Meet the Twins

[mefgames]

Just thought I'd post a couple of pix of the Thiele cabs I just finished building. Thanks to all those who posted plans, pix, and advice.

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/mefgames/Thieles/IMG_3033.jpg
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/mefgames/Thieles/IMG_3035.jpg


Thanks, mike

 

[GD_NC]

Hey! Nice work! Those look great.

Where did you find the leather corners?

 

[mefgames]

I buy leather remnants. I made an industrial strength cookie cutter from a strip of sheet metal that I use to cut out the shape, then finish cutting any uncut portions by hand. Tedious, but effective.

added photo of leather corners soaking just before applying to show shape

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/mefgames/Thieles/IMG_3026.jpg
mike

 

[fishyfishfish]

Looks very good!

 

[dodger916]

Very very nice. What speakers are you using?

 

[mefgames]

I had 2 original coffee can 8 ohm EV SRO 12's in an old Fender cab that was so heavy it was pretty much a hernia waiting to happen. When I saw the thread about building Thiele cabs, I thought that might be a good alternative. The 2 Thieles are still pretty heavy, but manageable. I'm told the EV's alone weigh 19 pounds each.

mike