how to flush mount

lemans23 · 13th August 2005, 05:17 PM

please help me i have no idea. i just got my router yesterday (skil combo pack w/ plunge attachment) and i have no idea as to how i do it. i only got a carbide straight bit...do i need anything mas? thanks to anyone!

Grahamt · 13th August 2005, 05:36 PM

To flush mount round drivers you will need to buy or make a circle Jig.

You'll need to measure the radius and depth of the cuts, then set up the depth on the plunge router and the radius on the circle jig.

Then you drill the center holes, then do the cuts.

I use a home made jig but they are also available at parts express. The Jasper jig is quite popular.

thylantyr · 13th August 2005, 07:11 PM

The other method if you already cut the holes, use a rabbeting router bit, they come in various sizes. You change the bearing on the rabbet
for size and you adjust the router for how deep you want the flush
mount.

lemans23 · 13th August 2005, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Grahamt
To flush mount round drivers you will need to buy or make a circle Jig.

You'll need to measure the radius and depth of the cuts, then set up the depth on the plunge router and the radius on the circle jig.

Then you drill the center holes, then do the cuts.

I use a home made jig but they are also available at parts express. The Jasper jig is quite popular.

i have the jasper jig

straying from ca.com are we thylantr?

lemans23 · 13th August 2005, 07:37 PM

so what i guess i mean is can i use the straight bit

Grahamt · 13th August 2005, 08:30 PM

You can use the straight bit if it is wide enough. I have a few, I choose the appropriate one depending on the mounting flange of the driver I'm using. A 1/2" bit is probably good for most drivers.

lemans23 · 13th August 2005, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Grahamt
You can use the straight bit if it is wide enough. I have a few, I choose the appropriate one depending on the mounting flange of the driver I'm using. A 1/2" bit is probably good for most drivers.

i have a 1/4

Grahamt · 13th August 2005, 10:32 PM

A 1/4" is good for details like recessing more complicated shapes. Measure the size of the mounting flanges on the drivers and then get the right size, good quality, bits.

13th August 2005, 05:17 PM	#1
lemans23 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	how to flush mount please help me i have no idea. i just got my router yesterday (skil combo pack w/ plunge attachment) and i have no idea as to how i do it. i only got a carbide straight bit...do i need anything mas? thanks to anyone!

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13th August 2005, 05:36 PM	#2
Grahamt diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: U of Waterloo	To flush mount round drivers you will need to buy or make a circle Jig. You'll need to measure the radius and depth of the cuts, then set up the depth on the plunge router and the radius on the circle jig. Then you drill the center holes, then do the cuts. I use a home made jig but they are also available at parts express. The Jasper jig is quite popular.

13th August 2005, 07:11 PM	#3
thylantyr diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mars	The other method if you already cut the holes, use a rabbeting router bit, they come in various sizes. You change the bearing on the rabbet for size and you adjust the router for how deep you want the flush mount.

13th August 2005, 07:37 PM	#5
lemans23 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	so what i guess i mean is can i use the straight bit

13th August 2005, 08:30 PM	#6
Grahamt diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: U of Waterloo	You can use the straight bit if it is wide enough. I have a few, I choose the appropriate one depending on the mounting flange of the driver I'm using. A 1/2" bit is probably good for most drivers.

13th August 2005, 10:32 PM	#8
Grahamt diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: U of Waterloo	A 1/4" is good for details like recessing more complicated shapes. Measure the size of the mounting flanges on the drivers and then get the right size, good quality, bits.