Welcome! Need support, you got it. Or share your ideas and experiences.
Return to Planar Speaker Asylum
68.1.131.10
In Reply to: RE: nice response posted by Dawnrazor on June 03, 2010 at 20:01:14
I'm not tied up reading books - I'm a bit behind in my reading (only read 2 books in the last 3 months - 6 unread books in my bookcase right now). I've been involved in a house overhaul - all new windows and doors, vinyl siding (thanks to those damned carpenter bees - vinyl siding has come a long way though, and this stuff is actually attractive), a new deck, and lots of interior updates. We're getting ready to break ground on a 6 car garage with a workshop (does an 1800+ square foot garage make me a car nut?). Oh, and I'm almost ready to put another house in Atlanta on the market - been a heck of a lot of work. On the bright side, I'm semi-retired - only working 3 days a week.
Don't sell yourself short (or give me too much credit) - I have a feeling your project will turn out great. By hybrid stands, I take it you decided to do something similar to what I had to do. I'm keen to see how you make it work with your other 'crazy' idea (sideways orientation) - can't wait to see 'em!
"Jazz is not dead - it just smells funny" FZ
Follow Ups:
Thanks for the kind words.
Must be nice to have a GARAGE that is way bigger than my house!!!
I had to make my hybrids on the kitchen floor!!!
Sorry, but there is no way i could flip houses. I take Neolith's tagline way to seriously!
At least you are doing enough work for the both of us :)
FWIW, you could do a Half razor in about 10 minutes maybe less....
I'm as anal as hell, and that makes me slow. The reason I haven't done anything yet is because I also take Neo's tagline to heart.
I don't think we'll be flipping any more houses - it's a flipping PITA! Even in a weak market, one can make money at it, but I wouldn't call it easy money.
Thanks for mentioning the kitchen floor - that's my next project (once we decide what we want to do).
"Jazz is not dead - it just smells funny" FZ
I mounted my panels mylar-back in my maguillotine frames which means I would have to remove them (the fronts are covered with fabric) in order to apply anything to the pole pieces. As the screws securing them haven't loosened at all, I don't want to disturb them. The half razor is the only thing I would consider at this point, but as I mentioned, I'm a procrastinator - some day, my friend, some day. ;-)
"Jazz is not dead - it just smells funny" FZ
.
It's pretty much the opposite of a Brazilian. Think about it; it's more like adding hair.I auditioned a pair of 1.7s today. Lighter is better, and they're definitely innies! I was very impressed - reminded me a lot of electrostatics. Leland has a nice room - one I'm planning to replicate. After thinking on my options, I've chosen a dedicated 2-channel room. I will build it to carefully calculated dimensions once I figure out how much space I'll actually have in which to construct it. The current plan is to build a room over a new 4-car garage. Stay tuned...
"Jazz is not dead - it just smells funny" FZ
Edits: 06/08/10
.
did it that way and didnt make a proper grill.
Well just do the half and let us know, and then get your screw driver ready :).
It was just too easy to staple that cloth to the rebate of the frame and then all of those staples are hidden when the panel is screwed down on top of them. Why would I ever need to remove that cloth, or gain access to the pole side of the panels? Obviously, I didn't see this idea coming, did I?
After the new garage is completed, I will have a real workshop - 16x36 ought to be large enough. I want to build another set and try to make them the way I originally envisioned them - complete with curves instead of all of those right angles and straight lines. Who knows, I may fail utterly, but I should have some fun trying. I may have more to say about this in a year!
"Jazz is not dead - it just smells funny" FZ
I understand. While I am not lazy at work, I do tend to be on the days off. THe path of least resistance is often a goal on those days...especially if that path is one of doing nothing!
Hey Waz I like your stands. I had every intent to pretty much copy them, but was thrown a curve I didnt anticipate. I did opt for some curves after that curve ;) as you can see in the pict above.
I also plan a grill.
Your finish is way better than mine right now, and I cant quite decide what to do at this point. They might get painted at some point.
Good luck on the garage!!!
Now I'm really looking forward to seeing your completed Razorpans! It's funny you should mention the finish on my Crowleypans, because I keep wishing that I had either not stained them at all, or had done so with less vigor. I am very happy that I oiled them instead of using something like polyurethane - it just takes patience (lots and lots of patience) because it takes lots and lots of coats (and a #000 steel wool rub down between each one).
"Jazz is not dead - it just smells funny" FZ
THe Grass is always greener...
Dude mine are super light and though finished, the wife says they look like they werent.
SO I wish that maybe I had stained them a color...though they are growing on me. Not really a wood fan but I can see the draw.
Where did you get the steel wool. My hardware stores dont seem to have it. THe best I can find is a brillo pad :) Yep, I have been using that.
I bought some polyurethane but some tests showed that there was no way I could control it enough for a smooth finish.
I am pretty much at the point of just saying this is it and going with what I have.
If you have an auto body supply store near you they will have both #000 & #0000 steel wool , they also carry 3M scotch brite type pads red is course about equal to 320 wet/dry sandpaper and the one you would use between coats would be the gray pad which is equal to about 400 wet/dry . I like the Scotchbrite it doesn't lose particles like steel wool does and it has the abrasive all the way though so it lasts a long time. I use the gray between coats of polyurethane or pure tung oil not the thinned out junk and the 0000 steel wool for the final finish .the #0000 steel wool also cleans chrome bumpers or car windows without scratching. I have also used the 0000 with a little paste wax to get an awesome satin semi-gloss finish on a tung oil project. actually vehicle paint preparation crosses over into wood finishing more than I thought.
Hey IE,
I found the steel wool. I rubbed the hell out of the wood with it and well still no shine.
I guess I have to do a few coats or something like that.
So you just put on the oil then let it dry and then the wool??
No one here remembers the bending of our minds
Are you using pure tung oil ? what I do is rub a coat on let it dry 24 hours, steel wool it repeat about 5-6 times .The last coat of oil I let dry for a day and the last steel wool I use is #0000 with Trewax paste wax the stuff people use on hardwood floors, do it briskly and lightly. after that just a diaper or terrycloth some more wax and buff it well . It should give you a nice sheen .
You can get away with #000 for the final but I would dip it in the wax to use like a lubricant and go very light to avoid scratching it to deeply, #0000 is better though.The more oil you do the nicer the finish it just takes more days to get there !
You don't even need to leave home to get it! I get it at Ace, Lowe's or Home Depot. At Lowe's (which is where I usually go because it's practically right across the street) it's near the paint.BRILLO? How on earth does that work? Isn't it impregnated with soap? Besides, it isn't exactly fine.
I'm not the biggest fan of polyurethane, but it has its uses and it's pretty durable.
"Jazz is not dead - it just smells funny" FZ
Edits: 06/06/10
Thanks for the link. I will have to order some.
See I only have small tru-value stores around and I didnt see any there when I looked, but maybe I should look again.
Doubtful that anyone will understand, but the big box stores are a ways away and I would have to rent a car or take a cab. Way easier to order it online.
Thanks. I'll e-mail you soon.
D
Post a Followup:
FAQ |
Post a Message! |
Forgot Password? |
|
||||||||||||||
|
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: