scooter99 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Posted August 12, 2015 I'm wondering. Even with my construction background I think I know the answer to this question, I just wonder if anyone has any experience with it. I'm getting ready to start my new project now that my truck is done and running. I have to cut an amp case for the new project. I'm wondering if I could do it with a table saw, or chop saw, with a carbide blade on it. Does anyone have any experience doing this? I thought about a band saw too, but I don't own one of those and I do own both a table and chop saw. I also need to make new amp ends for this amplifier case. The bottom will be done in plexi glass and it's flat so that's not a big deal. I do not have the current ends for the amp, but I would think I could make a template out of wood and then use a thin piece of sheet aluminum to copy the template onto. Sound about right? Thanks for input. Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build
Wicks Posted August 12, 2015 Report Posted August 12, 2015 Cutting an amp heatsink...yikes. How about a tile saw (water cooled) with a diamond blade and a slow setting? This post sent with 100% recycled electrons. 2004 BMW M3Mechman 280A 2 - XS Power XP30001 - XS Power D375 500F of Maxwell SuperCaps (soon to be 1000F) iPadMini2Dash mounted O-scopeAudison bitOne (Remote DRC MP) Highs Amp - PPI Art A404 Hertz HSK130 (HSK165 waiting...) DC Audio DC9.0K 2- DC Audio XL12m2LEGAL - 147.3dB @ 41Hz OUTLAW - 150.2dB @ 45Hz OUTLAW - 145.7dB @ 30Hz JUNE 2014 SOTM WINNER 2014 COLORADO PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER SOTM BUILD:http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/141656-wicks-e46-m3-build-bass-turbo-button-and-a-big-new-addition/page-68#entry2802026
scooter99 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Posted August 12, 2015 LOL, I have one of those too. I hadn't thought about that. But it could work. Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build
scooter99 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Posted August 12, 2015 It's also thick at the heat sink, so I don't want to destroy a blade and have it disintegrate into my head or something stupid. LOL That's why I was asking about it. But I appreciate your motivation Will thanks! HAHA Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build
CarAudioFab Posted August 13, 2015 Report Posted August 13, 2015 I would think a bandsaw would work best for this? This is something I would let a machine shop do, Honestly it probably wouldn't cost much... I look at it as It's like taking out a small insurance policy so I don't mess it up. Lol -Mark Host of "CarAudioFabrication" - YouTube Car Audio Tutorial Channel Check out my forum section here on SMD for my builds and tutorial videos! Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CarAudioFabrication
Kyblack76 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Posted August 13, 2015 wurd... take a 12 pack of beer to your nearest machine/metal fab shop. Have em flow/water jet it. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold
ToNasty Posted August 13, 2015 Report Posted August 13, 2015 A chop saw with aluminum blade. When I do aluminum door frames it's what I use along with everyone else. Cuts like butter ***Super Sellers List***http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers
scooter99 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Posted August 14, 2015 Yeah I thought an aluminum blade as well. My only concern with it, is will it leave a shaving lip on the edge, or would it cut clean? I'll see if I can find someone close to cut it at a shop, but otherwise I'll go get a blade. Those blades are expensive, and let's face it, I'll be using it quite a bit in the build. SO may just chalk it up to a build expense. Facebook Page: S99Creations 2006 F250 Lariat Build
ToNasty Posted August 14, 2015 Report Posted August 14, 2015 It would cut clean. Then just take a file if needed ***Super Sellers List***http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers
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