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[smitty_p]

New Speaker Enclosure (In Progress).

So, I've begun the process of building an enclosure for the speaker for my new Rivera amplifier.

A few notes before we dive into the pictures:

This enclosure is being built to go into my isolation cabinet. Consequently, it needs to be somewhat compact. Also, I'm not going to bother with covering it with Tolex. It will just be painted satin black. But, I do want it to look decent enough that it wouldn't be completely unsightly if I was to put it on a stage. So, I am trying to do a little more than just cobble a box together.

Anyway...on to the pictures!

This is what I did yesterday...

Here are the main pieces, except for the speaker and grill cloth baffles. This is 3/4", furniture-grade, birch plywood. The overall dimensions will be 18" wide x 18" high x 10 1/2" deep. I will be installing a 12" Eminence Redcoat speaker into it.



Here is the completed enclosure. All joints are glued and screwed together.

Front:



Rear:

At this point, I am just going with an open-back, especially since this will just go into my iso-cab. But, I could easily cut a piece and fasten it in the middle to make a closed-back enclosure, if I wanted.



Here's just a shot with the speaker:

 

[smitty_p]

Here's a little of today's progress...

This shot shows the completed grill cloth baffle in the foreground and the speaker mounting bolts installed in the speaker baffle. Both pieces have been given a coat of primer.




In this pic, I've test fitted the grill cloth baffle. The grill cloth I'll be using is in the foreground. I purchased the grill cloth from Parts Express.



In this last shot, I've test fit the speaker into the speaker baffle.



That's all for now. Next, I'll be painting everything and attaching the grill cloth. I'm still waiting for the 1/4" jack to come so I can install that and wire the speaker.

 

[eSGEe]

well done SCHMITLAP ol CHUM! looking good
is that ........................................a line 6 multipedal processor product on the floor I see??????

 

[syscokid]

The cabinet looks solid and beefy! What's the weight?

8 screws to secure the speaker! Why?

I'm assuming the grill cloth baffle will be tight against the speaker baffle. That should make for one very thick speaker baffle!

 

[67plexi]

That's the first time I've seen a 3/4" speaker baffle looks heavy

 

[smitty_p]

The cabinet looks solid and beefy! What's the weight?

8 screws to secure the speaker! Why?

I'm assuming the grill cloth baffle will be tight against the speaker baffle. That should make for one very thick speaker baffle!

Why eight screws? The Eminence speaker frame has eight mounting holes!

Yes, the baffle for the grill cloth will be tight against the speaker baffle. I got the idea from that Peavey amplifier you see in the background, except both baffles in that amplifier are 3/4 plywood…making a full 1 1/2” thick!

 

[smitty_p]

That's the first time I've seen a 3/4" speaker baffle looks heavy

Hey…it’s what I had on hand!

 

[eSGEe]

well if PEAVEY DID IT it has to be WRONG -- (buwahahahahaha) -- dont you know all peavey gear sux ???

if its not a Dumble its crap -- just stop and burn it now save time ....

BUWAHAHAHAHAHAH

 

[smitty_p]

is that ........................................a line 6 multipedal processor product on the floor I see??????

That is exactly what that is. I got that several years ago when they were the latest thing. I used to play live with it, but I use it mostly for practice now.

 

[smitty_p]

well if PEAVEY DID IT it has to be WRONG -- (buwahahahahaha) -- dont you know all peavey gear sux ???

if its not a Dumble its crap -- just stop and burn it now save time ....

BUWAHAHAHAHAHAH

That Peavey is built like a Mac truck. The entire cabinet is 3/4” plywood.

 

[eSGEe]

Ipicked up a PD HD300 a while back for STUPID cheap --- mainly because I wanted to SEE what ll the LINE 6 HATRED was about...... turns out this particular unit is VERY enjoyable -- nice online interface-- TONS of tones ... and I spent less than dinner for 2 at Outback!!!

 

[syscokid]

Why eight screws? The Eminence speaker frame has eight mounting holes!

Ha ha... Good thing that Eminence didn't drill out 16 holes...

 

[eSGEe]

That Peavey is built like a Mac truck. The entire cabinet is 3/4” plywood.

yep--- didnt you see the sarcasm dripping from my post????? Id wager I presently own more (and have owned more) Peavey gear than anyone on this forum simply put its good poop .............cheap !!!!

 

[Session 5]

Ipicked up a PD HD300 a while back for STUPID cheap --- mainly because I wanted to SEE what ll the LINE 6 HATRED was about...... turns out this particular unit is VERY enjoyable -- nice online interface-- TONS of tones ... and I spent less than dinner for 2 at Outback!!!

CRIKEY.....

 

[Inspector #20]

Ha ha... Good thing that Eminence didn't drill out 16 holes...

LOL!!!@!!!

 

[Inspector #20]

That looks great, Man!!!! You did a nice job!!!

I really wanted to build a 2x12, but the time constraints and workbench space was a big consideration, plus my ability was called into question too.

I ended up having a marine grade mahogany, finger joint 2x12 made for me instead. Only 26 pounds with (2) Celestion G12P80's.

I'm impressed, Man....Seriously.

 

[smitty_p]

Ha ha... Good thing that Eminence didn't drill out 16 holes...

Yeah, that would present me with quite the dilemma.

My OCD would really, REALLY want to use sixteen mounting screws!

 

[smitty_p]

That looks great, Man!!!! You did a nice job!!!

I really wanted to build a 2x12, but the time constraints and workbench space was a big consideration, plus my ability was called into question too.

I ended up having a marine grade mahogany, finger joint 2x12 made for me instead. Only 26 pounds with (2) Celestion G12P80's.

I'm impressed, Man....Seriously.

Thank you very much for the kind words, Robert. But, I’m not done, yet.

I could still mess this up!

 

[jtcnj]

Looks great, nice work!
I install as many screws as the speaker has mounting holes too.

 

[67plexi]

I use all eight speaker mounting screws also and build my cabinets and amps.