HotRodHam Posted September 8, 2011 Report Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) ok so my dad made me a deal that he would buy me some tools if i would clean the garage (we live on a farm and my dad wasnt really into having a clean garage so stuff just built up everywhere) anyways. What are some of the main tools i need for car audio/box buildine/fiberglass fabrication. I am for sure gonna get a power sander for the fiber glass box im making. a drill a router a DMM and a DD-1 if my dad doesnt cut me off after those first 4 things lol what else would be nice to have around? besides the obvious things like wire strippers n little things like that. EDIT: i have a stringer volt meter in my car so i dont need one Edited September 8, 2011 by HotRodHam 18" Sundown Zv4 D2JL 1000/1 V1XS Power D3200
HotRodHam Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Posted September 8, 2011 bump 18" Sundown Zv4 D2JL 1000/1 V1XS Power D3200
tctdh11 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Posted September 8, 2011 table saw TEAM DC www.dcsoundlab.com 2003 Tiburon GT V6 6 Speed Ported Clam 6 12" DC Audio XL M2's 2 American Bass 1100.1 1 American Bass 350.4 3 D3100, 1 D975, 3 D925 Second Skin Damp Pro and Spectrum. About 75% done 153.6 Sealed on dash at 34hz My OLD Build Log New Build Log.. DC XL M2 4th Order in my Tiburon
getonerd Posted September 8, 2011 Report Posted September 8, 2011 socket set winches clamps for the boxes 1996 Chevy Tahoe AKA My SQ Hoe Pioneer AVH-X2800BS Precision Power PC.18DS MB Quart NA540.6 Skar Audio RP-2000.1D 55-3210 - 8 Inch MCM AUDIO SELECT Rockville RXM64 Tymphany BC25SC06-04 Kenwood KFC-1795PS
matt14 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Posted September 8, 2011 Do you have any basic hand tools, like sockets,ratchets, screwdrivers.... Also i would invest in a jigsaw and a circular saw. Did your dad give you a budget of how much you can spend? Also a good set of battery cable cutters to cut into some 1/0g. The set i have cut through like butter. Soldering iron would also be a good investment. 2006 GMC YukonPioneer HU SHCA ran throughout Crescendo BC3500 One 18 AA Mayhem in a 4th order ZED Levithian 6 channel Rainbow Dual 6.5 comps ran Activehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155628-matt14s-yukon-mayhem-in-a-4th-ordernew-amps-and-bats/page-3
GSanders17 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Posted September 8, 2011 Panel poppers are nice to have if your going to do alot of dismantling of your vehicle.
HotRodHam Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Posted September 8, 2011 table saw ehh kinda outa the price range for sure. ill get one in the future though. for a router what kind of bit would i need to make circles for flush mounting subs into a fiber glass box? 18" Sundown Zv4 D2JL 1000/1 V1XS Power D3200
blownengine Posted September 8, 2011 Report Posted September 8, 2011 Good tools can be CRAZY expensive and they add up fast. Thats why I love hand-me-downs. I don't car if my grandpa's jig saw is 25 years old, it still cuts wood!! Haha. I have gotten a bunch of stuff like sanders, clamps, and grinders from him. 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)
matt14 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Posted September 8, 2011 The router i bought was kinda expensive, and the bits are too. As far as making circles, a jasper jig is the way too go. Ive heard of making your own jig, but the jasper is just easy to use. Take a look at steves video when he is making the towers and it will show you how to make flush mount circles. The bit he is using I believe is a spiral upcut bit. 2006 GMC YukonPioneer HU SHCA ran throughout Crescendo BC3500 One 18 AA Mayhem in a 4th order ZED Levithian 6 channel Rainbow Dual 6.5 comps ran Activehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155628-matt14s-yukon-mayhem-in-a-4th-ordernew-amps-and-bats/page-3
CleanSierra Posted September 8, 2011 Report Posted September 8, 2011 table saw ehh kinda outa the price range for sure. ill get one in the future though. for a router what kind of bit would i need to make circles for flush mounting subs into a fiber glass box? Spiral bit Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you.
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