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| Author: | sdsollod [ Mon Oct 17, 2011 3:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Soundport Cut Out Method |
I am thinking about doing my first soundport on my current build and I'm wondering what are the methods you guys use. I have not decided whether to make it a circle, an oval, or some other design... I have seen the use of a template clamped to the guitar with a laminate trimmer. Some folks use a hole saw and I'm sure many folks use files. What is the method you use? Any other helpful comments are appreciated... ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Mon Oct 17, 2011 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Soundport Cut Out Method |
Some info in this thread you might find useful: http://www.luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=20334&hilit=sound%2Aport%2A |
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Soundport Cut Out Method |
Simple - No template or clamps required. 1 -Draw your shape 2 - Drill 1/8" holes inside the lines 3 - Dremmel cut out by cutting between holes 4 - Sand with sanding drum to shape 5 - Bind Steps 1 through 4 take me about 5 minutes |
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| Author: | Jim_H [ Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Soundport Cut Out Method |
I drilled mine by hand and then shaped manually. A router template would be fine, as long as you plan to build multiple guitars using the same shape. In this case they would make the process a bit quicker, and your shape more consistent. On the other hand, if you are doing one-off designs, or don't otherwise case to repeat your shape, a template is definitely not necessary |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Soundport Cut Out Method |
I draw it out on cad using cross hairs , then tape to sides with the centerlines drawn and use dremel and stewmac router base to rout..finish up with sandpaper ...easy!! |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Soundport Cut Out Method |
Drill two 1/2" holes near each end (I like ovals) then jig saw the shape out, follow up with small drum sander in drill, then hands sand. Takes me 20 mins. |
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Soundport Cut Out Method |
Don't do a round hole, I did my 1st sound port round and I hate it, looks like a entrance hole for a bird house. Ovals are just as easy and look much better. The paper template stuck onto the side is what I do also, I don't bind mine but that should not be a big problem to do. |
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| Author: | SimonF [ Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Soundport Cut Out Method |
I use my teeth |
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| Author: | Billy T [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Soundport Cut Out Method |
SimonF wrote: I use my teeth Could you do a video or post pix?? Maybe put them in the "Fixture, Video and Picture Tutorials" section!!! |
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| Author: | fric [ Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Soundport Cut Out Method |
drill with various bits than use Dremel"s accessories to finish |
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