Here the Dog box is being fastened securely to the rear baffle layer with PVA glue and 8 gauge screws. (the front layer will hide these fixing screws).
When I started measuring up and positioning the physical location of the Dog box on the baffle after cutting all the holes (7 of them)I realised how little real estate there was left on the baffle.
The Dog Box fits snuggly in a strategic location on the baffle and provides significant strength once fixed to the structure.
Ian
Here, a shot of the reverse side of the baffle after laminating with the inset holes for the horn and slot flanges clearly visible.
The complexity of the baffles and the mirror image sets made organising the cutting mandatory to avoid costly and time consuming errors.
Ian
Last edited by Ian Mackenzie; 10-27-2003 at 04:01 AM.
Here is a view of the general work area.
An excellent well equiped workshop, clean with strong and spacious benches, great lighting and quality tools.
Ian
The nearly finished baffle, waiting the hardwood frame and holes for the attenuators.
More pictures to follow,
Ian
Not quite the image in the 4343 brochure but tasty non the less.
Anyone for dinner? Anchors away.
Ian
Beauty, step-by-step, dude. Very meticulous work! Lucky (or careful planning...) that MF doghouse cleared the baffle-cuts for the HF and UHF. I've had similar headaches in lesser projects - and truly, there is very little spare space on most baffles, at least on the backside!
Anxious...
bo
"Indeed, not!!"
I suspect these are going to look great Ian.
Nice Shop!
Are you using 2123H's?
Ken
Bo the intent was not to make it look over the top....far from it.
But moreover appreciate what's involved in the assembly of the dang thing so anyone else contemplating the same can pickup a few clues.
Without a very good drawing (the plan) you would be stuffed with a job like this.
Ken, I'm using the infamous 2122H. The story behind this is a bit like Jules Verne's Nautilus, the parts have come from all over the world and are assembled by some mad man, but in this case its hardly a secret.
Ian
You were very lucky to find a pair of those. I suspect they are very difficult to find and would fetch a small fortune on ebay. Are the recone kits still available for the 2122H?
Ken
Ken,
Yes these are lovely black Crabs....fit for any audio feast,
I actually found them on The JBL Pro Tent Sale a while back and have no intention of trading these. (shipped courtesy of Rob my good friend in NY....how are you Rob?)
The recone kits, to the best of my knowledge are still available.
There are other places to look for parts like Reconers classifieds. I've seen the odd familiar name from Lansing herritage over there.
Giskard as 4 2122H on the shelf...send him a PM.
Ian
Last edited by Ian Mackenzie; 10-28-2003 at 02:22 PM.
Outstanding work! Tools make the difference don't they! What will the cost be to St. louis from your Island my friend?
The tools are important, but also how to use them.
I spent 3 weekends practising with the plunge router and then several test cuts before starting the actual baffles.
Also pays to not rush this sort of job, one boo boo and your buggered.
I will have to count out the foot paces from here to St Louis and work it out;
http://www.explorestlouis.com/visitors/mileage.asp
Looking at this link its a bit of a hike, I mean to Bo the Yankees Palace of JBL (San Francisco, CA...) its 2,159 dang miles Man plus crossing the Pacific Ocean......A man could get up a fair thirst on a journey like that...better pack some home brew...(Thunder ale might even assist with a tail wind).
And I would have to think of my creature comforts, that means packing the Blonde for the journey...I mean imagine the excess baggage (worse than a pair of 4355's)
Ian
Last edited by Ian Mackenzie; 10-29-2003 at 01:13 AM.
Yea, but me and the Widget could sure have some good fun on your visit!Originally posted by Ian Mackenzie
Looking at this link its a bit of a hike, I mean to Bo the Yankees Palace of JBL (San Francisco, CA...) its 2,159 dang miles Man plus crossing the Pacific Ocean......
And I would have to think of my creature comforts, that means packing the Blonde for the journey...I mean imagine the excess baggage (worse than a pair of 4355's)
Ian
bo
"Indeed, not!!"
O'Kay,
Just as well we're flying to California first, I'm sure she will blend in quite nicely. (know one will even notice the speaker)
Ian
Some late breaking News,
These just turned up in the mail from 9457S University Blvd #411, Highlands Ranch, Co USA 80126.
Guess the supplier and I'll email a life size image of the Blonde to the first correct answer. Muhahahahaahah.
Out with the Welbourne solder on the weekend.
Quantity two each of 3.0 uf @$15.00, 6.0 uf @$21.00, 5.0uf @$30.00 less a 10% discount (the 5.0uf were not on special). I also have some other Hovlands to complete network.
Ian
Last edited by Ian Mackenzie; 10-30-2003 at 03:17 AM.
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