1 x 8" cab build

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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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jeremyb wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:40 pm
bender wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:37 pm
jeremyb wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 12:44 pm Here’s the vinyl I’m using plus a couple of bits I grabbed at Bunnings today… won’t have time to put it on till tomorrow but it’s getting there!
Looks remarkably like what’s on my matchless! :lol:
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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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Chaps....
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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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Decided to knock off early, got the sides all done, might let the glue settle and do the corners tomorrow :-)
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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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Looking good bud....
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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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Bg wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 3:18 pmLooking good bud....
Cheers! I think I needed more glue as its bubbling in spots, keep using my roller so hopefully it will stick :rofl:
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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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It may dry better as it will probably shrink a bit. Vinyl reacts differently to tolex so can't really say with certainty - less is more with tolex
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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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I’ve got some weight on it now which will hopefully help :-)
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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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Application of weight has helped massively, and I think I overdid the glue which might explain the issues, tomorrow I'll do the front and back folds with less and see how that goes :-)

Was just a bit worried mostly with the vinyl as the backing seemed to soak it up... might need to pre-spray it perhaps and then let it cure and then a light spray to attach?
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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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bender wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:45 pm
jeremyb wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:40 pm
bender wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:37 pm

Looks remarkably like what’s on my matchless! :lol:
I'll have plenty left over if you'd like me to make you some undies to match!
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I'm a dab hand with a sewing machine, we could make this happen, you might need to switch from surf to German oompah music though!

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Another side note, IPA and a cloth seems to clean up overspray of the ADOS on the vinyl quite nicely, relief!
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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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jeremyb wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:25 pm Another side note, IPA and a cloth seems to clean up overspray of the ADOS on the vinyl quite nicely, relief!
Seems a waste of beer though.

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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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Starfire wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:27 pm
jeremyb wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:25 pm Another side note, IPA and a cloth seems to clean up overspray of the ADOS on the vinyl quite nicely, relief!
Seems a waste of beer though.
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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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Corners done, now to make the back and a front speaker grille…
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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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Glue up went much easier this time, less glue, and applied from further away, who would have known the instructions were accurate! :rofl:
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Re: 1 x 8" cab build

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Not bad for a vinyl job :) I didn't have much success with spray on contact adhesive - very hit and miss. I use waterbased adhesives now, it takes longer to set but I don't get any bubbling or lifting.
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