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[scooter99]

Well, I was able to get a few things done today. Not much, cause I'm home sick. I don't have much energy today. But I decided to get the amp outlines figured out so I could make a template for the cut outs.

Started with some regular computer paper, tape, pencil, and scissors (not pictured).

Oh and I can't forget the amps!

So I just basically taped some paper together a little larger than the size of the amp. I cut the second piece of paper so that I would only have one level cause the original idea was to set it on top and trace over the amp itself.

Decided to see if the top of the amp came off or if it was just the way it was made. In the meantime, got a nice little internal naked pic!

So after I figured out the top was one whole piece I ended up doing some measuring and using the end caps to get my pattern.

Got it cut out...............

Then decided that the regular paper just wasn't going to do the job. SO I packed up real quick and ran up the street to Office Depot for some supplies!

Enter, Poster board, a new ruler, and an xacto knife. This should do the work nicely.

Traced the paper pattern onto the poster board and got it cut out.

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That gave me a nice thick, stiff, template yet flexible enough to work with, although I'm not overly sure why it needed to be flexible. But whatever! So let's see if it fits.

OH SO NICE!!!!

So the pictures don't show it real well, but there's about 1/16" - 1/8" between the amp and the template! That is absolutely going to work! Exactly what I was looking for.

Here's the LRx 2.9. The good thing about this one is, this template will work for 3 amp with one template. The LRx 2.9 and the LRx 1.1K are the same size amps. There are 2 LRx 1.1K's and 1 LRx 2.9, is how I got the number of 3 amps.

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Again, to me, it's a perfect fit! I love it!

Trimmed off some of the edging. Didn't need to be that big.

Now then, the next order of business is going to be to make an MDF template of these, and if I can get my damn cuts straight with the jig saw, then we'll be good to go to get the router out, with my new 1 1/2" flush cut bit I bought at home depot the other night, and get this top plate finished once and for all!

Need to cut it out, then decide if I want a 3/8" rounded edge or a 45 degree edge. I'll round off the current top plate and put some carbon fiber vinyl on it that I have laying around and post that up and see what you all think with them side by side. I like the idea of the 45 degree edge with the rounded corners of the amp, I think it will flow very well. However, the rounded edges I think would flow very well also. Maybe I'll bite the bullet and just make two top plates and do one rounded and one 45ed and see which I like better!

More to come this weekend. Thanks for tuning in!

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In theory, you Only need a thin template... Maybe 1/4" MDF. Put a new blade on the jigsaw to reduce the pressure you need to use to cut. The blade flex is probably half your battle in trying to get a straight line with a jigsaw.

[Twostrokeking]

I want your talent.

[scooter99]

I want your talent.

Thanks. Keep at it! The more you work the better you'll get.

Still not able to multi quote apparently. Interesting.

[scooter99]

In theory, you Only need a thin template... Maybe 1/4" MDF. Put a new blade on the jigsaw to reduce the pressure you need to use to cut. The blade flex is probably half your battle in trying to get a straight line with a jigsaw.

I hear ya. I just happen to have 1/2" scrap laying around that will give me enough to do this panel. As far as the jig saw, it is a brand new blade, I just need to go slower, and take my time, and combined with using a straight edge. I hear you on the blade part though. See in construction we don't normally have to be that fine with the cuts. Usually use the jigsaw for finishing cuts on stair risers, and things like that. I'll work on it.

On another note, I'm feeling much better today. I have a chiropractor appointment this morning and then we've got some running around to do. Then, I'll be working on the car. So I should have some updates tonight maybe.

stay tuned!

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I got out for a couple hours tonight. Not much, but, I'm happy with the progress. Here are some pics.

First, so that everyone could see the differences, I took the 3/8" roundover bit and did the second opening to see a side by side.

Covered it to see the full effect. I will most likely be doing the cfv in grey or silver, but this will give you the overall look of the difference between the two.

What it looks like with the amps in place.

Little different view. It was dark so I had a shop lite on and there was some reflection, so I took these the opposite direction.

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Now it's time to get the template cut. Took the old panel and then put a piece of 1/2" mdf on top. Got my new flush bit out and got to work!

Test fit to see how they sit over the amps. I'm EXTREMELY happy with this. Again, the cuts aren't 100% straight but much better than the last one I did. I guess I can always sand them down a bit and get it straighter. But it's ok I'll deal with that if I need to.

Now to cut the final panel.

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Oh ya! Much better!

Then I looked and looked and I decided I liked the 45 angle better, so that's what I decided on for the finish.

Not the bets picture, but I think it looks great right now.

These are the pieces I cut out from the last panel, and I'm going to use them for the risers for the amps. This will get them off the panel for air flow, as well as bring them higher for looks.

That's about it for tonight. I'll get some more work done tomorrow. Should be able to finish this rack up tomorrow, except for finishing anyway.