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Message started by EdwardT on 08/30/22 at 19:38:03

Title: Parts Express C Sharp
Post by EdwardT on 08/30/22 at 19:38:03

I have a friend with moderate PTSD (after serving in Iraq) and he's finally bought and moved into a house all his own. Not that his family home wasn’t his but this one is unique to him and it’s a good thing. As a housewarming gift I’m building a pair of self powered Bluetooth capable speakers for his desktop, unless he sees this it will be a surprise. First up, glue and clamps:

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Post by EdwardT on 08/30/22 at 19:39:04

More glue, more clamping

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Post by EdwardT on 08/30/22 at 19:40:06

And some soldering:

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Post by EdwardT on 08/30/22 at 19:41:33

Glue's dry, holes drilled and screws run in, now for some heat lock glue, veneer and a hot iron.

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Post by EdwardT on 08/30/22 at 23:20:30

Laurel burl veneer.

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Post by EdwardT on 08/30/22 at 23:21:32

More ironing…

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Post by EdwardT on 08/30/22 at 23:22:46

Next step is deciding on the finish.

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Post by Donnie on 08/31/22 at 01:15:35

Tried and True is my go to anymore.

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Post by BicycleJoe Lo-Fi on 08/31/22 at 05:43:28

you’re a good friend Edward

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Post by EdwardT on 08/31/22 at 17:28:39

Thanks for the Tried and True shout out, looks like a nice product but it’s not anywhere close to here for purchase. Here's the first coat of stain, most likely followed by a few coats of spray can clear shellac that will be followed by Zinsser's yellowed shellac to give a bit of patina.

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Post by Donnie on 08/31/22 at 18:43:16

I do like shellac!

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Post by Dana on 08/31/22 at 20:55:33

YOU GUYS!

The talent and generosity displayed on this site blows me away.

Those look astounding. Those should be a gift treasured for life.

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Post by 4krow on 08/31/22 at 22:21:43

I second the idea of helping someone in a way that you are able. Looks to be good work too. I am curious about the drivers you will be using. Bet you have photos of them coming up. Also, always neat to know the specs. Maybe I missed them in one of your previous posts.

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Post by Donnie on 08/31/22 at 22:34:23

You took $200 speakers and made $600 speakers out of them!

I am happy that you are able to do this for your friend.

Paying forward is admirable.

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Post by EdwardT on 09/01/22 at 00:21:24

4Krow: Dayton Audio ND25FW-4 1" Soft Dome Neodymium Tweeter with Waveguide
Dayton Audio DSA135-8 5" Designer Series Aluminum Cone Woofer
Lepai LP40PA 40W Mini Plate Amplifier and Control Panel with Bluetooth and a 1/8” aux input.
I’m guessing they will surpass his plastic Logitech speakers and elevate his entertainment value. Lots of images hidden in the burl, too, so that’s kinda fun.

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Post by EdwardT on 09/01/22 at 23:24:02

It’s difficult for me to wrap my head around an amp that can be this small, produce 20+20 watts and have Bluetooth connectivity.

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Post by EdwardT on 09/08/22 at 00:12:24

I made a mistake by not applying experience from before. The tweeter sits too deep once the layer of veneer is applied.

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Post by EdwardT on 09/08/22 at 00:14:08

My solution is to add veneer under the tweeter on the mounting recess. I’ve done this on all of the cnc flat packs I’ve built and I just forgot to repeat my behavior.

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Post by EdwardT on 09/08/22 at 00:15:55

I got lucky when the burl did not split.

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Post by EdwardT on 09/08/22 at 00:18:56

My work has flaws and the burl finds ways to humble you. He has a scad of antique furniture so they'll fit in fine over at his house and even better, they have a room filling sound that’s very listenable and not fatiguing.