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- Mon May 25, 2020 4:08 pm
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
- Replies: 43
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Re: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
Question ………….. do you use the RIT dye in the same manner that you'd use analine dye for wood? Anything to be aware of using the RIT dye instead of analine? I use a piece of tee shirt and rub it like it owes me money. If you get streaks take a damp paper towel and gently wipe to pull up the excess....
- Mon May 25, 2020 1:38 am
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10464
Re: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
Now dyed scarlet - may need another dose.
Russ
Russ
- Mon May 25, 2020 12:20 am
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10464
Re: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
Black under layer applied - RIT dye - which will be sanded back then scarlet rubbed in before lacquer.
Russ
Russ
- Sun May 24, 2020 6:20 pm
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10464
Re: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
Piping time for the 2203. It's been beveled, rounded, drilled and countersunk for screws. Fitting the sides - Piping.jpg The top strip - Piping 2.jpg The bottom 'wraps' - Piping 4.jpg Glamour shot - Piping 3.jpg Now the piping will be bleached and set aside for assembly after the face plate is dyed ...
- Fri May 22, 2020 2:31 am
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
- Replies: 43
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Re: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
This whole project grew out of an experiment for an LP kit I'm planning to build. And like most things I do quickly got out of hand. Don't know if I'll do a 'burst but definitely a two tone finish.How about after sanding back the black, apply a faded cherry sunburst, like an old Les Paul.
Russ
- Thu May 21, 2020 2:57 am
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10464
Re: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
A dremel with a Stewmac plunge router base and a 1/32" tapered bit. Took about an hour.This looks fantastic; I love the color! Did you use a CNC to route the logo?
Russ
- Thu May 21, 2020 12:33 am
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10464
Re: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
I'm experimenting with what to fill the logo - this is brass powder. It looks better on lighter wood - a bit 'stealthy'.
Brass & epoxy filled, dyed black and sanded back
Scarlet and lacquer
I've waiting on more hues to arrive via Fedex.
Russ
Brass & epoxy filled, dyed black and sanded back
Scarlet and lacquer
I've waiting on more hues to arrive via Fedex.
Russ
- Wed May 20, 2020 12:37 am
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10464
Fiddleback Maple JMP 2203 headshell
In an effort to avoid starting a sapele chest of drawer build that the design hasn't quite jelled yet I decided to distract my self with this. I've built 1987/1959, JCM800 & Jubilee cabs but not the 70's JMP2203/4 style cab. Rough cut maple Test fit.jpg I use walnut blocks to simulate the plastic co...
- Sun Apr 26, 2020 2:17 pm
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: wraparound corners for 1/2 inch cabinets
- Replies: 4
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Re: wraparound corners for 1/2 inch cabinets
When life gives you lemons...
To use what you have add in some wood ripped in an L shape, paint / dye black or an interesting contrast color to the black and [looks like pig skin] leather covering to fill in that 1/4" of an inch. Aluminum would work but harder to color.
Russ
To use what you have add in some wood ripped in an L shape, paint / dye black or an interesting contrast color to the black and [looks like pig skin] leather covering to fill in that 1/4" of an inch. Aluminum would work but harder to color.
Russ
- Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:24 am
- Forum: Marshall Discussion
- Topic: Marshall head cabinet specifications
- Replies: 5
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Re: Marshall head cabinet specifications
Sorta late to the party - I have 1959, JMP2203 & JCM800 heads and am happy to take measurements you need.
Russ
Russ
- Thu Apr 16, 2020 1:55 am
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: Speaker attachment
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1988
Re: Speaker attachment
I'm a bit of a weirdo when it comes to speaker rear mounting non cast frame speakers. I drill a tap sized hole for 8-32 screws [so they'll cut 'threads' into the wood when turned in], counter bore to recess the head 1/8" or so and start the screws into the hole until I've got 1/4" left proud of the ...
- Thu Feb 20, 2020 2:07 am
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: my first cabinet build
- Replies: 11
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Re: my first cabinet build
Looks good and square! What led you to that size?
Here's a great quote from a acoustic guitar building buddy about wood projects - 'Remember it's wood, if it doesn't turn out you can always burn it and deny it ever existed!'
Russ
Here's a great quote from a acoustic guitar building buddy about wood projects - 'Remember it's wood, if it doesn't turn out you can always burn it and deny it ever existed!'
Russ
- Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:46 pm
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: Narrow Panel Style cab in Baby Blue
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4468
Re: Narrow Panel Style cab in Baby Blue
That is a great looking build! Nice finish out and attention to details.
Russ
Russ
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 2:54 pm
- Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
- Topic: Narrow Panel Style cab in Baby Blue
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4468
Re: Narrow Panel Style cab in Baby Blue
That you were a wood chewing heavy metal worshiper of course.
Very nice looking cab. Please post it assembled too.
Russ
Very nice looking cab. Please post it assembled too.
Russ
- Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:09 am
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Box joints are kicking my butt-ox
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5684
Re: Box joints are kicking my butt-ox
The trick I've found with box or finger joints is the accuracy of the blade width of cut, the width of the key on the jig, a tear out board the exact height of the the cut AND consistent pressure on the jig as I push it through the slots. I drew a big arrow pointing left to remind me to push the jig...