Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

[Scott_F]

Anyone here know how difficult it is to dovetail a joint when making a cab?

I know they make a gizmo that you use with your router. Is it hard to do? I've never used a router.

Thanks.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

there is a machine that does dovetail joints, but all I know about it is that there is one, so I guess I was very little help on this one.

 

[kmcguitars]

Re: Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

I've done mortise and tenion joints on a table saw w't a daddo blade. I just
set the stop gate around 3/4" and measured real carefully. you could probally
make up a jig if you plan on doin' a bunch.

 

[Rich_S]

Re: Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

A good dovetail gig is not cheap. Also, they take a while to set up. Definitely better if you're doing a batch of cabs; if you make them one-at-a-time, you'll be spending a lot of time on setup.

Finger joints are easier, and just as strong for amp cab purposes. The dovetail's only advantage is it looks nice - great if you're making finished wood cabs, but a waste of effort if you're covering them with tweed or tolex.

 

[accipiter]

Re: Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

Scott, check this site out for your woodworking needs, sign up for the catalog while you're there.

http://www.woodcraft.com/

They have a dovetail jig on sale until today, but they usually have good deals all the time. I've used them a lot.

Jeff

 

[RGN]

Re: Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

I have done them before... it isn't hard but it will take some $$ in tools and requires some practice.

First, i'd recommend some kind of dust collection system b/c using a dovetail jig tends to blow all of the garbage right into your grill which sucks...

It isn't very hard once you blow though a few pieces of wood practicing. My router is a Porter Cable which is pretty nice. Most serious woodworkers I know will use either Porter Cable or Bosch. I have a Porter Cable kit which comes with a fixed and plunge base. Bosch makes the same kind of kit.. Don't buy an economy router or cheap bits. The router can be one of the most dangerous tools IMO and I always want a high-end model. Delayed start is mandatory. I haven't actually done dovetails in several years so I am a little rusty.

 

[bluey@sunni]

Re: Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

Scott really stuff your mind and do a mitre dovetail, YOU know it's PERFECT but nobody can see it. But keep it simple, any tongue in groove is better than no tongue in groove and that applies JUST to woodwork!

 

[PUCKBOY99]

Re: Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

A good dovetail gig is not cheap. Also, they take a while to set up. Definitely better if you're doing a batch of cabs; if you make them one-at-a-time, you'll be spending a lot of time on setup.

Finger joints are easier, and just as strong for amp cab purposes. The dovetail's only advantage is it looks nice - great if you're making finished wood cabs, but a waste of effort if you're covering them with tweed or tolex.

+1

I bought a jig from Home Depot (home of the $100.00 minimum!!!) & practiced on a bunch of scrap til I got it right.

I made my cab & it took me forever (mainly due to kids/not having time...playing here!), but I got it done & it looked great.

THEN I tolexed it & thought, "WTF....I just covered up all the nice looking joints!!!"

Finger joints are quicker, easier & just as strong.....then when you cover it, you won't be mad about all the wasted time!!!

If you do go with Dovetails, like everything....PRACTICE!!!

 

[Scott_F]

Re: Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

Time is important,so I'm going to outsource that stuff. And, screw tolex! Let's go natural, stain some nice wood. It's not that much more.

 

[Quencho092]

Re: Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

oh yeah

 

[PUCKBOY99]

Re: Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

The next one I make is gonna be wood with stain....looks super, esp. transparent colors, like a Mary Kaye White w/Oxblood cloth!!!! :32: :32:

 

[proxy]

Re: Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

Carve the cab out of solid pieces of wood to avoid joints. While it'd be a hell of alot of work, I bet you could market it very well.

 

[Stratman]

Re: Woodworking? Amp Cab question...

Before we all know it, Scott will be in the world of plunge routers and square drill bits. (Yes, they really make them and Sear carries them in their Craftsmen tool line)

Give me a call, Scott