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EdwardT

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Parts Express C Sharp
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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EdwardT Seasoned Member Posts: 366	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #1 - 08/30/22 at 19:39:04 More glue, more clamping
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EdwardT Seasoned Member Posts: 366	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #2 - 08/30/22 at 19:40:06 And some soldering:
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EdwardT Seasoned Member Posts: 366	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #3 - 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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EdwardT Seasoned Member Posts: 366	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #4 - 08/30/22 at 23:20:30 Laurel burl veneer.
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EdwardT Seasoned Member Posts: 366	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #5 - 08/30/22 at 23:21:32 More ironing…
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EdwardT Seasoned Member Posts: 366	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #6 - 08/30/22 at 23:22:46 Next step is deciding on the finish.
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Donnie Seasoned Member Why does it hurt when I pee? Posts: 2342	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #7 - 08/31/22 at 01:15:35 Tried and True is my go to anymore.
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BicycleJoe Lo-Fi Seasoned Member It's all in one note, Just Listen Posts: 534	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #8 - 08/31/22 at 05:43:28 you’re a good friend Edward
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EdwardT Seasoned Member Posts: 366	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #9 - 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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Donnie Seasoned Member Why does it hurt when I pee? Posts: 2342	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #10 - 08/31/22 at 18:43:16 I do like shellac!
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Dana Seasoned Member Posts: 720	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #11 - 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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4krow Seasoned Member IMAGINE WHIRLLED PEAS Posts: 1666	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #12 - 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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Donnie Seasoned Member Why does it hurt when I pee? Posts: 2342	Re: Parts Express C Note Reply #13 - 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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EdwardT

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Reply #14 - 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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EdwardT Seasoned Member Posts: 366	Re: Parts Express C Sharp Reply #15 - 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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EdwardT Seasoned Member Posts: 366	Re: Parts Express C Sharp Reply #16 - 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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EdwardT Seasoned Member Posts: 366	Re: Parts Express C Sharp Reply #17 - 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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EdwardT Seasoned Member Posts: 366	Re: Parts Express C Sharp Reply #18 - 09/08/22 at 00:15:55 I got lucky when the burl did not split.
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EdwardT Seasoned Member Posts: 366	Re: Parts Express C Sharp Reply #19 - 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.
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