tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225832169887207782024-03-14T04:43:22.477-05:00DIY NationBlog page dedicated to Do It Yourself (DIY) concepts, reviews, hacks, mods, and How-To projects.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402932073863431313noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-77628566213898498912007-07-05T14:05:00.001-05:002009-02-16T11:39:13.732-05:00Building a Cedar Raised Bed GardenIn my previous <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/03/raised-bed-garden-journal-design-parts.html">post</a>, I detailed the design and plan for my raised bed garden. After a couple months building it on a limited time basis, I've completed the garden. There some change to my original plan like adding a drip irrigation system and putting blue stones in the pathways. The following is my journal of getting it from design to completion. Before I start, here are a few photos of my finished garden with vegetables!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzs8Nsv9wKF3FhlNr9EQvbN4fgKHSDhG1ItRJ2REDmF2nzPb_1IdEiohpbix_6AYwNehC95_Z3MhA_IxUwVZWSu0YPoweBqfNKDpXJAvyt1_w4iedsAwfLyQ5cpuIxanSDHVcLTKzjTwJi/s1600-h/DSC_7661.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzs8Nsv9wKF3FhlNr9EQvbN4fgKHSDhG1ItRJ2REDmF2nzPb_1IdEiohpbix_6AYwNehC95_Z3MhA_IxUwVZWSu0YPoweBqfNKDpXJAvyt1_w4iedsAwfLyQ5cpuIxanSDHVcLTKzjTwJi/s320/DSC_7661.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084149397410421778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4ojCSJ2JR-aY806kVu5kaMJHwwH-0zofWGKYhjW6SIPIKaZbAJHB3lL4OIkfBlDEJBzuA2VeyZgDwJi8uC1-CbEKDAbxp6XlG6sA9Mg1CeKUXdvXP9lfFhMe_bfz-hVTZNC3gfws-zyb/s1600-h/DSC_7656.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4ojCSJ2JR-aY806kVu5kaMJHwwH-0zofWGKYhjW6SIPIKaZbAJHB3lL4OIkfBlDEJBzuA2VeyZgDwJi8uC1-CbEKDAbxp6XlG6sA9Mg1CeKUXdvXP9lfFhMe_bfz-hVTZNC3gfws-zyb/s320/DSC_7656.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084149345870814210" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihO6jhEZRIE9Qh_5v7z7LZxldH5MGisYfeYxzRPbsX7a51CgsdBYU-LkO-7Dr21S1WtDygephGAamiN4Uz-SEcDXW7TkJObU16VyeWfIecYSytpG_lGsbuFjzux_NZjPipLbH1hHb7JYBA/s1600-h/DSC_7608.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihO6jhEZRIE9Qh_5v7z7LZxldH5MGisYfeYxzRPbsX7a51CgsdBYU-LkO-7Dr21S1WtDygephGAamiN4Uz-SEcDXW7TkJObU16VyeWfIecYSytpG_lGsbuFjzux_NZjPipLbH1hHb7JYBA/s320/DSC_7608.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084149290036239346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqKVOaJptuw_YJiIpz3drjIIcOsid6WFV5U962Zpkds03UcT0DVxfoXtfLM1PAQZg3XGVYNyVWKP6dwvNdR6ibz_DabelUzlsUT56qAEHmrztW0zPBGWJqxlSAfQRTPL8CLF97JuK48cb/s1600-h/DSC_7604.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqKVOaJptuw_YJiIpz3drjIIcOsid6WFV5U962Zpkds03UcT0DVxfoXtfLM1PAQZg3XGVYNyVWKP6dwvNdR6ibz_DabelUzlsUT56qAEHmrztW0zPBGWJqxlSAfQRTPL8CLF97JuK48cb/s320/DSC_7604.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084149178367089634" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cutting the Lumber<br /><br /></span>I started cross cutting the 4x4 into size (28 inches). Next is to dado out a slot (3/4 deep) from the 4x4 pieces. Because my table saw can't dado out more than 3/4 at a time, I have to run 3 passes for each slot. The most challenging part is creating the 45 degree slots.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENZkn151AQF2DyDDUcLyzY3w2gDy8ppnmzG0zilHDe7q7XWLGcR2bTpdlqLH3VU-Urmm4bexdOmznWLGp8DINI7YPnRcOZYqkplu4I4cfzciOSKg3RkGsYynGSjKU8GveMXxkYEwCJFDi/s1600-h/DSC_7272.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENZkn151AQF2DyDDUcLyzY3w2gDy8ppnmzG0zilHDe7q7XWLGcR2bTpdlqLH3VU-Urmm4bexdOmznWLGp8DINI7YPnRcOZYqkplu4I4cfzciOSKg3RkGsYynGSjKU8GveMXxkYEwCJFDi/s320/DSC_7272.