building a box

just started building a sub box for my dakota and i was wondering what is the most accurate tool for cutting out the holes for the subs.  I was thinking jig saw but what do you guys use.  Also where can i get some cheap box carpet

I use a router and a circle cutting jig. The jig runs about $30 but you can build your own out of wood to save you money. I bought my router at sears and the jig at lowes home improvement. That has been the most acurate for me. You can also use the dremel that comes with a circle cutting jig that I believe can cut up to a 12" radius. As far as "cheap" box carpet you can find that at either autozone or walmart. Use 3m spraying glue which I find works best for bonding real good.Sound Pressure

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well i work at sears so i can get tools cheap, just didn't know which one to buy, i was thinking of using a spiral saw, like a rotozip.

the rottozip works well and it comes with the hole jig. it only gos up to 14" so if you have 15's you have to free hand. but the rottozip its easy to free hand. carpet go to autozone.Big Dave

I use a jigsaw. As for the blade, get the best blade that you afford a good blade will give you a better looking circle. For the port you can use a hole saw. Try your local carpet store, they might have what you need or direct to one.Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it.

Best Buy sells grey subwoofer carpeting, but on the packaging it's called "trunk liner" or something like that.  I think it's like 10 bucks for enough to do a 12" box but I don't remember the dimensions exactly.Ethan

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