New Jack 112 build
New Jack 112 build
So I decided to make 4 Jacks, and for the first time I made a router template for the baffles. The first one came out OK, but should I straighten the corners or can I leave them as they are?
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Re: New Jack 112 build
Leave them.
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Thanks, I kinda like it this way. On to the next ones...
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Re: New Jack 112 build
I love the router template - straight cut plates, fixed down - so simple and way neater than drilling and jig sawing, which I did on mine. I don't think I knew about the size for size copying router bit when I made my baffles - same as a lot of things really. Nice work.
2xJ12L (3012HO) switchable/melded
2xT30
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Re: New Jack 112 build
Thanks! I know what my baffles would have looked like if I had made them with a jig saw, so I really wanted to try this... Takes some time but it’s worth the effort...
One thing I also did was change the table saw blade for a better one. What a difference that makes... had it laying around for years
One thing I also did was change the table saw blade for a better one. What a difference that makes... had it laying around for years
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Amazing how much better sharp tools work, right?
6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210
"A system with a few knobs set up by someone who knows what they are doing is always better than one with a lot of knobs set up by someone who doesn't."
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Yes, it makes me smile instead of curse as I cut...
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...where were you guys when I had smoke pouring off of my 1/2" roundover router bit a week ago? LOL.
Built:
4 Jack 112L- 3012HO, melded array
17.5 wide AutoTuba with Infinity 860w
6 Wedgehorn W6 w/ Panel Mount Piezos
2 T48 Slims (15" wide) with 3012LF
4 T48 Fattys (32" wide) with 3015LF
4 Jack 112L- 3012HO, melded array
17.5 wide AutoTuba with Infinity 860w
6 Wedgehorn W6 w/ Panel Mount Piezos
2 T48 Slims (15" wide) with 3012LF
4 T48 Fattys (32" wide) with 3015LF
Re: New Jack 112 build
I decided to buy a new router bit, you can see the difference:NukePooch wrote: ↑Fri May 29, 2020 11:16 am...where were you guys when I had smoke pouring off of my 1/2" roundover router bit a week ago? LOL.
Fluorescent light, ugly colors... 4 of these are ready
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Re: New Jack 112 build
Sharp bits are a necessity, but also key to clean results is minimizing the cut depth. With something like the baffle cut most of the wood out with a jig saw, leaving 1/8 inch or so for final trimming with the router. With round overs take three or four shallow passes rather than one or two deep passes.
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I'll remember that for my future router work... Meanwhile I started to put a few things together (everything except the bottom)
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Meanwhile I am looking for top hats, but can't find any plastic ones, only metal top hats here in Europe... should I sand them a little for better glueing?
Edit: found a link on this forum to Blue Aran in the UK...
Edit: found a link on this forum to Blue Aran in the UK...
Re: New Jack 112 build
Hi Ricky
That's very clean work you've done there.
Very nice.
Cheers
That's very clean work you've done there.
Very nice.
Cheers
You have two ears and one mouth. Use them in the same ratio!!
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Thanks, not enough free time to move as fast as I would want to but enjoying every minute of this build. Glued the top yesterday, waiting for the delivery from Blue Aran...
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Little steps...
Images appear in the wrong order, should be reversed...
Images appear in the wrong order, should be reversed...