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| Author: | EddieLee [ Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | 1st Sound Port |
I am working on installing me 1st sound port. I am wondering what type of designs people normally do. Let's see your sound port pictures. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks, |
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| Author: | Doug Balzer [ Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st Sound Port |
Paw shaped sound port. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st Sound Port |
A cross: Attachment: beveledsoundport99percent.jpg
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| Author: | JasonM [ Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st Sound Port |
Just a simple oval for me, but folks always seem to think its where electronics will be installed. The fancy shapes take away that impression, although I opt for simplicity, for ease of sanding and finishing. |
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| Author: | EddieLee [ Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st Sound Port |
These are all beautiful and very nicely executed. Are your sound ports cut with the use of a jig or cut free hand? |
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| Author: | Chris Ensor [ Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st Sound Port |
EddieLee wrote: Are your sound ports cut with the use of a jig or cut free hand? Yes. For ovals, I use a template. This makes it easier to bind if you so choose to as well. For other shapes like f-holes, crosses, etc. I would cut it free hand. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st Sound Port |
EddieLee wrote: These are all beautiful and very nicely executed. Are your sound ports cut with the use of a jig or cut free hand? I do mine free hand with a laminate trimmer. I do glue a paper pattern on first. |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st Sound Port |
Oval... |
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| Author: | Robbie_McD [ Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st Sound Port |
Freehand with a dremel, then finish with needle files...
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| Author: | theguitarwhisperer [ Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st Sound Port |
Is there a routing jig that works on a completed box? |
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| Author: | theguitarwhisperer [ Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st Sound Port |
SteveSmith wrote: A cross: Attachment: beveledsoundport99percent.jpg I'm digging the look on this one. |
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| Author: | EddieLee [ Fri Nov 22, 2013 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st Sound Port |
Todd, What do you use to make the cut? Router with a guide ring and a 1/8 bit? And a thank you to all. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st Sound Port |
theguitarwhisperer wrote: SteveSmith wrote: A cross: Attachment: beveledsoundport99percent.jpg I'm digging the look on this one. Thanks. I designed that and used it on that rim set then found that PeterM (I think it was) had already done something similar with his guitars - so I can't claim that I originated it. |
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