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083799516489587490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqbVJaID5iQ8MunIRuMCmxXQqi3dfVCTA2R1cHUwjIdIknxdZoWj47JVxckIlhngF7tZo6LPRftRl67qYYwwVHFus94QpF14aRz8mJjTXRs3B54jJBlxBRCc173MCZxU-ajqtoiN_Rame/s1600-h/DSC_7262.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqbVJaID5iQ8MunIRuMCmxXQqi3dfVCTA2R1cHUwjIdIknxdZoWj47JVxckIlhngF7tZo6LPRftRl67qYYwwVHFus94QpF14aRz8mJjTXRs3B54jJBlxBRCc173MCZxU-ajqtoiN_Rame/s320/DSC_7262.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083799718353050418" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Next came the cross cutting of the 2x6 pieces. 4ft. and 32" lengths. Now we're ready for assembly.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Assembly</span><br /><br />Originally, I planned to use outdoor wood glue to tie the pieces together, but I decided that would be too much of a hassle and I ended up using deck screws. The assembly is pretty straight forward. You build your raised bed containers upside down. It's important to assembly it in a level surface, I did it in my car garage. Just slide the 2x6 pieces into the 4x4 slots. This is where a rubber mallet comes handy for those tight fits. Once in it's in place, I used a 2 1/2 inch screws to toe-nail (screen) the 2x6 into the 4x4 post. For the first level, I recommend using 2 screws, 1 toe-nail and 1 from the side of the post. On the other levels, just a toe-nail is good enough.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOYomSIINsszrgwL4-dGSSdXhofsG7RHehpULfrVdxObZiaXVYDNzaxWr935ApX-7spxmsPC7_iySwVRLXfqMJRXBTCyWWucWmJjTI7NFxYhoqG-bmuURykPzYP6U16TBuhghd1lYpMO6F/s1600-h/DSC_7273.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOYomSIINsszrgwL4-dGSSdXhofsG7RHehpULfrVdxObZiaXVYDNzaxWr935ApX-7spxmsPC7_iySwVRLXfqMJRXBTCyWWucWmJjTI7NFxYhoqG-bmuURykPzYP6U16TBuhghd1lYpMO6F/s320/DSC_7273.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083805628228049730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQUkV-_74xBw9cSSWzQ4jyi6fJj9TXJLv3pKmEMPW2naU935q5HrfuuICSlhn5IbVCLsNUNthq2usfwSMgjmAVICHt9ZRtI1YVPrWC_KtVo_LDqAEvx5oFwPHc5gTzWH-5XHsU_RBBS_3/s1600-h/DSC_7282.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQUkV-_74xBw9cSSWzQ4jyi6fJj9TXJLv3pKmEMPW2naU935q5HrfuuICSlhn5IbVCLsNUNthq2usfwSMgjmAVICHt9ZRtI1YVPrWC_KtVo_LDqAEvx5oFwPHc5gTzWH-5XHsU_RBBS_3/s320/DSC_7282.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083805765667003218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4E9GGqNtTmvVSwiBMNqf7FLnNST86-MTVTt00_X8NiV-ENfeNzixmzypxZZnVOIUEVAaPk61pC_1ECiooY0WRMRRf6rgfG_6OYY1jUmA5nzqGZHK8JsWm9e5o_53JOwkMG1_YdPna9ZEK/s1600-h/DSC_7287.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4E9GGqNtTmvVSwiBMNqf7FLnNST86-MTVTt00_X8NiV-ENfeNzixmzypxZZnVOIUEVAaPk61pC_1ECiooY0WRMRRf6rgfG_6OYY1jUmA5nzqGZHK8JsWm9e5o_53JOwkMG1_YdPna9ZEK/s320/DSC_7287.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083805851566349154" border="0" /></a><br />All the raised beds assembled and sitting my garage. Now I just need some muscles to move them into my yard. Because it's made from cedar lumber it's surprisingly light.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Installing the beds</span><br /><br />Because the area where I'm installing is basically my old garden, so digging a 8 inch deep hole is not a big effort because the soil is relatively soft and easily dig into. The spacing I chose between the corner beds is dictate by my arbor, which around 42 inches wide.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9K9cPEqTVRsKCvZHxtUXlps3tivtu-xaw80rgrbE-dPByG8Kj9UsipMeIlNnP0cyG6DJzAVVs10kqW9nzx58GtI-rRH8X1S8FgKW1Gscxkn6o18QBRxfgo4h3IMiOjLG7N0PXTbneSIC/s1600-h/DSC_7296.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9K9cPEqTVRsKCvZHxtUXlps3tivtu-xaw80rgrbE-dPByG8Kj9UsipMeIlNnP0cyG6DJzAVVs10kqW9nzx58GtI-rRH8X1S8FgKW1Gscxkn6o18QBRxfgo4h3IMiOjLG7N0PXTbneSIC/s400/DSC_7296.