Bob brines ft-2000 build thread.

DJMAC · 28th July 2010, 06:46 PM

Hi, Started building Bob's ft-2000 about 1 month ago, Nearly at the finishing stages of the build, Here's some pictures so far.
False baffle with driver.
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3.

DJMAC · 28th July 2010, 07:00 PM

cabinet assembly.
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Must add that bob's plans are very clear.

DJMAC · 28th July 2010, 07:48 PM

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routerd baffle
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DJMAC · 28th July 2010, 07:59 PM

This is my first full range speaker build, Had a hard time choosing which to build, was between this and the half chang.
I have ordered some ft17 tweeters for the for the build, I did'nt want to be finished then think that i should of fitted tweeters!.
Have been looking a various finishes, has anyone had any experience with powder coating on MDF??

Ty_Bower · 28th July 2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DJMAC

...has anyone had any experience with powder coating on MDF??

I thought powder coating involved an electrostatic charge, which attracts the powder to the surface to be coated. Then the whole thing is baked in an industrial oven to fuse/cure the powder. I've seen the process done on metals (steel, aluminum, etc.) but I don't think it works on wood.

Edit: Of course, I could be all wrong...

http://www.powdercoatmdf.com/

DJMAC · 28th July 2010, 09:29 PM

Yeah I have had a few things coated myself ie. wheels and a roll bar.. I'm not sure of the process for wood but could be a nice finish for some speakers. Suppose it depends alot on the price as well..!

DJMAC · 29th July 2010, 05:42 PM

Cabinet with hardibacker cement board fitted.
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I tried to get the fibreglass ceiling tiles that bob uses but couldn't find the same type, so I went for 1/2'' polyester wadding stuck on with carpet contact adhesive.

DJMAC · 29th July 2010, 06:22 PM

Next I decided to make some grills to protect the drivers from my one year old baby who will no doubt be wanting to explore the fostex cone with a pointy finger soon..
I made them up today with neo magnets sunk into the baffle and the grills, Cant remember where I saw this idea, probably on this forum..!

28th July 2010, 06:46 PM	#1
DJMAC diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glasgow	Bob brines ft-2000 build thread. Hi, Started building Bob's ft-2000 about 1 month ago, Nearly at the finishing stages of the build, Here's some pictures so far. False baffle with driver. 1. 2. 3.

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28th July 2010, 07:00 PM	#2
DJMAC diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glasgow	cabinet assembly. 1. 2. 3. Must add that bob's plans are very clear.

28th July 2010, 07:48 PM	#3
DJMAC diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glasgow	1. 2. routerd baffle 3.

28th July 2010, 07:59 PM	#4
DJMAC diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glasgow	This is my first full range speaker build, Had a hard time choosing which to build, was between this and the half chang. I have ordered some ft17 tweeters for the for the build, I did'nt want to be finished then think that i should of fitted tweeters!. Have been looking a various finishes, has anyone had any experience with powder coating on MDF??

28th July 2010, 09:29 PM	#6
DJMAC diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glasgow	Yeah I have had a few things coated myself ie. wheels and a roll bar.. I'm not sure of the process for wood but could be a nice finish for some speakers. Suppose it depends alot on the price as well..!

29th July 2010, 05:42 PM	#7
DJMAC diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glasgow	Cabinet with hardibacker cement board fitted. 1. I tried to get the fibreglass ceiling tiles that bob uses but couldn't find the same type, so I went for 1/2'' polyester wadding stuck on with carpet contact adhesive.

29th July 2010, 06:22 PM	#8
DJMAC diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glasgow	Next I decided to make some grills to protect the drivers from my one year old baby who will no doubt be wanting to explore the fostex cone with a pointy finger soon.. I made them up today with neo magnets sunk into the baffle and the grills, Cant remember where I saw this idea, probably on this forum..!

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