--- In brines_acoustics@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Brines" <rbrines@...>
wrote:
>
> > I hope your HIFI show went well last weekend!
>
> It went very well. There are some pictures posted at
> <http://www.audioasylum.com/index.html>
> http://audioroundtable.com/forum/index.php?t=thread&frm_id=2&
> >
> > I am nearing completion and have a couple of quick questions if you
> have a moment.
> >
> > Port length
> >
> > I am using the same port as per your parts list. What length do you
> recommend and how does the length affect the sound?
>
> I use the stock 4" in most cases. you can test lengthening the port by
> rolling up a 5" strip of stiff paper and sticking in in the port.
Slide
> the paper in and out until you get the best sound for your room.
> >
> >
> > Veneer and cabinet round over
> >
> > I only have a 1/4" router and can therefore only get 1/2" round
over
> bits...not 3/4"
> >
> > Do you happen to know if veneer splits using a smaller bit?
>
> I hate to disparage your equipment, but a 1/4" router is not much more
> than a toy. The only 1/4" bits I use are a straight bit for cutting
> holes and a 1/4" round-over for internal braces. You will probably be
> able to get 10-mil paper backed veneer over a 1/2" round-over if you
are
> very careful. Wet the veneer before you start around a corner and let
it
> soak for a few minutes. I would run a test of this with your chosen
> veneer before I start rounding the corners. You might consider renting
a
> decent 1/2" at least 2hp router for this job.
>
> Bob
> >
>