Wardsweb Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 10 minutes ago, DizRotus said: That photo shows one of my perceived dilemmas. The square opening doesn't appear to be large enough to deliver the driver without an episiotomy. Furthermore, how would I get at the screws attaching the woofer? Perhaps replacing the broken binding posts and permitting woofer removal in the future is too ambitious. The picture is just something I grabbed off the interwebs, as a reference. Your opening will be rectangular, so you can get at the screws and tilt the woofer to get it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Now for another lesson from @USNRET and @Wardsweb. I opened Power Point 2016, but don't see how to generate the pattern/template I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Select Insert then shapes in 2010 version 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Personally I wouldn't use a pattern. Just draw some lines with a straight edge and a pencil on the back of the cabinets. NOTE: if you're going with the cutout like the picture I posted, you will be cutting twice. First for the inner circles that will be cut through and the outer circle that is only half depth, leaving a lip for your panel to rest on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 The easiest tool to cut that would be an oscillating tool. You can blow the driver out with compressed air when you're done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Just now, CECAA850 said: The easiest tool to cut that would be an oscillating tool. You can blow the driver out with compressed air when you're done. Once the cut out is done, you can remove the driver and clean it if necessary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 This is what I like about this forum; it's active. Sure a lot of the activity is not specifically audio related, but it keeps members engaged. If I posted this on the DIYaudio forum, or any of several other audio forums I haunt, weeks could go by without any response, if ever. On this great forum, useful responses, from people whose opinions I value, come faster than I can reply to them. I'm willing to ignore the "comedic" responses, if necessary, to glean the useful info. Thank you very much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Not cheap stuff but Festool has a depth attachment for their oscillating saw https://www.festoolusa.com/accessory/500251---os-taah-set#Overview Other brands may have this too, I'm not familiar with all brands. Nice excuse to buy a new tool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 27 minutes ago, Coytee said: Not cheap stuff but Festool has a depth attachment for their oscillating saw Depth really isn't an issue here. You can feel when you're though. My son has a big subwoofer box in his truck and one of the box to body bolts came loose in the bottom of the box. You could hear it vibrating on some notes. He didn't want to have to take the driver or box out to fix it. We bought a pro style cabinet carrying handle, cut a hole in the side of the box, tightened the bolt and installed the handle to cover the hole. I used my oscillating tool to cut the 3/4" birch box. It only took a couple minutes for the whole (hole lol) repair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 On 6/11/2017 at 0:59 PM, CECAA850 said: Depth really isn't an issue here. You can feel when you're though. My son has a big subwoofer box in his truck and one of the box to body bolts came loose in the bottom of the box. You could hear it vibrating on some notes. He didn't want to have to take the driver or box out to fix it. We bought a pro style cabinet carrying handle, cut a hole in the side of the box, tightened the bolt and installed the handle to cover the hole. I used my oscillating tool to cut the 3/4" birch box. It only took a couple minutes for the whole (hole lol) repair. Carl, Depth seems to be an issue to me. I like @USNRET's suggestion to cut just short of breaking through. That would avoid getting any sawdust in the driver. The final cut would be done with a utility knife. As Coytee stated, an excuse to buy a new tool is always welcomed. I'm not sure what is meant by an oscillating saw, but I feel like my life won't be complete without one. I have saber saws, a Dremel and a router. What is an oscillating saw, and what will it do that I can't do with what's on hand? Best of all, I can treat the purchase of a new power tool as a business expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Not oscillating but I really like my Dremel saw max for small jobs. It has depth control. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Is a tool you'll kick yourself for not buying one sooner. I always thought it was a gimmick tool till I bought one and now it's my go to tool for so many things. I'm currently putting a floor in my bedroomand using it to undercut the door jambs. Nothing works better. Let me switch over to my pc and I'll get you a link. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 1 minute ago, CECAA850 said: Is a tool you'll kick yourself for not buying one sooner. I always thought it was a gimmick tool till I bought one and now it's my go to tool for so many things. I'm currently putting a floor in my bedroomand using it to undercut the door jambs. Nothing works better. Let me switch over to my pc and I'll get you a link. Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I have a Sonicrafter. https://www.rockwelltools.com/sonicrafter-f50-oscillating-tool-rk5142k.html There's tons of different brands. I can't stress enough how versatile this tool is for working in tight spots or plunge cutting. There's nothing like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Mine has had tons of use. It's just about time for some new blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: I have a Sonicrafter. https://www.rockwelltools.com/sonicrafter-f50-oscillating-tool-rk5142k.html There's tons of different brands. I can't stress enough how versatile this tool is for working in tight spots or plunge cutting. There's nothing like it. That's what I thought you meant. I see one in my future. For today I can set my router to plunge to a depth leaving a minimum thickness of material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Are you going to fashion a flush fit plug or simply a cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 12 minutes ago, USNRET said: Are you going to fashion a flush fit plug or simply a cover? I would think that the fact that this is a horn would make you want to devise a cover that keeps the horn path flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Like Luther's post on pg 1. Routed relief in box AND filler would make both interior and exterior flush. As we sit in the a/c and design willy wonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 It's hot outside. My new iPad flashed a warning, "Emergency" and advised that the iPad had to cool down before it could be used. Just as well, the photos it takes are >2mb, therefore, can't be uploaded. Seeing no way to resize them on the iPad, I switched to a real camera. From the photos -- which will be attached to the next few posts -- you'll see that I plan to make the panel fit into the opening so that it is essentially flush with the inside. I might follow the suggestion to screw the plug in place and then cover it with Duratex to add to the seal. Cutting the Duratex at a later date would not be difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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