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deff808 · 05-10-2006, 05:24 AM

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I will be attempting to make my own box.

Wanna know what is a good type of Jigsaw, that i can purchase from Home Depot? Not in the high price range. Average, i would say.

Things i Need to Buy:

MDF
Jigsaw
Clamps
Screws
Wood Glue
Liquid Nails
Ruler

Is a Universal Rotary Tool, a Must?

Home depot will be happy when i come in to shop.

88 LE · 05-10-2006, 06:20 AM

Any jigsaw will do, but get one that has variable speed. Pick up some extra blades to.

A rotary tool is not necessary, but nice to have.

thoughthard · 05-10-2006, 09:13 AM

If you want to trim an item, you could use the Liquid Nails in place of the wood glue.

A drill and bit will make cutting the speaker holes easier. Get a drill bit that is big enough that the jigsaw blade will fit into it. Drill some holes around the edge of the circle you are cutting out, but drill them on the inside of the circle. Jigsaw from hole to hole, and cut across to other holes if needed.

my 2¢

***ModifierMR*** · 05-10-2006, 11:18 AM

jigsaw never failed me.. the holes dont always come out exactly circular tho

Delay_FTB · 05-10-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by deff808

http://forum.sounddomain.com/forum/u...&f=11&t=070786

Linky no worky...

deff808 · 05-10-2006, 03:20 PM

http://forum.sounddomain.com/forum/u...&f=11&t=070786

Works for me

Thanks guys for the info/tips!

Y0tA _CaM · 05-10-2006, 10:58 PM

table saw would be best to cut straight lines or u can use a regular hand saw and use a guide like a long metal piece to keep the line straight. when i made boxes for the 10" solobarics i had i used one of those circular cutters u use to make holes in the doors on each corner then cut the rest w/ a router. and yea liquid nails works great.

CamrySExxx · 05-10-2006, 11:07 PM

^^ or u could get ur dimesnions figured out before u get the MDF cuz doesnt home depot give u free cuts? it does at my home depot

Y0tA _CaM · 05-10-2006, 11:25 PM

yea i think they do. anyone know where i can get 1" mfd?

Mr Marv · 05-10-2006, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deff808

http://forum.sounddomain.com/forum/u...&f=11&t=070786

I will be attempting to make my own box.

Wanna know what is a good type of Jigsaw, that i can purchase from Home Depot? Not in the high price range. Average, i would say.

Things i Need to Buy:

MDF
Jigsaw
Clamps
Screws
Wood Glue
Liquid Nails
Ruler

Is a Universal Rotary Tool, a Must?

Home depot will be happy when i come in to shop.

I would get a decent router before I got a "universal rotary tool" or you could just fly your butt to California so I can show you how it's done

. j/k, give me a call and I'll help you out (I don't type well enough to do it by email

)

Mr Marv · 05-10-2006, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y0tA _CaM

yea i think they do. anyone know where i can get 1" mfd?

It's not too common for a home center or regular lumberyard to have it but you could try a commercial lumber yard (if they will sell to the public) or ask a if they'll sell you some at a local cabinet/countertop shop.

deff808 · 05-11-2006, 06:10 AM

Marv, I emailed you 1-2 days ago. I think you didn't get it.

Ahhh!

Mr Marv · 05-11-2006, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deff808

Marv, I emailed you 1-2 days ago. I think you didn't get it.

Ahhh!

I thought I replied and let you know I don't type fast enough to do it by email so you would have to call me

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