Where's Ruben (outofthewoods) been?

wgallupe · « **on:** 20 Jan 2014, 01:53 am »

Haven't seen any posts from him since last October.

gregfisk · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 Jan 2014, 07:14 am »

I was wondering the same thing, I have really enjoyed seeing his work.

I was wondering if Serenity was still doing business and persuing any new designs, or still making the Super 7?

Outofthewoods · « **Reply #2 on:** 24 Jan 2014, 11:48 pm »

Hey fellas!

Been "restructuring" and getting myself in a better place in work and life in general. Things are GOOD!!!

I decided to step away from Serenity for now and will be back to my old shenanigans again.

I'll be posting some finished sub enclosures later this evening if I can get some good pics together.

Ruben

wgallupe · « **Reply #3 on:** 25 Jan 2014, 11:44 am »

It's nice to hear from you Ruben. Looking forward to your pics.

chip · « **Reply #4 on:** 25 Jan 2014, 05:14 pm »

Quote from: Outofthewoods on 24 Jan 2014, 11:48 pm

Hey fellas!

Been "restructuring" and getting myself in a better place in work and life in general. Things are GOOD!!!

I decided to step away from Serenity for now and will be back to my old shenanigans again.

I'll be posting some finished sub enclosures later this evening if I can get some good pics together.

Ruben

Can't wait to see them!

rollo · « **Reply #5 on:** 25 Jan 2014, 05:52 pm »

Ruben great to hear you worked life out. We missed you here. Best of luck with your new life. Your talent is priceless glad your back.

charles

Outofthewoods · « **Reply #6 on:** 25 Jan 2014, 06:01 pm »

Quote from: chip on 25 Jan 2014, 05:14 pm

Can't wait to see them!

What's up dude!

The pics I took last night came out very "grainy". They are built the exact same way as my original servo sub design, but instead of high gloss piano black I used a matte black. They're better suited for HT usage as you won't get the screen reflections if using them up front.

Ruben

I'm sure you remember the originals.

Outofthewoods · « **Reply #7 on:** 25 Jan 2014, 06:06 pm »

Quote from: rollo on 25 Jan 2014, 05:52 pm

Ruben great to hear you worked life out. We missed you here. Best of luck with your new life. Your talent is priceless glad your back.

charles

Thanks Charles!

I'm in a better place for sure. We learn as we go! (hopefully

)

I missed you guys too. It feels good to be back.

Best,

Ruben

bladesmith · « **Reply #8 on:** 25 Jan 2014, 06:10 pm »

Very attractive finish.

Captainhemo · « **Reply #9 on:** 25 Jan 2014, 08:48 pm »

Also glad to see yo back Ruben, been missing all those great pics of your work

-jay

Outofthewoods · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 Jan 2014, 08:42 pm »

Quote from: bladesmith on 25 Jan 2014, 06:10 pm

Very attractive finish.

Thanks Bladesmith. It's a combination of black leatherette and 2 stage urethane.

Ruben

Outofthewoods · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 Jan 2014, 08:53 pm »

Quote from: Captainhemo on 25 Jan 2014, 08:48 pm

Also glad to see yo back Ruben, been missing all those great pics of your work

-jay

Hi Jay,

Man, your post count has grown a lot!

I'm in the planning stages of a custom job consisting of (6) servo subs right now. (4) single twelves and (2) dual eights. All piano black. I'll post some good pics when they're ready.

Best,

Ruben

Outofthewoods · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 Jan 2014, 08:55 pm »

Here's how the above subs look from the back.

Ruben

rak313 · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 Jan 2014, 09:12 pm »

Quote from: Outofthewoods on 27 Jan 2014, 08:53 pm

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I'm in the planning stages of a custom job consisting of (6) servo subs right now. (4) single twelves and (2) dual eights. All piano black. I'll post some good pics when they're ready.

Best,

Ruben

Are the dual eights sealed? If so - what are the dimensions? - Thanks - Really glad to see you posting again!

mlundy57 · « **Reply #14 on:** 27 Jan 2014, 09:18 pm »

Quote from: Outofthewoods on 27 Jan 2014, 08:55 pm

Here's how the above subs look from the back.

Ruben

Ruben,

Beautiful as usual. How do you attach leatherette, glued liker veneer, padded and stapled like upholstery or what?

Mike

Outofthewoods · « **Reply #15 on:** 27 Jan 2014, 10:19 pm »

Quote from: rak313 on 27 Jan 2014, 09:12 pm

Are the dual eights sealed? If so - what are the dimensions? - Thanks - Really glad to see you posting again!

Hi Rick!

Yep, they're sealed. Internal volume is 0.7 cu ft. They are going to be used as stands and will be built to match the footprint of the mains.

Ruben

Outofthewoods · « **Reply #16 on:** 27 Jan 2014, 10:31 pm »

Quote from: mlundy57 on 27 Jan 2014, 09:18 pm

Ruben,

Beautiful as usual. How do you attach leatherette, glued liker veneer, padded and stapled like upholstery or what?

Mike

Hi Mike!

It's applied using an upholstery adhesive. The subs are not padded, but the leatherette has a nice soft touch to it.

Ruben

mlundy57 · « **Reply #17 on:** 27 Jan 2014, 11:12 pm »

Quote from: Outofthewoods on 27 Jan 2014, 10:31 pm

Hi Mike!

It's applied using an upholstery adhesive. The subs are not padded, but the leatherette has a nice soft touch to it.

Ruben

Ruben,

Thanks. So do the front and rear baffle overlap the edges and seal against the leatherette using it like a gasket or is that an optical illusion?

Mike

Outofthewoods · « **Reply #18 on:** 27 Jan 2014, 11:34 pm »

Quote from: mlundy57 on 27 Jan 2014, 11:12 pm

Ruben,

Thanks. So do the front and rear baffle overlap the edges and seal against the leatherette using it like a gasket or is that an optical illusion?

Mike

Hi Mike,

That's an optical illusion. I'll post a close-up picture later this evening.

Ruben

rak313 · « **Reply #19 on:** 28 Jan 2014, 01:32 am »

Quote from: Outofthewoods on 27 Jan 2014, 10:19 pm

Hi Rick!

Yep, they're sealed. Internal volume is 0.7 cu ft. They are going to be used as stands and will be built to match the footprint of the mains.

Ruben

So that is 0.35 cu. ft. per driver, 0.7 cu. ft. for the 2 drivers - correct? Are they opposed? If so I'm very interested.