I built a 1x12 for $0. NOW PIX on pg2!!

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:10 pm

cobascis wrote:
Bill Oakley wrote:I'm building a cab too and I am going to use a screen door protector that they put on screen doors so dogs don't break through the screen. As for the jack not fitting through the plywood, you can drill a bigger hole (bigger than the nut for the jack) halfway through the plywood so it's sunken in.
Fabric at a fabric store is really cheap for a few yards. They even have stuff that looks like it should be used for this purpose in mine. They also have a lot of tolex-type stuff in different colors and textures that's pretty cheap also. Nothing like a big tattooed guy going into a fabric shop with all the old ladies and picking up a few yards of fabric!
Lucky about that cheap tolex stuff; I'll look around.

How can I make a handle for free?

Strips of leather from an old belt? + washers & pan-head or round-head wood screws?

Bill Oakley · Post by **Bill Oakley** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:26 pm

cobascis wrote:
Bill Oakley wrote:I'm building a cab too and I am going to use a screen door protector that they put on screen doors so dogs don't break through the screen. As for the jack not fitting through the plywood, you can drill a bigger hole (bigger than the nut for the jack) halfway through the plywood so it's sunken in.
Fabric at a fabric store is really cheap for a few yards. They even have stuff that looks like it should be used for this purpose in mine. They also have a lot of tolex-type stuff in different colors and textures that's pretty cheap also. Nothing like a big tattooed guy going into a fabric shop with all the old ladies and picking up a few yards of fabric!
Lucky about that cheap tolex stuff; I'll look around.

How can I make a handle for free?

I don't know about free but maybe some handles off some old luggage? Might have to get some old luggage at a thrift store.

cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:09 am

Here goes. Suggestions? It's nifty, you don't need to solder wires to the speaker, they have little caps that pinch the wire.

Vintage JBL D120F

And current setup until amp gets back from shop.

Pullover · Post by **Pullover** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:33 pm

cobascis wrote: How can I make a handle for free?

Ubolts and shoe laces! Get really long laces and loop them several times between the two U bolts. If you wanna get fancy you can then wrap more lace around the bulk of rope. I have a case in my garage that I did that for, I'll see if I can get to it to take pictures (my garage is scary right now).

BobArsecake · Post by **BobArsecake** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:38 pm

Nice! Re: handle; just cut some holes in it.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:04 pm

Damn cool that. Do want to build next year.

cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:00 pm

BobArsecake wrote:Nice! Re: handle; just cut some holes in it.

like two in the top so it forms a bit you can grab
?

BobArsecake · Post by **BobArsecake** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:56 pm

Depends where you fancy doesn't it, I can't really guage the size of it, but if it's big I'd go for one in each side and I think that'd look tider and make things less likely to fall in the top?

laterallateral · Post by **laterallateral** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:03 pm

Do VAI JEM style handgrip cutouts.

cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:17 am

BobArsecake wrote:Depends where you fancy doesn't it, I can't really guage the size of it, but if it's big I'd go for one in each side and I think that'd look tider and make things less likely to fall in the top?

It's pretty enormous for a 1x12. 24" wide. I'm liking the handle on the side idea, though. My priority now should be cover the speaker before something smashes it in.

Bugera is fixed tomorrow. PICS + Demo? I'm excited!

cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 1:36 am

In typical fed ex fashion, they are late. NO amp. fuuuu. slightly ruined weekend and made band practice a bit of a joke. I covered the front with 'hardware cloth' or something... and added feet and a handle. pic update:

I cut it out, then used a staple gun to attach it to the wood, it came out the this. + feet.

Here's the handle, I had to put it on the side so heads will fit on top, makes carrying it a lil' bit akward but it works well. CLASSY..

I even twirled and taped the wiring

My one worry is vibrations at loud volumes, but we'll see on monday.

Berto · Post by **Berto** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:20 pm

How far do the feet come down from the bottom of the cab?

cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:31 pm

Berto wrote:How far do the feet come down from the bottom of the cab?

Err, about 1/2 an inch?

Berto · Post by **Berto** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:48 pm

what are they made off?

Skip · Post by **Skip** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:06 am

i like it--bare bones and and cool somehow

cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:45 am

ha! ^

So, I got the bugera, and its pretty sweet. problem being: the metal stuff rattles at loud volumes, but when I put my foot against it it stops. Will cloth be able to dampen this? or what can i do?

I think ill do a quick demo tomorrow schoolwork permitting.

James · Post by **James** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:47 am

What does it rattle against? You could screw it down tighter, or as you say, put some cloth between the metal and what it's rattling against.

cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:53 am

James wrote:What does it rattle against? You could screw it down tighter, or as you say, put some cloth between the metal and what it's rattling against.

Didn't recognize you iconless -- I think the problem lies in the screws holding the speaker on. They are now flat, so the metal screen is pushed out a bit by them.

Also, is there such thing as a clear coat spray paint? I'd like to make it a bit more heavy duty for the time being.

James · Post by **James** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:54 am

iconless?

I should have this guy.

cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:55 am

James wrote:iconless?

I should have this guy.

He's back now.

but, anyway >^^