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Rank: Kit Apprentice
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Location: Geelong, Vic ------ GO CATS!
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Well here it is! I've been putting these suckers together for the last few weeks. Drinking beer is a prerequisite when constructing anything in my shed and thus had a direct correlation to the quality of my finish. The last time I built something I think was star wars lego in the 1980's (Y wing or something?). So if I can do it anyone can. I used advice scattered all over this forum. So if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask! I will be placing many posts over time.  M6 MkII As you can see the BBQ was out of action for a while during the glue process. Clamps are a must! You can use blocks either end of the clamp to distribute the force but the ruber ends did not do any damage. PVA Glue is your friend. Go the hacks with it, just have a bucket full of water and spare chucks to quickly rinse and wipe the excess glue (oh, and there will be!).
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Rank: Kit Apprentice
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Devo's Tool Time Tip. - Bogging. Don't add too much hardener! 3 times I did it and it was rock in a minute. So less is more. - Sanding. My god. If you buy a few kits at once then invest in some sort of electric sander. I now have arms that look a crab after using only a sanding block to do the work.  M6 and C6
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Rank: LSK Flight Mechanic
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Location: Under the router table at the factory
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Looking good Devo! What colours are you going to go for, or are you veneering? devo wrote:Devo's Tool Time Tip.
- Bogging. Don't add too much hardener! 3 times I did it and it was rock in a minute. So less is more.
Haha, yeah I've had this problem many many times, especially on hot days. It's still better than not putting enough hardener in, because then it takes upwards of a day to dry and gums up the sanding disc...
Under the island, middle of a mountain / There is a big bad boomin' system Blowin' speakers, woofers and tweeters / Amplifiers, melted wires 
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LSK_Colin wrote:Looking good Devo! What colours are you going to go for, or are you veneering? devo wrote:Devo's Tool Time Tip.
- Bogging. Don't add too much hardener! 3 times I did it and it was rock in a minute. So less is more.
Its done Collin. Satin Black is what I went with. A few issues with paint / mounting drivers but i am happy with the results. I will post some picks shortly. I am burning them in at the moment! all bar the S350 (waiting on amp to come in)
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I could only find White Knight to seal the mdf. I gave it two coats and a light sand after each. I gave the edges a gentle rounding with some sandpaper. I ideally wanted to route the edges but time and CBF got in the way. 
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Lookin' good Devo!
and what's that bottle I spy, a calming potion I wonder? :P
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Rank: Kit Apprentice
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Thats right giiviak many stubbies were consumed! Helps wash the sawdust out of your mouth too! A MASSIVE word of advice for those lads considering building some speakers with partners........... DO NOT SPRAYPUTTY YOUR KITS ON THE CLOTHES LINE WHILE THERE ARE SHEETS DRYING ON THEM!!!! ..............................I learned the hard way!................................................ ............................Did I cop a FLOGGING!................................................... 
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