Carbon_66 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I recently picked up a pair of Heresys. They're '78's with the flat riser. The speakers sound great but I just couldn't handle the soundstage being so low. I even tried tilting them back like the models with the slant riser. Still no good. I knew I would lose some bass but I would be running a sub. They had to come up. Decided on a 12" high stand. The stand would be 1/16" smaller than the base of the Heresy. Ran some birch ply through the table saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Made some templates taking into account the thickness of the ply so the legs would be the same dimension. I used a 3" hole saw for the radius. Traced the template onto the ply cutting just shy of my line. I dust my patterns with this to keep them from moving around. 1/4" whiteside downcut spiral bit in a trim router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Here's the set-up. Set the bit about 1/32" above the base. Here's the ridge that's left. This will be machined off next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 1/4" radius bit. In the router table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 I use these stiff little scrub brushes for spreading the glue. See pic above. Titebond2. 1 1/4" brads. Easier than clamps to keep the edges aligned. Check for square. Braces at the top and down the inside of the legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 After I sanded everything with 180 I filled the brad holes and edges with Dolphin glaze. Sanded to 180. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 I used SEM rattle can primer. Quick and easy. Plus I got rid of 3 old cans. First coat. 320 on the D/A between coats. Here you can see the first coat of tan coming through the black second layer. Gives you a good indication of high and low spots while also showing how far you've gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Third coat is grey. At this point I used a dry guide coat. Basically a powdered graphite rubbed on with the sponge applicator. You can also use flat black dusted on. The guide coat will show everything. Highs, lows, and when youre flat. Ready for paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) I mixed up some black base with some clear and hardener to make a single stage. Shot the inside first. Then I quickly flipped it over and shot the outside so everything would flow together. You'll notice that the floor is still covered in dust. I cracked the garage door and had a side door open. If you make sure your part is clean and you don't have a lot of airflow you can get away with it. They're damn near flawless. Edited May 4, 2016 by Carbon_66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Done. I covered the top edges with self adhesive foam strips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 I'm very happy with the results. Still working on placement, toe in, etc., but my ears are no longer drawn down. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) Very very nice. Kind of a silent tutorial on how to. Thanks for sharing. Bill Edited May 4, 2016 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Awesome job! Those look great. I like how you went with black instead of trying to match the Heresy stain, which would've been difficult to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Looks awesome! Great job! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldred Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Wow...... Got any Extra? G.E.M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) You are a hell of a craftsman and a top notch photographer. Nice work and thank you for sharing. I look forward to seeing what you do next. A pair of Heresy's and a sub are a great combination. Being a person with 3 pairs, I can say that with confidence. A couple of days ago, I did this to a pair in my mini-woodshop: They fit nicely up there, and they are inverted so the tweeter is closest to the ear, the squaker is next closest and the woofer is coupled with the ceiling at 2 3/4". It isn't perfect, but being a 7' high shelf, it wasn't being used for anything but clutter anyway. Edited May 4, 2016 by mustang guy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 nice work!... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittsawhney Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 The stands look awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgb100 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Those are purty. I might be tempted to do that finish on the Heresys. Is that a Yamaha AS-1000? Have one of those myself, how do the Heresys like them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 You make it look so simple that you almost tricked me into thinking I could do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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