CHR-Ken build question.

[jonedd]

I'm working on a CHR-Ken for a first build. The plans suggest cutting the bevel on the front after the box is complete. Could someone explain how one should go about this? I have a circular saw, a router and nine thumbs. I had been planning on using a 45 degree router bit on each panel before gluing. Is there some reason that wouldn't work or would be more difficult?

Thanks.

[Woody1911a1]

that would work just fine jonedd if you don't have a tablesaw . then just sand everything flush after a careful glue up .

you'll need to clamp each side to another board or straight edge for the router bearing to ride on .

cheers , Woody

[doorman]

Your proposed router approach will work, as Woody has indicated, but, having built several of these enclosures myself, the end result will benefit from building as per plans and running the whole shebang through a (friends?!) tablesaw.
Good Luck with your project.The above boxes, with the MA chr-70's are a killer speaker!
Best, DonIMG_1103.jpg
I should add that Chrisby has probably built as many of these as anybody, perhaps he's got a trick or two
up his voluminous sleeves!

[jonedd]

Thanks for the suggestions. I guess I'll try with the router this time and see how clean I can make it look with some sanding.

Chances are I'll have to start over again anyway--it took me four baffles before I could recess the front and bevel the back of the driver hole without breaking anything.

I covet a good table saw, but I want to get at least one project completed first (I'd borrow, but knowing me it could be months).

[chrisb]

Originally Posted by doorman

Your proposed router approach will work, as Woody has indicated, but, having built several of these enclosures myself, the end result will benefit from building as per plans and running the whole shebang through a (friends?!) tablesaw.
Good Luck with your project.The above boxes, with the MA chr-70's are a killer speaker!
Best, DonAttachment 204002
I should add that Chrisby has probably built as many of these as anybody, perhaps he's got a trick or two
up his voluminous sleeves!

Don - a few dozen pairs, yes; cut the bevels in several steps with the blade tilted away from the rip fence - one kickback offcut can ruin your weekend, and keep yer fingers out of the way

actually, I try to remember to cut the bevels before adding the felt damping pads and setting the back panel in place - it helps keep sawdust out of the boxes, which for these size drivers are rather tricky to access once fully buttoned up