Help with some modifications

[Shogen 325]

So I've come to a realization that I need to learn to do some woodwork and tool handling(no homo).

I would like to eliminate the use of odd speaker adapters for my front door speakers, especially since I'll be redoing the front stage soon.

Would a 6amp jigsaw with a blade for metal be able to get the job done of cutting the sheet metal of the door skin? If so, I'd like to cut a 10x7 shape or 10x10 square out of it. I would then create a wood frame/baffle to mount speakers to? Maybe directly to the frame or creating a speaker ring that would mount to the new frame?

Ideas? Would that jigsaw be enough???

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

The jig saw should work great. Use birch for your baffle and you will gain better results than MDF. Use as big of piece as you can get away with as it will brace the door skin also.

[Shogen 325]

The jig saw should work great. Use birch for your baffle and you will gain better results than MDF. Use as big of piece as you can get away with as it will brace the door skin also.

Thanks. I was thinking at least 3/4" and mounting behind the sheet metal cutout. I would probably need to use a sealer on the wood to protect from the elements, yes?

[NB50 206]

Make sure the blade of the saw doesn't hit anything in the door, other then that it will be fine.

[Shogen 325]

Yea I will look at all that when I get the jigsaw. Any particular jigsaw I should look into? I found a nice makita for 79 bones through home depot.

[Julian 641]

Yea I will look at all that when I get the jigsaw. Any particular jigsaw I should look into? I found a nice makita for 79 bones through home depot.

I personally really like Ryobi tools, very good for the price IMO I got 1 drill, 2 batteries, jigsaw, and skill saw for aroud 100

[Shogen 325]

Yea I will look at all that when I get the jigsaw. Any particular jigsaw I should look into? I found a nice makita for 79 bones through home depot.

I personally really like Ryobi tools, very good for the price IMO I got 1 drill, 2 batteries, jigsaw, and skill saw for aroud 100

Skill saw? I already have a shyt ton of drills and sanders. Just need a quality jigsaw. I have $40 in home depot gift cards. Thought I'd mention that.

[NB50 206]

Yes, seal the wood. Especially if using mdf, the water in the door will turn it to mush.

[Julian 641]

Yea I will look at all that when I get the jigsaw. Any particular jigsaw I should look into? I found a nice makita for 79 bones through home depot.

I personally really like Ryobi tools, very good for the price IMO I got 1 drill, 2 batteries, jigsaw, and skill saw for aroud 100

Skill saw? I already have a shyt ton of drills and sanders. Just need a quality jigsaw. I have $40 in home depot gift cards. Thought I'd mention that.

I can't find the particular set, but it's ryobi branded..

^skill saw, there are some sets on homedepot.com that include a skill saw, jig saw, drill, battery, light, and a sawzall for around 150

[Shogen 325]

I think I'll stick to just a jigsaw? Not sure I need all that

[Julian 641]

I think I'll stick to just a jigsaw? Not sure I need all that

This

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202854039/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Found what I have, This http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-203203725/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

[Shogen 325]

I think I'll stick to just a jigsaw? Not sure I need all that

This

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202854039/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Found what I have, This http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-203203725/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Thanks! Those are great prices.

But what about this: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=203066414

Would cost me like $70 after giftcards and seems nice!

[Shogen 325]

Or this:

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tools-Saws-Jig-Saws/h_d1/N-5yc1vZarlf/R-100035715/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

[Julian 641]

I really don't have experience with that brand of tools, heard good things. But no personal experience.

[Shogen 325]

I have experience with both brands just not in this category. :-\ . Will go to HD tomorrow and see what I leave with. LOL

[Julian 641]

I have experience with both brands just not in this category. :-\ . Will go to HD tomorrow and see what I leave with. LOL

I'd say that'd be a good idea, see what fits you better.

I'm a cordless kinda guy.. I like being able to throw the tools in my bag and travel, use the car charger to charge them with a mini inverter.

But both have their respective pros and cons.

If you go cordless, go Lithium Ion

I want some.. bad.. lol

[Shogen 325]

I have experience with both brands just not in this category. :-\ . Will go to HD tomorrow and see what I leave with. LOL

I'd say that'd be a good idea, see what fits you better.

I'm a cordless kinda guy.. I like being able to throw the tools in my bag and travel, use the car charger to charge them with a mini inverter.

But both have their respective pros and cons.

If you go cordless, go Lithium Ion

I want some.. bad.. lol

Some what?lol

[ex650 2]

i have a skil brand and it has been a good one...i left it the back of my truck after it rained for a week...and it still works good (after it dried out) but you cant go wrong with dewalt...i like the ones with variable speed that you can adjust....IMO

[Shogen 325]

Thanks guys. Will see what I can come up with. Will update when I do.

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

Honestly my prefered tool would be an angle grinder with a cut off wheel. Will cut like butter without deforming the metal.

[Shogen 325]

Honestly my prefered tool would be an angle grinder with a cut off wheel. Will cut like butter without deforming the metal.

I thought someone would say that but I think more uses can be had with the jigsaw and it can handle the metal with the right blade. Correct?

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

Honestly my prefered tool would be an angle grinder with a cut off wheel. Will cut like butter without deforming the metal.

I thought someone would say that but I think more uses can be had with the jigsaw and it can handle the metal with the right blade. Correct?

Jig saw will work great too. I just love my angle grinder for way more things than my jig saw. I personally own the cheap skil brand jigsaw from walmart and it has lasted yrs now as little as I use it. I have used a grinder installing tile (cutting out round faucet cut-outs and round toilet cutouts) and even scribing logs.

The tool for logs.

[ex650 2]

Honestly my prefered tool would be an angle grinder with a cut off wheel. Will cut like butter without deforming the metal.

[Ohjay 116]

Makita and DeWalt > Ryobi by a long shot.

[ssh 924]

Jigsaw seems way too bulky to use on the door, I'd definitely use an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel as Jared said.