My build of a pair of HawthorneAudio Sterling Duets

[rollo]

   Whatever it is hope it works out for you. I gotta do this one day. DIY that is. It has to be so rewarding when done right.


charles
SMA

[Bob in St. Louis]

Thank you Charles.
DIY is very rewarding indeed, and I highly recommend it.
Sitting in the listening chair with a glass of "red" in my hand the first time they play music is an experience beyond words.

Bob

[eleazar]

Thank you Charles.
DIY is very rewarding indeed, and I highly recommend it.
Sitting in the listening chair with a glass of "red" in my hand the first time they play music is an experience beyond words.

Bob

A glass of red wine and Taylor ham sandwich "Right"

Wink Wink know what I mean

[eleazar]

Thanks guys! 

Charles, "No", it's not gunpowder, I can say that much. 
But yea, loading the innards with a loose materials helps quite a bit.

I should have some more pictures next weekend when I get back in the shop.

Bob

Looks like activated charcoal from a tropical fishtank

[Bob in St. Louis]

Oh man.....Now you've got me thinking about some grilled Jersey Pork Roll, with toasted buns and a squirt of spicy Cilantro mustard.

Might just have to order me some of that.

Bob - 

[Bob in St. Louis]

The "Pelin Burl" veneer has arrived. Four near identical sheets.

[Face]

Very nice!`

[Barry (NJ)]

Very nice!

+1 

[topround]

looks like boiling magma!

Very nice indeed

[Bob in St. Louis]

I was thinking it looks like alien skin. 
I can't wait to see what it looks like with a finish on it.

Bob

p.s. Honestly, I've licked it to see what it looks like wet. I have a sickness. haha

[topround]

yes it does have an epidermal like quality, on a high magnification level,   sort of like frozen boiling movement

very cool

[etcarroll]

THAT!!! Is a beautiful veneer.

And I don't think licking it means your sick, just thorough.

[richidoo]

Nice stuff Bob!

My wife said it looks like baked bread.  I like the boiling description, like the surface of the sun.

Did the client ask for it specifically, or your choice?

[Bob in St. Louis]

Did the client ask for it specifically, or your choice?

He and I were on the phone together, surfing the website, picture by picture.
This is 100% his choice.
Before this build, I had never even heard of Burl. Yea, no kidding...

Bob

[Bob in St. Louis]

Ok....about done for the day.
I've built the surrounds that will house the amps and crossovers. I then test fit them on the baffles to make sure everybody is going to end up lining up together with a nice snug fit.

In their clamps:


The rough surrounds without the clamps. They are about 15" x 17" x 6" tall.


The surround up next to it's new friend, the baffle:


Test fit of the amp in the surround:


And bolted it to the baffle:


Front view:


Rear view: