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Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:00 pm
by Bruce Weldy
AntonZ wrote:I had some screen in a cab I built, different model, but it was in a somewhat similar position. Turned out the moving air made it slap against the wood, in your case where the phase plug sits. That made my cab sound nasty. You may want to add some extra staples around all openings in the baffle to prevent it from hitting into the wood. YMMV, my screen was not as solid as pet screen (which is not available here).
hmmmm.....I wonder if I was to run a bead of superglue around the outline of the phase plug if that would lock it down. The edges are solid with the PL soaked into it.
Good point, thanks.
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:56 pm
by Bruce Weldy
More Pics....
Sides on and tophat covers in place.....
This one's still in the oven.
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:34 pm
by loudsubz
Looking great!!
I feel like mine are taking ages to finish. I have them almost done just need to put together crossover and line the inside.
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:44 pm
by Bruce Weldy
Thanks. Waiting on a part for my router so I can use a template to route out for the jack plate.....Guess I should start working on the piezos.
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:31 pm
by Mike Taylor
Bruce,
I would really like to see if you could help me build T48's when I'm ready to do it. I love the quality of your work!
Mike
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:36 pm
by Bruce Weldy
Mike Taylor wrote:Bruce,
I would really like to see if you could help me build T48's when I'm ready to do it. I love the quality of your work!
Mike
Come by and take a look....I'm spending a lot of time in the garage right now.
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:52 pm
by bzb
AntonZ wrote:I had some screen in a cab I built, different model, but it was in a somewhat similar position. Turned out the moving air made it slap against the wood, in your case where the phase plug sits. That made my cab sound nasty. You may want to add some extra staples around all openings in the baffle to prevent it from hitting into the wood. YMMV, my screen was not as solid as pet screen (which is not available here).
This was the sole reason I decided agains the grill on mine. I was worried about rattling/vibration noises.
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:17 pm
by Bruce Weldy
I'm planning on putting grills on these and retrofitting the old ones. Any suggestions on what type of grills?
How big of a perforation?
Screen bent on the bottom and top?
Foam?
Do the big box stores carry anything that is appropriate? Or, is it a mail order only item?
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:45 pm
by doncolga
Sweetness man...very nice looking boxes. Mine are a little more ragged looking, but they seem nice and sturdy.and I'm about to start working on the piezos too.
Donny
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:47 pm
by doncolga
loudsubz wrote:Looking great!!
I feel like mine are taking ages to finish. I have them almost done just need to put together crossover and line the inside.
+1. I started mine in December.
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:52 pm
by Bruce Weldy
Piezos done.....
Not as pretty as some I've seen. Glue squeezed out the front side. Is everybody painting them to make 'em look so good? And isn't that a little tough now that you can't take off the backs?
Oh well, I'll put grills on 'em.
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 8:59 pm
by Bruce Weldy
Got the holes for the jack plates cut out and recessed.
Braces for array also in. Added a filler at the bottom. Didn't like to look of the spaces on top and bottom. I figured if I stack a box on top, it will put the array closer to the one on top.
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:52 pm
by Bruce Weldy
Grill brackets are in.....
And the crossovers are built.
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:57 am
by Bruce Weldy
While painting can cover up woodworking mistakes, I hate letting go of the bare wood...but it's got to be done. Cabs are now primered with flat black paint. Duratex is coming next.
Re: OT12 Build
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:39 pm
by bzb
Yes on painting the tweets. Haven't gotten any of the crazy glued up ones yet, so not sure what I'll do when that time comes.