cutting a window to show amps
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Printed Date: April 29, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Topic: cutting a window to show amps
Posted By: noobhemi
Subject: cutting a window to show amps
Date Posted: May 31, 2006 at 12:13 PM
Hey guys, im trying to cut out a square window out of 3/4 mdf to show an amp that will be underneath it. Im having a hell of a time trying to cut it out with my router...is it possible to cut out the window using a jig saw? Whats the easiest way to cut it out? Might be a little confsusing to understand but any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Posted By: grantd
Date Posted: May 31, 2006 at 1:26 PM
A jig saw should work just fine for you to cut out a hole in the mdf. It's going to give you some trouble if you're trying to flushmount some plexi or something in there. The router in that case is used to make a lip for the plexi to sit on. Anything else just let us know.
Posted By: boug0752
Date Posted: May 31, 2006 at 2:18 PM
Use a jigsaw or I actually prefer a Rotozip to cut the hole out. Then use your router to make the lip for the plexi to sit on.
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Posted By: noobhemi
Date Posted: May 31, 2006 at 4:06 PM
boug0752 wrote:
Use a jigsaw or I actually prefer a Rotozip to cut the hole out. Then use your router to make the lip for the plexi to sit on.
Im going to go with the rotozip..it seems like the easiest way. Thanks for all the help guys, i appreciate it. ------------- Just tryin' to learn...
Posted By: sparkie
Date Posted: May 31, 2006 at 6:47 PM
Use a fence or guide for whatever tool you use. It will give you a straight cut.
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Posted By: boug0752
Date Posted: May 31, 2006 at 7:30 PM
Sounds good man. Good luck. Lets us see what it looks like when your done... ------------- If your counting pennies and dimes then maybe you shouldn't be spending every penny and dime you have!!
Posted By: juniorxs
Date Posted: June 03, 2006 at 11:41 AM
use some double sided tape to fix down some battens then run your router against them, as long as you fixed them down straight your hole will come out perfect.
Posted By: tackbradley
Date Posted: June 03, 2006 at 9:50 PM
hey noobhemi, let us know how it works out! im curious about the same thing! good luck!
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Posted By: noobhemi
Date Posted: June 04, 2006 at 1:43 PM
Well, its been slow... this is basically my first time working with all the tools im using (17 yrs old). So far so good though, i finished cutting out the wlindow. The rotozip helped A LOT! ill keep u guys informed and take some pics of my progress
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Posted By: noobhemi
Date Posted: June 04, 2006 at 3:26 PM
Well, here are some pics of my progress and my truck which i am making this amp rack for...  
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Posted By: noobhemi
Date Posted: June 04, 2006 at 3:29 PM
whoops...heres a better pic of my truck 
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Posted By: boug0752
Date Posted: June 04, 2006 at 8:28 PM
Looks really nice man. Let us see the final progress man!!
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If your counting pennies and dimes then maybe you shouldn't be spending every penny and dime you have!!
Posted By: noobhemi
Date Posted: June 22, 2006 at 5:35 PM
Alright guys sorry im bringing this thread back from the dead but im going to get back to this project (been really busy lately). Anyway, this amp rack is gonna be a box, and im stuck on how i can cut out a piece of MDF for the side of the box thats curved (look at the pics on the 1st page). can i bend some MDF or should i just cut a bunch of small pieces and sand it down or what?
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Posted By: noobhemi
Date Posted: June 24, 2006 at 7:01 PM
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
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Posted By: electrostatic
Date Posted: June 24, 2006 at 8:23 PM
noob, will both sides of the curved piece be visible? if not take 3/4" mdf and cut kerf's 1/4" to 1/2" apart, to allow for easy bending. experiment with the kerf spacing to get the bend radius you need. if both sides are visible take 2, 1/2" (3/4" if thats only what you have available) layers of mdf and cut kerfs in both pieces and glue them together, kerfs toward eachother.
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Posted By: noobhemi
Date Posted: June 24, 2006 at 11:43 PM
Thanks...not sure what a kerf is but ill just search for it...thanks for your help!!!!
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Posted By: sawhit4
Date Posted: June 24, 2006 at 11:55 PM
he's talking about making small relief cuts in the wood. Like pie cuts. To help it curve. not sure if it works or not, never tried it.
Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: June 24, 2006 at 11:59 PM
If the piece you want to bend is not for structual integrity, then go to home depot and get yourself some 1/8" MDF. it bends super easy
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Posted By: juniorxs
Date Posted: June 25, 2006 at 11:32 AM
get several thin pieces of thin mdf or thin ply and bend and glue the layers it should stay in shape then
Posted By: otter
Date Posted: June 25, 2006 at 1:21 PM
you could always choose to fiberglass that part of it too. Using the fleece method
looking good! Keep up the work and updates!
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Posted By: noobhemi
Date Posted: June 25, 2006 at 11:52 PM
I tried the kerfs on 3/4 mdf and that was a no-go...i think ill try some 1/2 and pray that it works
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Posted By: noobhemi
Date Posted: June 27, 2006 at 6:27 PM
I was watchin unique whips and the guy used some bendable plywood...anyone know where to get it? called home depot and lowes and they dont have it
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Posted By: Flakman
Date Posted: June 29, 2006 at 2:51 PM
Noobhemi, selectproducst.com has bendable plywood under their Hardware category. ------------- The Flakman
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Posted By: Flakman
Date Posted: June 29, 2006 at 2:52 PM
Oops...selectproducts.com. Need to start previewing first.
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Posted By: noobhemi
Date Posted: June 30, 2006 at 3:48 PM
awesome!!..thanks a lot man
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