DIY Speaker Project PAD

I bought some some full sheet (8.5 x 11) Matte Silver Labels from Amazon.   You can print them on a laser printer. "Mr-Label® Extra Large Full-Sheet Matte Silver Label Adhesive Labels – Scratchproof Waterproof Stickers for Company Information | Wine Bottle - Laser Print Only (25 Sheets)"  ...

All finished and they sound great with my Marantz SR-4000 !

Sides all veneered and shaping the grills. http://www.thecairns.com/ClassixII/Web-IMG_0277.jpg Some paint over the black stain to get a nice flat black look.  I didn't get a photo of it, but I did put the self adhesive foam damping material in there. http://www.thecairns.com/ClassixII/Web-IMG_0282.j...

Getting back to my speaker project, after my doctor turned me into a mushroom with blood pressure medications.   I have stained the front black, hoping it soaks in a bit so the MDF won't show if scratched.  I am now applying wood grain formica as the veneer.  So far it is pretty easy to do.  I use m...

Actually, I am going to try to veneer them.  I am off on a rabbit trail of learning on that topic ;D.  Glue, glue and ironed on, contact cement,  paper backed, raw, wood backed.  Lots of stuff to consider, and lots of strong opinions lol .

My first try at this, but I am handy with soldering and a bit of wood work, so it has not been too difficult.   Biggest lesson learned so far:  Don't try it with your hand held circular saw, go ask the neighbor to use his table saw and do it right!  :D I plan to use walnut veneer on the outside, exc...