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Author: | mkellyvrod [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:58 am ] |
Post subject: | Cutting a Sound Port |
Just wondering if anyone cuts their sound port before bending the side. I actually use my scroll saw to do a lot of my fine cutting, and was thinking that it might be easier to cut out a sound port with my scroll saw before I bend the sides assuming I can get the port oriented correctly. Thanks. |
Author: | SteveSmith [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 11:24 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cutting a Sound Port |
Bend first |
Author: | Pat Foster [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cutting a Sound Port |
Like Steve said, bend first. Otherwise it's difficult to get a smooth bend. Pat |
Author: | Rodger Knox [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cutting a Sound Port |
What Steve said, because: If you cut the hole first, that section of the side will bend more easily so you're likely to get a kink at the center of the hole. Of course, now that you're aware of that potential problem, you can take measures to avoid it, such as using a good backing strip when you bend near the port. |
Author: | Colin North [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cutting a Sound Port |
+1 Remember also that you are better to laminate a Side Port area to strengthen it anyway |
Author: | mkellyvrod [ Fri Jul 12, 2013 6:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Cutting a Sound Port |
Clearly the consensus is to bend and then cut. I will reinforce the area. Thanks guys! |
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