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'Mass' Cab Production Method?
Ed ONeill:
I would like to add to what hiyu said..
My suggestion is to cut out as much material as possible with a circular saw and jig saw...then use your router.
I know this is going to sound bad but most templates are made with plexi/lexan ...the bad [part is it is so expensive, but it would be worth it if you plan on doing multiple machines
Just my 2 cents
Ed
whammoed:
--- Quote from: Ed ONeill on June 18, 2004, 10:07:50 am ---I would like to add to what hiyu said..
My suggestion is to cut out as much material as possible with a circular saw and jig saw...then use your router.
I know this is going to sound bad but most templates are made with plexi/lexan ...the bad [part is it is so expensive, but it would be worth it if you plan on doing multiple machines
Just my 2 cents
Ed
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Good suggestion. Sometimes I make a rough cut close to where the final cut would be then finish it off with the pattern cutting bit. Saves some wear and tear thats for sure.
zaphod:
For my sides, I trace the template onto the sheet and rough cut it within about 1/4" with a circular saw, then a jigsaw to minimize waste. Then I clamp the sides together (template below) and flushcut it with the router. If you try to cut it entirely with the router, you'll chew up bits in no time. Unless you spend the $$$ for a very nice router and hi-grade bits.
My template is 3/4" cabinet-grade ply. Overkill, yes, but it has held up very well.
dirt:
as some of you may know my dad has been making cabinets lately ,two of which ended up being sold to byoac members. he uses the template and router method for the side peices and swears by it. i used his pattern and router to make my golden tee machine and it worked bitchin'. after you route it just change the bit and cut the tmolding slot. yes it does make a big mess but it is very quick and when you take the peice off the sawhorse's they are done and ready for assembly. i think it is the easiest way to cut the sides of a cab, every other peice is usually a straight cut so a tablesaw/circularsaw is easier for those.
just my 2cents
dirt
zaphod:
--- Quote from: dirt on June 18, 2004, 01:58:36 pm ---as some of you may know my dad has been making cabinets lately ,two of which ended up being sold to byoac members. he uses the template and router method for the side peices and swears by it. i used his pattern and router to make my golden tee machine and it worked bitchin'. after you route it just change the bit and cut the tmolding slot. yes it does make a big mess but it is very quick and when you take the peice off the sawhorse's they are done and ready for assembly. i think it is the easiest way to cut the sides of a cab, every other peice is usually a straight cut so a tablesaw/circularsaw is easier for those.
just my 2cents
dirt
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Out of curiosity, what kind (make/model) of router are you using and what bit? When I try to chew through that much material in one pass the dogs howl at the high pitched whine and I can smell the smoke.