Speaker Enclosure -Bare Basic Router Bits & Bobs needed for Circle Cuts, Flush Mount

[Pippi Lindenstroem]

Speaker Enclosure -Bare Basic Router Bits & Bobs needed for Circle Cuts, Flush Mount

For Speaker Enclosure Build

I’ve just ordered a router + circle template

Just to start, what would be the very basic router bits needed:
- To cut speaker holes in MDF and plywood and surounds for flush mount installation
- To round the edges from the speaker enclosure

It would be great to know the bread & butter bit types & sizes for these tasks

 

[russc]

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Router-Bit-Set-1-4in-Pack-12/p/168117
Enough to build your speakers.
You don't say what size router.
These are good for individual bits and great tips for DIY jigs etc -
http://www.wealdentool.eu/hints_and_tips.html

 

[audiofan]

You can make your own circle jig with some plywood or plastic perfect circle all the time any radius ...

 

[Pippi Lindenstroem]

Thanks guys
I've bought a bunch of products from the KWB Line Master Series and got them already delivered. They put a few clever thoughts into this line and the quality is decent enough for projects

https://www.kwb.eu/en/products/special-accessories/line-master/

 

[multisync]

To cut venered plywood without tearing the edges, buy a down spiral bit. It's more expensive than a strait cutter but leaves a perfect edge on one side as it cuts down. A 1/2 and or 3/4 inch roundover for the corners.

 

[AndrewT]

Cut the recess first.
Then cut the bore diameter.

Taking 2 or 3mm deep cuts will probably work better than trying to go full depth in one cut.