Zefren's Reservation Tuba 60

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day 5 part VI

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day 5 part VI
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Transferring the number of screws per panel from the driver side panel to the cap panel.
Transferring the number of screws per panel from the driver side panel to the cap panel.
Spacing the screw hole markers (aka HD thumb tacks)
Spacing the screw hole markers (aka HD thumb tacks)
Aligning the cap with the tacks before using a rubber mallet to drive the tacks in.
Aligning the cap with the tacks before using a rubber mallet to drive the tacks in.
The inside of cap panel marked.
The inside of cap panel marked.
Drilling out to and counter sinking from the outside.
Drilling out to and counter sinking from the outside.
“With much respect and honor Dear sir … The size of the Tuba 60 is of non consequence, I rather do love bass and bass rather loves size, so save the “its too big comments” … thank you :) ”
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day 5 part VII

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day 5 part VII
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Sanding the panels more or less flat so the PL squeezes out uniformly.
Sanding the panels more or less flat so the PL squeezes out uniformly.
Double checking.
Double checking.
The cap side access to the Speakon connection.
The cap side access to the Speakon connection.
Bracing up panel 12 before cutting. Normally id leave this to cure another day but like I said were in a crunch.
Bracing up panel 12 before cutting. Normally id leave this to cure another day but like I said were in a crunch.
Marking and drilling the holes for the braces.
Marking and drilling the holes for the braces.
“With much respect and honor Dear sir … The size of the Tuba 60 is of non consequence, I rather do love bass and bass rather loves size, so save the “its too big comments” … thank you :) ”
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day 5 VIII

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day 5 VIII
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Grandpas ratcheting hand brace fitted with a screws bit. Its takes a while to get used to the added torque it gives you so but extra long screws for when you strip the wood.
Grandpas ratcheting hand brace fitted with a screws bit. Its takes a while to get used to the added torque it gives you so but extra long screws for when you strip the wood.
Nice even squeeze out of PL.
Nice even squeeze out of PL.
Panel 13 install and staining.
Panel 13 install and staining.
Panel 12 and Speakon access chamber staining.
Panel 12 and Speakon access chamber staining.
We use ¾ a tube of PL when capping “just because .”
We use ¾ a tube of PL when capping “just because .”
“With much respect and honor Dear sir … The size of the Tuba 60 is of non consequence, I rather do love bass and bass rather loves size, so save the “its too big comments” … thank you :) ”
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Day 5 part IX

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Day 5 part IX
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Almost there, we spray the joints with water to help the PL cure, tomorrow the tuba will sun tan all day.
Almost there, we spray the joints with water to help the PL cure, tomorrow the tuba will sun tan all day.
Using a screw to true panel 12 to the cap panel.
Using a screw to true panel 12 to the cap panel.
Using light and looking at all the joints for PL squeezage. Lol is it doesn’t, we filling with more PL.
Using light and looking at all the joints for PL squeezage. Lol is it doesn’t, we filling with more PL.
5:30 am Woot Woot done, well almost. ;D
5:30 am Woot Woot done, well almost. ;D
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Re: Zefren's Reservation Tuba

#35 Post by bassmonster »

This is one of the quickest T60 builds I've ever seen, nice work. :clap: Can't wait to see a video when it's done.... :fingers:
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Re: Zefren's Reservation Tuba 60

#36 Post by Radian »

:clap:
Lot's of good tricks here. The thumb-tack idea is brilliant.
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Re: Zefren's Reservation Tuba 60

#37 Post by subharmonic »

Radian wrote::clap:
Lot's of good tricks here. The thumb-tack idea is brilliant.
+1

I like the 3/4 tube of PL comment. The more the merrier.
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Day 6

#38 Post by zefrenm »

:fruit: No work, We felt like we just went through a graveyard to morning shift change and i never made it out the house. Tomorrow (Sunday) try to finish the corners, l bars and handles. :|
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Day 7

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Day seven. Church day today but I will finished the driver access panel and install the driver.
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I took an silver smithing class in High school, I guess if your handy with welding then you can do this to, but is you can solder electronics you can solder 1x60 12 gauge metal bate from home depot.
I took an silver smithing class in High school, I guess if your handy with welding then you can do this to, but is you can solder electronics you can solder 1x60 12 gauge metal bate from home depot.
3/8 of the metal contacts the drive access panel and is sealed with pl so accuracy is the key.
3/8 of the metal contacts the drive access panel and is sealed with pl so accuracy is the key.
Dry fitting the pieces before soldering
Dry fitting the pieces before soldering
Wipe with flux, and heat until the flux boils and take the flame away and see if the solder runs up the joint, If it doesn’t then keep heating the bar.
Wipe with flux, and heat until the flux boils and take the flame away and see if the solder runs up the joint, If it doesn’t then keep heating the bar.
Sanding the back side helps the PL bond a little more to the driver panel than a smooth surface.
Sanding the back side helps the PL bond a little more to the driver panel than a smooth surface.
“With much respect and honor Dear sir … The size of the Tuba 60 is of non consequence, I rather do love bass and bass rather loves size, so save the “its too big comments” … thank you :) ”
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Day 7 Continued

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Day 7 Continued
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Test fitting the drive access panel to the Tuba.
Test fitting the drive access panel to the Tuba.
More smiling handle holes.
More smiling handle holes.
The Driver and Tuba meet for the first time and it’s love at first sight. Lol
The Driver and Tuba meet for the first time and it’s love at first sight. Lol
Soldering the female connectors to the wire and tin the driver leads to save the wire.
Soldering the female connectors to the wire and tin the driver leads to save the wire.
Sealing the the driver chamber with Blue RTV silicone gasket maker, we use small strips of wax paper between the driver panel surface the driver panel access cover to make future access easier.
Sealing the the driver chamber with Blue RTV silicone gasket maker, we use small strips of wax paper between the driver panel surface the driver panel access cover to make future access easier.
“With much respect and honor Dear sir … The size of the Tuba 60 is of non consequence, I rather do love bass and bass rather loves size, so save the “its too big comments” … thank you :) ”
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Day 7 part III

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Day 7 part III
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Prepping the previous tubas for their last sing before we ship out their Peavey lo Riders for Lab 15s.
Prepping the previous tubas for their last sing before we ship out their Peavey lo Riders for Lab 15s.
Using the tee configuration to test the tuba. One word WOW. You tube video to follow shortly.
Using the tee configuration to test the tuba. One word WOW. You tube video to follow shortly.
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Re: Zefren's Reservation Tuba 60

#42 Post by 88h88 »

That last picture... :shock:
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Zefren's Reservation Tuba 60 Test

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“With much respect and honor Dear sir … The size of the Tuba 60 is of non consequence, I rather do love bass and bass rather loves size, so save the “its too big comments” … thank you :) ”
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Re: Zefren's Reservation Tuba 60 Test

#44 Post by Dan30 »

zefrenm wrote:
Awesome! How hard were you pushing it?
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Re: Zefren's Reservation Tuba 60 Test

#45 Post by zefrenm »

Awesome! How hard were you pushing it?[/quote]


we dont have a voltmeter yet so the 11 o clock position on the TXI 1500 crown amp.
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