Rigging question for SBC

When you guys are cutting holes for stereo speakers, do you use a big hole saw or just cut them out with a jig saw? Or ??? Adding a couple 6.5 inch speakers to my system. (Glass boat)

-J.

Hi Jon,

The hole saw seems to be the cleanest approach that we have found. It always helps to have a large shop vac close by and running while you have the saw running as well.

Good Luck!

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Hi Jon,

The hole saw seems to be the cleanest approach that we have found. It always helps to have a large shop vac close by and running while you have the saw running as well.

Good Luck!

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Chad do you have to tape around the hole being cut to avoid the gel coat from chipping? I usually tape before drilling and wondering if its the same using a hole saw? Otherwise I’m sure running the saw or drill backwards a few revolutions to go through the gel coat will avoid chipping also.

Thanks!

Tape is never a bad idea. I also forgot to add, make sure you have a GOOD grip on your drill. When a hole saw that big grabs, it grabs hard. Definitely not something you want to race through. Also, after you have your large hole drilled don’t forget to countersink your holes that you will be fastening the speaker with.

Thanks for the tip. I’ve done 4 inch’ers to add a seat post. Found some 6.5 inchers on-line. Should be set to go!

Can you hear me now?

-J.

Has anyone tried a Rotozip or similar on glass?

Just curious if it might be the ticket.

dd

Jon-some tips I have for making holes in gel coat are–use plenty of masking tape, and–if using a hole saw, run it backwards till you get thru the gel. After that, use something, be it a countersink or file to bevel the edges of the hole. This will help to prevent craizing (spidering) around the hole.- – jerr

The Dremel works fantastic. I drilled out two speaker holes in my Ranger and then drilled two more for rod holder straps. Just start inside your line make sure there is nothing in your way and go for it. Make sure you have mask on and a vacuum. The fibeglass dust is nasty when you start coughing it back up.

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When you guys are cutting holes for stereo speakers, do you use a big hole saw or just cut them out with a jig saw? Or ??? Adding a couple 6.5 inch speakers to my system.

-J.

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Gettting ready for the Sturgeon Excursion already?

The hole saw is the ticket. Cut it just like you were drilling a screw hole. Just run the drill/blade in reverse to start then run forward and make your cut.

Note – the hole cut for a 6 1/2 speaker is a 5 inch hole. Which is about as big of a hole saw blade they have available at the hardware store.

-J.