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083809957555084162" border="0" /></a><br />After installing the raised beds and arbor.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Irrigation</span><br />One of the biggest pain in my old garden is watering the plants and vegetables. I don't mine doing the regular watering, but the pain is that the nearest water spout is 60 feet away. Dragging the hose 60 feet every time I want to water is not what I enjoy. After some research, I decided on a drip irrigation system. If you Google on drip irrigation, there are lots of links that'll get you started, I definitely recommend reading these URLs:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.irrigationtutorials.com/dripguide.htm">http://www.irrigationtutorials.com/dripguide.htm</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/04702.html">http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/04702.html</a></li></ul><br />I bought most of my irrigation parts from the <a href="http://www.dripirrigation.com/">Drip Store</a>, which have some excellent articles about drip irrigation in general. My plan was just to water my raised bed garden, but I ended up running hose to all my plants around my house. I'm very happy with the results so far. Now back to the garden, I used mostly 1 G.P.H. emmiters and a 10 G.P.H. mister in each raised bed container.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusPDyEaUF0Gw_mzEYsqscPjO4IjFftvfpayXupQfoxxGRajmr4WfRQDE2Ht9ZEzFCHdEuNAbllh9YFYUG7VjSaLeua6MDq_wB8FldhXq9vZqDdHs4RlPI9n6X6634MU6kCNqGsWXr90Bc/s1600-h/DSC_7301.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusPDyEaUF0Gw_mzEYsqscPjO4IjFftvfpayXupQfoxxGRajmr4WfRQDE2Ht9ZEzFCHdEuNAbllh9YFYUG7VjSaLeua6MDq_wB8FldhXq9vZqDdHs4RlPI9n6X6634MU6kCNqGsWXr90Bc/s320/DSC_7301.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083814351306628018" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBdyu1d69l9ysgOD5Ze5EgtBZSgXjupoAJXd2a8UE0J2yz44ydrL6JEdFXyI9Khc68vfKUSDdK7d3QwwMPXHgH1fqBhn7SjiXxEOY-7T7sm1Bpd1Fw4zFOpn9IibWlK2c9GIgl72NdHEG9/s1600-h/DSC_7300.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBdyu1d69l9ysgOD5Ze5EgtBZSgXjupoAJXd2a8UE0J2yz44ydrL6JEdFXyI9Khc68vfKUSDdK7d3QwwMPXHgH1fqBhn7SjiXxEOY-7T7sm1Bpd1Fw4zFOpn9IibWlK2c9GIgl72NdHEG9/s320/DSC_7300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083814175212968866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Adding the Soil</span><br />This is perhaps the most difficult part of the project. I estimate I would need 5 cu. yard of soil to fill the beds. So I order the soil from my local nursery, 3 cu. yards of mushroom soil and 2 cu. yards of "organic" soil mix together before delivery to my driveway. In order to get the soil into the beds, I have to use a ramp so my wheelbarrow to clear the top of the raised top so I can dump the soil into them. Moving 5 cu. yard of heavy soil is not fun!!!. My plan is to top off my beds annually with compost and work it into the existing soil.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Finishing Touches</span><br /><ul><li>I decided to install 5/4 x 4 boards on top of the edge of the corner raised bed. It'll allow you to sit on the bed while working on the garden.</li><li>I put 18x18 and 12x12 cut Pennsylvania blue stone in the pathway and fill the gaps with medium size river gravel I got from Home Depot.</li><li>I also built 5 ft tall trellises for climbing vegetables.</li></ul><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczVP85UzPKtdYHlBoAcE0MUTZ0Xj-L8oXq6McO2YB7nSc4UB5OLNO-sqyBomUMqBDG1KNEOFhwW75EzjiIdu-Qe9OcOt_1SuGIZm3xBtM9bqKojqykUNWSTMkOud_u5w1yY0XdxHodj8z/s1600-h/DSC_7656.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczVP85UzPKtdYHlBoAcE0MUTZ0Xj-L8oXq6McO2YB7nSc4UB5OLNO-sqyBomUMqBDG1KNEOFhwW75EzjiIdu-Qe9OcOt_1SuGIZm3xBtM9bqKojqykUNWSTMkOud_u5w1yY0XdxHodj8z/s400/DSC_7656.