Cutting a cut-out in 40mm maple [message #29127] |
Tue, 29 June 2004 03:16 |
Brian C.
Messages: 4 Registered: May 2009
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Hello, "Craftsman" I am not. Always bottom of the class in Woodwork at school so touting for advice. I have taken delivery of a small solid maple work-top 40mm thick in which I wish to mount my Garrard 401 turntable and SME 3012 arm. I have the appropriate templates, a Black & Decker jigsaw and a De Walt router. Looking at the the thickness of the material and the tools at my disposal my confidence falters. Constructive suggestions/guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks.Brian.
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Re: Cutting a cut-out in 40mm maple [message #29135 is a reply to message #29132] |
Tue, 29 June 2004 16:58 |
Bill Martinelli
Messages: 677 Registered: May 2009
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"Trying to cut 40mm maple with anything from Black & Decker will be as fruitful as throwing spitballs at an elephant." I suppose in general that's true. I have a 8" super sawcat by Black and Decker that plows through 8/4 maple. Actually the big B&D worm drive does fairly well but the thing is really contruction only. They have made a handfull of good things but are better known for the not so good things! Bill
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Thanks to both Bills! [message #29141 is a reply to message #29127] |
Wed, 30 June 2004 10:20 |
Brian C.
Messages: 4 Registered: May 2009
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I'm taking a leaf out of the book of a friend who has just sunk a sink unit and a cooker hob into a worksurface - I'm going to start off with a hole-saw bit in my power drill, then will come the jigsaw (just purchased some more blades!) and finally finish with the router. The template is a copy of the original Garrard print on a large sheet of paper. The dimensions are slightly out but it does state what the measurements between centres should be for the mounting holes so I should be able to get it down accurately. I'm afraid over here in the UK it is not easy to find a helpful pro shop these days :o( In the fullness of time a picture will appear.... Brian.
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Cutting a cut-out in 40mm maple - Done! [message #29147 is a reply to message #29127] |
Wed, 07 July 2004 12:30 |
Brian C.
Messages: 4 Registered: May 2009
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After marking out I drilled a few 10mm holes at strategic points and cut the thing easy-pleasy with my humble B&D jigsaw. No broken blade, no burnt-out motor. Phew, what a relief! Now I need 3 temporary supports until my roller bearings show up... I'll try an put a photo up when everything is finished. Brian.
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