CarAudioFab Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I thought the edges of the suede would need to wrap around the edge of the wood to keep from being able to see the edge of the fabric. this is why some use a rabbiting router bit on the edges of pieces, it allows you to still tuck in the seam whether it be suede or carpet Quote -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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshead08 Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I dont have a router. Iplan on getting one but funds haven't been there. When I do get one I'll be on here asking you guys how to use all the bits lol Quote System tear out has begun...Out with the old i have a iq of 128 i graduated at the top of my class tell me how im reatrded you are the 1 thats dumb as hell you can't even spell Look at the underlined text hahahahahahahaha I think of it as the virgin losing the virginity technique not just jumping in to it, and pounding away, but going at it slowly over time, to get to that full extreme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbondox Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 just a quick tip, if you know where you are going to drill, mark the hole with a sharp pointed soldering iron... it is like cauterizing a wound, then screw or drill your hole Quote SMD SuperSeller VerifiedJbondoXJames Shields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQMonte Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 just a quick tip, if you know where you are going to drill, mark the hole with a sharp pointed soldering iron... it is like cauterizing a wound, then screw or drill your hole I'd only do that if you don't plan on soldering with that tip anymore. Quote Alpine CDA-117...Memphis 16-X03 CDT Audio SQA-4100...SEAS Prestige H1396...Crescendo MP-6 Soundstream Rubicon 1.2500d...Digital Designs 3512f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowpt Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'd only do that if you don't plan on soldering with that tip anymore. A little sandpaper and some flux should take care of anything that would get on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQMonte Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 A little sandpaper and some flux should take care of anything that would get on it.In my experience with this, it's not a good idea to take sandpaper to your soldering iron tip, but I promise I won't lose any sleep over it if you guys do. Quote Alpine CDA-117...Memphis 16-X03 CDT Audio SQA-4100...SEAS Prestige H1396...Crescendo MP-6 Soundstream Rubicon 1.2500d...Digital Designs 3512f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowpt Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) In my experience with this, it's not a good idea to take sandpaper to your soldering iron tip, but I promise I won't lose any sleep over it if you guys do. My mom is the one who started teaching me to solder. She used to work for a company putting circuit boards together. I still use her old iron. It has two trays on the side one holds a small amount of flux the other a small piece of emory cloth (sandpaper). Edited August 14, 2009 by lowpt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQMonte Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 My mom is the one who started teaching me to solder. She used to work for a company putting circuit boards together. I still use her old iron. It has two trays on the side one holds a small amount of flux the other a small piece of emory cloth (sandpaper).Whatever works bro, handle it. I had bad experiences burning fabrics with my soldering iron and trying to clean the tip while keeping it in good enough condition to solder when needed so I have a dedicated burning tool for those jobs now. I guess it's all personal preference. Quote Alpine CDA-117...Memphis 16-X03 CDT Audio SQA-4100...SEAS Prestige H1396...Crescendo MP-6 Soundstream Rubicon 1.2500d...Digital Designs 3512f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbondox Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Someone forgot to tell my soldering iron it was bad! I have had the same iron for 4 years (Matco portable butane) and still on the same tip. It gets used almost every day also since I have yet to use crimp connectors in many many years... I wouldn't recommend sandpaper, unless you have the steel/brass tip. I use a wire brush when I bring it up to temp, and it still looks/acts brand new. Anyways for the OP, you can buy a cheap soldering iron from radio shack or walmart for $10, if you want to put a hole in the material without tearing it, this is a good way of doing it Quote SMD SuperSeller VerifiedJbondoXJames Shields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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