Cabinet builders in Perth?

tktran · 29th July 2005, 06:28 AM

Can anyone recommend a cabinet builder?

I want to do another project, but this time it's a small bookshelf- unfortunately the next 3 months looks extremely busy.

Just a standard two way. Cabinet maker should be able to veneer or high gloss paint.

regards,
Thanh

Tabascosauce · 31st July 2005, 11:16 AM

6 months ago I got some speakers made up from Pat O'Brien at WAR Audio.

He put me onto a cabinet maker called Zoran who did an excellent job.

I highly recommend his skills.

tktran · 31st July 2005, 01:23 PM

Hello,

Have you got his contact details?

Just Zoran is a little hard to go on...

Tabascosauce · 31st July 2005, 03:25 PM

Give Pat a ring. WAR Audio is in the phone book.

He's not cheap. I paid $350 just for the cabinets, but they were one inch thick MDF, and he did a very good job. That price didn't include the finish, as I finished them myself with shellac and furniture wax.

What sort of speakers are you making?

tktran · 31st July 2005, 03:53 PM

What size cabinets for $350? Veneered but not finished?

I might give Pat a call, but I think I'll be in for a shock- I just need some small bookshelf 2 way. Typical 30cm tall, 16cm wide, 20cm deep.

Tabascosauce · 1st August 2005, 05:20 AM

They might not be what you are after.

Pat specialises in putting together very high end speaker systems.

My cabinets came completely unfinished. Getting them finished would have added a further cost.

However, I was very impressed with the quality of the work of this cabinet maker.

LNeilB2 · 2nd August 2005, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tktran
What size cabinets for $350? Veneered but not finished?

I might give Pat a call, but I think I'll be in for a shock- I just need some small bookshelf 2 way. Typical 30cm tall, 16cm wide, 20cm deep.

What is your next project?

tktran · 2nd August 2005, 10:32 AM

Hi Neil,

I want a small bookshelf suitable for the bedroom. After that it will be speakers for the study.

When you've had a taste of the good stuff everything else sounds so muffled. So I'm planning to upgrade each room, one at a time.

Bedrooms are small so size and placement is critical- something around 0.25cu ft- dimensions around that 1' tall, 6.5" wide, and 9" deep. Low to mid-priced drivers. (US$75 of drivers per side)

Have you come across any speakers, built for the bedroom, in mind? eg. placed on bedhead, close to walls.

I have a shortlist of designs but haven't finalised yet... Front runner is the HDS/XT or HDS/DX, but crossover count is high and also needs to be imported.
http://home1.stofanet.dk/troels.grav...134_DX25TG.htm

A few two ways mini-monitors with 4.5" midbass look interesting, but the engineering design does not as solid as John's L18. The final l test is in the listening, of course...

LNeilB2 · 2nd August 2005, 01:57 PM

I've always wanted to hear that tweeter. I'd probably build those if the midbass driver were not discontinued. If I love a design I want to be able to build more or turn friends on to them....

I am tempted to try this at some point for my bedroom:

http://www.zaphaudio.com/audio-speaker12.html

As time permits of course!

tktran · 2nd August 2005, 03:11 PM

That's a good one to try. Though I wouldn't be surprised if it sounds VERY similar to the L18RNXP/27TBFCG design. Apart from lower sensitivity and slightly less bass, probably just as good overall.

With bedroom space limitations I want the smallest box possible for a given woofer. I had considered Mark K's Sealed Usher "satellites"
http://206.13.113.199/ncdiyaudio/mark/usher_index.htm , but again, getting the parts into Australia is cost prohibitive. :-(

29th July 2005, 06:28 AM	#1
tktran Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth	Cabinet builders in Perth? Can anyone recommend a cabinet builder? I want to do another project, but this time it's a small bookshelf- unfortunately the next 3 months looks extremely busy. Just a standard two way. Cabinet maker should be able to veneer or high gloss paint. regards, Thanh

2nd August 2005, 01:57 PM	#9
LNeilB2 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: VT	Very Nice I've always wanted to hear that tweeter. I'd probably build those if the midbass driver were not discontinued. If I love a design I want to be able to build more or turn friends on to them.... I am tempted to try this at some point for my bedroom: http://www.zaphaudio.com/audio-speaker12.html As time permits of course! __________________ newbie!

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31st July 2005, 11:16 AM	#2
Tabascosauce diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth	6 months ago I got some speakers made up from Pat O'Brien at WAR Audio. He put me onto a cabinet maker called Zoran who did an excellent job. I highly recommend his skills.

31st July 2005, 01:23 PM	#3
tktran Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth	Hello, Have you got his contact details? Just Zoran is a little hard to go on...

31st July 2005, 03:25 PM	#4
Tabascosauce diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth	Give Pat a ring. WAR Audio is in the phone book. He's not cheap. I paid $350 just for the cabinets, but they were one inch thick MDF, and he did a very good job. That price didn't include the finish, as I finished them myself with shellac and furniture wax. What sort of speakers are you making?

31st July 2005, 03:53 PM	#5
tktran Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth	What size cabinets for $350? Veneered but not finished? I might give Pat a call, but I think I'll be in for a shock- I just need some small bookshelf 2 way. Typical 30cm tall, 16cm wide, 20cm deep.

1st August 2005, 05:20 AM	#6
Tabascosauce diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Perth	They might not be what you are after. Pat specialises in putting together very high end speaker systems. My cabinets came completely unfinished. Getting them finished would have added a further cost. However, I was very impressed with the quality of the work of this cabinet maker.

2nd August 2005, 10:32 AM	#8
tktran Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth	Hi Neil, I want a small bookshelf suitable for the bedroom. After that it will be speakers for the study. When you've had a taste of the good stuff everything else sounds so muffled. So I'm planning to upgrade each room, one at a time. Bedrooms are small so size and placement is critical- something around 0.25cu ft- dimensions around that 1' tall, 6.5" wide, and 9" deep. Low to mid-priced drivers. (US$75 of drivers per side) Have you come across any speakers, built for the bedroom, in mind? eg. placed on bedhead, close to walls. I have a shortlist of designs but haven't finalised yet... Front runner is the HDS/XT or HDS/DX, but crossover count is high and also needs to be imported. http://home1.stofanet.dk/troels.grav...134_DX25TG.htm A few two ways mini-monitors with 4.5" midbass look interesting, but the engineering design does not as solid as John's L18. The final l test is in the listening, of course...

2nd August 2005, 03:11 PM	#10
tktran Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth	That's a good one to try. Though I wouldn't be surprised if it sounds VERY similar to the L18RNXP/27TBFCG design. Apart from lower sensitivity and slightly less bass, probably just as good overall. With bedroom space limitations I want the smallest box possible for a given woofer. I had considered Mark K's Sealed Usher "satellites" http://206.13.113.199/ncdiyaudio/mark/usher_index.htm , but again, getting the parts into Australia is cost prohibitive. :-(

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