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Fearful Part 14: one better than 13!

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No way. Let the Duratex dry real good, just in case you want to apply another coat. Not to mention that the hardware will stick to the hardware if it isn't fully cured. I found out the hard way.
 
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Well, I didn't get all fancy pants with my cab. None of my hardware is flush mounted. My 66 truly looks like a battle scarred battleship. But when it is on stage, she looks like a tower of terror.
 
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RFord04 said:
Funny thing is, I'd never have called myself "handy"... This is the very first thing I've ever built. Ever. If you have the funds, just go for it. I had the panels cut at the lumberyard, and the crossovers prebuilt, but I did the rest, and it wasn't that hard with the help and advice of others on the fEARful forum, though it did take me close to a month due to my inexperience and hesitation at some points. Sure, I made a few mistakes, but that's how you learn, and now that it's done, I'm very happy with it.

As for handles, they kinda blend in, bit if you look again, I used strap handles on the sides. The cab weighs 54 lbs without grill, and those handles are plenty strong, I believe. Plus, using straps was just two less holes I had to cut and possibly mess up, so that's why I went with straps.
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Very cool bro! Nice job and congrats!
 
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I didnt want to use the odorous spray adhesive in my condo as I want to be considerate of my family so I did it downstairs in my buildings bike storage room. Hopefully I dont catch heat from the strata for that.
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Long view from the top. Still need to put the speakon in and connect up the wiring.
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As recommended by Burning Skies I used zip ties to keep the wires nice and tidy. They will also minimize the chance of unwanted noise at high volume.
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Close up of the crossover I took from my AoN 15/6. PL adhesive got a bit messy here.
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Next step test the drivers and wiring, then put on the top.
 
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Very informative pics, man. Thanks. And timely, for me. I was doing the dampening last night using the egg crate foam from speaker hardware but I ran out halfway through the second cab. I don't want to wait for a new order to get to me so I need to go do some searching on the forum and see what I can pick up locally.
 
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MSUsousaphone said:
Haha. Thanks, man. And the trash bag.....we had a good bit of belt sanding to do. It's all good now....but I'm about to round out the edges.

So....applying duratex and hardware....what order does that go in? Do I screw in the jack plates and corners while the duratex is still wet?
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I put my handles and jack plate on a day or two after applying duratex. I used the thin foam gasket material that they sell for this, adhered to the metal. When I went to take off the jack plate later to check something, it would not come off. Even after a couple days, the duratex reacted with the foam on the non-adhesive side, and they were permanently bonded. So if I ever have to take off the handles or plate, I'll have to slice the gasket material, then scrape it off bit by bit. At least I got a good seal.

So give the duratex ample time to dry.

Note: humidity was high at the time. Your drying time may vary.
 
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And one suggestion: when you are applying duratex to your cab, at the same time, also apply it to a piece of scrap wood. That way you can test dryness using the scrap, rather than potentially marring the finish on your cab if you find it isn't dry.
 
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MSUsousaphone said:
Very informative pics, man. Thanks. And timely, for me. I was doing the dampening last night using the egg crate foam from speaker hardware but I ran out halfway through the second cab. I don't want to wait for a new order to get to me so I need to go do some searching on the forum and see what I can pick up locally.
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The stuff in my cab I used for dampening material is poly batting (quilt material) I bought from Walmart. I got a large bag of it for around $12.
 
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MX21 said:
And one suggestion: when you are applying duratex to your cab, at the same time, also apply it to a piece of scrap wood. That way you can test dryness using the scrap, rather than potentially marring the finish on your cab if you find it isn't dry.
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Excellent tip. :) I'll be duratexing in the next week or two and that is definitely helpful.

Does the duratex give off any odor as it dries? I live in a small condo and would prefer to keep it inside as it dries but if there is any offgassing I'll have to keep it on my balcony outside... which I'd rather not do.
 
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Excellent tip. :) I'll be duratexing in the next week or two and that is definitely helpful.

Does the duratex give off any odor as it dries? I live in a small condo and would prefer to keep it inside as it dries but if there is any offgassing I'll have to keep it on my balcony outside... which I'd rather not do.
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It gives off the smell of dreams fulfilled.
 
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