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1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:04 pm
by jeremyb
I figured the speaker I pulled out of my Laney Cub 8 could be useful so I'm building a small cab for it to use with the incoming Orange Terror Stamp pedal amplifier... Today I picked up some 18mm ply and 24x24mm pine to make the cab, as well as some speaker grill cloth from jaycar... going to pop into spotlight to get some nice green vinyl to use as tolex, job should be a goodun, progress pics to come!

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:55 pm
by jeremyb
I have a box!

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:01 pm
by FuzzMonkey
No snakeskin vinyl at Spotlight???

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:13 pm
by MiniForklift
Nice work, looking pretty good so far!

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:15 pm
by Bg
Have to say, you'll be able to drive a tank over that....

Glued and screwed or Glued and nailed - looks like nails? Either way get those below the point where your rounding cutter is going to hit, else thats one roundover cutter fucked. And for the big one I use for marshalls and 18 mm ply, thats 50 bucks down the toilet.

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:05 pm
by jeremyb
Glued and Brad nailed, quick and easy just how I like it!

And thanks for the nail tip I didn’t think that one through!! :-(

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:07 pm
by jeremyb
FuzzMonkey wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:01 pm No snakeskin vinyl at Spotlight???
HA! A lovely shade of emerald green has already caught my eye, always wanted a green cab :-)

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:22 pm
by Bg
jeremyb wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:05 pm Glued and Brad nailed, quick and easy just how I like it!

And thanks for the nail tip I didn’t think that one through!! :-(
Yeah its a lesson you learn once. And a router cutter shattering at 20,000 rpm is not something you want to happen. When I've done similar joints, I've glued and screwed, then when dry remove the screws and redrill for dowels. Just as strong and don't fuck with your router.

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:23 pm
by crowbgood1
jeremyb wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:07 pm
FuzzMonkey wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:01 pm No snakeskin vinyl at Spotlight???
HA! A lovely shade of emerald green has already caught my eye, always wanted a green cab :-)
Bellbird lawsuit model 🤠

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:32 pm
by jeremyb
Having a break to cook dinner, have cut the baffle to size and after tea will cut the speaker hole and get some black paint on it, tempted to use the fence stain we have but worried it may stink, hmmmm I will sniff fence first!

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:33 pm
by jeremyb
crowbgood1 wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:23 pm
jeremyb wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:07 pm
FuzzMonkey wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:01 pm No snakeskin vinyl at Spotlight???
HA! A lovely shade of emerald green has already caught my eye, always wanted a green cab :-)
Bellbird lawsuit model 🤠
I have Mr Glyns bellbirds in my Strat so it’s quite appropriate!

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:34 pm
by jeremyb
I should mention those Trojan corner clamps are bullshit, I broke one tightening it GENTLY!!! Thankfully Bunnings are good for returns….

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:04 pm
by FuzzMonkey
jeremyb wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:07 pm
FuzzMonkey wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:01 pm No snakeskin vinyl at Spotlight???
HA! A lovely shade of emerald green has already caught my eye, always wanted a green cab :-)
Open-backed?

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:19 pm
by vinylguy
Jeez there are some talented buggers on here, that looks great JB.

Re: 1 x 8" cab build

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:21 pm
by jeremyb
FuzzMonkey wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:04 pm
jeremyb wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:07 pm
FuzzMonkey wrote: Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:01 pm No snakeskin vinyl at Spotlight???
HA! A lovely shade of emerald green has already caught my eye, always wanted a green cab :-)
Open-backed?
Closed back, I want a really toight as a toiger bass response as this is for more high gain low tuning tones :-)