Mike - great. 1/2 vs 3/4 was Danny's call. For the size of the speaker and driver, I think 1/2 is probably all that is needed. They are well braced.
Yes, the recess on the baffle is meant be flush with the driver. When I QC'd the baffles, the driver I have was pretty much dead flush.
You should have no problem making up a little depth with some extra gasket tape. It's not uncommon for flange thickness to vary slightly from one driver to the next, speaking generally - I've only seen one of the drivers for this design. Gasket material paired with attention while screwing in the driver can overcome anything other than too shallow or grossly deep recesses.
Let me know how the assembly goes. I'm in the holding pattern now with mine - 5 sides together waiting for the drivers, contemplating finish options. A friend of mine runs a powder coating shop. I've asked him to look into
this. Could open up a lot of options.
Received my flatpacks today. These look really nice Ben. The front baffle fit fine on the one cabinet I have dry fitted. Question, why 1/2" MDF instead of 3/4"?
I take it the recess is set so the driver will sit flush with the front of the raw baffle, correct?
The reason I ask is because I plan on veneering at least one of these two pairs. With the veneer on, the driver would no longer be flush with the front baffle but be recessed the thickness of the veneer. If I can find gasket material the same thickness as whatever veneer I use I could make a gasket that would space the driver out so it sits flush with the finished baffle. Any other ideas?
Mike