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Re: Geez! I didn't pay attention first time around. [message #3732 is a reply to message #3731]

Tue, 12 September 2006 18:26

Bill Epstein
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Registered: May 2009
Location: Smoky Mts. USA

Illuminati (2nd Degree)

But I just spent 20 minutes examining the fotos.

The trammel has a graceful angle cut into it!

Using a trammel to cut an arc is brilliant.

The routed through mortise for the bolts is elegant.

Your a Monster, Garman!

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Re: Geez! I didn't pay attention first time around. [message #3734 is a reply to message #3732]

Tue, 12 September 2006 21:36

GarMan
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Registered: May 2009

Illuminati (2nd Degree)

It was alway my intent to build that pair as a prototype, to see how it sounds before committing to the "final" horn. Built it out of baltic birch. That was over a year ago and I'm still using it. Never did get around to the solid cherry version.

The trammel-cut vanes was my second attempt. The first go around with template router bit resulted in some rough cuts. If I was to do it again, I'd build a trammel jig for my table saw to get it done even faster.

I thought the mortise for the bolts was a bit of a cheat. I went for it because I knew I'd screw up sinking four hanger-bolts through the back of the horn.

One thing I do like about my horns is that the top and bottom overhangs the side, instead of the sides overhanging the top and bottom. Gives a cleaner looking top and lots of space for my wife to place nik-naks on top of.

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I'm in - Possible Group Build? [message #3735 is a reply to message #3729]

Tue, 12 September 2006 22:04

colinhester
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Registered: May 2009
Location: NE Arkansas

Illuminati (3rd Degree)

I'd love to give this a shot (and Spkrman57 would love to sell me some drivers

)

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A commercial option [message #3736 is a reply to message #3734]

Wed, 13 September 2006 00:50

wunhuanglo
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Registered: May 2009

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MDF - cheapest available on the market that I know of.

"Smith" Horn

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Re: I'm in - Possible Group Build? [message #3737 is a reply to message #3735]

Wed, 13 September 2006 07:50

GarMan
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Registered: May 2009

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If the numbers are good for the group build, it might be worthwhile to outsource the vanes to a central location. When building mine, the vanes were the most troublesome and time consuming. If the vanes were pre-made for the group build, it could be very fun weekend project.

Not sure if you guys have the 1" or 2" exit drivers in mind. Most people operate 1" compressions, so that makes more sense. If we're doing a group build for 1" driver, and if vanes were prefab, count me in.

Gar.

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