Ok, I am going to do this build for certain.
I am going to need a lot of help along the way, not with design or equipment, all of that is under control. I need help gathering the "building tools".
As many of you know, I am not that handy but I want to be. My plan is to gather the tools I need and do a couple of test runs, by building subs out of cheaper wood, until I work my way up to the 13 ply Birch.
So throw a list of tools at me so I can start gathering them up. I have a jigsaw and a hammer right now. Father in law has everything in the world but I don't know what I need to grab when I go out there.
You can borrow my router with a jasper jig attachment for the hole.
Just let me know. I have no issue letting you use my tools.
What you need in order of greatest importance
Glue
Clamps
Router
Drill
Saw
Guide
Shop Vac and DC attachments for all your tools
I also suggest an orbital sander. If you need a tool fast texas tool traders has very good deals.
If you can wait. CPO-Bosch sells recons for a good deal.
For bits get the best you can. Having a bit break is dangerous.
I suggest a spiral downcut bit. This will help hold the piece in place.
I use Dow Blue Stryrofoam for a cutting surface.
Make sure you get a high tooth carbide tipped blade. I do suggest you get a nice saw. I wish I had gotten a bigger blade saw because of all the nice features on the step up. Let me know if you need help. I learned a lot from my work.
FYI you can get lowe's to cut the stuff for you with a pull down saw. However they aren't hugely accurate.
But with a sub as long as the boards match in size a variance isn't important.
When I apply titebond. I put it on both parts of the joint. allow it to dry for a minute or 2 so it doesn't drip. Then I use cheap gloves and a damp paper towel to place clamp and clean excess glue off the sides.
I'm tossing a lot out here. But If you have any questions or want to borrow my jig just let me know.
