totalcomfort Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Finally got the first one built. Got a bad case of gout in my feet had to take some time off. Have a idea for the top hat hope it turns out a the way I want. Will post a pic of the top hat when I get it done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Got a bunch of finish work to do just glad to have the first one done!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I hate gout... it's gone away since I drink a WHOLE LOT LESS than I used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusruler Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 looks really nice tc! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Allopurinol, and Colchicine (which works by giving you diarrhea). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Looks like a very complex project. If all works out I think those speakers will see you out as we say up here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Got 60 inches of fun for the jamboree today. 4 15" Dayton classic subs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Got first coat of stain on front board and got top painted and also got inserts for brass screws for front board installed. My ankles been giving me fits again. I don't know if I will ever get this first one finished!!! Still working on the design for the top hats going to mock it up with cardboard first and make sure it looks the way I have in my mind? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Almost there! Got black walnut trim on, still have to oil it and put another coat of poly on the front board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Another pic. Edited June 11, 2015 by totalcomfort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Nicely done, its amazing how well these can look. Do you feel that the amount of screws you have are enough to keep the hatch air tight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusruler Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 wow, the stain really brought out the figure in the wood....beautiful. I usually like the natural or lighter color stains, but that looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 wow, the stain really brought out the figure in the wood....beautiful. I usually like the natural or lighter color stains, but that looks great! Thank you very much have been a big fan of red oak plywood. I have loved the tiger stripe in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Nicely done, its amazing how well these can look. Do you feel that the amount of screws you have are enough to keep the hatch air tight. I think the screws will work, I am using a good HVAC gasket tape to seal the panel. I am using steel inserts glued into the wood and have been able to get the screws really tight. I will be checking them for air leaks after I get them fired up. If needed I can go back and add a few more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Going to post some tips I have learned while building this first one after I get it done. It won't be a build thread because duder1982 did a great job of that. Maybe it will help the next builder do a little better and quicker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Going to post some tips I have learned while building this first one after I get it done. It won't be a build thread because duder1982 did a great job of that. Maybe it will help the next builder do a little better and quicker. we really want to know how it sounds , the walls are going to shake with the Daytons - were theyt moreexpensivethan say a KAPPA15C - any reason why you chose the DAYTONS overall - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Followed the jamboree thread and sent for the plans.Got them in a email today. Going to make them into my front mains. Trying to get started in the next couple of weeks. Will post pic's and progress as I go. Looks like it will take a while to build them. how much did the plans cost you - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 The daytons were the cheapest I could find that met specs. On a build thread I found he tested them in the jamboree and said he liked the sound best. I have had great luck with the Dayton drivers in other horn loaded boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Make sure the woofer surround does not bottom out on your motorboard, those Dayton woofers use a soft gasket that compresses when the screws are tightened. Chalk up the motorboard, install and tighten down your driver(s) and play a 20 Hz test track with some decent voltage but not too much as to bottom out the driver then remove to see if any chalk has rubbed onto the surround. If you have interference a spacer will be needed. Edited June 12, 2015 by jason str 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Make sure the woofer surround does not bottom out on your motorboard, those Dayton woofers use a soft gasket that compresses when the screws are tightened. Chalk up the motorboard and play a 20 Hz test track with some decent voltage but not too much as to bottom out the driver then check to see if any chalk has rubbed onto the surround. If you have interference a spacer will be needed. now the man is talking - Jason is the true Dayton guru - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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