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Gary was in a group that used to practice at my house... sometime around 1970. Maybe just after. The Vietnam War was still going on. He was a very nice guy, and an incredible guitarist, even then. Bruce

Actually, if the rafters don't line up where you need them, you can put a 2x4 or 2x6 on top of the rafters and run the chain down through holes in the ceiling.

I don't have any pics, but we used large T-hinges before. As long as the pin is strong enough. Then you have a single hole for an S hook. They can be fancy or plain, and painted so they almost disappear. Use bolts, and it the cabs are mdf, use a plate on the inside of the cab to spread the weight. You can stitch fabric tubes to cover the chains. ADDED: I think I have a great way to hang them, and for many of the designs, would be easy to do, and pretty easy to undo if you took them down... it was an epiphany of sorts... but I need to sleep right now. Bruce

Gary, They are looking great. I have some plans for a build very soon, and am trying to decide if I can also put some veneer on them. I may forgo the veneer at the present and see how well I like the sound. I can always make them look pretty later. Did you use a contact cement, or a PVA glue with the heat set method? Bruce

Dang... if I had been on line, I would have gone ahead and purchased them... nice score. I love them in my LS and need a pair for a project I am working on, too. Bruce

Last email I got from Bob (7/17), the price was $150 for forum members, approx. $12 for shipping. Bruce

Let's see, I hit 58 this past June. It has been a great year so far. 2005 was not as good as my wife passed away from skin cancer. Life moves on and you learn from it. I am pretty satisfied with my life right now. Got a girlfirend, and we're serious about each other. Kids are doing pretty well. Job is going ok. Yup, life is good. And what if everything else was falling apart? Life would still be good. I have my reasons for saying that. Cheers, Bruce

The Parasound gear isn't that well know, but is excellent. That would still be a very good deal for someone.

That just changed my plans for something I am working on Michael. Thanks for the info. Got a project I am working on. There will, of course, be pics I I get it finished up. Bruce

That room looks nice...real wood, too. I love the paneling. You know it isn't the thin, fake stuff people often put up. Those are beautiful speakers to match. If I didn't already have some Heresy IIs and LaScalas, I would be tempted, but I would like to think that KHorns or Jubs might be next.

I don't order things, so I never have to deal with the anxiety. It is much easier that way, and much less expensive.

That's the funniest thing I have read in a long time. I almost fell off my chair I was laughing so hard.

I've been on that bridge, but it has been a couple of years. I have friends in the area I have yet to contact. What a tragedy. Bruce

The big question everyone wants to ask is - DO YOU HAVE PICTURES? It would be nice to see the work... finished, being installed, etc. We love pictures here. Bruce

Chris, I didn't mean to slight you. I forgot you had the cnc set up for making all the cuts. Bruce

Two outa three isn't bad... Bruce

I am sure it is treated in some way. The woofers are made by Eminence. Bob Crites has had some made to a slightly different spec, and could probably fill us in on just what the surrounds are made of. I know it is a cloth. Bruce

My JBL 4311s have the black, almost sticky coating on the surrounds... still very sticky and flexible since I bought them new in 1972.. There is a huge difference between what Michael was saying about that thin coat on the cones to improve appearance (doesn't take much) to putting stuff on the surrounds. I wouldn't paint them just to be doing it, but you probably aren't going to change the compliance very much, I imagine almost no one could tell without test equipment. Bruce

Just an FYI, the surrounds aren't paper, they are treated cloth. Bruce

There are plenty of folks on here with drivers that are 30-40 years old, still going strong. What would hurt would be direct sunlight. A very light coat won't hurt, and some have done that with a black, to make the woofers match better aesthetically (like having bought some off ebay and one was faded). Too much coating and the compliance will change as you are adding mass to the cone. Bruce

Of course, the decorator doesn't have the recessed front, but the dimensions should help out a lot. Bruce

And the 3 port version. Someone will have to tell you just where the mid and tweet get mounted. These were drawn up by a forum member, with input from others here. Isn't this place great!

This is the 2 port version.:

How much do you think you could you get out of Colter's house before he even noticed? Bruce

As usual, your work is beautiful. I love the look of cherry. I have a project that I am doing, and am leaning toward the cherry veneer myself. Stunning in a very subdued way. Had you posted these already? NICE! Thanks for posting those Jordan. Bruce