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5084148186229644242" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Overall, the raised beds turn out great. It's early July and with all the benefits of a raised bed garden, my vegetables have never look better. Because of this, I'm planning of expanding it next spring, maybe 2 more containers and multi-level.<br /><br />UPDATED (Feb 16, 2009), some of you requested more photos of my build, I've uploaded all the photos I taken during this project to my personal photo site. All the photos can be view <a href="http://mpg.gadgetgrid.com/v/album/raised_bed/">here</a>.Damaged Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15235456983475684630noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-39023223990764487742007-03-31T15:28:00.003-05:002009-02-16T11:34:41.869-05:00Raised Bed Garden Journal - The Design & Parts List<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Background</span><br /><br /></span>We've a vegetable area (12' x 12') where we tried to grow our vegetables during the summer months. We've some success, but not great. Over the years, the area seems to have more weeds than vegetables. I've decide to clean up that area and replace it with a nice raised bed garden. After some research about the benefits of a raised bed garden. Since our soil is mostly clay, a raised bed garden will be a big improvement.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-_Svn7Um2knY4ftScF8g7TCO3tV26B6Mt02IG7DqPUQsTkiha-1ycSF9trM8Is7yt_HknlLw4oFjDNe9P8Y7UWknFo6xdBBhxrDD2WSs_FJ6zq9VePjM54OgVzHwOBk0etiZICWs56yy/s1600-h/DSC_7242.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-_Svn7Um2knY4ftScF8g7TCO3tV26B6Mt02IG7DqPUQsTkiha-1ycSF9trM8Is7yt_HknlLw4oFjDNe9P8Y7UWknFo6xdBBhxrDD2WSs_FJ6zq9VePjM54OgVzHwOBk0etiZICWs56yy/s320/DSC_7242.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048299208348871394" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Photo of the existing garden area. As you can see, not very attractive at all.</span></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here a few benefits:</span><br /><ul><li>Higher Yields</li><li>Improved Soil Conditions</li><li>Ease of Working</li><li>Ease of Pest Control</li><li>Water Conservation</li></ul>More detail info on the benefits of raised bed garden:<ul><li><a href="http://www.raised-garden-beds.com/Advantages-2.htm">http://www.raised-garden-beds.com/Advantages-2.htm</a></li><li><a href="http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1641.html">Raised Bed Gardening</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mastergardenproducts.com/gardenerscorner/raised_bed_gardening.htm">http://www.mastergardenproducts.com/gardenerscorner/raised_bed_gardening.htm</a></li></ul>There are many articles describing the advantages if you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">google</span> for it.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Looking for a Plan</span><br /><br />In the spirit of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">DIY</span>, of course, I would like to build my own fancy raised bed garden. First, I would need some research on the size and shape of a raised bed. Some more Google on the net to see if anyone else built their own raised garden. Here are a few sites I found and use them as a guide for mine.<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.sunset.com/sunset/garden/article/0,20633,1152183,00.html">The Perfect Raised Bed</a></li><li><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_design_raised_bed/article/0,1785,HGTV_3570_2608081,00.html">A Raised Vegetable Garden</a></li><li><a href="https://auth.gardenweb.com/members/celestial">Recipe for Raised Bed Garden</a></li><li><a href="http://www.composters.com/docs/planters_1.html">Raised Bed Garden and Planters</a></li><li><a href="http://www.raised-garden-beds.com/">Very nice raised bed garden selection.