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Sneak Preview: "The Two Towers: Minas Ithil and Minas Morgul" [message #40713]

Mon, 24 March 2003 11:44

BillEpstein
Messages: 886
Registered: May 2009

Illuminati (2nd Degree)

Couldn't resist the comparison. Did you count the segments on the folding rule? That's right, 48"! LOL!
The Theatre 4 components go back in these which are prototypes for building the JBL2226 and Altec 811/806A into the same, albeit, smaller design. A quite valuable thing to do with a somewhat complex design like this. I developed a flow chart for the build process as some steps can't be done except in a strict sequence.
Veneer is next and then the woofer and horn sub-cabinets get connected.
Don't know if they'll make it to Lima, they'll each weigh about 150 lbs!

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Wow! Those look great! [message #40714 is a reply to message #40713]

Mon, 24 March 2003 12:05

Wayne Parham
Messages: 18791
Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

Those really have a striking look! Can't wait to see them when they're finished!!!

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Re: Very cool [message #40716 is a reply to message #40713]

Mon, 24 March 2003 14:37

bmar
Messages: 346
Registered: May 2009

Grand Master

Till,

I really like the style. Whats the veneer going to be.
did you use MDF because it sounds better?

Bill

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oooh! [message #40718 is a reply to message #40713]

Mon, 24 March 2003 18:55

ToFo
Messages: 219
Registered: May 2009

Master

Nice design! A speaker with a revel line. Cool, can't wait to see the finish.

Thomas

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Re: Very cool [message #40719 is a reply to message #40716]

Mon, 24 March 2003 19:02

BillEpstein
Messages: 886
Registered: May 2009

Illuminati (2nd Degree)

I used MDF because it's so lightweight and sounds so good.
I'm cutting the panels at a friends shop last week. He has a quad of Jack Russell Terriers who 'can't get no'. So I'm wrestling a 96"X22" (Yeah, that's the 22" against the fence and about 70" overhanging the table) piece through the tablesaw while one of the little beasts starts humping my leg at 9000 RPM!
I don't know what veneer to use. I discovered tonight that I'm about one piece short of either Makore, Mahogany or the really lovely weeping Cedar I will use for the JBL/Altec's. E-bay, here I come!

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