Device for cutting out holes for speakers?
12-21-2009, 03:56 PM
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12-27-2009, 01:17 PM
#12
I am designing a simple system that keeps the router locked in place and you just quick nail the material that you want to circle cut onto a feeder board which you slide forward to the router. When you get to the known outside distance, you turn the router on and hand-turn the wood until the circle is complete. Then you "unplunge" the router, feed the circle to the desired inside diameter and plunge. Again with router running, hand turn the wood 'til the circle is complete.
Sounds a little complicated, but it is dead simple and requires no extra tools.
Sounds a little complicated, but it is dead simple and requires no extra tools.
12-27-2009, 04:16 PM
#13
I am designing a simple system that keeps the router locked in place and you just quick nail the material that you want to circle cut onto a feeder board which you slide forward to the router. When you get to the known outside distance, you turn the router on and hand-turn the wood until the circle is complete. Then you "unplunge" the router, feed the circle to the desired inside diameter and plunge. Again with router running, hand turn the wood 'til the circle is complete.
Sounds a little complicated, but it is dead simple and requires no extra tools.
Sounds a little complicated, but it is dead simple and requires no extra tools.
12-28-2009, 03:07 AM
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I picked up a circle cutter tool for my drill press. Still haven't used it yet, but im hoping it makes less of a mess than my Router. Cuts 1 3/4" to 7 7/8" diameter holes. Shoud be less noisy too.
www.mcfeelys.com/product/CC-1155/Wheel-and-Circle-Cutter-1-34quot-to-7-78quot-Diameter
www.mcfeelys.com/product/CC-1155/Wheel-and-Circle-Cutter-1-34quot-to-7-78quot-Diameter
12-28-2009, 12:48 PM
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I am designing a simple system that keeps the router locked in place and you just quick nail the material that you want to circle cut onto a feeder board which you slide forward to the router. When you get to the known outside distance, you turn the router on and hand-turn the wood until the circle is complete. Then you "unplunge" the router, feed the circle to the desired inside diameter and plunge. Again with router running, hand turn the wood 'til the circle is complete.
Sounds a little complicated, but it is dead simple and requires no extra tools.
Sounds a little complicated, but it is dead simple and requires no extra tools.
12-28-2009, 02:37 PM
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I picked up a circle cutter tool for my drill press. Still haven't used it yet, but im hoping it makes less of a mess than my Router. Cuts 1 3/4" to 7 7/8" diameter holes. Shoud be less noisy too.
www.mcfeelys.com/product/CC-1155/Wheel-and-Circle-Cutter-1-34quot-to-7-78quot-Diameter
www.mcfeelys.com/product/CC-1155/Wheel-and-Circle-Cutter-1-34quot-to-7-78quot-Diameter
Never try it with a hand held drill! oy!
12-28-2009, 02:42 PM
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I am designing a simple system that keeps the router locked in place and you just quick nail the material that you want to circle cut onto a feeder board which you slide forward to the router. When you get to the known outside distance, you turn the router on and hand-turn the wood until the circle is complete. Then you "unplunge" the router, feed the circle to the desired inside diameter and plunge. Again with router running, hand turn the wood 'til the circle is complete.
Sounds a little complicated, but it is dead simple and requires no extra tools.
Sounds a little complicated, but it is dead simple and requires no extra tools.
It works alright if you have a router where depth is adjusted with a twist collar rather than a straight plunge router. As mentioned, watch your fingers!!
12-28-2009, 03:12 PM
#18
that idea is nice, but I don't have a press drill... The tear drop jig works best as I need few passes to clear all 3/4 inch of mdf...
12-28-2009, 04:21 PM
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One word of advice Mike - hang on! Better yet, clamp the workpiece well. lol, I use a fly cutter too for smaller holes. Never try it with a hand held drill! oy!
Yes, Will wear my face shield and use a slow feed rate. Just let it remove small amounts of material slowly. Definitely use a spare piece of wood under the piece I'm cutting so the cutter does not hit the metal drill press base (that would suck!). Will use double back tape and clamps too. Hopefully the belt on my drill press will hold up.
Honestly a router can be pretty dangerous too. Not to mention I could hurt myself on my table saw too.
If I'm going to hurt myself I will make sure to do it at work. Picked up a new daily driver.Needs kick panels! Might get to use this tool soon.
Thanks
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