</a></li></ul>Initially, I was planning to use pressure treated lumber to build the beds. But after reading this excellent article "<a href="http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/pages/g00028.asp">Does Pressure-Treated Wood Belong in the Garden?</a>", I changed my mine to use cedar instead. I think you can still use pressure treated wood but install a plastic lining to the inner wall of the bed to prevent arsenic leakage into the soil.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >The Design</span><br /><br />For the garden, one of the main features I would like to have is an arbor to serve as a focal point. It serves as an entrance to the garden. Because of time constraint, I'm planning on buying an arbor instead of building one. I shopped online and I've decided on this one. <a href="http://www.backyardcity.com/garden/arbors/LWO-Arbor-Rosedale-820-1995-1.htm">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Rosedale</span> Arbor</a>. The price is reasonable and it's expandable.<br /><br />After searching online for bed design, I've decide to settle for the design from this site. <a href="http://www.raised-garden-beds.com/Garden%20plans-2.htm">Raised-Garden-Beds.com "the Sussex"</a>. The height will be 22" (4 pieces of 2x6 boards). In the pathways, I planning to put some sort of flag stone. I'm thinking of putting down irregular Pennsylvania Blue Stone. The overall dimension of the garden will be 12' W x 12' L x 22" H.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0NnVJNxa7sF9mRv43TjPzSr6GUNw48rDAWiow2-GTqhc2ZR-3vC8j1DBbHO7qFQEvjYKvGvwExDhliSPaJbjdMqT4GiNntYcKrzC-sfCMJLTf2ka6C36-aP7EQC-7NtIXcIoWYHW_bF8a/s1600-h/Raised+Bed+%232+a.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0NnVJNxa7sF9mRv43TjPzSr6GUNw48rDAWiow2-GTqhc2ZR-3vC8j1DBbHO7qFQEvjYKvGvwExDhliSPaJbjdMqT4GiNntYcKrzC-sfCMJLTf2ka6C36-aP7EQC-7NtIXcIoWYHW_bF8a/s400/Raised+Bed+%232+a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048304151856229106" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0NnVJNxa7sF9mRv43TjPzSr6GUNw48rDAWiow2-GTqhc2ZR-3vC8j1DBbHO7qFQEvjYKvGvwExDhliSPaJbjdMqT4GiNntYcKrzC-sfCMJLTf2ka6C36-aP7EQC-7NtIXcIoWYHW_bF8a/s1600-h/Raised+Bed+%232+a.jpg"><br /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Using <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">SketchUp</span>, I created the following drawing.</span></span><br />SketchUp files. <a href="http://mpg.gadgetgrid.com/d/3307-1/Raised+Bed+%232+.skp">Overall design</a> and <a href="http://mpg.gadgetgrid.com/d/3310-1/Post+slots+measurements.skp">detail post cut measurements</a>. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Parts List</span></span><br />This project requires 4 x 4 cedar posts, and 2x6 boards.<ul><li>37 pieces of 2x6 8-foot cedar boards</li><li>8 pieces of 4x4 8-foot cedar posts</li><li>Outdoor deck screws. (2lbs)</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjja7epHobZj7pbFdEd9eBMwspb6Ia4i5dPZ0KPcNrUObxRuJB1yE046Skp8Ca_klZzCfe2H-LkKysiyie9KvxiObHJtf7NgcOxaNMC-cpN1u5_fofi6U9cLld0tQkKR-H0IV8xZyj8l-/s1600-h/DSC_7239.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjja7epHobZj7pbFdEd9eBMwspb6Ia4i5dPZ0KPcNrUObxRuJB1yE046Skp8Ca_klZzCfe2H-LkKysiyie9KvxiObHJtf7NgcOxaNMC-cpN1u5_fofi6U9cLld0tQkKR-H0IV8xZyj8l-/s320/DSC_7239.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048308987989404418" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">(37) 2x6 boards and (8) 4x4 posts</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Tools needed:</span></span><br /><ul><li>Cordless drill</li><li>Power Miter Saw. Must have the capability to cut 2x6 boards</li><li>Table Saw</li><li>Dado blades</li><li>Mallet</li><li>Shovel</li><li>Leveler ruler</li><li>A Sledgehammer to help pound the bed to level.