Now I know why most cabinets are square..

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  • AlanD
    AlanD Posts: 32
    edited July 2006
    Exceptional cabinet work!
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  • Boonaroo
    Boonaroo Posts: 57
    edited August 2006
    So how was the burn in period been. I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2006
    Dude, those are remarkable. Congrats!!
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited August 2006
    Those are incredible!

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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited August 2006
    Stunning!

    Could you give a little more detail on the painted acrylic? how did that work, could you use something like that for shelving in a rack?

    Thanks, They look awesome!
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  • Moreants
    Moreants Posts: 70
    edited August 2006
    Boonaroo wrote:
    So how was the burn in period been. I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts.


    Extremely pleased with the sound of these speakers. The bass is thunderous and the mids and highs excellent. The cabinet design and the fact that they weigh approx. 100lbs. + each sure helps. They have surpassed my expectations and I would put them up against speakers in the $3k to $5k range any day.

    Updated pic. Refinished.
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  • Moreants
    Moreants Posts: 70
    edited August 2006
    dipiazza wrote:
    Stunning!

    Could you give a little more detail on the painted acrylic? how did that work, could you use something like that for shelving in a rack?

    Thanks, They look awesome!


    I have used reverse painted acrylic on several projects now. I thought of it myself although I'm sure others have used it before.

    I paint one side of a clear acrylic panel (avail. at Lowes/Menards etc..) with Paint for plastic spray paint to create a perfect black lacquer look. I have used other types of paints including brush-on craft paints with success but recommend the Rustoleum product.

    I secure the panel with PL polyurethane consruction adhesive which I also use for just about everything else. It won't melt the paint and is exceptionally strong. Just clamp it up overnight. It also expands when curing so keep it an inch or so from the edges. This expansion btw also makes it an excellent adhesive for making/sealing cabinets.

    Pics of techinique;

    -Customized Athenas showing gloss black on smaller one and reverse painted (used craft paints) acrylic faux wood grain on other.

    -DIY 8" 2-way

    -Redone Boston Acoustics A60

    Hope that helps.
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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited August 2006
    Those all look awesome. So im guessing the acrylic is pretty thin? Was it expensive? (if you dont mind)
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  • Moreants
    Moreants Posts: 70
    edited August 2006
    dipiazza wrote:
    Those all look awesome. So im guessing the acrylic is pretty thin? Was it expensive? (if you dont mind)


    Acrylic is avail in several thicknesses, thicker= more$ of course. I used .080" and a panel of 28" x 36" or so was about $11.

    Thinner is easier to work with but if it gets too thin it may show some warping. Thicker will look best on projects where the panel is kept flat and the edges are hidden well or integrated into the design.
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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited August 2006
    Sounds good, did you buy it at a Home Depot type store?
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  • Moreants
    Moreants Posts: 70
    edited August 2006
    dipiazza wrote:
    Sounds good, did you buy it at a Home Depot type store?


    Yes, Ihave a Lowes near me but also bought at Menards at times. I imagine HD has it too but ours is a mess usually.
    I remember when 'broadband' meant The Go-Go's.
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited August 2006
    WOW great job!

    Look fantastic.

    Enjoy

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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited August 2006
    beautiful................congrats.............nice.........;)
    YOU should put your signature on IT.............may be start your own business.........I could be your assistant or partner.........I am a handyman with skillssss :)
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  • jhermance
    jhermance Posts: 214
    edited August 2006
    These look pretty damn close. Yours look pretty damn good though.

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