comp56 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 well I'm almost ready to start a project, I have been setting up the basement shop for this winter season and I figure I want to get something going.....so in saying that I am going to be making a set of speakers.....the set will consist of a left, a right and a center so 3 speakers total. I will be using Zebrawood for this project the wood looks like this un-finished:and like this when finished:So I have conjured up all the business end of the speakers and will be starting the wood end next....these speakers will not shatter any windows (100W) like a good set of bookshelf speakers ....they will be more like fine furniture or something to look at while listening.....stay tuned.....haha no pun intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Can't wait to see how this project turns out comp I'm sure it's gonna be awesome just like everything u build bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbw55 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Great project.....here is a good resourse if you are in need of any parts https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/speaker-drivers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonfangs85 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 That wood is beautiful! Can't wait to see the final product. How much does zebra wood go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humeb Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Zebra wood looks so cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfwjr Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 I love the look of Zebrawood. Can't wait to see the finished project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abynemsdad Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Wow thats very cool looking wood,should turn out awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Judging by the looks of the other things you have built, I have to say this will most likely turn out great!Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted August 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 That wood is beautiful! Can't wait to see the final product. How much does zebra wood go for?about $33BF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted August 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 thanks hope so...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Looking great! Don't think I ever seen speakers made out of zebra wood before. Standing by for the next update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 That zebra wood would make a nice top for a guitar.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bothuhead19 Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Well that looks like an exciting project. I can't wait to see how it turns out! Beautiful wood by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 That's going to be beautiful. Are you planning on soldering filters(Capacitors) on for the tweeters? Probably not necessary but may help with audio quality for your highs, I personally would recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 That's going to be beautiful. Are you planning on soldering filters(Capacitors) on for the tweeters? Probably not necessary but may help with audio quality for your highs, I personally would recommend.He is using cannibalized speaker parts already. The crossovers are already on the speaker terminals. (Coils and caps)Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 yes that I am, the speaker components are from a set of Boston Acoustics mini monitors so I couldn't match up the parts together any better...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 BA is great for the buck, the only thing you may want to to do is hold off on using the old ports. Zebra wood is much less denser than the veneered BA MDF stuff. You may want to start with a sealed box and 1/2 the dampening material. Most ports are tuned to the enclosure and may sound hollow and boomy in a larger, less dense enclosure. Just my 2 cents. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I cant wait to see the finish project. I love zebra wood. How much was it a ft. Its hard to find it by me unless i cruise towards the citySent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I cant wait to see the finish project. I love zebra wood. How much was it a ft. Its hard to find it by me unless i cruise towards the citySent from my iPad using TapatalkEric, there is this thing call the Internet, it's a place where you can order things, that you can't find close to you... J/K LOL (In a really happy mood has always)But seriously, this is the main supplier I use. I also search that Auction site, sometimes I find some really good deals that include free shipping. I ordering some Purpleheart for a project I am working on for me lady's Christmas present. http://ocoochhardwoods.com/intarsia_wood.php#zebrawood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Eric, there is this thing call the Internet, it's a place where you can order things, that you can't find close to you... J/K LOL (In a really happy mood has always)But seriously, this is the main supplier I use. I also search that Auction site, sometimes I find some really good deals that include free shipping. I ordering some Purpleheart for a project I am working on for me lady's Christmas present. http://ocoochhardwoods.com/intarsia_wood.php#zebrawoodlooks like you can get a very good selection of different woods there, however I am lucky to have a local shop that carries some big stuff of the same flavors. price is up and down depending on the markets so I frequent the place quite often to check prices. They are good to as they will cut off pieces for me in the size I want. I did some purpleheart reindeer last season that was a real hit.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 looks like you can get a very good selection of different woods there, however I am lucky to have a local shop that carries some big stuff of the same flavors. price is up and down depending on the markets so I frequent the place quite often to check prices. They are good to as they will cut off pieces for me in the size I want. I did some purpleheart reindeer last season that was a real hit....Right On! I have an awesome supplier about an hour away, unfortunately they only sell large pieces most of the time. It's a crap shoot if they have any smaller pieces, and I think they are held for their frequent customers. I mostly build small scale stuff that requires exotic woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 He is using cannibalized speaker parts already. The crossovers are already on the speaker terminals. (Coils and caps)Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Ahh, I don't even know how I missed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 What is that crazy talk, the internet. Next your going to tell me they have smart phones where I can magically send a message or use that internet thing. make sure you have a lot of blades for that purpleheart. Beautiful wood. I am going to check out that site, thanksSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 What is that crazy talk, the internet. Next your going to tell me they have smart phones where I can magically send a message or use that internet thing.make sure you have a lot of blades for that purpleheart. Beautiful wood. I am going to check out that site, thanksSent from my iPhone using Tapatalkdon't worry Eric this internet thing is just a fad, they say it won't last......BTW thing about purpleheart is heat is your enemy, as purpleheart gets hot from cutting friction it brings a resin to the surface and as it is doing this it hardens which makes cutting even worse. a good lub on blades is a must and slow cutting .......same as sanding purpleheart if you sand to fast it will start turning black the black is the resin.......then gets brittle almost like glass...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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