Started on false floor today, pics inside, more to come as I progress

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

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Got windows cut out. Tried to cut the plexi but it kept chipping...was using a jigsaw, so I'm gonna have to figure something else out. It's 1/4" thick plexi...anyone have any suggestions?

I'm going to cover that portion of wood that is showing on the bottom layer...didn't realize it was so noticeable until I had already secured my amp.

I still am waiting on my 1000/1 to come in from warranty. That'll go on the left side.

 

[jeepintn 10+ year member]

bandsaw is my suggestion for the plexi, it worked well for me

 

[rollerdj 10+ year member]

i second the bandsaw. works wonders on many things

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

Don't have bandsaw. Have a router, roto-zip, circle saw, table saw, & jigsaw...any other thoughts?

I was using a wood jigsaw blade with 10 TPI. I tried another blade that had 192343 teeth and still chipped....

 

[geowick07 10+ year member]

The last time i had to cut plexi, i had to use a jig-saw as well. It started chipping on me, and i was at a loss for an idea how to avoid it. So, i figured i would try taping off where the cuts would be made, and it worked fairly well. get an idea of where your cuts need to be made, tape them off, then make your exact measurements and draw your lines. When your done, carefully strip off the tape, so in the event that it DID still chip, you won't break it off. Good luck!

 

[rollerdj 10+ year member]

roto zip would do the trick. i used one to make some cutouts in a speaker box before, did a pretty good job

 

[THUNDERBIRD 10+ year member]

get a finer tooth blade for ur jig saw

 

[NeverEnuffBass 10+ year member]

get a finer tooth blade for ur jig saw

x2

just saw you tried a different blade, table saw and then roto zip to the edges.

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

Circular saw blade on backwards.

 

[WantedIsHere]

dont use a cross cut blade.... thats more then likely your problem.... cant use wood blades for plexi it just doesnt cut the same

 

[MemphisSoul4U 10+ year member]

Scratch it with a knife, spray something flammable on it, light it, then bend/break it free...

Never tried it personally, but seen it done.

It's supposed to be the best way to get clean edges on plexi

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

The last time i had to cut plexi, i had to use a jig-saw as well. It started chipping on me, and i was at a loss for an idea how to avoid it. So, i figured i would try taping off where the cuts would be made, and it worked fairly well. get an idea of where your cuts need to be made, tape them off, then make your exact measurements and draw your lines. When your done, carefully strip off the tape, so in the event that it DID still chip, you won't break it off. Good luck!

I actually did that. I used duct tape and pressed it FIRMLY on the plexi...cracked right through it.

 

[lostdaytomorrow 10+ year member]

You facing the Dub7 to the trunk or to the back seat?

I assume the box just sits on the false floor bolted in?

 

[lostdaytomorrow 10+ year member]

That's how I had it originally, but since I'm taking the amps off the rack which was right behind the rear seat, I might fire the woofer toward the cab of the car.

Just saw this. All righty.

 

[WantedIsHere]

I actually did that. I used duct tape and pressed it FIRMLY on the plexi...cracked right through it.

once again the blade is the problem....and use painters blue masking tape.... find a non cross cut fine blade....