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What is the best way to cut out holes for 6x9s in ABS plastic sheets?

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How thick is the ABS and what are you using it for?

To cut it, you can use a jig saw. Just attach it first to something like some MDF. A router would also work. A dremmel could be used if you are patient.

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http://theinstallbay.com/product_individual.php?id=177

I am not sure how thick it is. I am using it to make a plate in a 85 chevy blazer where the 6x9's go in the side panels.

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jig saw would be my tool of choice. it may not be a perfect cut but your grille should cover it.
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Are you going to be mounting a speaker to it? If so, you really need to know how thick it will be. I have some some at my house that would literally snap if you mounted a speaker to it.

Also, why not use MDF? It would be much more resonant resistant.

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I am using mdf as a to build it out then I am am using the ABS which I found out is 3/16 of a inch thick to cover the top then later going to vinyl. As it is right now the magnet touches the sheetmetal so I want to build it out and put sounddampering and stuffing to keep noise and rattling to a min. Thanks for all your help.

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Just out of curiosity you do know they make plates to do exactly what you want to...they have 6x9 spacers and adapters, but I admire your DIY spirit.

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I do know they have have adapters but the way the hole is it is a 6x9 speaker and a ashtray all in this flimsey piece of plastic. Thank you for the kidness of admiration of my DIY spirit.

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if you have a water jet laser near by you should use that... [Smile]

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I don't have one but maybe you will let me borroww one for a while to test out. LOL

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In that case...You could either fashion some out of fiberglass if you want a truly trick look, or use a jigsaw to cut the plastic.

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