Great - Is this the right thread to listen for updates on the 6" model? Thanks.
Probably, but we've got to finish the design first before deciding how it'll be released.
Indeed they do.
Sounds like a plan. Here's another pair that have been done with that finish, albeit with a solid ash front baffle: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/full-range/172605-frugel-horn-mk3-9.html#post2460567
I've seen those pics, I really like the look of them.
I did put that style past the wife, however she is more keen on the full gloss white paint finish compared to a combo or full timber veneer look. (part of the deal was letting her choose her preferred finish!) I'm happy with that, I reckon the white will look pretty good.
(part of the deal was letting her choose her preferred finish!) I'm happy with that, I reckon the white will look pretty good.
Sounds familiar, I had to make to same deal before I started building !
When they are done, show us some pics please.
I'm very interested in a 6"/166es-r version as well......on to the 6" frugal, i'm keeping my fingers crossed it'll be flexible enough to work well with the 166es-r drivers i have.
Hi Paulwd,
Your speakers are looking good.
Just for information, when painting my FH3's I lightly rubbed down the paintwork with 320 grade production paper before the final coat, to reduce any brushmarks. I then applied the top coat with a small 4 inch roller which completely obscured any remaining brush marks and gave a pleasing 'orange peel' like finish.
I used oil based eggshell paint which is quite durable (tough), to better withstand the inevitable collisions with the vacuum cleaner.
Regards,
Graham
Your speakers are looking good.
Just for information, when painting my FH3's I lightly rubbed down the paintwork with 320 grade production paper before the final coat, to reduce any brushmarks. I then applied the top coat with a small 4 inch roller which completely obscured any remaining brush marks and gave a pleasing 'orange peel' like finish.
I used oil based eggshell paint which is quite durable (tough), to better withstand the inevitable collisions with the vacuum cleaner.
Regards,
Graham
Hi Paulwd,
Your speakers are looking good.
Just for information, when painting my FH3's I lightly rubbed down the paintwork with 320 grade production paper before the final coat, to reduce any brushmarks. I then applied the top coat with a small 4 inch roller which completely obscured any remaining brush marks and gave a pleasing 'orange peel' like finish.
I used oil based eggshell paint which is quite durable (tough), to better withstand the inevitable collisions with the vacuum cleaner.
Regards,
Graham
yah, the new micro-fiber paint rollers leave a very subtle textured paint finish - if painting, I'd be inclined to use them for the primer / base coats as well
but I generally use a sprayed nitrocellulose lacquer finish
I couldn't find a supplier for felting here in the UK.
Eileen suggested Hanging Basket Liner so I bought a small roll on eBay.
I think it will do the job just fine.
Jim
Eileen suggested Hanging Basket Liner so I bought a small roll on eBay.
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I think it will do the job just fine.
Jim
Thx! I em going to do piano finish on them.Very modernist. Looks like they've come off the set of 2001. Or Ken Shuttleworth's Crescent House.
I do not have drivers yet. Just ordered Fostex 126 & 206.Also boughtI like them... is that a pair of CHR sitting on the B&Ws waiting to be installed?
Will be very interested in comments vis-s-vis the B&Ws.
SE 300B or 2A3? The preamp?
dave
hemp acoustic-FR8. Have to decide what to do for two 8"
On top B&W- Grado headphones and it is SE 300B integrated from China
Musical Paradise MP-428
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