Woofer Gaskets

[Chas]

Guys, I ordered some of the cork gaskets from JBL as used in the 4430 for my 4 X 2235 LF project. It's been almost three months and they still aren't here.

What do you use for your projects? I have some of the old vinyl o-rings but they are used and crushed, plus my baffle holes are not perfectly circular.

I am using the MA-15 clamps so I don't need screw holes in the gaskets, any suggestions would be appreciated. I'd really like to get these woofers into a new home.

[Robh3606]

That's odd. I have gotten mine in a week or so. I use the black paper gaskets on all my drivers. I tack them on the driver with a dab of silicone in 4 places so they don't take a walk as you mount them. You could make your own. Try an auto store to see if they have gasket sheets large enough to handle the 15's.

Rob

[Alex Lancaster]

How about cardstock at stationary or arquitect supply stores?, they usualy come in all colors, 3' x 4', enough for about 4 gaskets or more, You could even cut segments and get a bunch of them; Me, I´m too lazy, I use silicone.

[Zilch]

1/16" thick self-adhesive closed-cell neoprene foam weatherstripping, 1/2" - 3/4" width, available at ACE hardware and McMaster-Carr.

I stick it to the cabinet, but you get only one chance to get it right.

[Ken Pachkowsky]

This is what I used on my Westlakes. It works great.
FYI

Attached is a photo of material I used to seal the drivers on the baffle. It works great. Can be had for 5 bucks for 18 feet at Home Depot.
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[Chas]

Thanks everybody. I'll check out my local Home Depot. I wonder why it takes so long to get JBL parts in Canada?