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[scooter99]

Traced the cutouts on the base plate so that I can make sure they all line up!

So here's where I hit my first hiccup. I did not like the way these set up. I'll explain in a moment. Here are some more test fittings.

Now it's time to put the walls on the base plate.

So with the walls and the base done, I decided it was time to do a little experimenting! I don't want just square cut outs. Well the cutouts aren't square, they have rounded corners, but what I mean is a square cut into the wood. I either wanted a rounded edge or a 45 degree edge. I think the 45 degree edge is what I want to go with most. Router time!

Left, square, right, 45ed

Now this is what I'm unhappy with. As you can see, there's a huge gap between the edge and the amp. It's not cause of the 45, it's cause of my miscalculations. So what I did was traced out the amp on the base. Base of the amp that is. What I didn't pay attention to, was that the amp itself, tapers at the top portion of it. Then it rounds in, and creates a lip. Well all this falls into play with my wall raising.

See in order to make it all fit, I had to flip the RCA's inputs of the amp, to go under the amp. Audison people know what I'm talking about. You'll see later in the build at some point. Basically, the rca inputs, can flip to the underside of the amp. There's a little cut out under there to allow the plugs and wires to insert and hide the wires for a nice clean install. Well I didn't have the room or ability to go through the base, so I had to raise the amp in order to pass the wires under it. Now that's why I had to do all the measurements and calculations.

So, back to the cutout and why I'm unhappy with it. You can see here, the gap is waaaaaaaayyy too much!

Not a chance in hell I'm letting that go. I did some measuring and lines and things to get it where it needs to be, and I know it'll get closer. I'd like it within a 3/16's to an 1/8 inch. I'm probably going to finish with carbon fiber vinyl, or something thin like that, so I'll be good with that closeness.

However, I took some closeups to compare the 45 angle and squareness next to the amps.

[scooter99]

This is where I want it, how close anyway!

So there it is! That's what I was able to get done today. Hopefully I'll get some time to do more soon.

On another note, the component rack I built a while back, I'm going to go ahead and remove and rebuild with birch ply. I know it probably seems silly, but the weight difference is crazy. Also I'd like to get it done and have it outside of the car so I can do some arranging and prep for wiring on it and not have to hunch over in the car. I could feasibly do it in the comfort of my living room! Course if I drop the soldering iron on my wifes carpet, I'll be living in my car from then on! Meh, small price to pay right! HA!

Ok more soon! Thanks for tuning in!

[Twostrokeking]

Dude you are seriously amazing at this. I am so excited about this build haha. I may just be more excited then you man. I check this multiple times per day! AMAZING WORK!

[Twostrokeking]

Dude you are seriously amazing at this. I am so excited about this build haha. I may just be more excited then you man. I check this multiple times per day! AMAZING WORK!

[Blackedout]

Looks great scooter. I'm really glad you considered birch. It is definitely better than MDF without a question.

If you don't already have a flush cut bit for your router, it'll help you replicate the MDF template to birch. Looks something like this:

Can't wait to see some more progress.

Edit: Why the 45 over the 3/8" roundover? Just out of curiosity.

[scooter99]

I had one but I didn't get the right size. I'll get a couple more this week. I'm assuming if I'm cutting on 1/2" I need a 5/8" or higher. Might as well just get a 1" bit huh?

just noticed the 45 question. In all honesty, I'm not sure, it just stands out to me a little bit. I may try both and see what I like better. I have a roundover bit so I'll just do the other amp window, then they'll be right next to each other and I can compare them side by side.

[scooter99]

Dude you are seriously amazing at this. I am so excited about this build haha. I may just be more excited then you man. I check this multiple times per day! AMAZING WORK!

Thank you!

[Blackedout]

I had one but I didn't get the right size. I'll get a couple more this week. I'm assuming if I'm cutting on 1/2" I need a 5/8" or higher. Might as well just get a 1" bit huh?

just noticed the 45 question. In all honesty, I'm not sure, it just stands out to me a little bit. I may try both and see what I like better. I have a roundover bit so I'll just do the other amp window, then they'll be right next to each other and I can compare them side by side.

Yup... 1" if you can't find anything bigger.

Compare them with the fabric or covering you plan on using with them. I'm interested to see the difference if you post some pics. I like round overs, so if it looks good finished out/ covered, you might have sold me on something new

[evermaxx]

Lookin great man.

[scooter99]

Ill see about that. I do have some extra material here.

Thanks evermaxx.