There is no way in hell I can cut it out to 2.73 (3/4). There are speaker terminals that they must not be accounting for. I just did it with 3 9/16 and the terminals fit through fine. I'm going to go 1/16th of an inch smaller to 3 1/2 just so the screw holes will have a bit more latch on. At 3 1/2 I may have my speaker terminals sit on the back edge of the MDF cut hole. Am I doing something wrong?
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Re: Dayton Audio DC28F-8 cutout diameter wrong on PE?
I just end up cutting a notch out for the terminals.HAGD,
Marc
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Yup - you have to notch that out. There's several ways to go about it. I wouldn't advise to make the entire hole larger because you won't have enough material left for your screw holes. Like Marc said - cut a notch....sort of like this, but only one in your case.
Bryan K.
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I'm sure all of us who use this marvelous little tweeter are running into the same problem. The magnet actually measures 2.75", but there is a larger ring next to the faceplate -- it actually is part of the faceplate. That ring requires that the mounting cutout (we used to call it a "hole";) be cut to 2.9." Following that, simply cut out a notch to accomodate the terminals, approximately 1/2" deep and 1.25" wide. You will need to bend the terminals in a little toward the magnet. This done, they fit like a glove.
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Originally posted by xsundown View PostThanks for the replies. I have nothing to notch it out with. I'm thinking about using a drill and drill bit to notch it out a little.
For a one time notch, a drill and a small drill bit will do the trick for sure. Good luck.Bryan K.
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I've used a mini hack saw in the past for notch work. It's flimsy but it will work. I had problems with bending the blades so you have to have a light touch. Just a cheap idea.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-1...-809/100026795Bryan K.
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+1HAGD,
Marc
Even though I try to tell everyone upfront, understand that I am still a Newb. I wish the status of Seasoned Veteran/Senior Member, etc. was earned with time not posts...
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I use this.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-hal...der-92158.htmlAudiophiles listen to the equipment, not the music.
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Originally posted by peepaj View PostMaybe this will help.
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