Omni 15 Tallboy - my first build

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Re: Omni 15 Tallboy - my first build

#16 Post by ketoet »

looks excellent so far. it really is addictive to build bill's cabs. it's been 2 years since i started my first biuld and i haven't stopped since.
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I should have bought the CD... :(

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New pics
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#19 Post by Rickyvt »

I cut the mid horn panels today, just need to do the baffle holes...
By the way, doesn't the tweeter need a grill? The APT 80 has a sharp cone in the middle and I wouldn't want anybody to hurt their fingers :)

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Re: Omni 15 Tallboy - my first build

#20 Post by bitSmasher »

people that stick their fingers in a speaker deserve to get stabbed :cussing:

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#21 Post by Rickyvt »

I wasn't worried about them, to be honest :lol:
but leaving it without a grill doesn't seem like a good idea. The plans don't mention anything like a grill...
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Re: Omni 15 Tallboy - my first build

#22 Post by rainbass »

Maybe you should use a piece of scrap wood when fastening, before piercing that kind of holes. You will avoid marks.

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Re: Omni 15 Tallboy - my first build

#23 Post by Bill Fitzmaurice »

Rickyvt wrote:I wouldn't want anybody to hurt their fingers :)
Anyone sticking their fingers into my cab would end up losing them.

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#24 Post by Rickyvt »

rainbass wrote:Maybe you should use a piece of scrap wood when fastening, before piercing that kind of holes. You will avoid marks.
I only needed the plug, the rest of the plywood is scrap, so any marks don't matter
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I used this to make a guidehole
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and without the center drill to cut the phase plug

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Re: Omni 15 Tallboy - my first build

#25 Post by ketoet »

if want you can use a grill. the plans don't mention one but it's been done before. mine have grils to because i rent them out and it avoids crap getting into the horn

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#26 Post by Rickyvt »

It might be an unnecessary cost but I would like to be sure. I'll google for them!
Meanwhile I'm ready to put the Midrange Horn together. I'll post some pics later on...

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#27 Post by Rickyvt »

The mid horn took a while...
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#28 Post by Rickyvt »

The phase plug in the baffle panel is slightly larger (about 1/16") than the one glued on it, which has the correct size. Should I correct that or is there nothing to worry about?

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#29 Post by Rickyvt »

Dry fitting. It's a very, very tight fit. Don't think I need glue :)
I will have to do some sanding before glueing it
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Re: Omni 15 Tallboy - my first build

#30 Post by ketoet »

very nice looking cab. keep up te good work.
wish i could make so much progress each day

greetz ketoet
building BFM speakers isn't a hobby , it's an addiction

1 x THT
1 x autotuba
2 x dr250 melded

2 x wedgehorn 10
2 x tlah

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