New Guy From Minneapolis

[d to the g]

Hey, I'm also new and from Mpls. I'm just starting to get my feet wet in diy electronics, but I've done diy furniture in the past. I hope this turns out to be as fun as that!

[AtomiKM]

nice to see some more minneapolis representation. if you have project ideas and you want a fellow collaborator maybe we could get together on something. let me know and once again welcome.

[d to the g]

Sry that I missed your reply.

I'd like to get some learning in here. I'm waiting on my mouser order for trafo's, to power my audiosector 3875 kit. When that package shows up, I'd be more than happy to have a solder circle. (kindof like a knitting circle, but with a 350 degree knitting needle and better music)

[Electrone]

Originally posted by AtomiKM
Hello All
My name is Adam and i am coming to you from the home of Minnesota Nice Minneapolis, MN . A little about me, I am returning to the diy world after a 3 year absence. I will be seriously on the prowl for new projects to suck away any free time I may have. I need to build a Table, Transport, DAC, and of course a decent phonostage. I also will be rebuilding and modding my two integrateds a Bell 3030 and a Dyna SCA-35 other than that just wanted to say hello to all and i am glad to be a member
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Hello, I am beginning membership here today as well. Your location reminds me of Garrison Keillor.

[d to the g]

Originally posted by Electrone


Hello, I am beginning membership here today as well. Your location reminds me of Garrison Keillor.

I listen to a lot of public radio, but something about Keillor drives me insane.

[Electrone]

Originally posted by shallbehealed


I listen to a lot of public radio, but something about Keillor drives me insane.

I like the coolness of the NPR reporting. When I first used to listen to GK, I didn't like it. Either it began to grow on me or the writing changed. It just seems to be a little different to me then it was a couple of years ago. But still, sometimes I find myself not liking a show very much at all while other times I find it rather engaging. I think it was after I listened to Writer's Almanac that my view began to change, too.

Originally posted by shallbehealed
Hey, I'm also new and from Mpls. I'm just starting to get my feet wet in diy electronics, but I've done diy furniture in the past. I hope this turns out to be as fun as that!

I have found that one of the most rewarding DIY projects is speakers, especially subwoofers. Your woodworking experience should come in handy there.

[d to the g]

Originally posted by Electrone

I have found that one of the most rewarding DIY projects is speakers, especially subwoofers. Your woodworking experience should come in handy there.

Actually, my woodworking skill is pretty poor, and my garage is unheated (not a pleasant shop in Minnesota), but my concrete skills are pretty damn good. I really like the aesthetic aspects of a really dark wood with bleak concrete.

[Electrone]

Originally posted by shallbehealed


Actually, my woodworking skill is pretty poor, and my garage is unheated (not a pleasant shop in Minnesota), but my concrete skills are pretty damn good. I really like the aesthetic aspects of a really dark wood with bleak concrete.

Very interesting that you should mention this. I actually made my subwoofer out of concrete. I decided to go for ultimate stiffness and cabinet deadness at lower bass frequencies. http://www.geocities.com/jomeis1/Con...Subwoofer.html

Besides, my woodworking ability is poor as well, so using concrete actually gives a more acceptable appearance. However, I have figured out a halfway decent way to get an extremely stiff box out of wood as well. But I have only thought about it and have not made a speaker out of wood for 25 years now.

My work space is unheated too. I only do hobby work during the warm months. But up there, you really feel a 'brrr'.

[d to the g]

Originally posted by Electrone


Very interesting that you should mention this. I actually made my subwoofer out of concrete. I decided to go for ultimate stiffness and cabinet deadness at lower bass frequencies. http://www.geocities.com/jomeis1/Con...Subwoofer.html

I wanna see pictures!

Btw, there was a concrete turntable built in the late 80's. It hard a very rough finish, with a mesh "rebar" sticking out. I think it may have been more an art project than an exercise in fidelity.

Originally posted by Electrone

My work space is unheated too. I only do hobby work during the warm months. But up there, you really feel a 'brrr'.

But we arent getting as much snow as Texas!

[Zero Cool]

Originally posted by AtomiKM
Hello All
My name is Adam and i am coming to you from the home of Minnesota Nice Minneapolis, MN . A little about me, I am returning to the diy world after a 3 year absence. I will be seriously on the prowl for new projects to suck away any free time I may have. I need to build a Table, Transport, DAC, and of course a decent phonostage. I also will be rebuilding and modding my two integrateds a Bell 3030 and a Dyna SCA-35 other than that just wanted to say hello to all and i am glad to be a member
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Hey adam, Zc here. I am in Mpls as well. have a big shop and lots of toys. just bought a nice 2hp milling machine to make my own chassis with. let me know if you need anything. i am always clearing stuff out...


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