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I used a little less hardener this time. Had more working time, and mixed it with a stick instead of the plastic paddle. Worked pretty well.

One quart is going to go a LONG way.. I'll have to find other uses for it other than this cab.

Well, got the rest done and the side put on. So I think I just had a "Welcome to my World" moment with bondo... :wall: Gee... How could a golf ball size of that stuff make such a mess! I used two plastic bondo applicators just mixing it. I used a lot of hot mud in the past, but this is lik...

Grant Bunter wrote:Nice tidy build so far, keep up the good work!

Thanks Grant. I hope I can put the last side on it tomorrow. It will be a while before I get to the level of building and equipment you have in your Light and Sound setup. Nice Facebook page too!

Finally got some time to get back to this. As soon as I wire up the speakon jack connectors, and secure the wiring internally, I'm ready to put the side on. Because of some bowing of the wood when I put it together, There is a spot inside when I lay the side on that will have about a 3/32" gap....

So I'm finally back at it. 9 weeks of not getting around to it because of a meniscus tear/breakdown in my right knee, and winter in general. .. Pictures to come. Have a question about breaking in my BP-102.. actually the amp I'm going to use to drive it. I have a QSC USA1310 amp. Does it hurt this a...

My pa2 shipped today. I'LL report my findings after I get it and play with it a while.

Rickisan wrote:+100 on the sacrificial ply method.

I find I'm 'sacrificing' a LOT of plywood!

That's a great idea, and one that I know. Not sure why I didn't think to do it... duh... I have had a lot of 'duhs' on this project.

Fir and spruce plywood is especially bad for tear-out when drilling with a common twist drill. If you use a 1/16" bit for a pilot hole, and then drill from each side with a brad point drill bit, you will have a nice clean hole. Thanks for that tip. They are on my 'to buy' list now. No more of ...

Got panel 5, and the 3/5 brace in today. Plywood has some curve to it, but was able to straighten it for now. http://www.obillow.com/p/titan4_001.jpg http://www.obillow.com/p/titan4_002.jpg Just realized I don't have my wheels for the back. And, have to start breaking in the speaker. Get duratex and...

Great job with the t-nuts. That's exactly how you do it. BTW, I like your TS sled and the side runners you made for it. Quite ingenious. I need to get around to making a larger sled. The first (and only one) I built can only handle panels up to 13" wide. Thanks, that sled has helped a lot so f...

Thanks for the tips Harley and Grant. I'll try the bondo. Couple of those splits were at the edges of a knot. I will NEVER use anything but baltic birch next time. At least for the sides and the baffle.

Live and learn...

I got panels three and four in this evening. Pics in the morning.

Got plenty of PL on it. I'm concerned a bit about temperature. Shop is getting down to about 45 degrees f. at night. Maybe just longer cure times? Low temperatures plus low humidity= poor expansion and poor adhesion. I can keep the shop warmer. I do during the day when I'm working. I don't think I ...

Tom Smit wrote:1/4" round-over for 1/2" ply.

Thanks! I'll hit home depot this weekend. Hope it cuts brads ok!

Well, more pictures. I got my speaker and hardware in from Leland last Thursday, but left Friday morning to go to Portland/Vancouver for a funeral. Back Sunday, and got started on the baffle. I used my router to cut out the circles. That sure is fast! I'm using the hurricane nuts with no notch in th...

Saddle wrote:I just bought my PA+ 3 weeks ago. Haven't even racked it yet!!

This has 8 band auto-PEQ. Plus the network connectivity and app based control. Dang!

I sure like dealing with Sweetwater... Sending my PA+ back and getting the PA2. That's going to be fun!