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Title: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 12 Jan 2023, 03:49 am
Hello All!

I am a woodworker who likes listening to music (not an audiophile) and am in the process of building out the X-Statik and Voce kits.  I will start posting the progress as soon as I get the pictures off the camera and into the computer, probably tomorrow.  Please offer any and all advice!  I look forward to completing the project and listening to the speakers.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Danny Richie on 12 Jan 2023, 03:47 pm
I can't wait to see your build pics.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Vince in TX on 12 Jan 2023, 05:27 pm
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: corndog71 on 12 Jan 2023, 06:54 pm
Welcome to the forum!  You’re going to be blown away by these speakers.  I’ve been enjoying mine for over 10 years!  They still blow me away!
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Theronbo on 12 Jan 2023, 11:33 pm
Ooh! A woodworker!

There are some gorgeous builds on here…


Most of us are audiophiles… hacking some cabinets together…

But some here have done stunning work.

Anyway welcome… enjoy the journey.

PS If you’re building the X-Voce… might as well order a pair of X-on as well…
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 13 Jan 2023, 12:56 am
Theronbo

I have seen some beautiful builds as well on the forums, great achievements.  I am hoping to worry them out and create a worthy effort.  I have my 84 year old woodworking mentor advising me on the build, who is an old Navy sonar man.  He is looking over my shoulder to make sure I dont do anything unworthy....I am hoping I get the wiring correct, and don't create a ripple in the time continuum....
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 13 Jan 2023, 01:21 am
Some boring background information before I start posting some pics....
* I am using 27/32" MDF for the build- A technical school no longer was teaching woodworking and sold a ton of "non regular" sizes of MDF extremely cheap, and we had this around the shop, so if it doesn't look like 3/4" in the pics, that is why
* I decided to tenon in the interior braces into the side of the cabinet.  The tenons are 3/8" and all measurements were adjusted to make the interior spaces exactly the same as the instructions
* I tend to work with 1/64ths of inches when making flat work, and we got most of the measurements down to less than that after making the adjustments for the 27/32" MDF
* We have a ton of experience with veneers, and have typically used MEDEX for the base material, but we decided to use what we had on hand
* We have made decisions on how the veneers will best be applied using our techniques and may not be "normal" for most folks
* We use a special glue for our veneers which we have used on thousands of projects, and did not use iron on, or contact cement (more information later when we get to those steps)
* All of the work is done with machines and by hand, no CNC machines were harmed in the making of this post
* This is the first build I have done with speakers, and expect MR. MURPHY to join the party
* I am privileged to work in my woodworking mentors shop, which is Disneyland for woodworkers
* I have over 25 years worth of experience using the tools and techniques shown, and will point out when things are dangerous for someone who may not have used a tool or a specific technique
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 13 Jan 2023, 01:30 am
Chapter One- X-Statik Build

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Step One:

Breakdown of material:  The MDF came in very large panels, which were cut in half to be stored.  We took the panels, and cut them on the panel saw to be over dimensioned.  We took about a week going over the plans, adjusting for the different sized material, and then laid out how we wanted to cut the parts.  I am going to surprise my woodworking mentor by cutting enough parts to create two sets of X-Statik cabinets, and also cut a few extras...for MR MURPHY.  My woodworking mentor does not know yet that we are building two sets of cabinets.  He is so excited about this build, I know he will want a set when we are done.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 13 Jan 2023, 01:41 am
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Step Two:

Dimensioning and squaring the working stock: The over dimensioned parts were taken to the table saw, and radial arm saw to ensure the pieces were squared and dimensioned correctly.  The first pieces I cut out were for the inside baffles, which I will refer to Parts B and C throughout the thread, the inside base piece, which I will refer to as Part D and also the cabinet sides, which I will refer to Parts I and J.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 13 Jan 2023, 01:48 am
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Step 3:

Cutting specific parts to length:  Parts B, C, D, I and J were cut.  If you notice I created part B, the inside baffle with the half circle the same size as the baffle with two circles (part C)...because I didn't pay attention to the length dimension in the plans correctly.  I realized my error, and proceeded to cut them to the correct length.  In hind sight, I wish I would have left them the same size, and then adjusted the measurements after I cut the holes in the parts.  More on this in the next few steps.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 13 Jan 2023, 02:06 am
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Step 4:

