What do you guys use to cut out the holes for the subwoofers. I can do it "ok" with a jigsaw, but i thought i'd see what the good guys use. Also, is it necessary to have polyfill?
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swez on 08/29/2004 16:40:47
A RotoZip tool with compass cutter is good. A router with a hole cutting jig is superior. Jigsaw or sabresaw is an option. But if the blade wonders off line, and it will.... plan on some filing or filling. Also, make sure you make an accurate hole diameter. Too small and lots of filing. Too large, the woofer will leak air or be difficult to mount.
I use poly fill on all enclosures I have made. (sealed & ported)
Swez
ttocs on 08/29/2004 18:52:47
I have always used a jig saw as well, after 8 yrs installing.......
You can get a router and a circle cutter jig if you really want them perfect..........
hellrazors05 on 08/29/2004 22:44:42
hey guys i am new here but what is polyfill and what is it used for i am in the process of building my first box Thanx Eric
uochronos on 08/30/2004 02:05:16
jig saw works fine for most people but i bought a roto zipfor another task and now use that it works great and is very fast and perfect... i use mine so muchy for so many things i cant imagine not having one. you can get one for about the same as a jig saw to.
swez on 08/30/2004 08:49:52
Polyfill is usually Dacron/polyester. It is often used in pillow stuffing and quilting. You can buy it in loose bags like a huge ball of cotton (similar to a Q-tip material) or in sheets for quilting. Either will work just fine. WalMart sewing dept. A few staples is all that's needed to hold it in place.
Why use it? It dampens the rear cone bass waves and allows for smooth, low bass response in sealed or ported enclosures. Also tends to lessen the hollow box chamber sound common in larger enclosures.
Swez
hellrazors05 on 09/1/2004 22:11:41
so where do i place this, inside my sealed box??? thanx Eric
Replies (6)
swez on 08/29/2004 16:40:47
A RotoZip tool with compass cutter is good. A router with a hole cutting jig is superior. Jigsaw or sabresaw is an option. But if the blade wonders off line, and it will.... plan on some filing or filling. Also, make sure you make an accurate hole diameter. Too small and lots of filing. Too large, the woofer will leak air or be difficult to mount.
I use poly fill on all enclosures I have made. (sealed & ported)
Swez
ttocs on 08/29/2004 18:52:47
I have always used a jig saw as well, after 8 yrs installing.......
You can get a router and a circle cutter jig if you really want them perfect..........
hellrazors05 on 08/29/2004 22:44:42
hey guys i am new here but what is polyfill and what is it used for i am in the process of building my first box Thanx Eric
uochronos on 08/30/2004 02:05:16
jig saw works fine for most people but i bought a roto zipfor another task and now use that it works great and is very fast and perfect... i use mine so muchy for so many things i cant imagine not having one. you can get one for about the same as a jig saw to.
swez on 08/30/2004 08:49:52
Polyfill is usually Dacron/polyester. It is often used in pillow stuffing and quilting. You can buy it in loose bags like a huge ball of cotton (similar to a Q-tip material) or in sheets for quilting. Either will work just fine. WalMart sewing dept. A few staples is all that's needed to hold it in place.
Why use it? It dampens the rear cone bass waves and allows for smooth, low bass response in sealed or ported enclosures. Also tends to lessen the hollow box chamber sound common in larger enclosures.
Swez
hellrazors05 on 09/1/2004 22:11:41
so where do i place this, inside my sealed box??? thanx Eric
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