--- In brines_acoustics@yahoogroups.com, "tripmaster@..." <tripmaster@...>
wrote:
>
>
> --- In brines_acoustics@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Brines" <rbrines@>
> wrote:
> >
> > > I hope your HIFI show went well last weekend!
> >
> > It went very well. There are some pictures posted at
> > <http://www.audioasylum.com/index.html>
> > http://audioroundtable.com/forum/index.php?t=thread&frm_id=2&
> > >
> > > I am nearing completion and have a couple of quick questions if you
> > have a moment.
> > >
> > > Port length
> > >
> > > I am using the same port as per your parts list. What length do you
> > recommend and how does the length affect the sound?
> >
> > I use the stock 4" in most cases. you can test lengthening the port by
> > rolling up a 5" strip of stiff paper and sticking in in the port.
> Slide
> > the paper in and out until you get the best sound for your room.
> > >
> > >
> > > Veneer and cabinet round over
> > >
> > > I only have a 1/4" router and can therefore only get 1/2" round
> over
> > bits...not 3/4"
> > >
> > > Do you happen to know if veneer splits using a smaller bit?
> >
> > I hate to disparage your equipment, but a 1/4" router is not much more
> > than a toy. The only 1/4" bits I use are a straight bit for cutting
> > holes and a 1/4" round-over for internal braces. You will probably be
> > able to get 10-mil paper backed veneer over a 1/2" round-over if you
> are
> > very careful. Wet the veneer before you start around a corner and let
> it
> > soak for a few minutes. I would run a test of this with your chosen
> > veneer before I start rounding the corners. You might consider renting
> a
> > decent 1/2" at least 2hp router for this job.
> >
> > Bob
> > >
> >
>

Hi Bob

I have just spotted this cheap round over bit on ebay...I will probably only use
it once so it's not worth spending too much. I might be able to borrow a 1/2"
router!

Would you mind casting your eye over the following specs and telling me if its
the same size as yours?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-2-SHANK-ROUNDING-OVER-CUTTER-ROUTER-BIT-50-x25-4x19-1_W0\
QQitemZ180316564426QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM?hash=item29fb\
b46bca&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=|301:0|293:3|294:30

Cut Width D = 50mm (2")
Cut Depth C = 25.4mm (1")
Cut Radius R = 19.1mm (3/4")
Bearing Diameter B = 12.7mm (1/2")
Shank Diameter 1/2"

Thanks again

Richard