Well, I'm about dive into these pi things... I'm planning on the Thermionic 3pi and I'm wondering about the woodworking. I've made lots of other speaker enclosures but I find consistent problems. Maybe it's because I'm too focused on making furniture, rather than an enclosure. I'd like to use a nice hardwood finish (Plywood or veneer). Here are my concerns and I'd love to get your helpful hints:1. hardwood plywood is very expensive, one miss cut and it's big $. If I use plywood I'll have to put a miter on the corners. I have a table saw but somehow I never get those miters to come out just perfectly. Help?
2. If I go MDF with a veneer, I've had some problems with bubbles under the veneer (paper backed applied w/contact cement). It always looks flat after I roller it, but the bubbles appear after a day or two. Help?
3. Overall, which do you all prefer and why?
4. Last, from a design standpoint, I'm kind of thinking about maple around the sides and walnut for the baffle. Thoughts?
Thanks for the help.
Steve
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