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| edekoning:
Next up was the speaker panel. Took me several hours to draw all outlines and route out all those channels. I also took about 6-7 router passes, to minimize the amount of force needed to apply to the router, thus yielding smoother results and less chance of screw-ups. The channels form a 5" hole, so I wanted to by slightly larger speakers. Instead of PC speakers that I would normally use, I opted for car speakers. Here in the Netherlands they are almost all either 5"or 6.5", and its never clear if that is the size of the speaker cone, or if that also includes the mounting gasket. So in the end I just bought a fairly cheap 6.5" pair. I wanted to mount the speaker panel 1mm above the plexiglass, so I am still able to remove the plexiglass and bezel without issue. To achieve this, I just taped some 1mm thick rings to the lower edge of the speaker panel. Now the cab is really started to take shape 8) |
| javeryh:
Looks great. Your craftsmanship is high level and you must be using some seriously sharp blades. |
| formula409:
This is more evidence that vertical mount is the way to go for flat panels. It's the only way you can get a good visible area without making the cabinet absurdly wide. |
| Mike A:
This build checks most of my boxes. Nice work. :cheers: |
| edekoning:
Thanks guys! Regarding the router bits. I use ones in the 25-35 euro range. I also clean them regularly, usually after every separate task. Cutting all these fabricated woods, tends to clog up the bits with glue and crap. The most important thing I learned is that you need to ensure to not remove too much material in one go. Just take your time and do many passes. |
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