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DIY - Tower speaker enclosure
It's been a REALLY long time since I posted something here (been hanging around on CCFan too much LOL).
But since I posted this thread on CorrectCraftFan.com, it's only fair to share it with you guys too...
I got this idea from the no longer existing site "The2001.com".
There is also this one: Waketower speakers
I searched on Google for a similar project, but there isn't one anymore. So that's why I made this DIY for anyone who wants to make a speaker enclosure for their boat...
First off, I started to cut and build a frame.
It's important to treat the wood with some CPES (on my first version I didn't and it caused the wood to crack due to moisture).
The frame is glued and screwed together.
I also made brackets though wich stainless steel rods will be attached to hang the enclosure to teh tower:
Here's is the frame with the speakers testfitted:
Next step is to stretch fleece (or other stretch cloth) over the frame and fix it with spray glue and staples. I didn't need staples because I used special thin cloth for speaker enclosures.
After that, it's time to apply some epoxy resin. I applied three coats with a brush and then rolled even with a roller. In between coats sand the cured epoxy for better adhesion of the next layer.
Here you can see the stainless steel rods attached to the frame.
I removed the excess hardened cloth with a dremel and rough sandpaper.
I sanded the whole enclosure to remove any bumps. Then I applied epoxy bondo to even out the gap where the cloth comes together on the front. When it had cured I sanded that flat.
Then I sprayed a few thick layers of spray filler and spray putty.
Then I sanded the whole enclosure until it was nice and smooth. This job requires different grits of sandpaper, patience and some elbow grease... I hated that part [IMG]smileys/smiley9.gif" align="middle[/IMG]
After that, the jobs I like more...
First three layers (wet in wet, 20 minutes in between coats) of primer.
Some sanding...
Then three layers of matt black paint (same wet in wet application).
More sanding...
And to finish, three layers of matt varnish (same wet in wet application).
In between these coatings, I let it dry for at least 24 hours (I let it rest for a week, so each coat had enough time to harden completely).
I added red striping and stickers...
Testfitted the speakers and the rings for the LED lights...
But since I posted this thread on CorrectCraftFan.com, it's only fair to share it with you guys too...
I got this idea from the no longer existing site "The2001.com".
There is also this one: Waketower speakers
I searched on Google for a similar project, but there isn't one anymore. So that's why I made this DIY for anyone who wants to make a speaker enclosure for their boat...
First off, I started to cut and build a frame.
It's important to treat the wood with some CPES (on my first version I didn't and it caused the wood to crack due to moisture).
The frame is glued and screwed together.
I also made brackets though wich stainless steel rods will be attached to hang the enclosure to teh tower:
Here's is the frame with the speakers testfitted:
Next step is to stretch fleece (or other stretch cloth) over the frame and fix it with spray glue and staples. I didn't need staples because I used special thin cloth for speaker enclosures.
After that, it's time to apply some epoxy resin. I applied three coats with a brush and then rolled even with a roller. In between coats sand the cured epoxy for better adhesion of the next layer.
Here you can see the stainless steel rods attached to the frame.
I removed the excess hardened cloth with a dremel and rough sandpaper.
I sanded the whole enclosure to remove any bumps. Then I applied epoxy bondo to even out the gap where the cloth comes together on the front. When it had cured I sanded that flat.
Then I sprayed a few thick layers of spray filler and spray putty.
Then I sanded the whole enclosure until it was nice and smooth. This job requires different grits of sandpaper, patience and some elbow grease... I hated that part [IMG]smileys/smiley9.gif" align="middle[/IMG]
After that, the jobs I like more...
First three layers (wet in wet, 20 minutes in between coats) of primer.
Some sanding...
Then three layers of matt black paint (same wet in wet application).
More sanding...
And to finish, three layers of matt varnish (same wet in wet application).
In between these coatings, I let it dry for at least 24 hours (I let it rest for a week, so each coat had enough time to harden completely).
I added red striping and stickers...
Testfitted the speakers and the rings for the LED lights...
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