X MTM Encore build

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Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #60 on: 9 Feb 2022, 09:42 am »
I was planning to put a 1/2” taper on the front edges, I hope this will be sufficient.
The reason for this is because I’m glueing the veneer on and it’s easier to put veneer on a flat surface.
Thanks for your input Danny, I’m enjoying building the kit.

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #61 on: 9 Feb 2022, 09:50 am »
I’ve glued the front baffles on and have clamped down the veneer on the first side.






Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #62 on: 10 Feb 2022, 11:42 am »
First side has veneer on it,
I can now get a look at what there going to look like.
I have had some glue bleed threw the veneer so I need to make sure all the glue is sanded off before I varnish the cabinets otherwise it will stand out.



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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #63 on: 10 Feb 2022, 02:45 pm »
Having that first look at the light at the end of the tunnel is where it gets exciting. You know up until then it will turn out awesome, but having the garage filled with dust and glue and clamps all over seems the project will never end. That first glimpse of almost finished project is a real motivator. Keep up the good work; they look awesome and will sound even better  :thumb:

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #64 on: 11 Feb 2022, 01:10 am »
Thanks 👍

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #65 on: 14 Feb 2022, 09:38 am »
The right one has had some sanding done that’s why it looks lighter, but very happy with the Oak veneer grain.


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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #66 on: 14 Feb 2022, 04:11 pm »
Normally I'm not a huge fan of oak, but damn yours looks great.  Love that grain pattern!

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #67 on: 22 Feb 2022, 08:54 am »
I’ve cut a 1/2 chamfer on the front edges to help with diffraction.





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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #68 on: 22 Feb 2022, 04:04 pm »
Nice.  Narrower speaker front is always better when it comes to imaging. 

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« Reply #69 on: 22 Feb 2022, 04:51 pm »
 Cool. I'm liking the look of bevels instead of roundovers these days.

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #70 on: 22 Feb 2022, 11:19 pm »
It’s easier to veneer a flat edge opposed to a rounded edge as well.
Very happy with the way they look



jonsk2514

Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #71 on: 5 Mar 2022, 07:47 pm »
Just found your thread...

Nice work.  I like the look of the oak.   :thumb:

I know it has been a few days since you last posted... But did you chamfer the top corner too?  Sorry if it is in the picture; I couldn’t tell.  It would be good if it is, same as it is for the sides.

I finished my X-MTMs about a year ago and I am continually blown away with how good they sound.

Looking forward to following your build...   :popcorn:

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #72 on: 6 Mar 2022, 04:09 pm »
Since you are removing some wood with the chamfer doesn't that compromise the strength of the corner?
Or are you compensating by adding a corner block on the inside?

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #73 on: 6 Mar 2022, 05:34 pm »
Since you are removing some wood with the chamfer doesn't that compromise the strength of the corner?
Or are you compensating by adding a corner block on the inside?

I'm not the builder, Oskar, but I can tell you that strength of the corner is dictated by the material itself in this case. The glue joint, the strongest part of a butt joint, remains fully intact from what I see. I'd have no concerns doing what's illustrated if the joint itself was sound. If the structure didn't have bracing elsewhere, and you were to do apply diagonal pressure corner to corner, I can see the strength being compromised by the reduced thickness at the corner, but this is a speaker box after all and there are shelf braces resisting that sheer force. One could add corner blocks but considering all else it would seem superfluous.

The notion that this would affect the performance of the speaker somehow just doesn't hold water, IMHO. Here's a cross-section graphic to help illustrate my point.




EDIT: I realized my illustration was wrong. I corrected it to show approximately 5/8" across the face of chamfer and 5/8 radius. Mo betta now.

« Last Edit: 7 Mar 2022, 02:44 pm by Peter J »

jonsk2514

Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #74 on: 7 Mar 2022, 01:17 pm »
Since you are removing some wood with the chamfer doesn't that compromise the strength of the corner?
Or are you compensating by adding a corner block on the inside?

The X-MTM cabinet is already well braced internally as can be seen in this picture by the builder.  This is typical of Danny’s designs.  There is little need to worry about corner strength from the little loss of material as Peter has shown above and given all the internal bracing that exists in this design.

I have the sides and tops and bottoms glued on now, here they are standing next to one of my TriTrix speakers.


Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #75 on: 18 Mar 2022, 05:47 am »
Thank you for answering the corner question.
I’ve decided to make up 1/8 MDF panels and paint them black to cover the tops of the cabinets, and doing something similar on the bottom to keep some consistency.
I’ve taken inspiration from a pair of Jamo speakers I saw on the internet.


Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #76 on: 31 Mar 2022, 11:43 am »
I’ll be posting more progress photos in a week or so, I’m currently sanding the veneer getting it ready for varnish.
I’ll be using a oil based polyurethane varnish on the veneer.
Hopefully I’ll be looking at spraying the varnish very soon. 👍

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #77 on: 16 Apr 2022, 05:23 am »
I finally got the sanding done and put the first coat of oil based polyurethane on.





jonsk2514

Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #78 on: 16 Apr 2022, 10:52 am »
Very nice!

Coreyportelli

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Re: X MTM Encore build
« Reply #79 on: 17 Apr 2022, 01:35 am »
I can’t wait to give them a run, this week I should start to fit them out