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KPack:
Al, this thread shows the enclosures I build: http://rpug.pdc.ca/index.php/topic,202.0.html.  Next time I build one I will photograph the steps involved and how to do it.  It is very easy.

I basically take strips of 0.030" stryene that are ~5mm in width (we dentists work in millimeters).  Cut pieces that are just longer than the sides of the speaker.  CA the strips to the speaker, and trim off the excess with a sharp blade when dry.  Use a file or sandpaper to smooth off the edges and the open bottom so it is flat.  Then use styrene cement to seal the corners from the inside and glue the open end down onto a piece of 0.030" styrene.  When dry, cut it off of the styrene sheet with a sharp blade, use a file to clean the edges.  Done.  I usually will make batches of 2-4 when I do this.

-Kevin

nodcc4me:
Thanks for the description Kevin. I remember that thread now.  ::)
I'll be ordering some sugar cubes and styrene.

fishindogwood:
So KPac, am understanding that the enclosures you are building for the sugar cube speakers are totally enclosed with speaker firing inside?
 
   Jim

KPack:
Jim, I've done it both ways.  In the end I found it easier to have the speaker facing in so I can easily solder the wires to the connectors on the outside.  If you have the speaker facing out , then you have to pre-solder wires onto it, drill a hole in the box for the wires to exit, and seal the hole with silicone. 

The sound comes off of both sides of the speaker so it really doesn't matter which side is in and which is out.  It's just easier to have the back of the speaker pointing out.

-Kevin

Josephbw:
Thanks for joggin my noggin Kevin. When I was making my speaker enclosures I brought the wires out through the sides and the front of the speaker was open. I knew that speakers would project from both sides, but it never crossed my mind while I was building the boxes. Old age and senility sneaks up on you when you least expect it.  :o :-[

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