Milling parts B and C:  I set up a drill press with a set of stops which would allow me to use a fly cutter to cut the holes in the parts for B and C.  The measurements are NOT THE SAME for these parts.  Check your measurements, you will need to have a different set up for parts B and C.  If I had been paying attention, I would have created part B differently than I did.  I would have adjusted the fly cutter, and cut the holes in part B, and them trimmed off the ends to make the part to the correct dimensions.  The way I did do it, was to reset the stops, cut the full hole, and then use a band saw and a radius/drum sander for the half hole....Note to self check the parts list at least another 100 times!

SAFETY INFORMATION-  A fly cutter is a VERY DANGEROUS tool.  There are no guards, and it creates an enormous amount of torque.  If you look carefully, my stops are clamped to the drill press bed with metal clamps along with the part as well (I forgot to take a picture of this clamped to the stops).  A fly cutter requires an immense amount of respect and attention when in use.  If you use a fly cutter on MDF, be patient, always be aware of where your hands are, use a sharp tool, cut slowly, and NEVER bind up the piece when drilling.  Safety glasses and a breather mask are a must!
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 13 Jan 2023, 02:26 am
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=248747)

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Step 5:

Milling Parts I and J:  These parts are tricky, only because I used a different thickness of material and used tenons for the baffle pieces.  The other thing to think of is a concept of Left and Right Parts.  I have chose to not cut the angle to the pieces for parts I and J, until I have created all of the rebates.  If you are flat gluing the parts together, you have no worries about a left and right part.  The plan is to create the rebates in the pieces, cut an indexing piece, place a left and right part together, cut the angle on a band saw, and clean up the cut with an edge sander to make sure everything matches up perfectly.  I completed cutting the rebates this afternoon, and will set up the index keys tomorrow, and cut the angles for the pieces.

I cut the rebates for the pieces using a 1/4" flat blade on the radial arm saw.  I measured the lower measurement, made my cut, and then placed an indexing piece on the stop for the thickness of material, and then removed the material in between the cuts.  The 1/4" blade leaves a wonderfully flat cut for gluing.  The cuts are exactly 3/8" deep to accommodate the 3/8" tenons.

In my zeal for creating the rebates, I cut full slots, and they are not needed for the baffle with the half hole, which is Part B.  I will cut some filler blocks and glue them in to make sure the slots are filled.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 13 Jan 2023, 02:36 am
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Status Update 1:

Parts B, C, D completed, Parts I and J need to be cut with the top angle and sanded.  The box will be glued together probably this weekend, and the two front parts will be cut, along with the top and back parts.  The bottom base part also needs to be cut.  An intense discussion is being held on what veneer type will be used to cover the speakers.  Stay tuned for the reveal on that one!
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Theronbo on 13 Jan 2023, 05:57 am
You do have a ‘Disneyland’ workshop… wow.

What is that bit on the drill press for making such large holes?

Most everyone uses a jigsaw (ugly) or router with hole jig attachment…

I have a drill press… using router is a pain.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 14 Jan 2023, 02:33 am
Theronbo

It is called a fly cutter.  I will include a close up of it here.  You can probably go to one of the woodworking store's website and find one.  It has multiple adjustments and as long as you keep it sharp and are patient, and clamp everything down, it works great.  It can be very dangerous though, be careful with it.  Its a good alternative to the router and jigsaw.  You can go up to about 6 1/2 inches with the size that is shown.  Hope that helps!
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Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 14 Jan 2023, 02:48 am
Step 6:

First Dry Fitting attempt of all the parts: 

I took the sides (Parts I and J), and placed the baffles in the rebates to test the fit and make sure I had everything in the right place.  I found a few places where the parts were binding, and made sure they were adjusted for a better fit.

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=248775)
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 14 Jan 2023, 02:57 am
Step 7:

Create the "keys" for Parts I and J to be cut with the slant on the top of the cabinet:

I created two "keys" for the top and bottom rebate in the Parts I and J.  This is where the right and left are paired up.  After this step, we will have matched pairs for the cabinets.  I took some cutoff MDF material and cut it a little over 5/8" for the keys.


