Curved SLA build with added jig

[88h88]

*saves up for a Festool*

[Rick Lee]

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[LelandCrooks]

Ooops!


Probably didn't like being bent 2 ways! I wonder if water would help or ruin it?

Looking at this pic I might have cut too deep. Should have kept the last 2 plies untouched perhaps?

Did this yesterday for a test. Cut through just leaving the top ply. I let it sit wet for about 30 minutes, just sprayed the top with a spray bottle. Worked perfectly. I'll fill the gap in the back with PL and make a brace nub that fits to the back of the baffle.

[Ian Westwood]

Did this yesterday for a test. Cut through just leaving the top ply. I let it sit wet for about 30 minutes, just sprayed the top with a spray bottle. Worked perfectly. I'll fill the gap in the back with PL and make a brace nub that fits to the back of the baffle.

Sounds like a great combination. I'd love to see any pictures if you have them.

[anikun07]

I think if I were to try making the baffle in one piece I would use a wet rag/towel or a wet piece of rope so it could wick into the left over cut then heat it with a blow dryer or heat gun before flexing. I think that would be the closest to mimicking a steam box I could do.

[modernprimitive]

It sounds great. I'm really happy

that looks great. maybe i missed it, but what mids and tweeters did you use?

[Ian Westwood]

maybe i missed it, but what mids and tweeters did you use?

I used the recommended Goldwood GW-4028/S woofers and GT-302/S tweeters.

[modernprimitive]

I used the recommended Goldwood GW-4028/S woofers and GT-302/S tweeters.

oh. ok. that's awesome. haven't received my plans yet. they're still in transit. very nice looking for a low cost option. the build really turned out great.

[Ian Westwood]

oh. ok. that's awesome. haven't received my plans yet. they're still in transit. very nice looking for a low cost option. the build really turned out great.

You are going to be really pleased with this build. They sound great! I just noticed your signature, I also have the TX-NR818. It works really well with the SLA's.

[modernprimitive]

You are going to be really pleased with this build. They sound great! I just noticed your signature, I also have the TX-NR818. It works really well with the SLA's.

for right now i just want an sla for an upgrade to my center channel. my current one sounds good for what it is, but it's just two 6" and one tweeter, so not much dispersion. want to build one of the curved sla centers. from the way you guys talk, it should make me happy. once i get the cd, i'll go over the build plans, and start picking your brain.

[Harley]

.. make a brace nub ...

WTF is a "brace nub"

[modernprimitive]

I just noticed your signature, I also have the TX-NR818. It works really well with the SLA's.

i'm assuming the answer will be "no", but i meant to ask if you have any issues the 818 running out of power with the sla??

[modernprimitive]

.. make a brace nub ...

WTF is a "brace nub"

i'm assuming it's a small brace. so instead of it being a full sized brace, it's just a little nub to span the gap.

[Grant Bunter]

A brace nub:
A small protuberance perhaps???
Maybe a lump or small piece???

[Ian Westwood]

i'm assuming the answer will be "no", but i meant to ask if you have any issues the 818 running out of power with the sla??

Hell no! Never maxed it out. Maybe I should try but would need to wear ear plugs! I suppose it depends on your room.