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The last 3 weeks or so. My 30 year old speakers decided to disintegrate (the foam) so I started to look for a replacement driver ... then [mention]binbin[/mention] tole me that I could refoam it.



That turned out to be surprisingly easy. Didn’t take pics though. Then I thought so ugly, perhaps I can make something more to my taste (big bezel )

Some solid wood planks (stained walnut) and lots of glue for the plywood. Lots of sanding.



The back. After shellac. Port size is slightly bigger and longer, and the shape changed from round.

Tanukjaju wrote:The last 3 weeks or so. My 30 year old speakers decided to disintegrate (the foam) so I started to look for a replacement driver ... then [mention]binbin[/mention] tole me that I could refoam it.



That turned out to be surprisingly easy. Didn’t take pics though. Then I thought so ugly, perhaps I can make something more to my taste (big bezel )

Some solid wood planks (stained walnut) and lots of glue for the plywood. Lots of sanding.



The back. After shellac. Port size is slightly bigger and longer, and the shape changed from round.

I really like the output!

Which are the steps for refoaming?

[mention]Emilio[/mention] .... not as tough as I thought. The important step(s). Making sure you find the right diameter foam. The speakers I had were 6” but I managed to find the right sized foam on eBay. It included a 20 step line by line instructions ... but most importantly.

- disassemble
- clean /scrape / cut out the old foam
- pre lay to make you know exactly where to glue the new foam to
- Apply supplier glue evenly making sure there is a continuous bead so air can’t escape. Iirc, I did the part attached to the cone first then outer frame.

Tested it for a few hours last night. No more buzzing . Not too bad for a $15 kit and a first timer attempt.

Total cost for the project is about $50-60 for the repairs and wood.

Tanukjaju wrote:[mention]Emilio[/mention] .... not as tough as I thought. The important step(s). Making sure you find the right diameter foam. The speakers I had were 6” but I managed to find the right sized foam on eBay. It included a 20 step line by line instructions ... but most importantly.

- disassemble
- clean /scrape / cut out the old foam
- pre lay to make you know exactly where to glue the new foam to
- Apply supplier glue evenly making sure there is a continuous bead so air can’t escape. Iirc, I did the part attached to the cone first then outer frame.

Tested it for a few hours last night. No more buzzing . Not too bad for a $15 kit and a first timer attempt.

Total cost for the project is about $50-60 for the repairs and wood.

Nice!

These are the kind of DIY projects I love. Perfect results for only 50$

Wow, great job. And a far more attractive outcome than the original.

nje2791 wrote: ↑August 26th, 2020, 9:30 am Wow, great job. And a far more attractive outcome than the original.

Thank you!

Sketch a design for open end watch saddle.
Had someone made it, as I don't have the skills and tools.

NortON wrote: ↑August 27th, 2020, 12:54 pm 20200827_204937.jpg

Super shape!!!

hako wrote: ↑August 27th, 2020, 3:04 pm

NortON wrote: ↑August 27th, 2020, 12:54 pm 20200827_204937.jpg

Super shape!!!

Thanks! It's still a long way to the finish line