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Does anyone got a good, cheap, easy to use program that they like for creating cabinet drawings?
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Google sketch-up may do what you want
You can download other people models and modify them to get started
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"Complicated equipment and light reflectors and various other items of hardware are enough, to my mind, to prevent the birdie from coming out." ...... Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Maybe it's just me (quite possible) but I've had issues getting Sketch-up to work for me. I just feel like I end up fighting with it too much.Comment
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Well, to give it a try I started to draw a model of the wmtw center channel in the mission accomplished section of the forums. It took me about 4 hours to draw it to scale correctly. Now that I got a feeling for it, I could probably do it in about 1 hour.Comment
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I can usually build a test box in less time than it takes me to create a CAD drawing...:wink:
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"Complicated equipment and light reflectors and various other items of hardware are enough, to my mind, to prevent the birdie from coming out." ...... Henri Cartier-BressonComment
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Yea, if I was trying to compete with you though, I'd just have to break down and go dump 5K on a pair of speakers.
I'll keep that in mind though next time I need a test box.
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I'm no speed demon building boxes, I'm just REALLY slow with CAD drawings. As a result I draw up the concept on a legal pad. If looks good, I do a fullsized layout directly on the wood for front baffle.Originally posted by WilkI'll keep that in mind though next time I need a test box.
When I kloned the Legacy Whispers I made a fullsized pattern for the front baffle using the drivers themselves. Then I located the center of each and used that to mark to drill the pivot pin locations for the various cutouts using the Jasper Jig. Since there were essentially 4 baffles for the 2 Whisper speakers this step made everything much easier
When Jon and I were making his Wilson X-1 SLAMM klones he made full sized CAD prints on a huge plotter. Those were used as patterns to create the top modules..
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"Complicated equipment and light reflectors and various other items of hardware are enough, to my mind, to prevent the birdie from coming out." ...... Henri Cartier-BressonComment
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I did it the same way for several years. I had been doing very simple DIY for a few years, but I quit 2 years ago because I lost interest. I never knew about this site untill just a few months ago. I used to just go to the book store modifiy exisiting designs to my needs. Calculated the crossovers with book formulas, and tweaked them by ear, with an assortment of decade boxes.I'm no speed demon building boxes, I'm just REALLY slow with CAD drawings. As a result I draw up the concept on a legal pad. If looks good, I do a fullsized layout directly on the wood for front baffle.
Since I have found this site you guys have sparked my interest back up. What sets you guys apart is the real measurement, and testing of your projects thoughout the design phase. That, and most of you back your info up with more than "cause I said so".(there is alot of bad info on the web in regards to acoustics and the "said so" clause.)
I have been thinking about a new 3 way LCR setup ever since I have found this site. It is fun to be doing DIY again, and have somewhere to go with questions for a change.Comment
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