A slightly different take on the Dreadnought

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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited December 2013
    Those parts will work perfectly, just add the ward ware to month them.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2013
    I'm guessing you typed that from your cell phone! I take it you meant "hardware to mount them." :lol:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,709
    edited December 2013
    nspindel wrote: »

    The 4 pole versions are superior, they are built better and have a higher current rating. Why aren't you doing both ends?
    Do the chassis connectors include the screws I'll need?

    No, you will need M3 (metric) screws, nuts and lock washers for the panel mount. Fastnel carries them in stainless steel. They are cheap and there's no minimum order.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2013
    zane77 wrote: »
    Those parts will work perfectly, just add the ward ware to month them.
    nspindel wrote: »
    I'm guessing you typed that from your cell phone! I take it you meant "hardware to mount them." :lol:

    Sometimes "smart" phones are pretty stupid. :smile:
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2013
    F1nut wrote: »
    The 4 pole versions are superior, they are built better and have a higher current rating. Why aren't you doing both ends?

    Ok, I will grab the 4-pole versions. Thanks for the tip. Not doing both ends because the Dreadnaught is already built with binding posts - using Speakons on the Dreadnaught side would mean drilling holes large enough to accommodate them, when the chassis already has holes drilled for the 4 binding posts. On the Dreadnaught side, I'm using bananas, which works just fine. I think the big advantage of using the Speakon connector will be on the speaker side, so I can eliminate the need for the spade.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2013
    F1nut wrote: »
    No, you will need M3 (metric) screws, nuts and lock washers for the panel mount. Fastnel carries them in stainless steel. They are cheap and there's no minimum order.

    Ok great, thank you!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited December 2013
    Thanks again Jesse, ordered the 4-pole versions - NL4FX and NL4MP, along with the SCDP gaskets from Parts Express.



    I'm thinking these are what I need for the fasteners?

    http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/40924

    http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/40247

    http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/40142
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    edited December 2013
    Trey,
    Do you have more of the round 4-bp/1-speakon-hole plates like in your pic above (for 1.2's)? I need a pair, but didn't see them listed on your site. Scratch'n'dent is okay as well, if available.
    Thanks,
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,709
    edited December 2013
    nspindel wrote: »
    I'm thinking these are what I need for the fasteners?

    Those screws are too short.

    Using the SKU's

    XM2510016A20000
    MN2510000A20000
    ML6330000A20000
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 27,969
    edited December 2013
    I have them available. They are new stock too :)

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    Talk to you soon! :)
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,314
    The "Finishing Touch" looks good Jesse!
  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,084
    Dang, Dog
    You never stop improving ...Nice work!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,034
    F1nut wrote: »
    An update on this thread. My Dreadnought sits on carpet and always leaned a little bit. Well, I finally got around to doing something about it by adding aluminum outriggers with stainless steel spikes. It now sits perfectly level. The cap nuts are temporary, I have stainless steel knurled knobs arriving Monday.

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    You wouldn't by any chance have an extra one of these laying around, would you?
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  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,066
    So this is the thread where the idea for Speakon connectors for the SDA cable originated. I should have known Jessie was the originator. I also like the outriggers.

    I am glad you updated the thread as I had not read it.
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    That going to look killer with the stainless steel knurled knobs and as usual very nice job Jesse.

    Hey @F1nut I even speeled your name right this time. :blush:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,709

    You wouldn't by any chance have an extra one of these laying around, would you?

    Sorry John, I don't.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,709
    gimpod wrote: »

    Hey @F1nut I even speeled your name right this time. :blush:

    'bout damn time! ;)
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 16,834
    Looks fantastic!!
  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,471
    Looks great!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,709
    I realized I made a mistake in my OP that needs to be corrected. The socket I used is the NL4MP-UC not the BAG version.

    This is the one, http://www.neutrik.com/en/speakon/speakon-chassis-connectors/nl4mp-uc
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,140
    Good, I got the right one.
  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 16,834
    Thread started 6 years ago?? Holy Crap were getting old...