Quality of drawings

[Tarzoon]

Hi,

I'm interested in getting your plans.
But I do not know the quality of your plans or how they look like.
Are the dimensions only in Inches or can they be had in cm or mm?
Are samples of a page visible some where?

My first would be the Omni 10.

Thanks,

[DAVID_L_PERRY]

With Bills plans you dont get drawing with elevations/plans as you would see with most other speaker plans. You get a full 30+page of instructions with all the sections drawn out bit by bit along with construction methods and hints and tips. You also get a great 3d drawing in sketchup (free download by google) which is fantastic. Dimensions in Bills plans are all in imperial (inches) but its no big deal to change to mm is you want. I always change it to mm as I prefer it.

Bills plans are very good, and constantly being updated as new build methods / suggestions come along.

Worth every Cent/Penny/Euro....

Dave

[Harley]

But I do not know the quality of your plans or how they look like.

The quality is good and every aspect is covered PROVIDED you read everything thoroughly 3 times before proceeding

Are the dimensions only in Inches or can they be had in cm or mm?

Inches only - but our country along with many others where people have built cabs is in metric. Get hold of an imperial metal rule at least 1 yard long plus a 1 foot metal rule - don't stuff around with conversions.

Are samples of a page visible some where?,

Better still, examples of the results are found on just about every section of the forum in the way of completed projects - all made from the plans you are asking about.

My first would be the Omni 10.

And then you'll be hooked - so expect to spend the rest of your life in the workshop!

[AntonZ]

+1 for Dave and Harley.

I bought a few separate plans at first, then just bought the whole shebang, although I have only built T18 and AT so far and bought a DR250. Still great value for money. It's good fun to see different woodworking ideas put to good use in different designs. I learned a lot from the plans. And if the plans don't give you enough information there's always the forum. Plenty of help from experienced builders here.

[Tarzoon]

Wel then, as you all are so positive; it must be good.
I'll order the whole set.
A nice project to get through the winter period.
Thanks,

[David Carter]

Another vote for the whole set! I started out buying the Omni 10 plans to build as a bass cab. I later bought the whole set and have built two T39's and two DR250's. I hope to build some DR200's after the first of the year if I can get out from under all these house projects.

[Scott Brochu]

Wel then, as you all are so positive; it must be good.
I'll order the whole set.
A nice project to get through the winter period.
Thanks,

You wont ever come back out, though.
Working with wood and speakers.....can you smell it? AAhhh

I got the whole set also man, you wont be disappointed.

I have only built T-39's but am in love with Bill's design and whole concept of building speakers.

[Tarzoon]

Got the plans over the last couple of days.
Not so bad.
Unfortunately (?) I made manuals, test documents and inastallation manuals for the company I worked for.
OK, Much work is done. Allthough the presentation could be different and easier.
I'm not saying that you can't build a cabinet with these plans, no no.
I have to go through them all (the plans) and will remake them so that it has a "professional" layout.
If possible I try to produce CAD drawings that can be send to a CNC shop and, voila, the boards ar cut.
The first I try to convert is the Omni 10.
I'm retired so do not press me to hard to finish it...
Cheers,
Tarzoon

[Tim A]

[SoundInMotionDJ]

+1

[Scott Brochu]

Got the plans over the last couple of days.
Not so bad.
Unfortunately (?) I made manuals, test documents and inastallation manuals for the company I worked for.
OK, Much work is done. Allthough the presentation could be different and easier.
I'm not saying that you can't build a cabinet with these plans, no no.
I have to go through them all (the plans) and will remake them so that it has a "professional" layout.
If possible I try to produce CAD drawings that can be send to a CNC shop and, voila, the boards ar cut.
The first I try to convert is the Omni 10.
I'm retired so do not press me to hard to finish it...
Cheers,
Tarzoon

Sorry to hear that. I meant that you wont be disappointed because if you buy them all you have many choices of subs, tops, etc...
The quality is great for a "DO IT YOUR SELF" project. It is all there just have to read it over and over, but what things do you build that has instructions on it, that you don't.
If you choose to put it on CAD program, than that is great not everyone can.

What I am saying is; for all that money on commercial subs and boxes that people fork over is paying for test build, design and production. Bill's does design and test (forum helps) and you as a buyer of BF design does the building or production. So you are saving a lot of money "DOING IT YOURSELF".

I had a point in there......I think.
Maybe I make sense to some.

[WB]

I have to go through them all (the plans) and will remake them so that it has a "professional" layout.

Curious why that would have to be done?, wouldn't the time be better spent building?

[Harley]

....I'm retired so do not press me to hard to finish it...

...yeah but you don't want to end up dead 1/2 way through a drawing with no can built do you....so....just get on and build the friggin things instead of pissing about trying to redesign the wheel.

[Tim A]

If you choose to put it on CAD program, than that is great not everyone can.

CAD is the easy part. I could've had these put on CAD a long time ago had I wanted to. I've even had a local machine shop contact me and ask cutting my parts for me. The short answer is that the cost of having the parts machine-cut negates any savings you gain by DIY. Even as a builder, the quantity needed to make it worthwhile is substantial. And quite frankly, I enjoy cutting them myself.

If a guy has access to a machine it's be worth it, but go a get a price and see where you end up. I'll take time in my shop over picking up a truck-load of parts any day.

[Scott Brochu]

If you choose to put it on CAD program, than that is great not everyone can.

CAD is the easy part. I could've had these put on CAD a long time ago had I wanted to. I've even had a local machine shop contact me and ask cutting my parts for me. The short answer is that the cost of having the parts machine-cut negates any savings you gain by DIY. Even as a builder, the quantity needed to make it worthwhile is substantial. And quite frankly, I enjoy cutting them myself.

If a guy has access to a machine it's be worth it, but go a get a price and see where you end up. I'll take time in my shop over picking up a truck-load of parts any day.

That's what I wanted to say. Just can't find the words though.
Right on Tim, thanks