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"Keys" placed in one of the side parts (Part J)

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Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 14 Jan 2023, 03:05 am
Step 8:

Making a Sandwich of Sides and cutting the slant for the top of the cabinet: 

I took the matching side to the one in the previous step, placed it on the keys, taped up the "sandwich" and marked the slant line on the top of the cabinet sides (Parts I and J).  I checked 20 times to make sure I was cutting the slant in the right direction!  I then took the "sandwich" over to the band saw and cut the angle, leaving the marked line.  I will take the "sandwich" over to the horizontal edge sander and flush up the sides next.


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Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 14 Jan 2023, 03:17 am
Step 9:

Dressing the edges of the sides:

Now is the time to "true" up all the edges and make sure everything is square after the slant has been cut. 


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Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 14 Jan 2023, 03:22 am
Step 10:

Second Dry Fitting of Parts:

I put the parts all back together again and dry fitted the cabinets after sanding and cutting the top slant.


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=248785)
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 14 Jan 2023, 03:30 am
Step 11:

Cutting the rebate filler strips for Part B:

Since I was over exuberant in cutting the rebates for Part B, I cut the strips to fill the gaps in the rebate.


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Placing the strips in the gaps

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Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 14 Jan 2023, 03:42 am
Status Update 2:

The main box is cut, and ready to be glued. I still need the long front piece, the short front piece, top and back of the cabinet, and the base cut.  I will bring some more material down to the shop and get it prepped to cut to size tomorrow.  I might wait to glue up on Monday and cut parts tomorrow.  The cat is out of the bag, my mentor knows we are making two sets of cabinets and he is very excited to know he will get a pair of cabinets as well.  Meanwhile, the debate rages on for which veneer species we will be using.  Complicating the debate is now that we have two sets of cabinets, we need two species of veneer.....Stay tuned!


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=248788)
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Theronbo on 14 Jan 2023, 07:52 am
I like your name for the tool ‘fly cutter’…

Found one on Amazon… ‘Circle Cutter’

General Tools 6 Circle and Wheel Cutter, Adjustable 1-Inch to 6-Inch https://a.co/d/2uiizoY
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: KTS on 14 Jan 2023, 12:54 pm
Status Update 2:

The main box is cut, and ready to be glued. I still need the long front piece, the short front piece, top and back of the cabinet, and the base cut.  I will bring some more material down to the shop and get it prepped to cut to size tomorrow.  I might wait to glue up on Monday and cut parts tomorrow.  The cat is out of the bag, my mentor knows we are making two sets of cabinets and he is very excited to know he will get a pair of cabinets as well.  Meanwhile, the debate rages on for which veneer species we will be using.  Complicating the debate is now that we have two sets of cabinets, we need two species of veneer.....Stay tuned!


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=248788)

We’re you going to round over the bracing? I am no pro, but I have looked at a ton of builds on this forum and the bracing is almost always rounded over. Awesome build and really detailed pictures, thank you for sharing!

Kelly,
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 14 Jan 2023, 05:41 pm
KTS

Thank you for alerting me to the rounding over of the baffle holes.

So, new guy questions:

1. I see rounding over of the speaker holes on the front piece on the plans, but not on the inside baffle holes.  Did I miss something?
2. If the baffle holes need to be rounded over, what radius is appropriate, and do I round both sides, or if just one side, please indicate whether it is the top or bottom side.

KTS, thanks again for alerting me, thankfully before i started gluing things up.  I will rough cut some parts today, but assembly is on hold until i can get some additional information on the baffle hole round over issue.

All feedback is gratefully received, and appreciated in making my build the best possible speaker system!
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: corndog71 on 14 Jan 2023, 05:48 pm
Don’t forget to add No Rez before closing them up.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: mlundy57 on 14 Jan 2023, 05:59 pm
KTS

Thank you for alerting me to the rounding over of the baffle holes.

So, new guy questions:

1. I see rounding over of the speaker holes on the front piece on the plans, but not on the inside baffle holes.  Did I miss something?
2. If the baffle holes need to be rounded over, what radius is appropriate, and do I round both sides, or if just one side, please indicate whether it is the top or bottom side.

KTS, thanks again for alerting me, thankfully before i started gluing things up.  I will rough cut some parts today, but assembly is on hold until i can get some additional information on the baffle hole round over issue.

