How's it going gentlemen?
Almost completed the cutting on the first cabinet of my first build. Decided on this design with the KEF 6.5 woofer and 1' Uni-Q tweeter. Wanted to use an additional 6.5' woofer on each as I really liked the small element of bass coming from the sides and not solely the front stage, but was unable to find a 500 Hz, 2.5 kHz 3 way crossover after several inquires.
Leaned the pieces together as pictured below. The hole for the tweeter is not cut out yet, but was hoping to get some advice. Planned on using some L brackets for additional support, but I'm a bit confused on what is the best way to glue it together after I get the final cuts done.
Is using a clamp like this the best way to go?
http://www.amazon.com/Tools-QUICK-GRIP-Spreader-12-Inch-512QCN/dp/B001DK7SJM/ref=pd_bxgy_469_text_y
If not, what do you recommend?
In the 2nd picture of the R700 enclosure. What do the 2 hole planks of wood do? I've seen them in many enclosures, but embarrassed to admit I don't know what it does. Assumed placing one slightly above the woofer would be ideal, is that correct?
Aside from Poly fill, was considering lining the inside with a sound deadener like fatmat, would that have adverse effects?
Appreciate any input or advice gentlemen
Almost completed the cutting on the first cabinet of my first build. Decided on this design with the KEF 6.5 woofer and 1' Uni-Q tweeter. Wanted to use an additional 6.5' woofer on each as I really liked the small element of bass coming from the sides and not solely the front stage, but was unable to find a 500 Hz, 2.5 kHz 3 way crossover after several inquires.
Leaned the pieces together as pictured below. The hole for the tweeter is not cut out yet, but was hoping to get some advice. Planned on using some L brackets for additional support, but I'm a bit confused on what is the best way to glue it together after I get the final cuts done.
Is using a clamp like this the best way to go?
http://www.amazon.com/Tools-QUICK-GRIP-Spreader-12-Inch-512QCN/dp/B001DK7SJM/ref=pd_bxgy_469_text_y
If not, what do you recommend?
In the 2nd picture of the R700 enclosure. What do the 2 hole planks of wood do? I've seen them in many enclosures, but embarrassed to admit I don't know what it does. Assumed placing one slightly above the woofer would be ideal, is that correct?
Aside from Poly fill, was considering lining the inside with a sound deadener like fatmat, would that have adverse effects?
Appreciate any input or advice gentlemen
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TomFord. I am a newby here. Actually this is my first post after my new member post. I cant really tell from the pic if you have access to the speaker from the rear or if you even want access to the inside after you are done. Anyway here is what I would do if I were wanting to glue the front to the box. Just understand that I am not a pro cabinet builder. If you are willing to buy the clamps I personally would use no less than 8 clamps. two on the short run 3 on the long run. If you plan on gluing the front and don't have a lot of clamps here is what I would do. Lay the box on its back and apply the glue to the edges. Set and align the front on top of the cabinet and let the piece set on it for about a minute or two. Glue will act like a lubricant at first and pieces will slide around pretty easily. Then it will start to get tacky. after its tacky and you have everything lined up add some weight to it. Pull the weight set out of the garage and pile them on top. With the hole for the speaker cut out it may be pretty hard to do but try to distribute the weight all around the edges evenly. maybe place another sheet of your material on the top so you can pile the weights around. If you don't have a weight set find a bunch of heavy stuff and set on the top. This pile on the weight stuff should only be done if you don't want to go buy a bunch of clamps. The clamp you show in the picture will work fine but I usually use the clamps with the handles that screw down. They are cheaper also. If it were my box and it were made of particle board (MDF) I would countersink some holes and add some screws then fill the holes in if you don't want the countersunk screws to show. If the material is plywood the screws would just help to keep it aligned because screws going into the end grain of plywood would be fairly easy to pull out. After that's dried up add some bracing from the inside by gluing some small pieces of wood along the seam on the inside. Triangle shaped chunks would be best I suppose but square will work just fine. Anyway hope this helps and I hope I understood your question right.
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