I bought speakers and crossovers with the intention of building my mother some outdoor speakers about 2 years ago from
Parts Express. I then placed these on my shelf, and didn't work on them for quite some time. Before Christmas this year, I decided it was time to finally make something with these.
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The drivers, recently released from their prison on my shelf. |
I decided to make these using some basic fiberglass techniques, so the first step was to fabricate a mounting plate for the speakers.
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drilling a hole for the tweeters |
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test fit |
Next, I attached it to a slightly larger bottom plate using some dowels and hot glue.
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check out that glue |
Next, I stretched fabric over the form. Fleece would've been ideal since it stretches smoothly in every direction, but all I had around were some old t-shirts, so I used that.
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Mmm, look at that curve. |
After doing both of those, it was time for fiberglass inside and out, then a quick coat of textured paint.
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well this looks ugly |
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ah, thats a little better |
Next, it was just wiring and testing.
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quick connects are fun when I don't feel like soldering |
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The finished product being tested, awesome! |
Now that they are finally done and sound right, I need to install them. Unfortunately, I haven't done that yet, so these are just sitting on a shelf at my parents' house now. Whoops.
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