Tonight was the first Cut for my next project. Included are pictures which tell part of the story
I found this guy selling the (2) 8w6 drivers for 100 total on craigslist.
The Sellers House
The Drivers
Knowing the quality of JL Audio drivers and the potential of the 7s I though they might make a great cheap sub project.
I started modeling.
The Model(where the idea was sort of born)
At first I thought I would use the drivers for subs, but then the idea dawned on me. Why not use them as MBMs? They model very well in a small sealed box for the MBM frequency and doing that would allow me to build one nice deep sub down the line. Besides my mains could use some help down low anyway.
Next move.
I designed this box for it
Ignore the cubic feet since 2" all around will go for rockwool and there will be plenty of red oak bracing.
Here is my cut list.
I will post picks of my tools and even some jimmy rigging for the Dust collection. Everything is up now.
Tools I've used so far.(included for your benefit)
Many of these tools I didn't know about until recently. I think having a list will help others plan for their projects and make life easier.
Box notes can calculate internal volume as well.
Item(Reason for use)
Craigslist(for finding the subs)
WinISD Alpha(for modeling internal volume)
HomeTheaterShack Enclosure calculator(for calculating box dimensions)
BoxNotes(For building a cut list)
Bosch CS10 7 1/4" Circular Saw w/DC attachment
Shop Vac for DC and cleanup.
Material used.
13 sheet Birch Ply(lighter and more rigid than MDF.)
Dow Blue Foam for supporting ply for cuts(Great way to rip plywood)
Skillsaw 60 tooth carbide tooth saw blade(High tooth count for plywood).
Masking tape(to reduce tearout on top of plywood.)
I hope by reading this those coming into this hobby can learn something.
