sootshe Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 "Had advice from Bobs company that all the components left the States on 30th December, so wont be long before they hit the shores of Oz. Been reading with interest threads regarding the pros & cons of MDF verses Ply & quite like the idea of using the brace & sticking with 3/4 inch ply. Will let you all know when the drivers arrive." Well everything is here & finally started on the cabinets. Gone with 3/4'' ply all around & the design is a copy of one of Gregs refurbishments. Heres a photo of the mock up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 And another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 The veneer will be Tasmanian oak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Grill cloth wiill cover horn enclosure & inset into bass bins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Horn cabinet will have 4 x rubber bushes to support it on the bass cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Cabinet glued & screwed together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 nice clean construction- LOVE the side bracing that runs front to back- great way to stiffen those side walls! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Very nice. Keep the pictures coming. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Is this the color that your using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yes that is very close to the colour Bill. It will be just clear lacquered, no stain at all. This will match the equipment cabinet that I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Heres a photo of the cabinet I'm matching it to. It won't be exactly the same but will be very close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Tasmanian oak? Looks good, and may be the only pair in the world like that. Very cool! Keep the photos coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thanks for the photos. Of course, very nice work. Would you please share with us how you made the cuts for the knife edge at the front of the dog house? In making similar speakers I substituted a plate, like on the Belle to avoid what issue. I didn't have a table saw, but if you used one, did the blade tilt over enough to make that cut? Wm McD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Thanks for the photos. Of course, very nice work. Would you please share with us how you made the cuts for the knife edge at the front of the dog house? In making similar speakers I substituted a plate, like on the Belle to avoid what issue. I didn't have a table saw, but if you used one, did the blade tilt over enough to make that cut? Wm McD I can't take credit for these myself. ( I wish I could do fine work like this!) A friend of mine is a cabinetmaker & he is doing all the technical stuff... he is very fastidious & we have been over & over the plans to ensure the finished product will be as I envisage it. His equipment will cut the 30 degree & 60 degree angles required for the doghouse & the ramps, so then it becomes a relatively easy operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Gil, DJK mentioned using a jig to hold the pieves vertically, so you cn then get the correct angle. This extra work was justifiable, as he mad a number of the LS bass bins (nice ones too, IIRC). Below are his build instructions. Bruce Cut all 22-1/4" items without moving the fence, box will be square that way(rip oversize and re-saw if need be). Set the blade to 30*, take your time and get it right. If your blade heels (most do), set the fence to be parallel with the blade. The set on the teeth should just shave the aux fence. An auxillary fence is used to cut the 60* angle, the board will be fed vertically into the blade. Use the next chamber angle board as a push board, then the ramps, then an absolutely square push board will be needed for the last item. Cut all ramps in one piece at 60* and 30*, then re-saw to 3" (add for your saw kerf). A brad nailer is used on the 60* boards to attach to the chamber sides and (later) make the front angle. I use 8d galvanized casement nails for about everthing else. With skill they can be driven flush without a nailset and leave no mark on the wood. Lay the chamber sides into a groove on the saw top. Lay the chamber angle sides on top and square up with the table edge. Tack in with two wire brads, then carefully pull appart. Apply glue to the joint, re-assemble, tap the two brads in all the way, and check to see if it is still square. Nail the rest of the joint with brads. Check for square (easier to fix now than later). This is all much easier than it sounds. Set the T-nuts (I use a c-clamp), make sure they have threads!. Glue and nail the ramps onto the motorboard. Draw lines on the motorboard so your nails will actually hit the ramps. Blunt the point of the nails to avoid splitting. Dry fit. Drive two nails for each ramp, but only a fraction of an inch into the ramp. Mark the order of the ramps on the motor board. Knock apart. Glue. Drive the nails home, add a third nail to each ramp if you like. Use a Surform body file if you need to lose any wood that hangs out past 22-1/4", the points should hang over the 15-1/4" width. Line up the motorboard assembly with the back and draw nail lines for the ramps. Cut the deflector shorter than 13", it will save a lot of grief. Attach to the back. Are your nail lines going to be visable? Dry fit the side/angle assembly to the motorboard with a couple of blunted nails. Start all the nails you will use. Glue. Make sure its square. Drive home the nails. Repeat for the other side/angle assembley. Use a small spacer to keep the front angle open while you work. When the whole mess is square, remove spacer and use the brad nailer on the front angle. If the doghouse is not square at this point, stop and fix it. Dry fit the chamber bottom to the back with two or three nails, then dry fit the doghouse to the bottom with a couple of nails. Glue on the bottom. Glue on the back. Dry fit the chamber top. Glue on the top. I use a two-flute panel cutter with a guide bearing to cut the woofer mounting hole in the bottom, use the brad nailer to tack on a guide for the router to follow the front edge of the cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Nice work. I can't wait to see the finished product... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Previous photos are the mock up from which the real cabs will be duplicated. Here is a photo of the first stage with the dog house, tops & bottoms constructed from the veneered ply. We are making 2 sets....1 in Tasmanian Oak & 1 in a darker oak. Next week will continus with the completion of the bass cabs & starting the horn cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Another angle.....dark oak on the bottom 2 cabs & Tassy oak on the top 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 And from the side. Notice the 45 degree angle piece from top to bottom at the intersection of the rear panel & the side panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sootshe Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Bass cabs now complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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