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by mobetter
Tue May 08, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Build time for 4 DR250's
Replies: 9
Views: 2249

Build time for 4 DR250's

Does anyone have an estimate build time to complete 4 Dr 250's, I understand that it depends on the tools you have and the level experience you have. I have a table saw and most power tools available. and my wood working skills are good. I also know that the use of jigs could also help. I've only ha...
by mobetter
Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:22 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: 4x t48 24" build.
Replies: 2
Views: 1209

4x t48 24" build.

Just started my 4x 24" t48 build. is the 24" outside deminsion or inside?
by mobetter
Sat Nov 26, 2011 2:04 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello From texas T-48 DR-250 Wedgehorn 2nd Build Start
Replies: 10
Views: 1937

Hello From texas T-48 DR-250 Wedgehorn 2nd Build Start

I have built 1 30" T-39 and a OT12 for my bass rig Powered by a Gaillen Kruger RB800, Although I wished I would have made the T39 24" but it does pack a punch with very little power. I have the Drivers I order through music123 4-3015lfs and 6 2510 deltalites for my next build becuase they ...
by mobetter
Tue May 10, 2011 8:57 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Sealing the 1/4" jack on my ot12 build?
Replies: 3
Views: 1335

Sealing the 1/4" jack on my ot12 build?

Is it ok to mount a 1/4 jack on the back. It won't be sealed if I install it, but than there's already
3 vent ports, does it matter?
by mobetter
Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:29 am
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: How much duratex for a t39 30" and OT12?
Replies: 3
Views: 912

How much duratex for a t39 30" and OT12?

How much duratex will it take to finish T39 @30" and a OT 12?
Is coverage about the same weather it's sprayed or rolled.
by mobetter
Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: best way to cut tapered braces
Replies: 7
Views: 1344

Re: best way to cut tapered braces

I'm in a time crunch so I just ripped a piece of 3/4 about 10' wide. cut out the braces to the wider end dimension. I Stacked the braces with double sided tape inbetween and drilled 2 pilot holes, Screwed them to the plywood and ran through the saw. Might not be the best method, but it was quick and...
by mobetter
Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:12 am
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: Another Plywood question?
Replies: 17
Views: 2895

Re: Another Plywood question?

I picked up the BB at Ft worth Plywood and it is a 9Ply. Their website said 7. It was 24.00 for the 5x5 or 49.00 for the 4x8 so i bought 3- 5x5 sheets. I should have got 4 at least. After cuting the pieces out for the t39 at 30' wide I went through 2+ sheets and I've still got the back, bottom and t...
by mobetter
Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: best way to cut tapered braces
Replies: 7
Views: 1344

best way to cut tapered braces

I'm working on a t39 and was curious what is the best way to cut out the small tapered braces. I have a 10" table saw and of coarse a hand circular saw. I have an adjustable taper jig I bought. but have never used one before. and I don't feel comfortable getting my fingers near the blade on the...
by mobetter
Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:05 am
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: Damping question
Replies: 2
Views: 929

Damping question

When installing damping material inside the cabinet, do you cover all wood exposed areas except for where the speaker magnet, crossover?
by mobetter
Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:00 am
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: What is the standard for attaching speaker to spacer ring
Replies: 5
Views: 1573

What is the standard for attaching speaker to spacer ring

what is the most common way builders are securing the speaker to the spacer ring?

T nuts, Wood screws etc...

I personally don't like the ideal of wood screws, Those threaded inserts or are they called t nuts I have seen in some cases can spin out .
by mobetter
Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:52 am
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: Another Plywood question?
Replies: 17
Views: 2895

Re: Another Plywood question?

I confirmed the BB from the plywood company is 7 even plys at $23 for a 5x5 sheet
Lowes in my area carries the arauco in 15/32 5 ply for $29. 4x8 sheet.
by mobetter
Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: Another Plywood question?
Replies: 17
Views: 2895

Re: Another Plywood question?

Fort worth plywood company the product is call russian Baltic birch and is 7 plys.
The home depot stuff is a void free 9 or ten plys arauco is this not acceptable?
I'm close to fort worth Texas .
by mobetter
Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:36 am
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: Check your piezo's, Damp your cabs, Follow the plans!
Replies: 26
Views: 35483

Re: Check your piezo's, Damp your cabs, Follow the plans!

How do you test the polarity of the Piezo's?
by mobetter
Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:30 am
Forum: Tips, Techniques and Supplier Links
Topic: Another Plywood question?
Replies: 17
Views: 2895

Another Plywood question?

Getting ready to purchase my wood for my first build, a T39 and OT12. My local Plywood company only has a Baltic Birch in a 7 Ply the outer most plys are thin. I will check with Lowes to see if they have the Arauco in 1/2" if not I know my Local HD Has it in 3/4" I think its a 9 or 10 Ply ...