Fostex FE166E - Back loaded horns

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So I took the leap and got the drivers... For my first box I decided to stick to the Fostex recommended enclosure... In the future I want to experiment a bit...

So this is what the plans look like:

FostexF166E_plans.jpg


And the speakers that they present:

FostexF166E_speakers.jpg


Step 1: Getting the wood...

The week before Christmas is not a good time to try get wood... I had to beg and plead to get them to cut it for me...

FostexF166E_rawwood.jpg


mmmm...  :eek: First step was to measure and number the wood according to the plans...


Step 2: Start measuring...


FostexF166E_rawwood.jpg


Measure and measure again... so easy to make little mistakes...

FostexF166E_boardmarking.jpg


Step 3: Starting construction on the inside pieces...

a little hint... get a decent set square...

I was torn between glue and screw or dowels... I used dowels where I did not want screws showing (on the outside)...

FostexF166E_preconstruction.jpg


FostexF166E_ladderchassis.jpg


The back 'ladder chassis'... I think it is there as much for strength but also to balance the weight of the speakers...

Step 4: Dry construction...

Just to make sure I have everything right... I had to shave some pieces to get them all the same height...

FostexF166E_drytest.jpg


Step 5: Pre finishing...

There is no way to finish the inside visible bits once the speaker is together so I decided to do some pre-finishing before I do the final glueing...

FostexF166E_prefinish.jpg


Step 6: Final construction...

to follow....
 
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