TheyDontWantMusic Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 most of the time, I just use a circular saw (didnt have the cash for a table saw I would seldom use). but sometimes I bust out a piece of 1/2" aluminum angle and use that as a saw guide. TheyDontWantMusic had a good idea too, just make sure the piece of MDF you use is straight If it's one of the manufacturers edges then it will be almost perfectly straight. I measure every piece with a square before I cut into it and have gotten more than a few that were at least 1/16"+ off.... I said "almost perfectly straight" haha I'd trust the manufacturers cuts to be a hell of a lot more square than your square.
01 S-10 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 I always used a table saw in the past until I made my own straight edge. Now I use a circular saw for almost everything. Go to the beginning of skittlesrgood's build log, that's where I got the idea for my straight edge TDH FTW !!!
mbdblue Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 most of the time, I just use a circular saw (didnt have the cash for a table saw I would seldom use). but sometimes I bust out a piece of 1/2" aluminum angle and use that as a saw guide. TheyDontWantMusic had a good idea too, just make sure the piece of MDF you use is straight If it's one of the manufacturers edges then it will be almost perfectly straight. I measure every piece with a square before I cut into it and have gotten more than a few that were at least 1/16"+ off.... I said "almost perfectly straight" haha I'd trust the manufacturers cuts to be a hell of a lot more square than your square. thanks but I didn't comment in this thread to start an argument....people make mistakes. I don't care who the manufacturer is, and this is exactly what the instance of measure twice cut once stemmed from. Id rather make sure everything is straight before I cut into it, rather than find out nothing fits later. I was just passing on my experiences to the OP. AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco
blownengine Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 We weren't trying to start a fight here mdblue. Sorry if it came off that way. 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (Yea its got a Hemi)Alpine CDA-105KnuKonceptz 0ga CCA Big 3 with Yellow Top 15" SoundQubed HDC3DC Audio 1.2K (Bass)Pioneer 6x9's (Front)Pioneer 6.5's (Rear)Kicker 3.5's (Dash)Sony amp on the highs. (Hey it was free)
Tarball Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 biggest problem is going to fast, 90% of the time if you slow down they are much straighter This...take your time and think happy thoughts. CURRENT SYSTEM: Alternator: Stock alt on mids/highs Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v Batteries: (2) XS D1400s Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks Headunit: 80-PRS Sub Amp: DC 5.0k Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal. Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4 Active Components: Mids RE XXX 6.5c Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar) Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab. Build Log If you do business with me please leave feedback here: FEEDBACK THREAD Highest Legal Score: 151.0 db Highest Musical 30 Second Average: 151.6 db
da99jeep Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 The last 5 days I have been building a new box, and Yes I too cannot cut a straight line if i had a gun to my head. my box shows it too LOL, oh well tats what fiberglass filler and some sanding and paint if for. Rear (6) 12" Digital Design 1500 Lightning Audio LA3000MD 3000watt Amp 3 Optima red-top Front Doors Kicker SSMB8 8" mid bass Kicker RS56.2 5-1/4" Component Powered by: Rockford Fosgate Power P400.2 My New Build!
da99jeep Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 double post Rear (6) 12" Digital Design 1500 Lightning Audio LA3000MD 3000watt Amp 3 Optima red-top Front Doors Kicker SSMB8 8" mid bass Kicker RS56.2 5-1/4" Component Powered by: Rockford Fosgate Power P400.2 My New Build!
carlosg_313 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Posted May 15, 2011 biggest problem is going to fast, 90% of the time if you slow down they are much straighter This...take your time and think happy thoughts. i think of happy thought when im in pain. lol. but guys, i appreciate every post i read for advices. i will save up for a table saw, but at the moment, just got a circular saw and a jig saw, and a miter saw too. this week im going to buy a sheet of wood so i can make a box for 1 18 in my xterra. then when i get the other MT build after fixing the shifted MT motor i got, ill make another box for 2 18s. thank you guys so much. this should be stickied for advices on making straight cuts. How do the Japanese feel about bass?You know that since 03/11/11 Progene? I just saw that stuff on CNN. They said it makes your junk shrink all up. lol.im pretty sure the op wont even notice if it gets even smaller. Refs - Pstone11, porksoda, coleman
kickass audio Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 OP, Im sure you already do this but they have circular saws out there that have little notches in them to line up with pencil marks. I perfer to use a carpenters pencil when i make my marks and then i line it up with the notch on the foot of the saw and go from there. When the saw dust starts to build up thats when i either get a vacuum and suck it up or just blow it out of the way and keep going. Another trick i learned from my dad is to take the saw and stare it down on the line by looking at it from the rear to make sure you start out straight on the line and dont go sideways when you start the cut. Also try not to reach very far when you are cutting. I have noticed that when i or anybody for the matter try to cut and you reach far, your cuts will get uneven really fast. And finally, if i were you and you cant afford a table saw (not trying to knock on you at all, we all have times when we cant afford stuff) but id use a circular saw over a jig saw. The bigger blade on the circular saw makes it harder to bend the saw and get weird cuts where a jig saw can make weirdly shaped cuts with ease. Plus if you ever screw up, just do what i did with my old box when i tried to make my solox fit into it. Get a cheap dremel kit and sand down the parts until they are flush with the line or get a rasping tool to scrape them down. Its ghetto but it works for a budget. 2004 GMC Envoy1 XS power S3400 batt under the hood and 4 XS Power D3100's battery installed in the rear by the amps0 gauge power wire from front to backAlpine iva-w205 touchscreen dvd/cd/mp3/ipod/am/fm/gps headunitSundown Audio SAX-200.4 amp for my mids and highs8 gauge speaker wire from amp to woofer270 amp Mechman AltRockford Fosgate T1652-s component speakersRockford Fosgate 3Sixty.2 sound processorRca's from Rockford Fosgate and Monster Cable14 gauge speaker wire for the mids and highs1 18" Ascendant Audio SMD Dual 1 ohm with custom Black & Blue carbon fiber and hand signed dustcapBox: 5.66 cubic feet net volume box tuned to 30.13Hz with 1.5" wide wooden dowels and 1.5" thick baffle1 DC Audio 5.0k amp wired to .5 ohms nominal with an imp rise of 1.35 ohms for the single AA SMD 18"Future Vision 8000k 50w bi-xenon projector HID's with 4300k 35w fog lightsLink to my build: Buildupdates/progress
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