First build T39 16in wide - bp102

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Re: First build T39 16in wide - bp102

#46 Post by Saddle »

So I'm finally back at it. 9 weeks of not getting around to it because of a meniscus tear/breakdown in my right knee, and winter in general. .. Pictures to come.

Have a question about breaking in my BP-102.. actually the amp I'm going to use to drive it. I have a QSC USA1310 amp. Does it hurt this amp to run one side breaking in the BP-102 and nothing on the other side of the amp? I've read that Solid State amps aren't damaged if ran without a driver attached, but I've always been concerned about that..

So to answer my own question, I'll just attach a junk speaker and not drive that channel... duh.. :idea: :idea:
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Re: First build T39 16in wide - bp102

#47 Post by Tom Smit »

Saddle wrote:So I'm finally back at it. 9 weeks of not getting around to it because of a meniscus tear/breakdown in my right knee, and winter in general. .
Sorry to hear that.

Saddle wrote:Does it hurt this amp to run one side breaking in the BP-102 and nothing on the other side of the amp?
Not at all.
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#48 Post by Saddle »

Finally got some time to get back to this. As soon as I wire up the speakon jack connectors, and secure the wiring internally, I'm ready to put the side on. Because of some bowing of the wood when I put it together, There is a spot inside when I lay the side on that will have about a 3/32" gap. I can pull that down and should be good with it. The sealed chamber looks like it will be tight all around, but I will seal it up inside after the side is on.

What a project!!


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Wedgehorn 6's next I think. We need monitors!!
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#49 Post by Grant Bunter »

Nice tidy build so far, keep up the good work!
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
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Grant Bunter wrote:Nice tidy build so far, keep up the good work!

Thanks Grant. I hope I can put the last side on it tomorrow. It will be a while before I get to the level of building and equipment you have in your Light and Sound setup. Nice Facebook page too!
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#51 Post by Grant Bunter »

Nah it's all smoke and mirrors lol

With the cabs, paint hides a multitude of patches.
Lighting hides the rest!
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DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
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Well, got the rest done and the side put on. So I think I just had a "Welcome to my World" moment with bondo... :wall:

Gee... How could a golf ball size of that stuff make such a mess! I used two plastic bondo applicators just mixing it. I used a lot of hot mud in the past, but this is like 5 minute mud! Proper ventilation means outside in a stiff breeze!! I can still taste it. But, dang... it sure fills in the holes...

I think I could tape a house with PL and make less of a mess. Glad it does harden. Even gladder that I have a lot of 80 grit sandpaper. Smaller amount, and a smaller knife to apply it with next time.

Still stinks! :noob:
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#53 Post by Grant Bunter »

Saddle wrote:Well, got the rest done and the side put on. So I think I just had a "Welcome to my World" moment with bondo... :wall:

Gee... How could a golf ball size of that stuff make such a mess! I used two plastic bondo applicators just mixing in. I used a lot of hot mud in the past, but this is like 5 minute mud! Proper ventilation means outside in a stiff breeze!! I can still taste it. But, dang... it sure fills in the holes...

I think I could tape a house with PL and make less of a mess. Glad it does harden. Even gladder that I have a lot of 80 grit sandpaper. Smaller amount, and a smaller knife to apply it with next time.

Still stinks! :noob:
Ha ha,
If your bondo is going off in 5 minutes, try just a little less hardener, and try not to overwork it when mixing. I get 7-10 minutes when I use it. Means I get at least one side and one top (or bottom) per mix and that's all filling screw holes...
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
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#54 Post by Saddle »

I used a little less hardener this time. Had more working time, and mixed it with a stick instead of the plastic paddle. Worked pretty well.

One quart is going to go a LONG way.. I'll have to find other uses for it other than this cab.
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#55 Post by djtrumptight »

Saddle wrote:I used a little less hardener this time. Had more working time, and mixed it with a stick instead of the plastic paddle. Worked pretty well.

One quart is going to go a LONG way.. I'll have to find other uses for it other than this cab.
Yeah,other uses like on your next cabs,there will be others lol.
Built:
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8 T48's 24"wide 3015 LF
2 DR 250's melded Deltalite II 2510
2 DR 250's flat Deltalite II 2510
2 SLA HT systems
1 Table Tuba Dayton DCS 255-4
2 T 39's 20" wide 3012 LF
1 T-18 13" wide MCM 55 2421
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#56 Post by DJPhatman »

djtrumptight wrote:Yeah,other uses like on your next cabs,there will be others lol.
Says the man who built some in Michigan's record-breaking winter, OUTSIDE ( :shock: )

You, good sir, win the CRAZY PHAT award! :mrgreen: :ugeek: :twisted: I've been--> :owned:
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Re: First build T39 16in wide - bp102

#57 Post by djtrumptight »

Wow,im just seeing this lol. :lol:
Built:
2 Autotuba's MCM 55 2421
8 T48's 24"wide 3015 LF
2 DR 250's melded Deltalite II 2510
2 DR 250's flat Deltalite II 2510
2 SLA HT systems
1 Table Tuba Dayton DCS 255-4
2 T 39's 20" wide 3012 LF
1 T-18 13" wide MCM 55 2421
2 SLA Pro's
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