RRR Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 If the panels are warped they will straighten out as you continue building. Just make sure you use plenty of glue on the joints, it swells and seals as it dries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 9 hours ago, jason str said: If the panels are warped they will straighten out as you continue building. Just make sure you use plenty of glue on the joints, it swells and seals as it dries. I’m not afraid of the glue, that’s for sure. It covers a multitude of sins. Even so, I’m going to try to straighten it before I glue the next panel in place. I think it will be easier in the long run. It’s been clamped for over 24 hours. I’ll check it tomorrow to see if I’ve made a difference & go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRR Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 The wood will not unwarp by itself, its nothing to worry about. As you install panels and braces things will straighten out and go together fine. Better too much glue than not enough, nobody will see inside the horn and it scrapes right off the outside after a bit of drying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 I’ve managed to “convince” panel #7 to join panel 8. I’ve even moved along to panel #9, and the braces for it. Next up, the outer panels, and yay, even more braces. No stress there, except for keeping things straight & square. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 13 hours ago, M_Klipsch said: I’ve managed to “convince” panel #7 to join panel 8. I’ve even moved along to panel #9, and the braces for it. Next up, the outer panels, and yay, even more braces. No stress there, except for keeping things straight & square. This is awesome and it'll sound fantastic, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRR Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Looks good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Thanks to all, for the positive feedback. Panel Nine is in, and seems straight & square. I’m feeling good about it so far. The completed size is becoming apparent, it’s going to make a large table, for sure. It still may wind up on its edge, against a wall. Either way it’s a few days down the road, before that becomes an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M_Klipsches Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 Panels #10, #11 & #12 are in place, along with the damn braces. It has been a real p.i.t.a. getting the last panel and braces in place & aligned. There is only one more side panel to go. I’ll be glad to get it set, but I am dreading the final bracing. Cabinet Makers have my respect, it ain’t an easy gig. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRR Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Almost done, the first is always the most difficult. Looks really good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 11 hours ago, M_Klipsch said: It has been a real p.i.t.a. It'll be worth it in the end. Keep on a truckin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 14 hours ago, jason str said: Almost done, the first is always the most difficult. Looks really good. Thank ya. I should have it assembled by the end of the weekend. It’s the second BFM sub design I’ve built. I’ve enjoyed building both, except for the damn braces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 All the side panels are installed. I just need to set the braces (just test fit in the pics). It is looking mostly square, and so far I’ve managed to drive only one brad through an outer side panel, a little putty will hide that sin. I’m hoping it will not only sound good but look good as well. Especially if it winds up being used as a table. If it winds up in location B, it will still be obvious and will need to be presentable. I should/could have a working unit by the end of the weekend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 The die is cast, fingers crossed, knocked on wood & incantation performed. The top is in place, clamped, glued & screwed. All the panels aligned with the pilot holes save one which was just a tiny bit off. Now the waiting... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 It's the hardest part..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, babadono said: It's the hardest part..... Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 This is how I spent most of my “social distancing” today. I decided to “finish” the TT before installing the driver, as much as I wanted to test it out. It just made more sense, it’s already heavy enough. Plus I won’t have to seal it and protect the driver from dust & debris, or heaven forbid, install it twice. Just sanded it a bit and filled screw holes today. Still quite a ways to go. If anyone cares to chime in on finish choices, feel free. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRR Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Cheap, easy & most durable is truck bed liner. Duratex is good. Stain & poly looks nice too. If you go solid color and want a smooth finish prep is everything and there is lots of surface area to cover, keep the extra work in mind if you go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 12 hours ago, jason str said: Cheap, easy & most durable is truck bed liner. Duratex is good. Stain & poly looks nice too. If you go solid color and want a smooth finish prep is everything and there is lots of surface area to cover, keep the extra work in mind if you go that route. The Duratex is a bit too “industrial” If I wind up using it as a table. Poly is super durable, spill & drop stuff on it, no worries. My go to is usually tung oil, which would match the La Scalas, which started out as Raw Birch. So it’s easy, inexpensive, matches, and I like the look. When I did the T18 I used lacquer, I’d never used it before. What a great material, I was really pleased with the results. I was inspired by the Cherry Sunburst Les Paul guitars. I’d really like to do this one in a similar theme, except in a “Silverburst”. The downside is with the size of the TT, the instrument lacquer would be a bit pricey. Still a bit more trimming & sanding before I need to decide. Thank you for your ideas, appreciate the input. MK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRR Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Oil is nice but offers little protection. Is that Baltic Birch you used ? If you like the natural look a good wax works too but needs reapplication same as oils. Wax tends to hide fillers better as it does not darken after application. Many choices and not a bad one in the bunch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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