on the box and the cover that would "snap" together?

If so where would I look for those?

Just looking for ideas on how to make it look clean.

I have built a 3/4 mdf cover, and I will be covering it with a grill type material (not sure what kind yet).

Just need to know how to get it on the box, and remove it the best way.

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[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

Magnets. Works great.

 

[azphat12 10+ year member]

How would I go about using those? Do I glue them on both pieces?

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

You drill a recess in the respective pieces and then glue them in flush.

http://www.parts-express.com/wizards/searchResults.cfm?FTR=neo+magnets&search_type=main&WebPage_ID=3&searchFilter=neo+magnets&x=0&y=0

 

[azphat12 10+ year member]

That will work.

Thank you!

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

You bet. Just make sure when you glue them in to get the polarity right, lol.

 

[azphat12 10+ year member]

Yea, was reading that on the reviews.

What type of glue would you recommend?

It would be for 3/4 mdf obviously.

 

[azphat12 10+ year member]

nevermind, found the answer.

It says that magnets dont care what type of glue generally, so use the best for the material the magnet will be on.

Guess wood glue it is!

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

Sorry, forgot to check back in here! Yeah, wood glue works just fine.