First Build - OS TM's!

[z32tyler]

It's been a lot of fun getting a chance to put together my own set of speakers. For the finish, I used curly maple veneer with oil-based semi-gloss poly on the box and spray truck bedliner for the front baffle. Thanks to Paul for the awesome design and Erich at diysoundgroup for the supplies!

[gdmoore28]

Re: First Build - OS TM's!

Love that curly maple veneer. Are you using these with a sub?

GeeDeeEmm

[andykriech]

Re: First Build - OS TM's!

+1 on the curly maple. It is unusual to see that orientation (using the curl vertically). Where did you get the veneer? Was it raw or paper-backed? What method did you use to veneer your boxes?
Very nice effort.
Andy.

[z32tyler]

Re: First Build - OS TM's!

Thanks guys!

I have been using them on and off with a sub. Before these speakers, I had a set of minimus 7's paired with a franken-klipsch promedia 5.1 sub that's powered by a 200W elemental designs plate amplifier (model:lt.200). Since building the overnights, I have started enjoying the music more without a sub, I think partially just because of how impressed I am with the bass response on the overnights!

The veneer came from http://veneersupplies.com and for a great price! To be honest, the orientation could have been planned a bit better on my part but all in all I'm happy with it. I used titebond II wood glue and rolled it on both the box and veneer, then ironed on with a towel over the wood, cut edges with a razor, and sanded them smooth. Seams look darn near perfect!

I can't wait to get started on my next project... which will be a set of Hitmakers for mine and my friend's recording studio

[ROTECH]

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Great lookin speaks my friend. Wish my first speakers looked that good!

[Mark65]

Re: First Build - OS TM's!

Great lookin speaks my friend. Wish my first speakers looked that good!

Same here.

Well Done!


Mark