jasonstr wrote:I could try a better picture indoors but my good camera with a flash is on the fritz right now.
Outdoors is best, in the shadow of a building, using time exposure on a tripod to eliminate jiggle. The same applies to indoors, flash off, as flash introduces glare.
Its raining out right now, i will have more pictures when the rain stops and i can get help lifting.
Regarding your table tuba builds and the trim around the mouth. Did you guys put the full trim over the mouth or make the trim pieces so they didn't cover the mouth at all. For example, if using 1x3's for the legs you'd end up with about 2 inches of trim covering that part of the mouth. I would imagine this could change the sound of the cabinet. Maybe it's no big deal though...
ecut1 wrote:I have a question for jasonstr and shawn_g...
Regarding your table tuba builds and the trim around the mouth. Did you guys put the full trim over the mouth or make the trim pieces so they didn't cover the mouth at all. For example, if using 1x3's for the legs you'd end up with about 2 inches of trim covering that part of the mouth. I would imagine this could change the sound of the cabinet. Maybe it's no big deal though...
The oak legs are cut out for the horn mouth by plunge cut with a circular saw followed up with a jigsaw for remaining material.
ecut1 wrote:I have a question for jasonstr and shawn_g...
Regarding your table tuba builds and the trim around the mouth. Did you guys put the full trim over the mouth or make the trim pieces so they didn't cover the mouth at all. For example, if using 1x3's for the legs you'd end up with about 2 inches of trim covering that part of the mouth. I would imagine this could change the sound of the cabinet. Maybe it's no big deal though...
I cut the trim flush with the mouth on mine. You can see it better in this picture:
That image isn't showing up for me Shawn. I think I'll flush cut mine with a router once the leg is installed. I'm still looking for a cheap way to do a solid top, it looks so much better.
ecut1 wrote:That image isn't showing up for me Shawn. I think I'll flush cut mine with a router once the leg is installed. I'm still looking for a cheap way to do a solid top, it looks so much better.
Veneered plywood and iron-on edge banding won't work?
I've never used iron on edge banding. If it's the stuff I'm thinking of I don't think it's the look I'm after. My brother paints houses, business, etc. He's going to help me finish everything. He said there's some sort of a black wood dye that goes on first then matte lacquer for the topcoat. You can tint the lacquer but if it chips you end up with the natural wood showing through. He said when it's done it'll look like a store bought speaker or cabinet. I'd like to start with a nice solid top though. Building the second TT has made that part a little more complex and expensive.
