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Old 07-10-2007, 06:25 PM   #1
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http://www.icixsound.com/vb/showthre...9&page=1&pp=10
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Old 07-10-2007, 11:43 PM   #2
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All I have to say is "WOW". That was an amazing piece of work.

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Old 07-11-2007, 05:12 AM   #3
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just saw this the other day and it is awesome work
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Old 07-11-2007, 07:51 AM   #4
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Holy CRAP.
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Old 07-12-2007, 12:23 AM   #5
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What tools make something this nice?

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Old 07-12-2007, 03:02 AM   #6
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looks like just a router (and probably a jig) to me
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Old 07-12-2007, 03:04 AM   #7
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All the routers I've used - you cant see the blade.

Router table?

I want to do something "like this" in the Vette... But I've only managed to waste MDF so far.
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Kale,

I can make those pieces with a router and a table saw pretty easily.

If you look at the picture you posted, you will see that the piece on the right is a template. You can make that template out of 1/4 fiber board, MDF, etc... Use a table saw to cut/make the outside dimensions, then use the router and a circle template to make the outer and inner curves.

This is my router and circle guide:



If you only need a 90 degree curve (like in the corners) then you only need to figure out what dimensions you want for your radius. Come in that far from the sides and your center point is where the lines cross. Drill a hole there and use your circle template to cut the curve. The same holds true for a 180 degree cut. Just figure out where you want to radius out from, and go from there.

Once the template is done, you can use that to rip out your pieces. There is a router bit available that has a ball bearing guide at the bottom that allows you to use the template under the MDF piece you are cutting. Just rip the MDF to the proper outer dimensions and follow up with the router.



Once that's done, come back with a round-over bit to make the smooth edge. (It also has a ball bearing guide to keep it straight.)



Here is an example of a grill I was making for a set of tower speakers we were building. You can see it's still in rough form:



We followed up with a round-over bit on the outer edges and covered it with grill cloth.



Would it help to make up some videos on how to do this? I could probably take some video during my next project and put it on my server for you guys to look at.

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Old 07-12-2007, 11:28 AM   #9
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Thanks for your help. So you did this without a router table? Do you think a simple fixed 1.75hp router is fine?

Videos would be awesome.
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I don't own a router table... yet.

The main tools I use are my router, circle guide, table saw, wood clamps, glue, and air nail gun.

My router is both fixed base and plunge base. I find that the plunge makes things so much easier than trying to mess with a fixed base when cutting out circles for speakers/subs. I use the fixed base for outer/inner edges.



The brad nailer is great for holding things together. Just glue, clamp, and nail. Much easier than using screws!!



Sometimes I use my circular saw or jig saw... but I'm kinda anal about straight lines and I just can't seem to get nice lines with a jig saw... maybe I just need to buy a better saw, or have more patience?!?!

If I get some free time, I'll setup my video cam during my next project and get some basics down. If the files end up too big, maybe I can just send you a DVD or CD with the files on it. I'll see what I can come up with.

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Old 07-12-2007, 11:47 AM   #11
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So a table saw makes great straight cuts? I've never been able to make a straight cut to save my life. I always end up using an entire box of nails and a tube of caulk when box building. So far I've just been using a roto-zip and a really old circular saw. And a dremel with a jigsaw like attachment.
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My table saw is a cheap one, but it makes respectable cuts. I want to upgrade when I get some extra coins.

I also have a straight edge for my circular saw. I got it at Home Depot. It's basically two pieces of 4' aluminum and two c-clamps. You clamp it to the wood, then run your circular saw fence against it to make nice clean cuts. I can't find a link to it...

Here is one that is similar:



Google "Ripmaster" and you should be able to find it for about $30.

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Old 07-12-2007, 12:00 PM   #13
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Thanks. Looks like I have some spending to do. Still beats paying a shop
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I have followed a few of his installs. He does some pretty amazing work.
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