The Bully Build Begins

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robwm

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Re: The Bully Build Begins
« Reply #100 on: 29 Apr 2025, 03:34 pm »
It makes sense that no-rez isn't placed there. The amplifier mounts above the tube connectors and the bottom has a glued seam. I doubt that section could move in a way that would affect the overall sound.

robwm

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Re: The Bully Build Begins
« Reply #101 on: 5 May 2025, 04:15 pm »
I have the crossovers installed.




NIGHTFALL1970

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« Reply #102 on: 5 May 2025, 04:54 pm »
Very cool!😎 you have a lot more room than I did.
I can’t wait for you to get to hear them. I listened to my new LP of the first Black Sabbath album remastered by Kevin Grey. It sounded amazing!🤩




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robwm

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« Reply #103 on: 5 May 2025, 05:44 pm »
Does anyone have pictures of how the crossover, subwoofer, amplifier and jumper wires are installed?

NIGHTFALL1970

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« Reply #104 on: 5 May 2025, 08:39 pm »
Here are some. I hope they help.









The bottom two pictures rotated sideways. You can see where the wires for the jumpers go.
« Last Edit: Today at 01:22 am by NIGHTFALL1970 »

NIGHTFALL1970

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« Reply #105 on: 5 May 2025, 08:49 pm »
Looking up. Wires that go up to the drivers.







robwm

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« Reply #106 on: 5 May 2025, 08:49 pm »
Thank you for the pictures!  :)

If I understood better how to build the crossovers when I was doing it, I would have built them in a way where the tweeter and woofer wiring is right under the MTM box. In the layout I used, I'm really concerned the wiring is not long enough to accommodate cable management. Rewiring these would be a real nightmare at this point. Those crossover boards are there to stay.

I'm about to find out if the wiring is long enough. :rock:

NIGHTFALL1970

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« Reply #107 on: 5 May 2025, 08:52 pm »
Back view where you can see subwoofer amp.




NIGHTFALL1970

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« Reply #108 on: 5 May 2025, 08:53 pm »
Let me know if you need anything else picture wise.

robwm

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Re: The Bully Build Begins
« Reply #109 on: 9 May 2025, 02:44 pm »
I twisted and routed the wires. They seem like they will be long enough to reach the drivers, and the wire is firmly in place using hot glue at the mid-point. I can't imagine it coming loose or vibrating. Next up will be polyfil in the upper chambers.




NIGHTFALL1970

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« Reply #110 on: 9 May 2025, 05:33 pm »
I am glad that the wire reached. Are you adding the wires for the jumpers?

robwm

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Re: The Bully Build Begins
« Reply #111 on: 9 May 2025, 05:39 pm »
Yeah, I did order jumpers. I might be able to do that later because I will not install the tube connectors until the finishing is completed.

robwm

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« Reply #112 on: Yesterday at 02:16 pm »
I was able to install the polyfil and get the front baffles glued on for both speakers this weekend. I also cut up the veneer. I noticed that the veneer was cracking, and you could see the paper backing through it. After cutting up everything, the cracking was only occurring in that one spot and ended up being scrap. Whew!

I will be able to remove the clamps after lunch today and then I can post more pictures.

I need some solid ideas on how to keep sawdust from going inside of the cabinet while I am doing the finishing stage. It has no-rez now and it will be a supreme pain to allow sawdust to freely go inside of the cabinet. I don't even want to know what cleaning up that mess would be like.



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nlitworld

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« Reply #113 on: Yesterday at 05:40 pm »
1½" Masking tape in all the holes would be a start. A little tougher with the sub hole, but effective none the less. Maybe masking paper to build the gap. Try to build a border around the circle from the back side, then at the last bit close the hole with tape from the front side.



robwm

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« Reply #114 on: Yesterday at 05:49 pm »
That seems doable. I don't know why I didn't think of this yet.

robwm

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« Reply #115 on: Yesterday at 08:51 pm »
Should the wood filler be applied before or after the 1/2" round-over treatment? I'm not sure what could happen for each method.

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« Reply #116 on: Yesterday at 09:16 pm »
Should the wood filler be applied before or after the 1/2" round-over treatment? I'm not sure what could happen for each method.
I would round over the cabinet first, then fill in the gaps and sand smooth.
filling first likely wont get deep enough and would just add extra steps of needing to use more filler & sanding.

robwm

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« Reply #117 on: Today at 04:44 pm »
Veneer is cut and ready for use.