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Title: A bit of useless information... Post by Coyote on 10/23/21 at 16:20:53 So yesterday I ordered a pair of Lii F15 drivers. I just needed to share that with "someone"! :-) I intend to build a pair of "modified" Betsy's due to size constraints in my listening room, about 26"h x 19" max wide 6/4 thickness in cherry wood, not sure of the curvature I will use. I am considering tilting the baffles by about 3 degrees, this due to a thread suggesting that people put little spikes under the front of the baffles to achieve the same. Thoughts? Am I delusional thinking I have the skills to build such baffles? My UFO2 is at 645 on the list, the excitement is now physically palpable. Cheers, a. [smiley=tunes57.gif]

Title: Re: A bit of useless information... Post by Archie on 10/23/21 at 16:51:12 I've never played with the tilt angle but I used feet on the front of mine that allow adjustment.  I used Steve's angle which is in the 5 degree range.  You'd have to go over his Big Betsy thread to find the exact angle he used.

Title: Re: A bit of useless information... Post by Donnie on 10/23/21 at 16:56:42 You aren't delusional about building some. Just measure and cut. Sanding can cover a multitude of sins. I just stick a book under the front of a speaker when I'm trying to figure out if it needs tilt or not. You could do that to figure out what tilt that you need.

Title: Re: A bit of useless information... Post by Brian on 10/24/21 at 05:18:10 "Yesterday I ordered a pair of Lii F15 drivers. I just needed to share that with "someone"! That gave me such a big smile!  I know that feeling. "Am I delusional thinking I have the skills to build such baffles?" You will build them and they will be great.  This will give you the building bug causing you to make a cabinet speaker. That will go well and so you will then build a complicated cabinet, probably a horn. Welcome to the Machine.  Stole that from Pink Floyd. Brian

Title: Re: A bit of useless information... Post by Dominick on 10/24/21 at 15:23:35 Coyote, While it may seem intimidating, it’s not that bad.  Measure twice….cut once!  When I was in college, I couldn’t afford to buy a powered car sub for my old hatchback.  With some planning and the information on the speaker specs, I took on the project.  The outcome was better than expected cosmetically, but the sound was phenomenal.   Once I am back in my house and things settle and I am definitely going to take on building a pair of the OB’s.  I say go for it!!   Dom

Title: Re: A bit of useless information... Post by Coyote on 10/25/21 at 20:59:18 Haha, Thank you all! Adjustable legs interesting... Buying the Lii was just so curious a feeling. It was committing to the project! I think it might be an excuse to buy more tools ;-) Cheers, a.

Title: Re: A bit of useless information... Post by Archie on 10/26/21 at 01:18:14 Building these was deceptively complicated.  I think what made it a challenge was working with such big, heavy slabs of wood.  It's straight forward but time and care in setting up of cuts is crucial.  A powerful router and good bits will help a lot.  I think Steve posted some video of his build.  Even if you don't do it the same, he has some good techniques to follow.

Title: Re: A bit of useless information... Post by CJinArcadia on 10/26/21 at 14:19:41 Just another thought. You may want to “practice” on some cheaper wood/mdf prior to starting on the cherry. That’s what I did when I made my Betsy & Bucks. Making and practicing with the arc cutting and circle cutting jigs is very helpful (and confidence boosting).

Title: Re: A bit of useless information... Post by Archie on 10/26/21 at 17:16:24 Good advice.  I always have to remind myself which direction to go when inside and outside of a jig.  Clockwise when outside and counterclockwise when inside -- I think!  lol

Title: Re: A bit of useless information... Post by Coyote on 10/28/21 at 15:22:04 CJ, "You may want to “practice” on some cheaper wood/mdf " That is indeed good advice. Thx a.

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