Routing the recess?

xyrium · 3rd July 2005, 03:46 PM

So I've read through most of my new book: "Woodworking with the Router" but have yet to understand how everyone is routing the recess around the speaker cutout.

So should I:

1.Use a circle jig and plunge into the recess first, then cut out the mounting hole

2.Cut out the hole, then use a template to rabbet/mortise the recess from above

3. Cut out the hole, then ride the edge of the hole to rabbet the recess

Thanks!
Paul

DcibeL · 3rd July 2005, 05:21 PM

I also am interested to know this, as I will be building some bookshelf cabinets in a few weeks, and am told that not countersinking the tweeter is a bad idea.

ShinOBIWAN · 3rd July 2005, 05:24 PM

Don't do any of that, throw the router back in the box and get a refund.

Then carefully use a hammer and chisel to make your holes, its what I do and the fit is perfect if you look at it from the right angle.

Hope this helps

PS. Its number 1 in your list

DcibeL · 3rd July 2005, 05:34 PM

Hammer and a chisel you say?

paulhfx · 3rd July 2005, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xyrium
So I've read through most of my new book: "Woodworking with the Router" but have yet to understand how everyone is routing the recess around the speaker cutout.

So should I:

1.Use a circle jig and plunge into the recess first, then cut out the mounting hole

2.Cut out the hole, then use a template to rabbet/mortise the recess from above

3. Cut out the hole, then ride the edge of the hole to rabbet the recess

Thanks!
Paul

No. 1 is correct.

Paul

Vikash · 3rd July 2005, 06:18 PM

Recess first. Some pics:
http://www.vikash.info/audio/xls10/construction.asp

DcibeL · 3rd July 2005, 06:42 PM

Thanks for your help, guys.

Peter Menting · 3rd July 2005, 07:19 PM

You can use #3 as well, simply cut the hole and then use a piloted rabbet bit to follow the outline of the hole. This method makes controlling the depth of the recess very easy.

Pete

Irwin AR · 3rd July 2005, 07:30 PM

Another method without using the jig.
I've used this myself.Works great on irregular mounting flange
http://www.exquisiteaudio.ca/baffle.html

xyrium · 4th July 2005, 12:37 AM

Yeah, #3 and the method in the link are the same. I was considering this if I use the Peerless HDS woofers. Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally posted by Peter Menting
You can use #3 as well, simply cut the hole and then use a piloted rabbet bit to follow the outline of the hole. This method makes controlling the depth of the recess very easy.

Pete

Quote:

Originally posted by Irwin AR
Another method without using the jig.
I've used this myself.Works great on irregular mounting flange
http://www.exquisiteaudio.ca/baffle.html

3rd July 2005, 03:46 PM	#1
xyrium diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ	Routing the recess? So I've read through most of my new book: "Woodworking with the Router" but have yet to understand how everyone is routing the recess around the speaker cutout. So should I: 1.Use a circle jig and plunge into the recess first, then cut out the mounting hole 2.Cut out the hole, then use a template to rabbet/mortise the recess from above 3. Cut out the hole, then ride the edge of the hole to rabbet the recess Thanks! Paul

3rd July 2005, 05:21 PM	#2
DcibeL diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	I also am interested to know this, as I will be building some bookshelf cabinets in a few weeks, and am told that not countersinking the tweeter is a bad idea. __________________ The power of Science compels you!

3rd July 2005, 05:34 PM	#4
DcibeL diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	Hammer and a chisel you say? __________________ The power of Science compels you!

3rd July 2005, 06:18 PM	#6
Vikash diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	Recess first. Some pics: http://www.vikash.info/audio/xls10/construction.asp __________________ "The human mind is so constituted that it colours with its own previous conceptions any new notion that presents itself for acceptance." - J. Wilhelm. (But I still think mine sounds better than yours.)

3rd July 2005, 06:42 PM	#7
DcibeL diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	Thanks for your help, guys. __________________ The power of Science compels you!


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3rd July 2005, 05:24 PM	#3
ShinOBIWAN diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK	Don't do any of that, throw the router back in the box and get a refund. Then carefully use a hammer and chisel to make your holes, its what I do and the fit is perfect if you look at it from the right angle. Hope this helps PS. Its number 1 in your list

3rd July 2005, 07:19 PM	#8
Peter Menting diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Blackstone VA	You can use #3 as well, simply cut the hole and then use a piloted rabbet bit to follow the outline of the hole. This method makes controlling the depth of the recess very easy. Pete

3rd July 2005, 07:30 PM	#9
Irwin AR diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur	Another method without using the jig. I've used this myself.Works great on irregular mounting flange http://www.exquisiteaudio.ca/baffle.html

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