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javeryh:

--- Quote from: Mike A on June 25, 2018, 01:13:29 pm ---Those look good. I will have to consider using that finish. Thanks.

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yeah - I'm quite pleased with how they came out. The paint is hard to mess up because it rolls on thick. It's expensive though - if I remember correctly I think it was $70 for 1/2 gallon but it stretches - I did not need to order more and I had a lot leftover (to use for this project!).

HERE are the surrounds and HERE are the subwoofers for some additional pics...

Mike A:
Cool. Thanks again. I am going to read through that thread when I get some time.

javeryh:

--- Quote from: DaOld Man on June 25, 2018, 12:14:43 pm ---
--- Quote from: javeryh on June 25, 2018, 10:59:29 am ---

I think I can get something like this to work - I wonder if I can get a 1/8" "U" channel in aluminum...

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Check Lowes or Home Depot. I bought some aluminum U channel at Lowes a year or so ago, but I think it was 1/2" wide. Which isnt as wide as youd think.

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I'll take a look next time I'm there!

javeryh:
The paint is dry so I assembled the cabinet. It looks good! Everything went back together nicely and even though the screws were a pain I think it was worth it. This time, I used wood glue in addition to the screws so no turning back now. This thing is not coming apart.

I'm quite pleased with the duratex paint. I think it looks really cool and it was a good way to avoid paint streaks from a brush.

Here's where I'm at so far.

I should note that the inside edge of the side panels was painted with black Rustoleum paint. I brushed this on with a disposable foam brush (2 coats). I was worried that the Duratex here would make it difficult to remove the CP and cause some other assembly issues. Even so, inserting and removing the CP panel scratched the paint a little bit so I'll have to keep an eye on that and probably do some touch up once the cabinet is complete. I don't envision needing to get under the CP that often...

I love the size and I'm glad I went with the smaller design. This will actually be a something that can be played on a table and moved around easily.

I keep saying I need to get serious about the art but I really do. Next steps:

- paint exposed edges of MDF panels with Rustoleum black (access door and top and bottom real panel edges).
- measure and order monitor glass
- order power supply - I'm looking at THIS one. Seems like it will do the job.

If I can get this stuff done by the end of the week I'll call it a win. :cheers:

Malenko:
you need any help with the art?

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