@BRADHblackdragon Thanks...My most common method mounting washer jacks is to drill two holes with Forstner bits. The outside diameter is drilled first to a depth of about an eights of an inch to countersink the washer. The inside hole just needs to be large enough to accomodate the jack prongs....so around an inch drilled through. You can go larger, just make sure to leave enough lip to glue the washer securely.
@BRADHblackdragon Nope, I just double drilled them....first the outer to a depth of 1/8 inch to accomodate the washer....Then, the inner hole is drilled through. This just has to be large enough to hold the jack but leave enough lip to glue the washer to. Forstner bits do a good job.
You can do it with one jack just fine. The second jack is there so I can chain another cab to it if I want more output. This is just a convenience. I probably won't ever need to use it.
Do you mean, "can you connect an amp head with STEREO outputs to the two jacks on the speaker?"?
To answer that particular question, I'd say that you could, but might not get great results for a couple of reasons. First, you're changing the input impedance on the cabinet by doubling the outputs from the head. This might blow the speaker if the power is cranked. Second, you're asking the speaker to reproduce to signal lines.
Thanks, this is also my fave method for installing jacks in cbg's. I just happened on the idea when I was looking for a washer to fit a jack, then realized that flush mounting a larger washer had a really clean look to it, and was a super simple and inexpensive jack plate. I usually buy the Stainless Steel versions...more expensive, but still way cheaper then jack plates.
can you make a simple schematic for this??
THEGUYD0WNTHESTREET 11 months ago
the speaker still looks fine too, giving how many years old it is. well done, bet it sounds nice,
gamerdude1989 1 year ago
hi, did you use a router to cut the outer jack holes?thanks.great cab by the way
BRADHblackdragon 1 year ago
@BRADHblackdragon Thanks...My most common method mounting washer jacks is to drill two holes with Forstner bits. The outside diameter is drilled first to a depth of about an eights of an inch to countersink the washer. The inside hole just needs to be large enough to accomodate the jack prongs....so around an inch drilled through. You can go larger, just make sure to leave enough lip to glue the washer securely.
chainduck 1 year ago
@BRADHblackdragon Nope, I just double drilled them....first the outer to a depth of 1/8 inch to accomodate the washer....Then, the inner hole is drilled through. This just has to be large enough to hold the jack but leave enough lip to glue the washer to. Forstner bits do a good job.
chainduck 1 year ago
do you need two of those jacks on the back of the cab? or can you just plug one cable into one of the jacks and it and it wouldn't matter?
Erithlon 2 years ago
You can do it with one jack just fine. The second jack is there so I can chain another cab to it if I want more output. This is just a convenience. I probably won't ever need to use it.
chainduck 2 years ago
can you also connect an amp head with two speaker output jacks to that kind of cab?
Erithlon 2 years ago
@Erithlon I'm not sure what you're asking....
Do you mean, "can you connect an amp head with STEREO outputs to the two jacks on the speaker?"?
To answer that particular question, I'd say that you could, but might not get great results for a couple of reasons. First, you're changing the input impedance on the cabinet by doubling the outputs from the head. This might blow the speaker if the power is cranked. Second, you're asking the speaker to reproduce to signal lines.
chainduck 2 years ago
@chainduck And, that could make the speaker output overall muddier, and seem quiet.
I'm sure there are some folks on here better able to answer the question. I just make stuff. By no means to I claim to be an electronics guru. ;)
chainduck 2 years ago
I had a couple of requests for dimensions on the cab...so here goes...
Outer = 9.75" x 15.5" x 15.5"
Back and Baffle = 14" x 14"
All are .75" Birch Plywood
I cut the side ply at 9" and added .375" strips of cherry for trim.
The front baffle is inset into the sides by .75" total to allow for the speaker grill.
The back is set flush to the trim.
chainduck 2 years ago
Great idea for the inlay jacks with fender washers!
I will try this!
-thankx
ampRiser 3 years ago
Thanks, this is also my fave method for installing jacks in cbg's. I just happened on the idea when I was looking for a washer to fit a jack, then realized that flush mounting a larger washer had a really clean look to it, and was a super simple and inexpensive jack plate. I usually buy the Stainless Steel versions...more expensive, but still way cheaper then jack plates.
Eric
chainduck 3 years ago
thanks for taking the time-- I've been thinking about buying or building, I appreciate the info - peace
donaldleejr 3 years ago
well done.
tjoy73 3 years ago
looks gr8 man.Nice job.
H0LL0WBELLY 3 years ago