Project Affinity - Triple maelstrom-x Build

**aduljr** · **09-23-09, 05:38 PM**

So the scope of the project has change and I will be building one Maelstrom-x and 2 more after this one is done. So the new box design is going to go into the built in area where the TV is now. Should be good for total of 12.5 CU Ft of space.

This the design. Port on the right side is a fake one, doing this for looks.

Here are some pics of the process. I have so far got all the cuts I need to get the box going which begins tomorrow. I have a jig or two I will need to assemble as well for some of the bracing. Should be fun

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more sawdust, splinters, and pics to follow.

**Mike P.** · **09-23-09, 09:20 PM**

Nice design. What is the net volume of the cabinet?

**aduljr** · **09-23-09, 11:30 PM**

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Mike P. wrote:

Nice design. What is the net volume of the cabinet?

Just over 10 cu feet, I think 10.5 once you take in account for the bracing, port, and driver.

**Kevin Haskins** · **09-25-09, 09:30 AM**

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aduljr wrote:

Just over 10 cu feet, I think 10.5 once you take in account for the bracing, port, and driver.

It looks great.... do you have a CNC to cut all the parts?

Kevin Haskins
Exodus Audio

**aduljr** · **09-25-09, 12:16 PM**

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Kevin Haskins wrote:

It looks great.... do you have a CNC to cut all the parts?

Kevin Haskins
Exodus Audio

I wish I did. I will be cutting them all out myself and using a variety of tools and techniques. I should be picking up the wood I need today. 16 sheets of Baltic birch.

**aduljr** · **09-25-09, 06:29 PM**

Scott just dropped off one of the maelstrom-x and we picked up 12 sheets of baltic birch 4x8. that is one beefy sub. Nice kevin!

**Kevin Haskins** · **09-25-09, 07:48 PM**

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aduljr wrote:

Scott just dropped off one of the maelstrom-x and we picked up 12 sheets of baltic birch 4x8. that is one beefy sub. Nice kevin!

Yea.... I just unloaded a container of the 21"s, 15"s, & 12"s and my back is killing me. I need to switch to some small Neo motors or hire some college kids.

Kevin Haskins
Exodus Audio

**dgilme** · **09-25-09, 09:53 PM**

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Kevin Haskins wrote:

Yea.... I just unloaded a container of the 21"s, 15"s, & 12"s and my back is killing me. I need to switch to some small Neo motors or hire some college kids.

Kevin Haskins
Exodus Audio

I'll work for subs

**aduljr** · **09-26-09, 01:03 AM**

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Kevin Haskins wrote:

Yea.... I just unloaded a container of the 21"s, 15"s, & 12"s and my back is killing me. I need to switch to some small Neo motors or hire some college kids.

Kevin Haskins
Exodus Audio

you wearing a back brace? Oh new speakers

so when do we get to see the final stats on them

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dgilme wrote:

I'll work for subs

I would to

**Ryan Anderson** · **09-26-09, 04:28 AM**

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Kevin Haskins wrote:

I need to switch to some small Neo motors Kevin Haskins
Exodus Audio

:-O

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dgilme wrote:

I'll work for subs

unload all of those palets there and bring them here. when youre done, take a 21" on your way out. thanks.

**Kevin Haskins** · **09-26-09, 01:31 PM**

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Ryan Anderson wrote:

:-O

unload all of those palets there and bring them here. when youre done, take a 21" on your way out. thanks.

The container comes stuffed with boxes, no pallets. So the work is that you have to handle every box, palletize them, wrap them and find a place for them in the warehouse.

I think it was a little over 12,000lbs of boxes so that is a lot of lifting, moving and wrapping.

Kevin Haskins
Exodus Audio

**aduljr** · **09-26-09, 02:31 PM**

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Kevin Haskins wrote:

The container comes stuffed with boxes, no pallets. So the work is that you have to handle every box, palletize them, wrap them and find a place for them in the warehouse.

I think it was a little over 12,000lbs of boxes so that is a lot of lifting, moving and wrapping.

Kevin Haskins
Exodus Audio

sounds like a good work out :P

**Ricci** · **09-28-09, 02:12 PM**

Subscribed. Looks like a challenging enclosure project. Make sure you post lots of pics along the way.

**aduljr** · **09-28-09, 02:20 PM**

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Ricci wrote:

Subscribed. Looks like a challenging enclosure project. Make sure you post lots of pics along the way.

I will, I have a habbit of making it more difficult for myself, but I got a couple of extra tools to make it easier this time around.

**aduljr** · **10-10-09, 05:56 AM**

sp project change, building one for now and a couple more later.

**Ryan Anderson** · **10-10-09, 06:09 AM**

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Kevin Haskins wrote:

The container comes stuffed with boxes, no pallets. So the work is that you have to handle every box, palletize them, wrap them and find a place for them in the warehouse.

I think it was a little over 12,000lbs of boxes so that is a lot of lifting, moving and wrapping.

Kevin Haskins
Exodus Audio

and as for Neo???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

**Mike P.** · **10-10-09, 09:30 AM**

Neo = less weight, higher cost.

**Ryan Anderson** · **10-10-09, 11:06 AM**

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Mike P. wrote:

Neo = less weight, higher cost.

I assume the reason for using it in extremis and FR125Ss and the like were stray flux for TV friendliness?

sorry to go OT

**aduljr** · **10-10-09, 07:00 PM**

I am thinking I can be over meticulous checking measurements so many times. I am going to be routing the inside walls to counter sink some of the bracing. I need to get make a brace to hold things in line to make sure its exactly the same tract all the way around. Fun times

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For now I must run off to attend a wedding. Maybe I will get some of it down when I return if not tomorrow for sure.

**aduljr** · **10-14-09, 05:42 AM**

I got a lot more pictures of the build in progress. I order to get the nice groves I needed, I decided to build a guide into my table saw. Nice and simple solution to make sure everything remains straight.

The guide additions to my table saw are two extensions and an aluminum straight edge.

So the front baffle has 2 rectangular ports in it. Instead of routing out or using a jig saw to cut the ports out I opted for plan c. As you can see from the stack of small pieces of wood I will assemble the port for a nice and perfect rectangle.

With a stop put in place, I routed some more of my grooves to be used for the bracing.

Time to route the inner back piece.

Had to clamp my fence down since I was outside the track

End result

Now for the side pieces. This will be the vertical groove. But first, testing on some scrap piece of wood.

8 7/8" was my target. I think I nailed that one pretty close.

yup, on target.

Next on my list to do.
I have the bottom of the box to time the edges off tomorrow.
Angle cut the parts that are going to join up on the front part at a nice 22.5 so I can use my Pocket hole joiner.
Start assembly of the innerbox.

**RXPorlando** · **10-18-09, 12:54 PM**

Nice work danny. When do you need me to stop by to drop off supplys? Any luck on finding someone to put a piano black finish on the box? Would you like to do it?

Thanks a million Scott

**aduljr** · **10-18-09, 03:28 PM**

dont need any supplies just yet, but I will let you know. I got more pics to post, but have yet. I am in LA right now and will be returning today

**Kevin Haskins** · **10-19-09, 02:50 PM**

Yea.... looks very nice. Keep them coming.

Kevin Haskins
Exodus Audio

**RXPorlando** · **11-10-09, 11:25 AM**

Any up dates?

**aduljr** · **11-10-09, 03:36 PM**

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RXPorlando wrote:

Any up dates?

I been busy and I haven't upload photos I taken. after my quick trip to cali, I am working on the port for the sub, maybe the curve join is a bit of a pain, but should look good.

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