New build with pics...

[ckmoore]

Re: New build with pics...

That looks professional. I may have to take back the satin black I bought for my TriTrix build. Beautiful job. Did you use the Rustoleum Ultracover 2X flat from HD?

Thats exactly what I used.

[PWR RYD]

Re: New build with pics...

The inductor you've got standing on end technically should be rotated 90 degrees... maybe not a big deal though.

Looks great so far!

I disagree. That would line it's magnetic field parallel to the iron core's field so there would be some mutual inductance.

[lunchmoney]

Re: New build with pics...

The inductor you've got standing on end technically should be rotated 90 degrees... maybe not a big deal though.

Looks great so far!

[MrkCrwly]

Re: New build with pics...

2 coats sanding sealer
4 coats Rustoleum Flat black spray. I am surprised at how even the coat came out myself

That looks professional. I may have to take back the satin black I bought for my TriTrix build. Beautiful job. Did you use the Rustoleum Ultracover 2X flat from HD?

[dbe]

Re: New build with pics...

2 coats sanding sealer
sand
sand
2 coats primer
sand
1 coat primer
sand
2 coats primer
sand
sand
sand
4 coats Rustoleum Flat black spray. I am surprised at how even the coat came out myself

Beauty. Nice work.

Dave

[WWWJD]

Re: New build with pics...

That's a handsome baffle; props.

[ckmoore]

Re: New build with pics...

2 coats sanding sealer
sand
sand
2 coats primer
sand
1 coat primer
sand
2 coats primer
sand
sand
sand
4 coats Rustoleum Flat black spray. I am surprised at how even the coat came out myself

[zach_t]

Re: New build with pics...

what was your procedure for painting that baffle? Excellent build by the way.

[robwest]

Re: New build with pics...

Nice looking job on the x-overs! Good idea on mirroring them, too. You must be real confident in the speaker fit. I'll paint inside my cut-outs to be safe...

[ckmoore]

Re: New build with pics...

Got the baffle and bottom painted. I am going to let the paint dry for a week or so before handling it for the veneering. This is my first time veneering, I hope I don't screw it up.

I see a lot of people referring to hot iron gluing with veneer. I have some paperbacked Maple, and was planning on using cement. Is the iron-on method better?

Here are some shots of the flat black baffles..

While paint still wet..

[ckmoore]

Re: New build with pics...

P.S. Did you verify each driver's polarity using a 1.5v battery?

They have been verified. All marked correctly.

[ckmoore]

Re: New build with pics...

Nice build thread. These are going to be my next project so I'm glad you're posting your progress.

I've never built a crossover and the parts are Greek to me for now. Is there any way that you can post a photo of your completed crossover at some point? That would really help me understand how they should go together. Front and back shot would be really nice if you have the time.

Sorry it took me a while to respond. Here are the crossovers. They are mirror imaged so it makes it easier to track which wires go to which component when one is upside down.



Here are cabinets ready for finish. Going with flat black baffle, and maple veneer.

[jkim]

Re: New build with pics...

I settled on 7.8uF, if that is what you are asking.

And I did not verify the polarity. I will do that though.

I am currently in baffle paint mode, so the drivers are not installed.

I know the woofer will push out with correct polarity, but how can you tell with tweeters?

Good. 7.8 uF and 6 ohms will work for you, then. 6.8 uF and 4.7 ohms (or 5.1 ohms) might be worth trying, though, if you haven't.

Same thing with tweeters. The dome will come forward with correct polarity.

Jay

[ckmoore]

Re: New build with pics...

...By the way, when you were experimenting with the padding resistance, what value of C9 did you hold?

P.S. Did you verify each driver's polarity using a 1.5v battery?

I settled on 7.8uF, if that is what you are asking.

And I did not verify the polarity. I will do that though.

I am currently in baffle paint mode, so the drivers are not installed.

I know the woofer will push out with correct polarity, but how can you tell with tweeters?

[Erich H]

Re: New build with pics...

Nice build thread. These are going to be my next project so I'm glad you're posting your progress.

I've never built a crossover and the parts are Greek to me for now. Is there any way that you can post a photo of your completed crossover at some point? That would really help me understand how they should go together. Front and back shot would be really nice if you have the time.