T-18 Build Quick Pics

Post your build odyssey here.
Post Reply
Message
Author
User avatar
Bman
Posts: 78
Joined: Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:22 pm
Location: Murrieta, CA (SoCal)

T-18 Build Quick Pics

#1 Post by Bman »

Built this T-18 a while ago and had intended to post the build, but didn't get around to it. Have moved since then and found these pics of the build and wanted to finally post them. There were more details but these were all I could find.
All Baltic Birch parts cut.
All Baltic Birch parts cut.
SW01.jpg (123.04 KiB) Viewed 1654 times
SW02.jpg
SW02.jpg (112.21 KiB) Viewed 1654 times
The hole access (eventually to be on the backside) is for the post cup. The visible inside parts are painted.
The hole access (eventually to be on the backside) is for the post cup. The visible inside parts are painted.
SW03.jpg (103.85 KiB) Viewed 1654 times
Everything (mostly) sealed up.
Everything (mostly) sealed up.
SW04.jpg (91.64 KiB) Viewed 1654 times
"Backside" view with post cup test installed.
"Backside" view with post cup test installed.
SW05.jpg (80.78 KiB) Viewed 1654 times
Last edited by Bman on Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:56 pm, edited 1 time in total.
================
Built:
1 - 16” TAT; 1 - 24” T24, BP-102
2 - DR200s, melded array
2 - 24" T45s, Lab12
2 - SLA Pros, 4/4
(My HT)
1-T18; 2-TLAH 9/12(standing); 1-Curved SLA 6/6; 2-SLA 4/0; 2–SLA 2/0;
For Work
1-T18; 2-SLA 4/6 :D

User avatar
Bman
Posts: 78
Joined: Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:22 pm
Location: Murrieta, CA (SoCal)

Re: T-18 Build Quick Pics

#2 Post by Bman »

Driver installed and wired. I broke in the sub for at least 12 hours before it was installed.
Driver installed and wired. I broke in the sub for at least 12 hours before it was installed.
SW06.jpg (92.52 KiB) Viewed 1649 times
Wires routed and sealed from the driver chamber.
Wires routed and sealed from the driver chamber.
SW07.jpg (116.3 KiB) Viewed 1649 times
SW08.jpg
SW08.jpg (89.91 KiB) Viewed 1649 times
Dry fitting of the access panels.
Dry fitting of the access panels.
SW09.jpg (105.65 KiB) Viewed 1649 times
Panels installed and leak tested.
Panels installed and leak tested.
SW10.jpg (108.4 KiB) Viewed 1649 times
Last edited by Bman on Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:50 pm, edited 1 time in total.
================
Built:
1 - 16” TAT; 1 - 24” T24, BP-102
2 - DR200s, melded array
2 - 24" T45s, Lab12
2 - SLA Pros, 4/4
(My HT)
1-T18; 2-TLAH 9/12(standing); 1-Curved SLA 6/6; 2-SLA 4/0; 2–SLA 2/0;
For Work
1-T18; 2-SLA 4/6 :D

User avatar
Bman
Posts: 78
Joined: Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:22 pm
Location: Murrieta, CA (SoCal)

Re: T-18 Build Quick Pics

#3 Post by Bman »

