Build tips

Hi all,

im looking at building a rig for some outdoor parties,

2 x1's
6 hd15's
2 mid/tops

i think the above will makefordecent stacks, it will be for playing dance music mainly techno, so should get plenty of kick from the hd15's some decent bass from the x1's and hopefully there should be enough mid/top to cover that.

Was looking at either buying some pre built unloaded hd15 but cant really find any for sale, so was thinking of attempting to build them, i have 0 experience in this, only bit of diy ive ever doen really is put together some flat pack ikea stuff

the thing that puts me off the hd15 build is the curved bit, dont think id get that right,

Anyone care to recommend some tools, materials, ect needed.

Was looking at the plans for the hd15, anyone have a better plan such as sizes of the wood id need to cut individually ect, im sure i could figure something out from that.

Also how many cabinets can you make from x size sheets of wood.

jonny

Hello jonny,

welcome to the forum.The X1 /HD15 combo is great and will be perfect for techno.Don't be put off by the curved part, it can easily be made out of 5 pieces of wood like this:

124.7 mm X 472mm (and 9° off each side.










As for the cutlist here is what I used for my 12 x HD15 out of 9 sheets:



That will give you an idea.

wow hd15 heaven! What glue have you used for the curve section?

thanks very much,

that is just about perfect for my requirements

puts my mind a little at ease and looks a bit easier to accomplish

any recommendations on places to get the wood from, also the sheets, what sizes did they come in?

Thanks
Jonny

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That sketchup? I'll put it on a file hoster if you want, there's a few on the forums who will like that a lot.

I bought the wood at my local b&q, the guy was happy to have a clean cutlist.The ply sheets came in 8'x4' (or 1.20m x 2.40m) it's the standard.

Yes I used Google Sketchup for the cutlist.Unfortunately I don't have my file anymore, just the pics...

Few warnings though:

-the angles are exact,so you should add a few °

-the baffle angles are not correct the blue piece's angles are \

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-the brace is like the left part of this drawing (courtesy of HBL)



so the corner pieces (orange) are very small and you will not get them cut by your local b&q.Furthermore it is extra work, my boxes don't rattle, but it is not proven that having the brace this way is an improvement in any way.

-the brace is not on the cutlist (drawing by hbl)



-the 5 pieces curve neither. here is a detailed view of the pieces used (thank you hbl again)

Got a half day in work today

off to b + q at 1pm, located in chester, they have a timber cutting machine there so is ideal, going to print each cut list off on a individual a4's,

due you recommend increasing the cut sizes very slightly though? in case they cut the pieces a little off.

Any recommendations on screws/glue ect picking those up today.

read your previous glue post, was that for the curves or whole build?

The best is to go to b&q with your measuring tape (or pick on in store) and measure the first cut of each batch to be sure that size is correct.

Screw size: 4 x 40 .

Glue: Evo stick Exterior for everything.

actually look at online stores for cheap glue/screws/t-nuts/bolts etc (toolstation, screwfix etc) they can be way cheaper than b&q...

Thats ok then, screwfix is around the corner from bnq here

thansk for the info, just the tools to get now , family member has a mitre and circular saw.

i just need clamps and a square edge