CECAA850 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I always worried about then keeping a tight fit down the road. If put together correctly, you'll never pull them apart. I can't think of a more secure connection. What part of them do you think will loosen? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 He it is with just one coat of Duratex Did you run a round over bit along the edges? It's hard to tell from the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 The connection to the wood is my concern. I know many use this type of connection and it must work well. Also the desire for a balanced connection is something a lot of people want. I use a typical avr and the sub out is unbalance so, I don't have a problem with the unbalanced connection. One day I will have to try the screws to see how much it speeds up the process of putting things together. Making subs if fun to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 One day I will have to try the screws to see how much it speeds up the process of putting things together. Making subs if fun to do! I like using the pocket screws, I am not sure it saves a ton of time, but you will find that there is a lot less clamping required. I usually dry fit everything first with just the pocket screws, then if I am happy with how things look I take it all apart and then do final assembly with the PL. This give a chance to make any required "tweeks" before hand, vs. trying to do them while you have the glue already down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) He it is with just one coat of Duratex Did you run a round over bit along the edges? It's hard to tell from the pictures. Carl, I was thinking about doing a round over with the router, but I opted to just "ease" all the edges with a little sanding. Just enough to take the sharp edge off. Edited November 4, 2015 by HPower 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Next sub you build (it's addictive) use a 3/16 or 1/4" roundover bit on the edges. It's surprising of how much more of a "finished" look it gives the box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I use an orbital sander to the edged and kinda round all the corner. Maybe consider a router next summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 The connection to the wood is my concern. I know many use this type of connection and it must work well. Also the desire for a balanced connection is something a lot of people want It's not a balanced connection, you're thinking of XLR. I'm talking about Neutrik 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Routered edge. Click to enlarge. Edited November 7, 2015 by CECAA850 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 That looks very nice Carl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 That looks very nice Carl! It should, those are your old drivers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) I want my drivers back, lol. I posted a couple of pic's to show how the orbital sander handles the edges. My subs aren't the same quality of finish as yours but, I a rookie and built them with minimal equipment. Carl delete this if it is to far off topic but, this thread is kinda dead at the moment. Edited November 9, 2015 by derrickdj1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Neutrik makes xlr connectors, too. Plus 1/4 inch phone plugs and jacks. I used their PowerCon version for power input to a mixer i rebuilt. Looks/works like the SpeakOn, but is a blue color to differentiate from a speaker connector. Love your builds, Carl. So clean looking. Bruce Edited November 9, 2015 by Marvel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Thanks Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Neutrik makes xlr connectors, too. Plus 1/4 inch phone plugs and jacks. I used their PowerCon version for power input to a mixer i rebuilt. Looks/works like the SpeakOn, but is a blue color to differentiate from a speaker connector. Love your builds, Carl. So clean looking. Bruce You would think that he does this for a living! Always look terrific, and he is a moderator, so I wouldn't say anything different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 This is what I was referring to. I used this on the Lil Wrecker I built. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) I went with the round version... Neutrik NL4MPR, and counter sunk it to flush mount. My photography skills leave a bit to be desired, it looks better in person. Edited December 3, 2015 by HPower 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 On 12/3/2015 at 8:15 AM, HPower said: I went with the round version... Neutrik NL4MPR, and counter sunk it to flush mount. My photography skills leave a bit to be desired, it looks better in person. IMG_1168.JPG IMG_1170.JPG Neurtrik SpeakOn connectors are all I use after first experiencing them years ago on the La Scalas I installed in a high school band room. I now prefer the round female connectors shown in HPower's post to the square. The round have four holes for connecting screws, whereas the square have only two. Similarly, I finish everything with Duratex. I like the easy application and durability of the black finish, plus the texture hides a multitude of sins. It's not living room WAF approved, but none of my speakers are, so it doesn't matter. The wife barely tolerates a tiny Klipsch iGroove hiding beneath an end table. But honestly, it sounds pretty good as I type, filling the room with Mannheim Steamroller streamed from Pandora via Bluetooth from this iPad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Very nice look, clean and professional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Very nice look, clean and professional! Thanks, now if I could only find some nice black screws. I only had some brass screws on hand that were the appropriate size. And yes DizRotus, the Duratex is GREAT stuff. Only your hair dresser knows for sure what goes on under the Duratex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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