After all surfaces to be veneered were sanded flat and smooth, the Sapele veneer was cut a little oversize. The veneer has a heavy paper backing which is easier to apply. It's real important to test and make sure that the sub is properly leak tested and  working before the veneering process.
After all surfaces to be veneered were sanded flat and smooth, the Sapele veneer was cut a little oversize. The veneer has a heavy paper backing which is easier to apply. It's real important to test and make sure that the sub is properly leak tested and working before the veneering process.
SW11.jpg (112.2 KiB) Viewed 1648 times
All four sides were veneered with contact cement and then carefully trimmed.
All four sides were veneered with contact cement and then carefully trimmed.
SW12.jpg (109.35 KiB) Viewed 1648 times
SW13.jpg
SW13.jpg (122.61 KiB) Viewed 1648 times
This section of veneer had a couple of small specks so I applied it to the "back" side.
This section of veneer had a couple of small specks so I applied it to the "back" side.
SW14.jpg (111.4 KiB) Viewed 1648 times
The base and top were made out of solid figured maple.
The base and top were made out of solid figured maple.
SW15.jpg (125.36 KiB) Viewed 1648 times
================
Built:
1 - 16” TAT; 1 - 24” T24, BP-102
2 - DR200s, melded array
2 - 24" T45s, Lab12
2 - SLA Pros, 4/4
(My HT)
1-T18; 2-TLAH 9/12(standing); 1-Curved SLA 6/6; 2-SLA 4/0; 2–SLA 2/0;
For Work
1-T18; 2-SLA 4/6 :D

User avatar
Bman
Posts: 78
Joined: Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:22 pm
Location: Murrieta, CA (SoCal)

Re: T-18 Build Quick Pics

#4 Post by Bman »

Front view after final assembly, sanding, and sealing coat.
Front view after final assembly, sanding, and sealing coat.
SW16.jpg (90.68 KiB) Viewed 1647 times
Back view.
Back view.
SW17.jpg (89.09 KiB) Viewed 1647 times
Front view after 3 coats of polyurethane.
Front view after 3 coats of polyurethane.
SW18.jpg (100.89 KiB) Viewed 1647 times
Back view.
Back view.
SW19.jpg (97.11 KiB) Viewed 1647 times
Finally finished.
Finally finished.
SW20.jpg (93.89 KiB) Viewed 1647 times
================
Built:
1 - 16” TAT; 1 - 24” T24, BP-102
2 - DR200s, melded array
2 - 24" T45s, Lab12
2 - SLA Pros, 4/4
(My HT)
1-T18; 2-TLAH 9/12(standing); 1-Curved SLA 6/6; 2-SLA 4/0; 2–SLA 2/0;
For Work
1-T18; 2-SLA 4/6 :D

User avatar
Tom Smit
Posts: 7457
Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:24 pm
Location: Sarnia, Ont. Canada

Re: T-18 Build Quick Pics

#5 Post by Tom Smit »

Nicely done!!! :clap:
TomS

CoronaOperator
Posts: 1648
Joined: Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:07 pm
Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Re: T-18 Build Quick Pics

#6 Post by CoronaOperator »

Looks great! How does it sound?
Built:
17" width 10" driver Autotuba
2 x 29" width dual Lab12 Tuba60
6 x DR250 2510/asd1001
In progress:
2 x DR250 2510/asd1001
For best results, point the loud end of the array towards the audience

User avatar
Bman
Posts: 78
Joined: Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:22 pm
Location: Murrieta, CA (SoCal)

Re: T-18 Build Quick Pics

#7 Post by Bman »

CoronaOperator wrote:Looks great! How does it sound?
In the house where I built it, it could rattle every window in the house (single story, 8’ ceilings, 1800 sf). And all from an 8” driver. Where I am now, much bigger place and 2-story, there are definitely nulls which means I need to build at LEAST one more. :D In a word, awesome!
================
Built:
1 - 16” TAT; 1 - 24” T24, BP-102
2 - DR200s, melded array
2 - 24" T45s, Lab12
2 - SLA Pros, 4/4
(My HT)
1-T18; 2-TLAH 9/12(standing); 1-Curved SLA 6/6; 2-SLA 4/0; 2–SLA 2/0;
For Work
1-T18; 2-SLA 4/6 :D

User avatar
Padde298
Posts: 115
Joined: Thu Jun 29, 2017 5:04 am
Location: Denmark

Re: T-18 Build Quick Pics

#8 Post by Padde298 »

NICE BUILD!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
More bass, more bass! :chainsaw: :chainsaw:

2 x TAT

Post Reply