DIY Baltic Birch Round Tractrix Horn

[green heron]

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Inspired by volvotreter, I just built my first tractrix horn (320 Hz) out of baltic birch. It turned out better than I expected. It was my first lathe project too (I'm sure a lot of you fall into that category).

I detailed every step in a blog (http://diyfirefly.blogspot.com):

http://diyfirefly.blogspot.com

[JeffW]

Nice job, the blog should be an inspiration to others to give this a shot.

[cosmos]

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Inspired by volvotreter, I just built my first tractrix horn (320 Hz) out of baltic birch. It turned out better than I expected. It was my first lathe project too (I'm sure a lot of you fall into that category).

That is one hell of a job for a first lathe project! Not saying a lathe is that tough, but that is a big, complex object for a first timer.. :applaud::applaud::applaud:

[kevinkr]

I'm looking at doing something similar for a pair of JBL 2440 w/2445J diaphragms I recently received as a gift. Or possibly a conical.. Cosmos I hear you have a number of good designs - anywhere I might get a look at them? I'm searching..:D

[kevinkr]

Hi Ben,
Checked out your blog, very nice work.. Like the conical you are currently working on.