BFM Jack Flat Packs

[jswingchun]

First off, I am in no way connected to the company speakerhardware.com other than being a happy customer.

I am just posting this as an FYI. I know a lot of people on this forum are interested at some level in the Bill Fitzmaurice cabinet designs. Some may be frightened off by not having the tools or skills to do the cutting of the parts. Speakerhardware.com is now selling a flat pack of the BFM Jack 112 and 110 cabinets with all the necessary parts and plans to put it together.

I built the cabs and love them. Easy to carry, light weight and sound great. I did not use the flat pack, I scratch built mine, so I cannot attest to how the flat packs will assemble. I can say that I have been impressed with the customer service at speakerhardware.com so I would guess he wouldn't sell these unless they were up to his quality standards.

Anyway, like I said, I'm just sharing this in case anyone was on the fence about the BFM cabs cuz they didn't have a table saw.

http://www.speakerhardware.com/whatsnew.php

Just for fun, here is a pic of my stack of four Jack 110s.

[KJung]

VERY cool. That is quite a rig!!!!

That's a really nice way to dip into these cabs. I am one who is rather clueless about building this kind of stuff, but the sort of 'IKEA' type precut kit would make this doable for even a DIY schlub like me.

Nice!

[jswingchun]

Originally Posted by KJung

VERY cool. That is quite a rig!!!!

That's a really nice way to dip into these cabs. I am one who is rather clueless about building this kind of stuff, but the sort of 'IKEA' type precut kit would make this doable for even a DIY schlub like me.

Nice!

That's true. Also, the kits include every last part you need to build the cab except the finish/covering.

[father of fires]

SWEET!!!
Now I have no excuse.

[jswingchun]

Originally Posted by father of fires

SWEET!!!
Now I have no excuse.

I guess the only excuse would be whether or not the Jack is the cab you want. It is the only BFM design SH is selling as a flat pack right now. It was a good first choice though, as it makes a nice PA cab or bass cab.

[father of fires]

Originally Posted by jswingchun

I guess the only excuse would be whether or not the Jack is the cab you want. It is the only BFM design SH is selling as a flat pack right now. It was a good first choice though, as it makes a nice PA cab or bass cab.

I can't decide which one I want to build so this makes that decision easy.

Wait! Do I want 10's or 12's?

[bgavin]

I can attest to the quality of Leland's flat packs, and his attention to detail. They are CNC cut for a precision fit. He is an upstanding business man, where the customer always comes first.

[M0ses]

Originally Posted by jswingchun

OMG.

[jswingchun]

Originally Posted by father of fires

I can't decide which one I want to build so this makes that decision easy.

Wait! Do I want 10's or 12's?

Some that have heard both say the 10s sound a bit better than the 12s. Other have said the 12s sound awesome. 12s are bigger (obviously) and louder. I love my 10's and I love how easy they are to carry and pack.

[jswingchun]

Originally Posted by M0ses

OMG.

Yeah, it's pretty freakin' schweet. It's about six feet tall, but each cab weighs about 35 pounds. I only have one handle on each cab, cuz they are so easy to carry one handed like a suitcase.

[PaulNYC]

What a great way to get into these cabs. This is a great way to keep the missis happy (less time building).

Paul

[Rick Auricchio]

Your amp is too big. Don't you only need about 15 watts to kill small animals with that many BFM cabs?

Having built a BFM Omni15 tallboy, I've gotta look at Leland's full kit...

[jswingchun]

Originally Posted by Rick Auricchio

Your amp is too big. Don't you only need about 15 watts to kill small animals with that many BFM cabs?

It's true, the output knob on my Ashdown preamp has never been to the halfway point, and the Crown XTi 1000 never breaks a sweat. I cannot imagine how loud it would be if I actually turned it up.

[Ben B]

Originally Posted by PaulNYC

What a great way to get into these cabs. This is a great way to keep the missis happy (less time building).

Paul

+1. I built 2 Jack 12s. Most of the build time was setting up the saw, cutting, and sanding (to make parts fit precisely). Assembling the cabinet was the easy part. A CNC kit is a great idea for BFM cabinets. I'm also a satisfied customer of speakerhardware.com.

Ben

[PaulNYC]

I had such difficulty getting good cuts out of the equipment I had, that I took a long time and was frequently accused of neglecting the family. The speaker was all worth it however

After my experience, I consider the flat pack to be very cost effective.

[adube810]

what tools do you need to put this kit together? how long would the build time be and how dificult will it be for someone who is completely inexperienced in putting things together?

[rpsands]

With the plans, you'd need:
A good set of clamps
A tube of PL and a caulking gun
A screw driver or a screw gun

A pair of saw horses or a work table and a roll of wax paper would be a good investment too most likely.

I can't think of anything else offhand, anyone else?

[jnewmark]

Originally Posted by rpsands

With the plans, you'd need:
A good set of clamps
A tube of PL and a caulking gun
A screw driver or a screw gun

A pair of saw horses or a work table and a roll of wax paper would be a good investment too most likely.

I can't think of anything else offhand, anyone else?

What about electronics ? Does it come pre wired, crossover in place, jack panel ?

[bgavin]

Make sure you find out how thick the flat stock is for the flat kit. I'm doing a dual-eights prototype design for SH now, and it will be released in 3/4" material.

[Fuzzbass]

Originally Posted by M0ses

OMG.

Indeed. What a killer rig!