First Build : Plywood Sourcing Challenges

[Bruce Weldy]

1HP lacks power, 1/4" bits don't work well. I recommend this: https://www.ryobitools.com/products/332 ... Ruu_JQBXsz

Ended up buying a Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP from amazon as I had giftcard. Seems to be a standard proven unit thats been around for awhile, reliable.

All right next up is the circle jig..point me in a direction Bill!

That is the exact router kit that I've had for years. I love it. The wooden handles feel great and it's very versatile. Get you a Jasper Circle Jig and you're in business. I tried building my own circle jig first and used it a while, but the Jasper is so much more precise and faster to use.

Shoot.....all this tool talk makes me want to build something.

[Joman116]

1HP lacks power, 1/4" bits don't work well. I recommend this: https://www.ryobitools.com/products/332 ... Ruu_JQBXsz

Ended up buying a Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP from amazon as I had giftcard. Seems to be a standard proven unit thats been around for awhile, reliable.

All right next up is the circle jig..point me in a direction Bill!

That is the exact router kit that I've had for years. I love it. The wooden handles feel great and it's very versatile. Get you a Jasper Circle Jig and you're in business. I tried building my own circle jig first and used it a while, but the Jasper is so much more precise and faster to use.

Shoot.....all this tool talk makes me want to build something.

Jasper circle jig.. Got it. I'll research that one. Got alot of giftcards this holiday so obviously it needs to go to my bfm subwoofer project

[Tom Smit]

Shoot.....all this tool talk makes me want to build something.

Do it, do it, do it! LOL.

[Bruce Weldy]

Shoot.....all this tool talk makes me want to build something.

Do it, do it, do it! LOL.

Whew! Thank goodness I came to my senses.....

I just got through repairing my 40 year old air compressor....that should hold me for a while. I'll stick to fixing gear and building cables. Stuff I can do sitting down.

[Tom Smit]

[Joman116]

1HP lacks power, 1/4" bits don't work well. I recommend this: https://www.ryobitools.com/products/332 ... Ruu_JQBXsz

Ended up buying a Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP from amazon as I had giftcard. Seems to be a standard proven unit thats been around for awhile, reliable.

All right next up is the circle jig..point me in a direction Bill!

That is the exact router kit that I've had for years. I love it. The wooden handles feel great and it's very versatile. Get you a Jasper Circle Jig and you're in business. I tried building my own circle jig first and used it a while, but the Jasper is so much more precise and faster to use.

Shoot.....all this tool talk makes me want to build something.

What jasper jig do you recommend? Model 290 or 200? I think the main difference the 290 can cut smaller (1 1/2").

[Bruce Weldy]

What jasper jig do you recommend? Model 290 or 200? I think the main difference the 290 can cut smaller (1 1/2").

Didn't know they had so many models now! If you don't anticipate using it every day and you take care of your tools, the regular (not Pro) should be great with a lower price tag. As far as the size holes....I think the smallest diameter I ever used mine for was about 5.5in for the SLA Pro. I can't imagine ever needing a 1.5" hole. And if I do, I'll use a forstner bit.

So, I'd go with the cheapest one that Jasper makes. The 200 looks good and that's cheaper than what I paid years a go.

[Joman116]

What jasper jig do you recommend? Model 290 or 200? I think the main difference the 290 can cut smaller (1 1/2").

Didn't know they had so many models now! If you don't anticipate using it every day and you take care of your tools, the regular (not Pro) should be great with a lower price tag. As far as the size holes....I think the smallest diameter I ever used mine for was about 5.5in for the SLA Pro. I can't imagine ever needing a 1.5" hole. And if I do, I'll use a forstner bit.

So, I'd go with the cheapest one that Jasper makes. The 200 looks good and that's cheaper than what I paid years a go.

Ending up finding a deal on ebay (had ebay giftcards) for the "Jasper 200 PRO LTD ": https://jaspertools.com/products/jasper ... -18-3-16-d

Ended up costing $36 for open box, not bad!

Also decided to hop on a sander.."Makita 5" Random Orbit Sander BO5041K"

So now from a tool perspective I've got..

-SKIL Table Saw 10" TS6307-00
-Makita Circle Saw 7 1/4" 5007mg (wired)
-60 tooth blade for 10" and 7 1/4"
-Makita 5" Random Orbit Sander BO5041K (wired)
-Bosch Router 1617EVSPK (wired)
-Makita Sander BO5041K
-Jasper Circle Jig 200 PRO LTD

Ryobi Impact and Drill Drivers (wireless)

From a materials perspective, I've got
-Enough russian birch for 2-3 subwoofers
-Enough Kappalite 3012LF drivers for 3 subwoofers

I am contemplating to buy the "hardware kit" from leland at speakerhardware.com. Would make my life a lot easier as its my first build and wouldn't have to go hunting around...

oh yeah I need to get a speed square! Any other things I'm missing?

[Tom Smit]

I haven't checked if you know how to operate a table saw. If you don't, this video is quite discriptive, and should be followed before cutting any wood. Way back when, I found it quite handy. A properly adjusted saw blade is much safer to use than one that is not..
Do the same for how to use a router.

[Joman116]

I haven't checked if you know how to operate a table saw. If you don't, this video is quite discriptive, and should be followed before cutting any wood. Way back when, I found it quite handy. A properly adjusted saw blade is much safer to use than one that is not..
Do the same for how to use a router.

Please do share the link. First time table saw/router user. Much to learn. Not cutting anytime too soon..need to prepare mentally and align the stars first...

[Tom Smit]

Please do share the link.

Oopsies, I forgot to put the link in that post! Sorry.
Tablesaw.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYuK3AxP1EA
Router...https://youtu.be/bG2ldmVt56Y?si=u665nVFkEJublGau
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vl8Jbw3cSk

Search on the net for other examples of how to use a jigs and sleds.
how to use a router for beginners ...is a phrase that I used in the search bar.

[Joman116]

Please do share the link.

Oopsies, I forgot to put the link in that post! Sorry.
Tablesaw.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYuK3AxP1EA
Router...https://youtu.be/bG2ldmVt56Y?si=u665nVFkEJublGau
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vl8Jbw3cSk

Search on the net for other examples of how to use a jigs and sleds.
how to use a router for beginners ...is a phrase that I used in the search bar.

Thoughts on purchasing a saw horse? I dont think the SKIL tablesaw alone is sufficient to rip the larger panels...would need a saw horse to support. Also saw horse can be a work bench to work off of. Below example (but I can get it for alot cheaper)


https://www.walmart.com/ip/Worx-WX064-P ... 5594213802

[Tom Smit]

This might be cheaper if using a circular saw to break down plywood sheets. https://external-content.duckduckgo.co ... ipo=images
After breaking down the sheets into slightly oversized panels, run the panels through the tablesaw to make them the correct size with the correct angles.

[Joman116]

This might be cheaper if using a circular saw to break down plywood sheets. https://external-content.duckduckgo.co ... ipo=images
After breaking down the sheets into slightly oversized panels, run the panels through the tablesaw to make them the correct size with the correct angles.

Thanks. I ended up buying the worx saw horse I linked. It can be setup the way u pictured actually. Now still deciding on build..
Imleaning on building two more t39 (I have 2 right now) vs t45. More cabs would give a bit more extension. I'm mostly recorded music for my larger 400 plus events. Plus the efficiency of these is nuts..