Started my box

[pjoseph]

Just started my build for my JL 13w1
this is what i have so far.

 

[pjoseph]

Did some more work added some bracing and part of the port.
Progress has been slow since i have been preparing for the Gmat exam which I am taking this saturday. So once i take the test i will have more time to work.

 

[annunaki]

It is nice to see things beginning to take shape for you. Be sure to update us on your progress.

 

[pjoseph]

Just updated pics
added mineral wool.
made cutouts for handles and speaker terminal.

One thing i learned is to use a router to cut the speaker cut out, I used a dremel and had to do a lot of shaping with bondo to get it looking right.
I would of saved a lot of time with the router, even though I read posts saying to use a router i was just being stubborn.

Other then that going well still have no idea how i am going to finish the exterior, vinyl? Piano black paint?, vaneer?
really want Piano Black but after reading sounds like lots of work which i dont mind doing, but if it does not come out right that would suck after
putting in all that effort. Still researching the idea.

Just started to read about vaneer i was thinking of maybe doing the sides with it and paint front not sure yet.

Think thats about it for now.

 

[adwilk]

Looks good, cant wait to see it finished up. Veneer sides and painted front would look sharp (IMO).. nice work so far...

 

[Djizasse]

Other then that going well still have no idea how i am going to finish the exterior, vinyl?

I would love to see a mix of black and dark brown leather.

 

[Sounds Good]

watching this thread...

looks good so far...

 

[sawzalot]

Nice job thanks for sharing the pics and keep up with the updates .

 

[pjoseph]

I have spent a lot of time Reading up on how to get a piano black finish, and it seems like it is not the easiest thing to do especially if you do not have a spray gun.

So last night I email about 3 body shops in the area asking for an estimate on painting the box.
I only received one reply so far with an estimate of around $75 which seems low to me but I will compare it to the other estiamtes that I receive.
Any of you guys know how much this should run to get it painted the size is 17"w X 42"D X 18" D
I will have it sanded ready for paint.

If i could get it done for around $100 i will go that route, even though I originally only wanted the front painted with a piano black finish, I figure if i want to change it later i can always cover the sides and top with something down the road.
This weekend I plan on putting the back and bottom panel on, the weekend after I will router and start sanding.
I will keep you guys updated with pics.

 

[lsiberian]

I have spent a lot of time Reading up on how to get a piano black finish, and it seems like it is not the easiest thing to do especially if you do not have a spray gun.

So last night I email about 3 body shops in the area asking for an estimate on painting the box.
I only received one reply so far with an estimate of around $75 which seems low to me but I will compare it to the other estiamtes that I receive.
Any of you guys know how much this should run to get it painted the size is 17"w X 42"D X 18" D
I will have it sanded ready for paint.

If i could get it done for around $100 i will go that route, even though I originally only wanted the front painted with a piano black finish, I figure if i want to change it later i can always cover the sides and top with something down the road.
This weekend I plan on putting the back and bottom panel on, the weekend after I will router and start sanding.
I will keep you guys updated with pics.

From my understanding piano black isn't that hard. It's just a lot of work.

Basically you paint the thing with Glossy black and then wet sand it with 200 grit sand paper.

 

[annunaki]

From my understanding piano black isn't that hard. It's just a lot of work.

Basically you paint the thing with Glossy black and then wet sand it with 200 grit sand paper.

You have obviously not attempted this then before

This is much easier said than done.

 

[pjoseph]

Just about finished with the building part now.

Next weekend I will be rounding the edges with a router and then sanding.

Still not even sure which edges i want to router, it is hard to picture what it will look, the last thing i want is to router an edge and then not like it!

Then I have to figure how to finish it, I am leaning towards having a auto body shop paint it as of now.

 

[annunaki]

It's getting there! Thanks for the updates!

 

[pjoseph]

I was able to router the edges over the weekend.

Now I will continue to toss the finishing ideas around in my head, i am now wondering if it is still possible to cover the box using something like vinyl ect... with round edges. how would you meet the seams neatly on a round edge?

 

[ParadigmDawg]

You have to stich the seams.

I have no idea what that means but Andrew said it was difficulr when he did my sub.

 

[pjoseph]

from the picture that finish looks great.
Does anyone know of any shop/store that would apply a finish on a box somthing similar to paradigmdawg?

thanks

 

[sawzalot]

from the picture that finish looks great.
Does anyone know of any shop/store that would apply a finish on a box somthing similar to paradigmdawg?

thanks

Any custom cabinet maker/formica counter top fabricator can do the lamination work and or veneer finishes,try the yellow pages locally.

 

[WmAx]

From my understanding piano black isn't that hard. It's just a lot of work.

Basically you paint the thing with Glossy black and then wet sand it with 200 grit sand paper.

A true, glass smooth glossy piano-grade finish is not in any way 'hard'. It's just incredibly laborious and time consuming.


You had better start with MDF not ply for one thing - ply will just double the efforts you must make. Even with MDF - it's very much a long process.

But I guess this depends on what someone considers a piano finish. Some people do a sloppy, textured gloss finish and consider this a 'piano finish'. LOL. Remember, it's hard to see the nasty flaws in finishes with most DIYer low-resolution pics.

The only easy way to get a piano finish requires a clean-room spray booth and special (hard to get, expensive) epoxy paints(which require professional spray gear) that go on very thick and settle smooth. Some polishing/buffing still required usually.

-Chris

 

[mixingmusic]

Did some more work added some bracing and part of the port.
Progress has been slow since i have been preparing for the Gmat exam which I am taking this saturday. So once i take the test i will have more time to work.

Looks very nice

 

[adwilk]

How does it sound? What are you using for an amp? Did I miss that? It looks great...