All feedback is gratefully received, and appreciated in making my build the best possible speaker system!

I use a 5/16" roundover on both sides of the internal openings. The exact size of the radii isn't that important. The idea is to allow smooth airflow inside the box. You don't want sharp edges that could turbulence.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: KTS on 14 Jan 2023, 08:28 pm
KTS

Thank you for alerting me to the rounding over of the baffle holes.

So, new guy questions:

1. I see rounding over of the speaker holes on the front piece on the plans, but not on the inside baffle holes.  Did I miss something?
2. If the baffle holes need to be rounded over, what radius is appropriate, and do I round both sides, or if just one side, please indicate whether it is the top or bottom side.

KTS, thanks again for alerting me, thankfully before i started gluing things up.  I will rough cut some parts today, but assembly is on hold until i can get some additional information on the baffle hole round over issue.

All feedback is gratefully received, and appreciated in making my build the best possible speaker system!

Glad to help! The group is super knowledgeable and extremely helpful in here. Best of luck on the build, looking forward to more pictures and listening impressions!

Kelly,
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 15 Jan 2023, 02:37 am

Step 12:

Routing the interior baffle holes and half holes for Parts B and C:

Thanks to the eagle eyed KTS for alerting me to the fact I had not rounded over the holes in the baffles.  I have set up a round over bit on the router table, and have run a few scraps through and am happy with the results.  I will run the parts through the router on Monday.  I will attach pictures after I have completed the step.   Again, thank you for identifying the issue before I glued everything together!

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Step 12:

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Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 24 Jan 2023, 02:14 am
Sorry everyone, had a few things come up, build is ongoing, and we made significant progress today.  I will continue posting updates tomorrow.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 26 Jan 2023, 04:54 am
Step 13:

Cutting the top of the cabinet, which will be referenced at Part A.  The instructions show an angle of 10 degrees for this part, on both ends to match the angle for the side pieces.  I test cut my spare part A piece to get close and then cut the 10 degree angle on one end of the board, and then set up a stop to cut the rest of the pieces using a cutoff from the spare piece.


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Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 26 Jan 2023, 05:08 am
Step 14:

One last dry fitting was done before the glue up to make sure everything was looking good and we would not have any issues with the glue up.  I used original Titebond glue for the glue up.  I decided to glue up one pair of speakers at a time, instead of gluing all 4 cabinets at once.  The second set of cabinets were glued up this afternoon and will be complete tomorrow.  The blue painters tape on the bottom piece was used to make sure I could get the bottom piece out of the glue up, in case any glue dropped onto the piece.  Once the glue was dried overnight, I took the cabinets over to the horizontal sander and sanded off the filler pieces that were sticking out of the cabinet faces.


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Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 26 Jan 2023, 05:21 am
Status Update 3:

The cabinets are now all glued together, and are ready to be fitted for the front and back pieces.  I have cut the oversized parts for both the back and fronts today, and will size them, and start cutting the holes for speakers over the next few days.  I have to sharpen the fly cutter before I start the procedure.

I have ordered 2 panels of Norez and it should be here in the next few days.  I might have a few questions about all the surfaces that need the Norez.  I am guessing all walls, and the top and bottom receive the Norez.

I have seen a few builds with the placement for the crossovers, and have not determined where I will put mine yet.  I would like to hear about the pros and cons of the placement of the crossover in the bottom of the cabinet vs other areas.  I plan on having the cabinet slide over the bottom piece, and then screw that to the base, so it can be removeable.  I am unsure of how the crossover will be placed in the bottom, if there is a need for Norez on the bottom of the cabinet.  Again, recommendations are graciously received.

The debate is still raging on about what species of veneer will be used on the speakers.  My mentor has a pretty good idea he is headed toward some walnut veneer for his set.  He has some really nice veneers stored away that have been waiting for such a project, and they just might make it on the speakers yet.  I am still undecided.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: KTS on 26 Jan 2023, 11:44 am
Nice progress! The no-rez should cover the majority of the interior of the box walls, except where your crossover will be located and the front baffle/bracing in the box. I mount the crossover in the bottom of the box, but I glue a VCT tile to the bottom of the box before installing the crossover. Danny has a videos of him building the Encore’s, one of them is the installation of no-rez he does a good job of explaining the how and why. I prefer bottom mounting of a crossover if possible, it is easier to place loose fill insulation over it, but I know there are other options, just in my limited experience it is what I have done.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Hobbsmeerkat on 26 Jan 2023, 02:24 pm
Another small tip for the NoRez:
Keep it about 2 inches away from the holes for the lower woofers.
That little extra space allows the woofers some room to play into the cabinet rather than playing directly into the foam layer.
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Stardust1 on 27 Jan 2023, 10:15 pm
Great to see a radial arm saw being used. My bet is your mentor is happy to teach its versatility. Looks to be much used and taken care of. Waiting for updates!
Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 28 Jan 2023, 02:09 am
Great to see a radial arm saw being used. My bet is your mentor is happy to teach its versatility. Looks to be much used and taken care of. Waiting for updates!

Stardust1

We have 6 radial arm saws in the shop.  We have two of them set up for general use, but the other four are set up with specific angles.  We do segmented work, and set up a saw depending on the angles we need, and then usually just leave it set up for the next set of cuts.  We take the segments and glue those up and then turn them into bowls, pens, kaleidoscopes, chess pieces  or Christmas ornaments.  We have two radial arm saws which are older than I am, and I am north of the 50 year old range.  The radial arm saw in my opinion is a much maligned piece of equipment because its reputation comes from people who do not how to use it properly and safely.  The radial arm saw is very versatile, and very accurate when used correctly.  All of the equipment in the shop is loving cared for, and can be used at a moments notice.

Some fun stuff we make:

Kaleidoscopes-  We made these 3 Christmas' ago for gifts for family and friends.  We made 36 of them, all of them unique, but all of them segmented. They are about 20 inches long and 3 to 4 inches in diameter.  The stand has a compartment in it to store different fluid filled galleries to change in and out of the kaleidoscopes.  You can take the gallery out and change the colors or look to suit your taste.

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249280)

Christmas Ornaments- We make many of these for gifts for family and friends.  The tree we make and fill full of ornaments, and then give as a gift.  All of these are segmented and the diameter is usually around 2 inches give or take on the different shapes and sizes.  We have created some new styles that have as many as 500 pieces of wood in a 2 inch ball....the segments are very tiny...lots of detail.

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249281)

Bowls-  We make a ton of bowls, these were made for children in the hospital, and was for the Beads of Courage group.  We donated these to the children, and all are segmented.  The bowls vary in size, but usually are around 12 inches in diameter or better.


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249282)


Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 28 Jan 2023, 03:14 am
Step 15:

The Front Pieces (Part F and Part G), along with Back of the cabinet (Part E) were cut to size, and squared.  The only piece not cut now for the cabinet is the base or foot (Part H).

Tomorrow or Monday we will cut the circles for the speaker holes and prepare for the veneering steps.

I have not settled yet on the veneer type yet...so many choices....

Parts Ready for cutting speaker holes-


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Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 31 Jan 2023, 03:41 am
Step 16:

Cutting Holes in the Front Long piece and Front Short piece-

We set up the drill press and the fly cutter to cut the holes in the front pieces for the cabinet.  We centered the drill bit, set up a straight edge clamp, and then set up stops and hold downs to keep it all safe.


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249411)


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First Holes worked great, now for 400 more holes....


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249413)


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I have to sharpen the fly cutter again before we start tomorrow.  Now we only need the small hole for each piece and we can start thinking about....veneer!  The Norez arrived on Sunday evening, so I can start looking at how that all gets installed.


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249415)


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249416)


Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 1 Feb 2023, 05:48 am
Step 16 (Cont.):

Cutting the smaller holes in the front pieces-

A little progress today.  I set up the fly cutter to cut the smaller hole for the front pieces.  Everything is now set up to start considering veneer.  I will make the "notches" for the small hole in the next few days.  We are getting the shop ready to do some veneering!

A few pictures of the new smaller holes: (starting to look like speakers)


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Title: Re: X-Statik and Voce Build
Post by: Rojo22 on 2 Feb 2023, 01:01 am

TEASER:  We have selected the veneer types for each cabinet.....We are preparing the work space, getting tools together and prepping for glue....Probably start showing some pics early next week....might blur out the veneer for the final review.....