beginners tools

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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Topic: beginners tools

Posted By: biznisman2u
Subject: beginners tools
Date Posted: June 29, 2004 at 7:18 PM

i'm just getting serious about a career in mobile electronics installation and i decided to give up $4000 on going to ITT in Florida and spend $1000 on my must need tools to get me started.... i was wondering on a couple of brands and specifics....

Air Compress.... looking at a 24gall 5.5hp tank and i was wondering would that do for my sanding projects (some one say i need at lease a 30 gall)

jig saw>... some recommended types and why?

what is a good tool for cuting out the perfect circles for subwoofers ? (price range?)

thats all i can think of for now... if you have some more must need tools for enclosure designing and fiberglass using.... I would appreciate it.. i have all the small tools... as in drills mat ant etc... just some of the big items..

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Biznisman2u

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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: June 29, 2004 at 8:02 PM

biznisman2u wrote:

Air Compress.... looking at a 24gall 5.5hp tank and i was wondering would that do for my sanding projects (some one say i need at lease a 30 gall)

That would definately do it.

biznisman2u wrote:

jig saw>... some recommended types and why?

I like dewalt heavy duty jig saw.

biznisman2u wrote:

what is a good tool for cuting out the perfect circles for subwoofers ? (price range?)

You will need a router with a circle jig. You could buy what is called a perfect circle from select products. Or you could do it the cheap way and build your own from 1/4 inch plexi, works better in my opinion.

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Posted By: biznisman2u
Date Posted: June 29, 2004 at 10:40 PM

okay so a 24gallon would get the job done(check

Dewalt heavy duty jig (check)

how can i make one using a plexiglass sheet..weill it be a cutting guide or attachment??

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Posted By: CarAudioHelp
Date Posted: June 30, 2004 at 9:20 AM

You can't go wrong with any of the power tools from Porter Cable. DeWalt is very good too.

For circle guides I recommend the M200 from Jasper Audio. You can get it at Amazon for $33 including shipping. It's Plexiglass with a series of holes drilled in it. Pick your hole diameter, insert the pin and you're off to the races. Do a search at Amazon for "Jasper 200J Model 200 Circle Jig".

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