SLOB project
#151 Re: SLOB project
I especially liked this section.......Snigger
https://www.fastenright.com/products/ge ... arrel-nuts
Seriously though Colin, that site is fastener heaven, amazing range, thanks for posting
https://www.fastenright.com/products/ge ... arrel-nuts
Seriously though Colin, that site is fastener heaven, amazing range, thanks for posting
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#153 Re: SLOB project
OT alert..
I just followed Max's link and the thought occurred to me..that relates to animals...and further, what is an animal?
so I checked with google and guess what,!!! there is no one definintion of animal and Oxford and Cambridge definitions are not the same...personally, I'm with Oxford on this one.
I just followed Max's link and the thought occurred to me..that relates to animals...and further, what is an animal?
so I checked with google and guess what,!!! there is no one definintion of animal and Oxford and Cambridge definitions are not the same...personally, I'm with Oxford on this one.
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#154 Re: SLOB project
Well the Cambridge definition seems clearly wrong, and the Oxford one would seem to make a Venus Fly Trap an animal. The Wiki one looks better to me, but I am no biologist.
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#155 Re: SLOB project
It seems I'm not alone in my confusion..
I quite like the Oxford definition though, it's well inclusive, however you bring up a valid conundrum.
Unless it's been done before I think this needs a ruling by a higher authority.
which brings me back to my original thought...if animals are the ones that need sexing, and nuts and bolts can be sexed in a similar manner, then there is clearly some consideration for minerals in the mix...
and as you pointed out, by the Oxford definition there is some crossover between animal and vegetable then the whole thing needs looking at again..
then there is the question of salmon, which are ambiguous to say the least
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I quite like the Oxford definition though, it's well inclusive, however you bring up a valid conundrum.
Unless it's been done before I think this needs a ruling by a higher authority.
which brings me back to my original thought...if animals are the ones that need sexing, and nuts and bolts can be sexed in a similar manner, then there is clearly some consideration for minerals in the mix...
and as you pointed out, by the Oxford definition there is some crossover between animal and vegetable then the whole thing needs looking at again..
then there is the question of salmon, which are ambiguous to say the least
oh waily
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#156 Re: SLOB project
In effect, that’s what the Wiki entry says: "Animals are multicellular eukaryotic organisms that form the biological kingdom Animalia."Unless it's been done before I think this needs a ruling by a higher authority.
An Animal is something that has been put in the tree under the Animal branch.
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#157 Re: SLOB project
Getting back on topic: Whilst both project options are fascinating to me, I'm leaning towards continuing on the SLOB road, primarily because it has the potential for lower domestic impact (with the use of acrylic baffles) but also because of the variety of challenges it offers (active crossover etc.) and the possibilities of experimenting with different baffle/driver combinations (Lii, Fostex, Lowther, et al).
The niggling reservation I have is whether I'll get enough clean volume from the Lii driver on an OB using my lower-powered OTL amp(s), about 1-1.5W, so I plan to get some 18mm MDF from the local B&Q and make up some SLOB-sized baffles to try them out - just simple flat boards to start with.
The niggling reservation I have is whether I'll get enough clean volume from the Lii driver on an OB using my lower-powered OTL amp(s), about 1-1.5W, so I plan to get some 18mm MDF from the local B&Q and make up some SLOB-sized baffles to try them out - just simple flat boards to start with.
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#158 Re: SLOB project
I think that is a good call Ray however, I would recommend standard grade or furniture grade 25mm chipboard rather than MDF for a test baffle.It's what I used for my own OB project.Getting back on topic: Whilst both project options are fascinating to me, I'm leaning towards continuing on the SLOB road
#159 Re: SLOB project
Thanks for the steer Colin, though initially I just want to check the volume level so I'll probably grab whatever they have as offcuts that are cheap - we have a cutting service at out local B&Q and there is normally a good selection of such stuff.Toppsy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 12:05 pmI think that is a good call Ray however, I would recommend standard grade or furniture grade 25mm chipboard rather than MDF for a test baffle.It's what I used for my own OB project.Getting back on topic: Whilst both project options are fascinating to me, I'm leaning towards continuing on the SLOB road
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#160 Re: SLOB project
Ray, a link to some images of my test baffles for the Monacor 10" coax driver I used in my baffles:
http://www.audio-talk.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... 76#p151916
for your purposes 18mm chipboard offcut would be better material than 18mm mdf
http://www.audio-talk.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... 76#p151916
for your purposes 18mm chipboard offcut would be better material than 18mm mdf
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#161 Re: SLOB project
If it's just a lash-up to see just how loud they play with the OTLs James D is a big advocate of cardboard. Physically supporting the drivers might be a bit of a challenge though. I've done this myself and it was good enough to get the shape of the sloping baffle right before building the proper version.
Anything more than a short term lash up I agree with Colin, best to avoid mdf for OB if you can. B&Q do 18mm plywood so you might get lucky with offcuts, but they also do 18mm and 22mm flooring chipboard. Don't know what size baffles you're planning but might you get 2 out of a 2400mm x 600mm board? £10.47 for 18mm or £12.97 for 22mm.
Anything more than a short term lash up I agree with Colin, best to avoid mdf for OB if you can. B&Q do 18mm plywood so you might get lucky with offcuts, but they also do 18mm and 22mm flooring chipboard. Don't know what size baffles you're planning but might you get 2 out of a 2400mm x 600mm board? £10.47 for 18mm or £12.97 for 22mm.
#162 Re: SLOB project
I could get two baffles out of one flooring sheet easily (the SLOB plans have them as 40in x 20in) and at that price it's not worth thinking about offcuts.
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#163 Re: SLOB project
Bear in mind there's not going to be any meaningful efficiency difference , in the midrange, between OB and the enclosure. The box will extend your bass down a little further and reduce cone excursion compared against the unfiltered driver on OB.
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#164 Re: SLOB project
Thanks Mark and I'm glad we're talking againIslandPink wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 3:29 pmBear in mind there's not going to be any meaningful efficiency difference , in the midrange, between OB and the enclosure. The box will extend your bass down a little further and reduce cone excursion compared against the unfiltered driver on OB.
Not a well constructed sentence as I have the niggle across both approaches, though not to a serious extent; I didn't play the drivers loudly when I tested them for functionality but I also generally don't play music really loud. Knocking up a couple of baffles will be a start though.
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#165 Re: SLOB project
Unfortunately it seems that Fastenright have an MOQ of £100 + carriage at £9.50 + VAT...Toppsy wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2020 2:34 pm Ray,
You might find this web site useful for fixings should you decide to go ahead with the SLOB build https://www.fastenright.com/.
I used M6 furniture connecting bolts type E1 and matching M6 furniture connecting caps on my own OB project for fixing the panels to the side frames and the side frames to the ply base. Worked a treat and give a smart look finish https://www.fastenright.com/products/ge ... re-fixings
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Thank you for your enquiry. This would be subject to our minimum order value of £100 +£9.50 carriage + VAT.
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