2 x DR250 (melded) + 2 x DR250 (CD horn) March 2012 plans. Completed

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Tom Smit
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#166 Post by Tom Smit »

Grant Bunter wrote: Sun Dec 16, 2018 3:15 am
Tom Smit wrote: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:07 pm ...shouldn't be too hard.
Haha!
Thanks Tom.
Fixed...
:lol: You're welcome!
Enjoy your build. Looking forward to the pictures, etc..
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#167 Post by Grant Bunter »

Things are progressing.
The 2 new cabs have been up to the horn sheaths on, just before Christmas.
One module has been completed, including nacelles, though I'm going to look at revisiting the nacelles I put on, as a couple have cracked while drilling.
I have an idea about using some different material to make them, and if it pans out, I'll share.

Regarding the nacelles, when I built the first pair, I could not fathom what was in the plans when compared to the result in sketchup.
A light bulb moment on this build; the nacelle is the only three dimensional image in the entire plans.
Suddenly they made sense...
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.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...

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#168 Post by spiltmidi »

Hi Grant,

Where are you getting your ⅛ inch/3mm, ¼ inch/6mm and ½ inch/12mm plywood from to build the cabs? I am currently in Townsville QLD and having issues tracking down 3mm and 6mm sheets.
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Have you looked here? I haven't since I am not familiar with the country, but you might find something.
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#170 Post by Grant Bunter »

spiltmidi wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:05 pm Hi Grant,

Where are you getting your ⅛ inch/3mm, ¼ inch/6mm and ½ inch/12mm plywood from to build the cabs? I am currently in Townsville QLD and having issues tracking down 3mm and 6mm sheets.
Bunnings mate.
I bought it all a few years back.
All the ply I use is radiata pine ply.

Bunnings website tells me I can find, in Townsville,
3mm project panel 2440 x 1220 @ $26.45
7mm structural CD 2400 x 1200 @ $34.12 (1/4" is nominally 6.4mm, so what's 0.6mm between friends.)
My go to 12mm is the non structural C/C+ 2440 x 1220 @ $38.84
Last edited by Grant Bunter on Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:42 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...

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#171 Post by Grant Bunter »

Progress and proof lol.
Waiting on some inductors to complete the filters.
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Then cab 1 can be sealed up.
Cab 1 weighs about 48 pounds. These "feel" heavier than the melded array versions.
Cab 2 is painted, yet to finish module, then both will get a grille with foam backing.
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Last edited by Grant Bunter on Fri Oct 04, 2019 3:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...

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#172 Post by CoronaOperator »

Those look really good Grant! I wish I put side handles on mine. What kind of CD did you go with?
Built:
17" width 10" driver Autotuba
2 x 29" width dual Lab12 Tuba60
6 x DR250 2510/asd1001
In progress:
2 x DR250 2510/asd1001
For best results, point the loud end of the array towards the audience

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#173 Post by Grant Bunter »

CoronaOperator wrote: Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:13 pm Those look really good Grant! I wish I put side handles on mine. What kind of CD did you go with?
Thanks CO,
I’ve gone with some locally available bolt ons, 80W handling.
ASD 1001B’s aren’t available locally!
The handles are also local, and are only 3/8” deep, so I routed out a bed for them and no hole in the inside either 🙂

Oh and for those who haven't thought of it, the handles are put in with pop rivets, just like one would with a road case...
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.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...

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#174 Post by Bruce Weldy »

Excellent work, Grant!

6 - T39 3012LF
4 - OT12 2512
1 - T24
1 - SLA Pro
2 - XF210


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A little more progress, getting closer.
The original pair needed matching up, and retrofitting T nuts for the brackets.
They got a recoat as well.
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Last edited by Grant Bunter on Sat Mar 28, 2020 9:05 pm, edited 4 times in total.
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.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...

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#176 Post by Seth »

Those are looking really good Grant. Way to go :thumbsup:

(side note: I've noticed the photo uploader for this site uploads all photos as horizontal )
Build in process - 2 WH6, one Alpha 6a loaded, one PRV Audio 6MB250-NDY loaded

Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421

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#177 Post by Bill Fitzmaurice »

I haven't used it but it looks to me like it makes them all landscapes, so that's how you should create them.

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#178 Post by Seth »

There seems to have been some changes. Vertical photos above are vert now. Sweet!
Build in process - 2 WH6, one Alpha 6a loaded, one PRV Audio 6MB250-NDY loaded

Two 2x6 shorty SLA Pro's
One T39, 16", 3012LF loaded
Tall AutoTuba, 20" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421
TruckTuba, 8½" wide, 2x 8" MCM 55-2421

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#179 Post by Grant Bunter »

SethRocksYou wrote: Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:38 pm There seems to have been some changes. Vertical photos above are vert now. Sweet!
Uh huh.
After a trial, ended up rotating them 4 times x 90 degrees each, hit save, and they stayed that way.
Go figure
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.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...

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Re: 2 x DR250 (melded) + 2 x DR250 (CD horn) March 2012 plans. Completed

#180 Post by Grant Bunter »

I'm calling these done.
I still have some work to do on one of the original cabs, and a second set of brackets, but all the cabs are built, stitched up and functioning...
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.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...

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