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C&S- Unfortunately I didn't see your post with all the great suggestions in time. Last night, out of desperation, feeling all alone with this problem, I took matters into my own hand. Having tons of building materials here on my compound, I thought to myself "Hey...why don't I make my own turntable belt?" It couldn't be that hard, right? Certainly it wouldn't be as complex a job as building a cabinet or a house. Boy...was I wrong! Long story short: The poured-in-place silicone caulk belt idea did not work. But, damn it, at least I tried. fini

Geeze, mobile, I'm surprised you haven't suggested a mini-sraight jacket, or just filling the Pampers w/lead shot. fini

...just mumbling to myself...blah blah blah...

justin- I think you'd call that the "RF-49." (7X7?) fini

I'm suffering from a bit of sticker shock: a replacement belt for the PL-41 runs $26.90 plus shipping. http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=LG&Category_Code=P3 Is this pretty much the going rate? Are there differences in belts from dealer to dealer? fini

It's rather bizarre to me that they're framing the floor before pouring the walls. What's up with that? (I'm serious...do you know?) fini edit: On second look, the walls could be poured under the framing, but normally, forms are stripped before framing, mainly for ease of removal. I'm still perplexed. This message has been edited by fini on 03-29-2002 at 08:24 AM

jperrewe-Be patient. By the time you become a "Crazy Poster," you'll not only know everyone's real name, but also their audio equipment, favorite food, shoe size, and their "dream date." fini

IMHO, you will be able to get rid of the sub, but wait until you've set up the 400's. Remember, there are many ways to connect them to your system: Biwire, triwire, etc. Set-up can be a bit of a hassle, but worth it. fini

Thread in 2 channel forum about some inexpensive cables I ordered and am using: http://216.37.9.58/ubb/Forum3/HTML/001044.html fini

Ed, You're probably right (as usual) about the grain orientation of the motorboard. Out of a 4'X8' sheet, you could economically get four 2'X3' pieces (grain runs long) and one 3'X2' piece (grain runs short). This would make the short-grain motorboards rarer, and thus worth more, right? I guess there could be sonic differences, too. I mean, some people even believe wire makes a difference, so why not? fini This message has been edited by fini on 03-26-2002 at 11:01 PM

Geeze, Andy- You're so polite! No applology needed. We're all trying to decipher the pedigree of these Cornwalls. I'm just happy to find something here I actually know about. I also noticed that on some Cornwalls the grain of the motorboard plywood runs vertical, and on others it runs horizontal. Kelly-So your cabinet guy is going to add panels to the sides and top? How thick will they be? Should stiffen-up the box,eh? I'm sure he knows what he's doing, but you may suggest he glue and screw from the inside of the speaker, so as to hide the screws/nails and eliminate the need to fill nail holes in the pretty new veneer. It might be fun, as long as you're at it, to turn them into those "TV-style" Cornwalls. fini This message has been edited by fini on 03-26-2002 at 10:07 PM

PhilH (a Klipsch employee) responded to you. I see BobG hanging around the boards, too. Be patient, Grasshopper. Besides, you've got HornEd on your team...you're sure to win! fini

Sorry, Kelly, you'd lose that bet. As a 20+ year carpenter, plywood is something I do know. The speakers I'm referring to are a second pair of mine, the first being 1979 type CBR (raw, 9-ply birch). The pair I've been referring to are 1980 type CWO (oiled walnut), and are constructed of lumber core walnut sides, top, bottom, and risers. Other parts are made of 9-ply birch (motorboard, back, interior pieces). Here's a link explaining different types of hardwood plywood construction: http://www.gp.com/hardwood/cores.html Note: the actual core of the lumber core is not walnut. Not sure what it is, maybe poplar? Hope this clears things up. fini Edit: Thanks for posting the shot of your Cornwalls. I'm noticing that the dustcaps on all my woofers are bigger than on yours. Insignificant, but interresting. -f This message has been edited by fini on 03-26-2002 at 11:49 AM

Kelly- I don't have a digital camera, but yes, that is the definition of lumber core, and that's what I've got. I know yours are Designer Series. What finish? fini

hetmann- Are you documenting this project? It would be fun to see some photos. I'd like to see a scan of those original '46 plans, too. Where did those come from? Have fun! fini

Andy- The motorboard is 9-ply birch (painted black-why waste walnut when it's getting paint), but the body of the cabinet, the parts that are oiled walnut, are lumber core. Take a look at the back of the speaker box (not the actual back piece), or lay the speaker down and look at the bottom edge of the riser: mine are lumber core. Nothing bad about that...it's just as good (if not better) than 9-ply. fini

Not all Cornwall I's were mabe of 9-ply birch. My recently acquired 1980 Cornwalls (2nd pair!) are walnut veneer with a lumber core. Is this the case with others here? fini This message has been edited by fini on 03-25-2002 at 02:48 PM

Oh, pli-es... fini

Too good! (haha) fini

Would you be able to try them out and return them if not satisfied? I know they're huge, but really, this is the only way to tell how you like them. Ideally, you'd have both pairs to audition at once. A good Spring break project? fini ...or...just buy both! (easy for me to say, eh?) This message has been edited by fini on 03-25-2002 at 09:22 AM

There's a new Steve Morse Band CD being released this week titled "Split Decision." Here's a bit of news: http://www.magnacarta.net/news_detail.asp?ID=15&CatID=9 fini

Busted? It's just a head shot... fini

Gotta be the main man, the Big Kahuna, the Pizza Resistance...BobG! http://www.klipsch.com/photo_gal/bobgassel-1.jpg fini

Louise Brooks. Did I get it? fini

Nice score! How much did you pay? fini