OB-7 Kit Build

Nick77 · « **on:** 5 Apr 2008, 08:08 pm »

Well armed with little experience and just enough power tools to be dangerious, "I give you my OB-7 build!" Yeah!
Had some serious cold feet a few days ago as I was about to delever My Strata Mini's to their new home, but regained composure and "here we go". Called Danny and ordered kit with woofer upgrade since my room is approx 18x30.
Wish the budget allowed for Denny the master but must go this on my own.
My first challange is I ordered some walnut veneer and thinking all veneer was paper backed, to my surprize it's raw. Come to find out the best and only application for raw is the press:(
So I am going to try the iron method and see how that goes. Any input?

Without further ado, I give you 49.5" of Sonic Bliss!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g295/mrnick_2006/IMG_2098.jpg

Or should I say delicious effervescent's.

Nick77 · « **Reply #1 on:** 5 Apr 2008, 08:10 pm »

Like most serious diy'ers only the best clamps..............

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g295/mrnick_2006/IMG_2097.jpg

Danny Richie · « **Reply #2 on:** 5 Apr 2008, 09:56 pm »

So now your wife says, "I am glad to see you finally doing something with those things".

Hank · « **Reply #3 on:** 6 Apr 2008, 06:00 am »

Truly sick - Nick ~~Danny~~, you embody the essence of Over-Doiing it! Long Live D-I-Y!!

Danny Richie · « **Reply #4 on:** 6 Apr 2008, 01:05 pm »

That's not my pic Hank. It's Nick's.

Nick77 · « **Reply #5 on:** 8 Apr 2008, 12:07 am »

Well a little more progress.........

Nice slant to cabinet but no 3 degree tilt:(
But I like the look, and am happy with the way cabinets are turning out.

Nick77 · « **Reply #6 on:** 8 Apr 2008, 12:08 am »

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #7 on:** 8 Apr 2008, 02:08 am »

That's looking pretty good Nick. If you keep this up, I might have to hire you!

Anand.

Nick77 · « **Reply #8 on:** 11 Apr 2008, 12:22 am »

Wow! This is walnut claro quarter figured veneer. I am very pleased.

Danny Richie · « **Reply #9 on:** 11 Apr 2008, 01:01 pm »

Awe man, that is going to look awesome.

Nick77 · « **Reply #10 on:** 12 Apr 2008, 10:11 pm »

Got all the bracing done this morning, alot of cuts.............

Nick77 · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 Apr 2008, 10:13 pm »

Couple more shots...........

Nick77 · « **Reply #12 on:** 13 Apr 2008, 05:42 pm »

So I have added no-rez to cabinets but where does the jury stand on acousticstuff poly stuffing?
Add in addition to no-rez or dont add? I think I remember reading half bag per but wanted to confirm.

I cut the first cabinet by hand and then I remembered the Ninja saying no-rez cuts well on table saw. The second cabinet went really fast using the table saw.

Nick77 · « **Reply #13 on:** 13 Apr 2008, 11:59 pm »

Well I wish I knew how these sound but still waiting on a couple of caps to complete XO's. If looks are any indication, these will be killer.

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 Apr 2008, 02:21 am »

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Anand.

gitarretyp · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 Apr 2008, 02:30 am »

Lookin' good keith

. What finish did you settle on for the walnut?

klh · « **Reply #16 on:** 14 Apr 2008, 04:57 am »

My complements

. Well done!

Nick77 · « **Reply #17 on:** 14 Apr 2008, 11:03 am »

Quote from: gitarretyp on 14 Apr 2008, 02:30 am

Lookin' good keith . What finish did you settle on for the walnut?

Thanks. I was having a problem with finishes darkening the wood more than desired. I stopped at woodcraft and guy reccomended gloss lacquer to keep wood as light as possible. I used several coats gloss and toned it down with a semi-gloss coat. Deft in spray can works very well. I tried truck bed liner for the cabinet but went with flat black with semi lacquer top coat.

Nick77 · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 Apr 2008, 10:11 pm »

One step closer, have both built now but still waiting on some parts to finish XO's.

HT cOz · « **Reply #19 on:** 17 Apr 2008, 08:38 pm »

Nick,

Very nice project!

I couldn't help notice that you have some Onix Rockets in your picture. Do you think the BG Tweeter would fit in that speaker?

Congrats and thanks,

Robert