Yes Richmond can be fun. Many years of school and partying in the city that's for sure. Now that I'm a responsible adult I rarely get out on the town anymore. But at least there is more money for man toys. My bic sub got me through the college years now I'm in with the do it yourselfers. I've been unimpressed with my new build but I still have some tweaking to do. I think I popped my seams in some spots, which could be allowing small air leaks. Since you are clearly skilled in carpentry how would you suggest I tackle the reglueing? Not to hijack your thread.
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Just a little info on my build.
Currently I am using an older model 200 watt amp to power this so I’ll not be completely satisfied until a more power appropriate amp is purchased. The project was only approved if I could make it appear as an end table in our living/HT/Kids play room in accordance with the wife. It will be down firing and be finished in red oak since it’s locally available to me. I didn’t take as many pictures as I should have and am missing one of the final bracing. I will do more of the finishing and listen impressions once I get a larger amp (recommendations welcome). This is my first attempt at a HT sub.
Outside box dimensions are 20.75x24x24
After driver and bracing and port volume subtracted I have about 4.40 cu.
Ports are 4”x31” with what I’d call semi flared ends.
Double 1.5” front baffle with posted mounted just above the driver.
Driver on the work bench.
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Current weak amp being used to test.
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One brace and ports installed. A rounded edge circle of MDF was used to create a "flare" at the end of the tube. And alot more bracing was installed. This is were I had my picture failure.
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I could not wait to test the driver. Here it is in some sloppy bondo.:whistling:
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Veneer...
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This is were I'm at now. I'll be trying to finish it up this weekend and post more pics.
Currently I am using an older model 200 watt amp to power this so I’ll not be completely satisfied until a more power appropriate amp is purchased. The project was only approved if I could make it appear as an end table in our living/HT/Kids play room in accordance with the wife. It will be down firing and be finished in red oak since it’s locally available to me. I didn’t take as many pictures as I should have and am missing one of the final bracing. I will do more of the finishing and listen impressions once I get a larger amp (recommendations welcome). This is my first attempt at a HT sub.
Outside box dimensions are 20.75x24x24
After driver and bracing and port volume subtracted I have about 4.40 cu.
Ports are 4”x31” with what I’d call semi flared ends.
Double 1.5” front baffle with posted mounted just above the driver.
Driver on the work bench.
Current weak amp being used to test.
One brace and ports installed. A rounded edge circle of MDF was used to create a "flare" at the end of the tube. And alot more bracing was installed. This is were I had my picture failure.
I could not wait to test the driver. Here it is in some sloppy bondo.:whistling:
Veneer...
This is were I'm at now. I'll be trying to finish it up this weekend and post more pics.
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Wow, so far this has turned out awesome! :T That is one solid looking table that I'm sure is going to put out some solid bass! 
I got the first coat of poly on last night and went out to sand and do the second coat tonight but its still tacky. So I'll give it another 24 hours. My main worry right now is getting it from the wood shop to the house, Im pushing 150lbs with this thing and Im not as young as I used to be. :flex:
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Don't be fooled, there is a whole sheet of MDF under there :gulp: LOL.
I finished with the final coat of poly last night and it should be ready to be moved into its new home tomorrow morning. I need to wet sand tonight and wax.
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I finished with the final coat of poly last night and it should be ready to be moved into its new home tomorrow morning. I need to wet sand tonight and wax.
I feel like I am your friend. Because my sub is an enormous obtrusive black box
. Someday, someday I will create a stained beautiful speaker. This one has motivated me.21 - 40 of 60 Posts
