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| deezdrama:
--- Quote from: PL1 on July 21, 2015, 10:34:56 pm --- --- Quote from: deezdrama on July 21, 2015, 10:27:39 pm ---I think im going for sanwa jlf sticks and have no idea yet whats all needed to install them --- End quote --- Check out the list of 6 mounting techniques here in the FAQ. Scott --- End quote --- thanks for the link...Ill check it out. Well.... I hit up Staples after work since at work.... the engineer acted like he didnt think he could print it at 100% scale and he has a 48" wide roll printer so I know it was possible. Staples charged $8 ea.... I grabbed 2 copies. Then I got home,mowed, and hit the garage to work on the cab. Sat there for about an hour getting nothing done wondering how I would pull off the 45* angled cuts.... Was getting discouraged and almost gave up for the day but after a couple beers I dove in :cheers: Had to get creative to get all the 45* angle pieces cut right using only hand tools :timebomb: Its not on the level of some of you more experienced builders but it turned out better than I thought considering the tools I was stuck using. Checked my box of hole saws and 2.5" was the biggest I had so had to layout a pattern and cut alot of vent holes. Will get fan covers for them or metal netting from inside- not sure which yet. I noticed I overlooked leaving a gap between glueblocks at the top marquee area for the marquee light backstop, Ive decided Ill just wait untill the cabs fully assembled and measur/cut out a backstop for the light out of thin mdf or something, then cover it and any gaps with alum tape . Pretty satisfying and fun hobby sofar I must admit. edit+++++++ Oh..... the piece of wood you see sticking out of the top is just a scrap piece i laid up there for the rim/tire to sit on....needed weight to help close the small gap between the 2 angled pieces untill the glue sets. I was too scared to try and screw it- ply to ply with a funky angle, figured it would splinter out. |
| deezdrama:
Going to pick up a router friday. Does it matter between a fixed base and plunge base? Is my assumption right that a fixed base only will do a certain depth and that a plunge base I would be able to set the depth? What bit would I need to do my CP ? Just a straight cut bit? Using 3/4" ...do most people just cut out 1/2" for joysticks? The slotting bit I need is a 3/16" or 1/8" ? Thinking about getting this one.... http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000IEFIBO/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1437559387&sr=1-9&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70 Or do you think a Ryobi would last longer? thanks |
| BGoulette:
A fixed-base router will allow you to set the depth of cut, but you'd typically have to start the cut from "outside" the piece (or in the center of a pre-cut opening); a plunge base will allow you to start the cut in the middle of the piece without existing holes. So, for example, if you needed to rebate the backside (or the top) of the control panel to accommodate your joystick mounting plates, you'd need a plunge base; if you're cutting dadoes (or t-slots), then a fixed base would do just fine. Of course, with a plunge base, you can typically lock it in at a specific depth and treat it more or less like a fixed base, but depending on the models, the depth adjustment options might differ from base to base. My two cents. Someone with more knowledge and/or experience will be able to elaborate or correct any misstatements, I'm sure! :) |
| vwalbridge:
You can actually have the best of both worlds if you want. Bosch makes a fixed-base that also slides into a separate plunger if you want: http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-1617EVSPK-4-Horsepower-Variable-Collets/dp/B00005RHPD/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1437576470&sr=8-8&keywords=router+tool DeWalt makes one as well: http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW618PK-12-AMP-Fixed-Base-Variable-Speed/dp/B00006JKXE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1437576784&sr=8-3&keywords=router+tool They may seem expensive but they are worth every penny in my opinion. Extremely versatile tools. I don't know how anyone builds a cab without one. |
| BGoulette:
I actually have the Bosch 1617EVSPK :) It's so much fun -- if only I had more excuses to put it to use! :( --- Quote from: vwalbridge on July 22, 2015, 10:56:46 am ---You can actually have the best of both worlds if you want. Bosch makes a fixed-base that also slides into a separate plunger if you want: http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-1617EVSPK-4-Horsepower-Variable-Collets/dp/B00005RHPD/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1437576470&sr=8-8&keywords=router+tool DeWalt makes one as well: http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW618PK-12-AMP-Fixed-Base-Variable-Speed/dp/B00006JKXE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1437576784&sr=8-3&keywords=router+tool They may seem expensive but they are worth every penny in my opinion. Extremely versatile tools. I don't know how anyone builds a cab without one. --- End quote --- |
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