My first "real" DIY speaker project

drfrink24 · 15th December 2002, 12:03 AM

My first "real" DIY speaker project, actually, one of my first "real" woodworking projects besides a simple sealed subwoofer.

They are basically Adire audio's KIT281. I still need to clean up the edges, stain them, and put on some small pillar/bases I designed (yeah, I know, mounting the speakers/hardware too!)

I decided to vent them out the back. I also ordered the wrong sized port (4"), so hopefully, a 90 degree bend in the port tube won't effect the sound too much (needed to fit 15.57" in a 14" deep box!).

I used plastic laminate (formica) all around, with red oak veneer.

I also entered the world of biscuit joining, for the first time ever (I've heard they are better for cabinets than screws). Besides to mount the port, it's all biscuits and glue. If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't have used so many freakin' biscuits, since gluing up even 2 sides is a frantic experience. The biscuits expand really quick, making your work setup really fast. Good thing I bought about 12 clamps, otherwise, I'd have ALOT of scrap 3/4 MDF...

If you work with formica, watch the edges! I've got 2 nice cuts from running my hand down them, even after cleaning them up with some steel wool.

I'll post again when I have the completed pics. I don't know what the heck those spots are in the image, but, I'll be sure to get better ones when they're complete.

Cheers.

drfrink24 · 15th December 2002, 04:57 AM

I tried to post some better pics, but the server keeps saying it exceeds the 100K maximum.

The file I am trying to attach is 44K. Maybe it adds up the total based on my userid?

fcel · 15th December 2002, 05:14 AM

Try posting the pictures without clicking "preview". It might work.

drfrink24 · 15th December 2002, 05:46 AM

Lets try this again:

drfrink24 · 15th December 2002, 05:47 AM

Closeup:

peranders · 15th December 2002, 07:21 AM

I know the feeling! I made my first speaker when I was 12. My second one, a horn, when I was 15. Check here, here and here if you are curiuos.

Good luck with your projoect, looks nice

drfrink24 · 9th February 2003, 08:30 PM

Finished! The stain turned ok OK. I'm still breaking them in, but, from my early listening, they are really starting to blossom.

drfrink24 · 9th February 2003, 08:32 PM

And the back:

Kermit · 9th February 2003, 09:39 PM

Very nice!
Where does one get this formica? And how is it to work with? Is it self adhesive or do you use glue?

planet10 · 10th February 2003, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kermit
Where does one get this formica? And how is it to work with? Is it self adhesive or do you use glue?

Formica is actually a brand name... plastic laminate would be a generic name. Usually it is glued on with contact cement.

dave

15th December 2002, 07:21 AM	#6
peranders Electrons are yellow diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Blog Entries: 3	I know the feeling! I made my first speaker when I was 12. My second one, a horn, when I was 15. Check here, here and here if you are curiuos. Good luck with your projoect, looks nice __________________ /Per-Anders (my first name) or P-A as my friends call me BPA300 Group Buy Round 4, SMD-kit and DRV134 pcb. Not too late to sign up. Sign up HERE

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15th December 2002, 04:57 AM	#2
drfrink24 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Rochester, MN	I tried to post some better pics, but the server keeps saying it exceeds the 100K maximum. The file I am trying to attach is 44K. Maybe it adds up the total based on my userid?

15th December 2002, 05:14 AM	#3
fcel diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: LA County	Try posting the pictures without clicking "preview". It might work.

9th February 2003, 09:39 PM	#9
Kermit diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oslo - Norway	Very nice! Where does one get this formica? And how is it to work with? Is it self adhesive or do you use glue?

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