Blackmore V2.. new thread

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #20 on:** 10 Aug 2010, 02:44 am »

First off, sorry for the blurry pics, damn heat and humidity was fogging up the camera lens..

The color is allot richer then I originally wanted.. but I'm really loving it..

Got the 2 bottom inserts wrapped and need to do the other 2 bottoms.. I need to remake the top inserts as there is no way in hell I can wrap the tight inner radius of the center cut out, I had to find that out the hard way as this is the first time I have worked with Suede and it doesn't stretch worth a ****..

The large black area is were the Ash Burl Veneer will go

Blackmore · « **Reply #21 on:** 10 Aug 2010, 02:49 am »

Hey, I finally get where the suede goes! Thanks for the pictures, the v.2 are going to look great.

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #22 on:** 13 Aug 2010, 02:15 am »

Quote from: Blackmore on 10 Aug 2010, 02:49 am

Hey, I finally get where the suede goes! Thanks for the pictures, the v.2 are going to look great.

thanks my friend

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #23 on:** 13 Aug 2010, 02:20 am »

been a little slow on progress the last few days.. the ole shop has been a 100+ degrees which isn't fun nor healthy.. But all the inserts are completed along with the first coat of slicksand... Even started to block sand

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #24 on:** 15 Aug 2010, 08:34 pm »

Taking a little breather in between pieces.. first round of block sanding is complete on this guy and I tossed in the bottom inlay to give you an idea.. I'm probably going to ditch the veneer and just paint the middle.. Not sure if adding another medium is the answer..

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #25 on:** 24 Sep 2010, 11:35 pm »

Just got back from a long out of town PM gig and picked this up today from the painters..

Pictures do not do this color justice. It's a very subtle, drab and understated color. Just the way I like it.. You can also see the top suede insert being glued into place.. happy times

ebag4 · « **Reply #26 on:** 24 Sep 2010, 11:40 pm »

Very cool Hammer!

Best,
Ed

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #27 on:** 25 Sep 2010, 03:05 am »

Quote from: ebag4 on 24 Sep 2010, 11:40 pm

Very cool Hammer!

Best,
Ed

Thanks Ed, I am glad you like them

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #28 on:** 25 Sep 2010, 03:08 am »

Did some test fitting with the drivers and all is good

.. I still have to veneer the bottom area "that's painted black" on this particular one. But I am very please with the results thus far

Mariusz · « **Reply #29 on:** 25 Sep 2010, 03:12 am »

That's one ballsy looking creature.

Gorgeous finish.

I hope you pay those guys enough?

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #30 on:** 25 Sep 2010, 02:07 pm »

Quote from: Mariusz on 25 Sep 2010, 03:12 am

That's one ballsy looking creature. Gorgeous finish. I hope you pay those guys enough?

Yeah, these have been allot of fun to build and look forward to making a limited run of these for clients.. And I couldn't be happier with the finish.. but 99% of it is due to the prep work

Blackmore · « **Reply #31 on:** 25 Sep 2010, 02:13 pm »

They need to come and visit my house and see their skinny sister.

My weekends are shot until October 23rd, but I may have a weeknight open for a short listen if you're up for it. Maybe we can borrow the neighbor's SUV to carefully haul them over. Beautiful work!!!!!

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #32 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 03:13 am »

So with the color change at the last minute, the original veneer choice which was beautiful, just didn't go with the paint color and suede..

So I re-veneered one side and I couldn't be happier.. These are one of the most stunning loudspeakers I have ever seen.. but I may also be a little biased :p

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #33 on:** 30 Sep 2010, 03:35 am »

Cardas SE11 ran and their Flagship binding posts were stuffed into place.. Only have to glue the bottom suede insert rings and wire it up

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #34 on:** 23 Oct 2010, 03:46 am »

so have these babies up and running a 100% tonight with my test rig and all I can say is that they have exceeded every expectation I had... WOW

satfrat · « **Reply #35 on:** 23 Oct 2010, 03:57 am »

Quote from: Hebrew Hammer on 26 Jul 2010, 09:56 pm

And the drivers..

Silver vc 15ohm Lowther PM6A

And Dynaudio MW172's

Driver bump.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #36 on:** 23 Oct 2010, 04:44 am »

See this....

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=86853.msg850231#msg850231

Bill Baker · « **Reply #37 on:** 24 Oct 2010, 04:33 pm »

Hey Hammer,
Maybe I missed it but where did you manage to come across the Dynaudio drivers? I use to do quite a bit of work with Dynaudio drivers......love 'em

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #38 on:** 25 Oct 2010, 01:36 am »

Quote from: Response Audio on 24 Oct 2010, 04:33 pm

Hey Hammer,
Maybe I missed it but where did you manage to come across the Dynaudio drivers? I use to do quite a bit of work with Dynaudio drivers......love 'em

What's up Bill,... well if you go to the car audio side there are plenty of choices

... just 4 ohm and t/s are a little different... but work great and sound incredible

Hebrew Hammer · « **Reply #39 on:** 2 Nov 2010, 06:44 pm »

Here is a cool outtake from Friday's photo shoot... it puts a smile on my face