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#16 Post by Keryn O'Shea »

Clef's of Bass wrote: Sun May 19, 2024 6:12 pm I'm back for another J15 build
Flawless craftsmanship as per usual mate 👍
Bruce Weldy wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2024 8:51 pm Love that BB ply.....
After over ten years of building, l finally picked up 1/4" BB for a pair of J10Ls, really looking forward to not dealing with warp & voids as you describe Bruce
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Bruce Weldy wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2024 8:51 pm ..Too bad we always end up covering it up.
Has anyone ever used a clear finish on the Pro cabs for an install?
AT8 14", AT10 19", T30 28" LAB12, T48 36" 3015LF, THT 20" LAB15, SLA 4x3"/4x4", CArray 6x4", TLAH, TLAP, J10 FA, J12 FA, OT8 CD, OT12 FA, OT15 CD, SLAP 2x6"/4x6", WH8, DR280 MA, XF210. Next J10L

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Re: J15 Build

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Keryn O'Shea wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2024 6:14 pm
Clef's of Bass wrote: Sun May 19, 2024 6:12 pm I'm back for another J15 build
Flawless craftsmanship as per usual mate 👍
Thanks dude. It's going together pretty good.💪

Glued in some foam before bonding the side, while I had access to it.
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#18 Post by Clef's of Bass »

Now we're talking!
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Re: J15 Build

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Almost done with the glue ups.
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Flange.

Really pleased with how tight these glue joints are turning out.
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#21 Post by Scott Brochu »

:clap: Looking sharp :clap:
Drumming is a way of life.
ME LIKE TO HIT THINGS!
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Scott Brochu wrote: Tue Jun 18, 2024 10:39 am :clap: Looking sharp :clap:
Thanks Scott, these J15's will be gigging cabs and will be hanging around for awhile so they'll need to look good :hyper:



Progress is slow, I have a few different projects around the house going on at the same time. :bash:
At second glance, the plug extensions look like a stack of pancakes 🥞. 🤤
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#23 Post by Tom Smit »

Progress may be slow, but, it is still....progress. :clap:
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#24 Post by Clef's of Bass »

Tom Smit wrote: Tue Jun 18, 2024 9:43 pm Progress may be slow, but, it is still....progress. :clap:
getting closer to finishing

Great progress today. Glued in the side handle supports, routed for the side handles, and drilled out the rear panel screw flange. Had and Idea about the speakon connecters. I really don't like the connector dish look, so I chopped up the dish and will use it as a washer for the bolts.
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#25 Post by Clef's of Bass »

Alright!

Back and sides done. Now it's time to finish the exterior. Duratex time :hyper:
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#26 Post by Clef's of Bass »

Finally got some dye, poly, and Duratex on it. Almost done with the outside.

Also, made scrap bin for some shop organization (long overdue).
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#27 Post by Tom Smit »

I zoomed in on the photos. Man! Does it ever look nice!
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#28 Post by Keryn O'Shea »

Clef's of Bass wrote: Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:20 pm Finally got some dye, poly, and Duratex on it...
That colour combo is excellent! Can you eleborate on the process you used for the Dye & poly please?
Your blue mug has the right attitude as well mate :D
AT8 14", AT10 19", T30 28" LAB12, T48 36" 3015LF, THT 20" LAB15, SLA 4x3"/4x4", CArray 6x4", TLAH, TLAP, J10 FA, J12 FA, OT8 CD, OT12 FA, OT15 CD, SLAP 2x6"/4x6", WH8, DR280 MA, XF210. Next J10L

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Keryn O'Shea wrote: Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:15 pm That colour combo is excellent! Can you eleborate on the process you used for the Dye & poly please?
Your blue mug has the right attitude as well mate :D
Thanks Keryn.

For the front of the cab, I started with ColorTone 'Vintage Amber' dye (undiluted) applied with an old cut-up T shirt. Let it dry overnight, lightly sanded back and dyed for a second time. Then, applied polyurethane (warm semi-gloss 2 coats).

For the sides and top, tapped off the front with blue painters tape and applied the Duratex with a foam textured roller.

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#30 Post by Clef's of Bass »

The washer plate worked very well.
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