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[michaellane 5,000+ posts]

what brand and model router do you use and do you like it? aloso what did you pay for it and what attachments should i buy if i plan to build a few boxes?

first box will be 10's with 6' aero port if that matters? and id like to get all sides rounded and smooth....

sorry ima noob

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I like my Porter Cable...although I want to upgrade to a Festool in the future.

Just make sure you get something with a durable plunge base.

 

[Twisted_0912 10+ year member]

I like my Porter Cable...although I want to upgrade to a Festool in the future.
Just make sure you get something with a durable plunge base.

festools are nice as hell. we have a bunch at school. i personally cheaped out on my router and bought the 99 dollar ryobi. its a pos

 

[michaellane 5,000+ posts]

like what difference will it make cheap or not? i dont really use power tools too much...

 

[JBLCAMRY 10+ year member]

This router

I like it, has lasted for a while now. Still going strong.

This for a jig.

Great tool to have, but could have made it for less.

a 1/4" spiral upcut bit.

a 3/8" roundover bit.

a 3/4" roundover bit.

a 1" hight cut Flush trim bit.

Makes a great combo of bits to have

 

[michaellane 5,000+ posts]

and what do i need to cut out the subwoiofer holes??? and what should i be prepared to spend at like home depot or where ever for everything i need?

 

[Twisted_0912 10+ year member]

This router
I like it, has lasted for a while now. Still going strong.

This for a jig.

Great tool to have, but could have made it for less.

a 1/4" spiral upcut bit.

a 3/8" roundover bit.

a 3/4" roundover bit.

a 1" hight cut Flush trim bit.

Makes a great combo of bits to have

thats the router i have. i dont like it //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

I like my Porter Cable...although I want to upgrade to a Festool in the future.
Just make sure you get something with a durable plunge base.

We just purchased a Festool Jig saw.Man that thing is sweet!Expensive as hell though!//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

Plunge router is what you need.Our Porter cable seems to be pretty well suited for the job.

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

I use a $90 SKIL from Home Depot and it works fine and I build 30+ boxes a year. Spend your $$$ on good bits and learn how to use the tool properly and it'll serve you well...

 

[Pioneer~Saturn 5,000+ posts]

and what do i need to cut out the subwoiofer holes??? and what should i be prepared to spend at like home depot or where ever for everything i need?

A jasper circle jig would be the best imo, great tool to have. I think theyre close to 30 bucks..? been a while since I bought mine. I have a hitachi router with the plungee on it for the circle cutting and a porter cable for the roundover's etc (need to get another one and have both on router tables to get ish done faster and better)

 

[michaellane 5,000+ posts]

also if i plan to round the edges do i need to add to my specs? like instead of 31' it would need to be 31' 1/4 inches?

 

[michaellane 5,000+ posts]

okay so i can buy a plunge router and then i dont need the jasper jigs for circles? amd it can do the round overs as well?

 

[Pioneer~Saturn 5,000+ posts]

okay so i can buy a plunge router and then i dont need the jasper jigs for circles? amd it can do the round overs as well?

No, you'll need the plunge router to cut the circles with the jasper jig. and yes, it can do roundovers once you set the height correctly. And roundovers wont really change the specs

 

[fasfocus00 5,000+ posts]

I use a $90 SKIL from Home Depot and it works fine and I build 30+ boxes a year. Spend your $$$ on good bits and learn how to use the tool properly and it'll serve you well...

is this ever the truth

 

[michaellane 5,000+ posts]

what size jasoer jig do i need for the 6' aero and my 10's??? the combo pack or what?