Tempest Questions

[grampi]

I did try the other forums and there isn't much in there either. It seems strange that there's more info available in the car audio forums about the Tempest than there is in home audio forums.

In case anyone's reading, I started my Tempest project yesterday. I got all the peices cut, including the internal braces, and the driver cutout. I'll be finishing the legs today. The Tempest is scheduled to arrive Monday, according UPS. Then I can drill the mounting holes and install the "T" nuts. The biggest trick is going to be gluing all 4 sides together. With all the corners cut at 45 deg angles, all 4 sides will have to be put together at the same timeOnce assembled, then comes the staining, sealing, and final coat. I should have it done in a week or so. I'll stay posted, in case anyone's reading.

[grampi]

I figured as much.

[MCH]

On my octagon Tempest sub (downfiring) I used 2 3/4" pieces for my baffle. The sub is fully inset into the first baffle thickness. As for the glue up on my octagon shape I used strap clamps which worked great. I've used the strap clamps for other box assemby projects, easy to use and gives even pressure on all sides.
good luck

[karl k]

Got a camera? I for one would like to see some pics!(of the sub I mean) I like the idea of straps as posted above. Squaring clamps should also be benificial. I'm not sure why you chose miter edges unless your working with ply-veneer. Your deal I guess.

[grampi]

I will be using the the straps as well to hold the enclosure together until the glue sets. I'd take pics, but I don't have a digital cam. The reason for the mitered corners is because I'm working with veneered ply. My original plan was to finish the box with perfectly square, sharp corners. However, after cutting the pieces and handling them a few times, I've realized these sharp corners would be very vunerable to damage, as they are very fragile. One small bump by a vacuum cleaner could cause some pretty serious cosmetic damage. I have since decided to cover each corner with 1" X 3" trim pieces, not unlike the pieces you'd see on a wooden crate. I also purchased my stain and sealer today. I'm at a holding point right now waiting for my Tempest to arrive. It's scheduled for delivery on Monday. I need it to drill the mounting holes and install the "T" nuts before I start gluing things together. Just from the way things have gone so far, this thing should look and sound pretty good by the time I'm done.

[karl k]

Here's a thought for the 1X3's you are using. I kinda like what ACI did on their subwoofer. Although it's downfiring, you may take advantage of the looks anyway.

Cheers!

[grampi]

That does look nice, but did I mention that I'm a novice with woodworking? That might be a bit beyond my woodworking abilities.

[karl k]

You'd be suprised what a guy can do with a jig saw, sander, ans a skill saw! It's a matter of time and determination. You will be keeping this sub around for awhile no?

[grampi]

I finished the Tempest enclosure last night. It looks and sounds great! If anyone's intersted in the details, let me know, I'll post a more elaborate message.