Mileva build log.

[EEatKSU]

I figured I might as well post some pictures while I'm building the Mileva's... It will be updated as it progresses.

Plans.
http://homepage.mac.com/tlinespeakers/FAL/downloads/mileva-map-1v0-021207.pdf

Stacks of lumber

The braces.

Internal baffles with the 5* angle from the tablesaw. (There is another set too, just didn't photograph them)

The sides drying on a back baffle.

I'll post more pictures as it progresses.

 

[EEatKSU]

 

[Scottmoose]

Looking good so far.

 

[chrisb]

Looks vaguely familiar

"the waiting is the hardest part"



enjoy the tunes when they're done - don't forget a picture of the silly grin on your face the first time you fire them up.

"honey, what do you really want for next Christmas, I'm sure you've got enough socks?"

" another dozen or so Bessey cabinet clamps would be nice...."

 

[MJL21193]

Hi,
Excellent woodworking skills! I've read a couple of your posts in the gel glue thread and can sense that the carpentry FORCE is strong in you.
Keep up the good work.

 

[EEatKSU]

Looking good so far.

Thanks.

Looks vaguely familiar

"the waiting is the hardest part"



enjoy the tunes when they're done - don't forget a picture of the silly grin on your face the first time you fire them up.

"honey, what do you really want for next Christmas, I'm sure you've got enough socks?"

" another dozen or so Bessey cabinet clamps would be nice...."

I get the silly grin on my face most times I fire up my speakers...

That comment about christmas sure does sound familiar.

Hi,
Excellent woodworking skills! I've read a couple of your posts in the gel glue thread and can sense that the carpentry FORCE is strong in you.
Keep up the good work.

Thank you sir, I try. Woodworking is one of the few things that I truly enjoy doing and learning more about.

 

[EEatKSU]

Current state of box #2

Current state of box #1

Things left to do are finish gluing up #2, and then trim my front baffle in real white oak so when I do a roundover on it it will look good and won't have any plywood endgrain showing.

The front baffle is Oak veneer ply, that is going to be done in a medium dark walnut stain with triple coats of tung oil, then the rest of the box will be piano black finish.

*edit* What seems to work best for the stuffing on these boxes? Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[EEatKSU]

Box two current state...

Box one backside, waiting on binding posts, etc.

 

[EEatKSU]

This is the current state of them now. I powered one of them up tonight and was rather pleased as to the sound, some things could be helped a little bit in the HF but I think I can work those issues out without any problems. They are going to be a dark walnut stain on the front baffle, yes I do realize there is an *opps* on the front, but when I'm done you will never realize that it was there. You can see from the pictures the current status on them, they will be finished by monday so I can take them back to school with me.

Cutting the port out.

The listening trial.

The shop.

The current equipment powering them (it's a lot easier to move this stuff then my normal gear...)

And what they look like currently. The red is just primer, it will be black when done.

 

[planet10]

Current state of box #1

They are going to have a really hard time scanning the barcode at the check-out.

dave

 

[Scottmoose]

Lovely front detailing. It doesn't do me any good to be envious, but envious I am...

 

[Godzilla]

Those came out amazingly well! I want a pair! Great attention to detail. Wish i had the space you have to set up shop and build. Do you protect the receiver from dust somehow?

 

[davidallancole]

Awesome looking speakers man.

 

[Steve Cresswell]

I WANT some

Steve

 

[renfrow]

The speakers look great! But I'm drooling over the shop!!

Tom.

 

[EEatKSU]

Thats for the positive comments guys.


Heres the lastest round of pictures. The tape lines didn't come out perfect, but I'm happy with it. The paint on the back end came out alright, could have been a lot better though. Overall I'm satisfied with this one, just need to finish the other one.

 

[jrevillug]

Wow. Looks really good.

 

[planet10]

kinda art deco. i like it.

when you treat the cone (no one leaves them stock anymore do they ), consider a complentary cone colour.

dave

 

[EEatKSU]

Cone treatment is in the near future, along with a possible phase plug (hopefully I can accomplish it without killing a driver or two). Thanks for the comments guys.



Also, what/where is the recomended stuffing for these?

 

[planet10]

possible phase plug

I am not, at this point, recommending phase plugs for the 126 or 127 (unless you dent the dustcap or, maybe. if it is only going to be a midrange).

dave