First build: Table Tuba LS

[thunderw0lf]

And, in case anyone is interested, I had my first taste tonight of the beer I'm making. Took a sample out of the fermenting container to check the specific gravity, looking good sofar. And even though it's not bottled and finished I had to taste it. Even though there is no carbonation yet, it had a good flavor

[67baja]

What kind of brew is it? My last home brew (about 15 tears ago) was a pale ale that turned out very good. More than a little bit of sediment in the bottom of the last bottles, but very good.

[Tom Smit]

What kind of brew is it? My last home brew (about 15 tears ago) was a pale ale that turned ......

That was a very short cry session.

[thunderw0lf]

It's supposed to be an English Pub Ale, but it's a bit darker than I was expecting. Not a dark beer but almost a honey colored brown I guess.

[thunderw0lf]

Assembly is almost finished. Only have the side left to attach and then install the driver. Still haven't quite decided how I'm going to finish the cabinet. Really wanting a dark oak wood grain finish which means about $100 for oak veneer. I could do the panel that will be facing out and the panel six in the veneer and paint the rest with duratex. Not sure yet.

Always open for suggestions on the finish.

[67baja]

How about ebony and maple? Here is a THT I built using veneer for the first time. Lots of man hours in the finish work...







Would I do it again? Probably not.

[miked]

67baja: That's darn gorgeous! That's Sales Page material IMO. I'll bet cutting all that veneer sharply/properly was a royal PITA. End result sure looks worth it, though.

[thunderw0lf]

Wow, nice job 67baja. Actually I'm thinking maybe I'll just get the blackest stain I can find. Not wanting to get very elaborate with the finish on the sub. I'll save that for the SLAs I will be building next. I was pricing the veneer and it'd be over $100 for enough to cover the cabinet.

I'm thinking a roundover on the corners anda dark woodstain wood actually look nice even if it's not the hard wood I was thinking about using.

[67baja]

Be forewarned: Baltic birch does not take stain well. I have some tht's that are stained with ebony or black (dont remember now) stain that took 3 coats to darken up. if I get a chance I will get a pic or two for you.

[LelandCrooks]

I've recently been doing quite a bit of fine finish work on bb. After some internet searching I came across General Finishes Gel Stain. It is the best thing ever for BB. I've tried Minwax (I knew it was terrible), Varathane, Sherwin Williams Pro Stain (pretty good) and a couple of others I can't recall. The gel General just kicks ass on bb. Even, dark, easily applied, it's just awesome. Works best without a preconditioner if you want a dark finish. Which you can get with a couple of applications.

[Rick Lee]

I've recently been doing quite a bit of fine finish work on bb. After some internet searching I came across General Finishes Gel Stain. It is the best thing ever for BB. I've tried Minwax (I knew it was terrible), Varathane, Sherwin Williams Pro Stain (pretty good) and a couple of others I can't recall. The gel General just kicks ass on bb. Even, dark, easily applied, it's just awesome. Works best without a preconditioner if you want a dark finish. Which you can get with a couple of applications.

Good to know. I've been through all the stuff at Lowes and not real happy with any of it.

[thunderw0lf]

Be forewarned: Baltic birch does not take stain well. I have some tht's that are stained with ebony or black (dont remember now) stain that took 3 coats to darken up. if I get a chance I will get a pic or two for you.

Good thing I used Aruaco then isn't it?

Thanks for the tip Leland. I will seek out that General finishes and give it a whirl.

[thunderw0lf]

Finished assembling cabinet Sunday. First test monday, had leaks at the driver mounting holes. Just had to hear it though, all I can say is wow. I knew a horn was efficient but this really surprised me. Figured a good one to see how it sounds is C&C music Factory's gonna make you sweat (go ahead and laugh, I happen to like that song). Sound level meter showed about 107 average and 113db peaks with voltage measuring 9 to a little over 20, and the amp is capable of 41 volt peaks. And that was with it laying in the door, not even close to a wall. Can't wait to watch a movie with this:D

Removed the driver and put a bit of caulk in each screw hole, reinstalled and tested for leaks again today. No leaks

Still need to trim panel 8 and then I'm gonna putty the dents and fastener holes this weekend. Going to cover it with a laminate (anyone know where to get Black Ash, apparently its not in style anymore and no one has it, go ahead and call me old fashioned but for a sub I think it's perfect my taste). If not I'll use one of the textured dark ones from Parts express.

[thunderw0lf]

Does anyone know of a free program for doing frequency sweeps to produce SPL charts? Something that doesn't need a pricey calibrated mic. I have the Radio shack sound level meter if that helps any. Maybe a program that uses the output on that meter?

[CoronaOperator]

I have the Radio shack sound level meter if that helps any. Maybe a program that uses the output on that meter?

Which meter (model number) ?