<br /></li></ul>In the next article, The <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/07/building-cedar-raised-bed-garden.html">building of the raised beds garden</a>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Damaged Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15235456983475684630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-34355423439079111722007-03-03T10:27:00.000-05:002008-12-12T03:26:54.053-05:00Create Your Own Glass Cleaner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjlHvSAMoZEeCM8Ro7QTBMPUUMwyvoXFctadA9InpfLZgBogivGOiUEvH8Lj9qvgJnYwJ9Eed4hyphenhyphen6yeySwoAIwelJdpzMXbCqRQwoJmEA-6uIoK4lBEF04VvUZ_HNMU0vvUPlEQXznJpa/s1600-h/Picture+3.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjlHvSAMoZEeCM8Ro7QTBMPUUMwyvoXFctadA9InpfLZgBogivGOiUEvH8Lj9qvgJnYwJ9Eed4hyphenhyphen6yeySwoAIwelJdpzMXbCqRQwoJmEA-6uIoK4lBEF04VvUZ_HNMU0vvUPlEQXznJpa/s320/Picture+3.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5037725965243681026" /></a><br /><br /><br />Using house hold items around the house, you can make your own glass cleaner. It's not hard and you avoid cancer causing chemicals that are store bought brands.<br /><br />GLASS CLEANER<br />3 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice<br />1/2 cup alcohol<br />1/4 teaspoon dish washing liquid<br />a few drops blue food coloring<br />water<br /><br />Combine the vinegar, alcohol, dish washing liquid, and food coloring, then add enough water to make 1 quart. If you prefer a ammonia cleaner, substitute 2 tablespoons ammonia for the vinegar.<br /><br />Tips<br /><br /> 1. White vinegar is best for cleaning.<br /> 2. When you use vinegar to wash windows, dry with newspapers. <br /> 3. To keep your freshly cleaned oven from stinking up your house next time you bake something, wipe it with white vinegar as a final rinse. It neutralizes the harsh alkali of oven cleaners.<br /> 4. Clean the Coffee Maker: Fill the water reservoir half way and run the coffee maker as you normally do and then run it once full of water.Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402932073863431313noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-22866770597295229052007-02-23T09:39:00.000-05:002008-12-12T03:26:54.863-05:00ProAC 2.5 Clone Project - Part 4<div style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/proac-25-clone-project.html">Introduction</a> | <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/diy-proac-response-25-clone-part-1.html">Part 1</a> | <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/proac-25-clone-project-part-2.html">Part 2</a> | <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/02/proac-25-clone-project-part-3.html">Part 3</a> | <span style="font-weight: bold;">Part 4</span><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Putting the speakers together<br /><br /></span>Continuing from the <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/02/proac-25-clone-project-part-3.html">last article</a>. Once you've installed the crossover module into the bottom of each speaker cabinet, it's time to glue the rear panel to close the speaker cabinet. Next, use the sander to sand flush all the seams. Fill any gaps with wood fillers. Clean all surfaces from dust with a damp towel/rag prior to applying the wood veneer.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxtX81PL8D6P5NJf2k9ugz5yLQa5KlKAqD5GkSGp3DDyzIcJecYXISX0djWaXyo19PHS21dnk45O8Sa0MXGv2YMWElqwfUd3_TvRbeXEJuGdZqc1i7QHqe5FKrkEWaJC5LWHPjxIj9tTLN/s1600-h/DSC_2089.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxtX81PL8D6P5NJf2k9ugz5yLQa5KlKAqD5GkSGp3DDyzIcJecYXISX0djWaXyo19PHS21dnk45O8Sa0MXGv2YMWElqwfUd3_TvRbeXEJuGdZqc1i7QHqe5FKrkEWaJC5LWHPjxIj9tTLN/s320/DSC_2089.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034765321793019026" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdr58kA6X3OTzzh8_Pu0keArU2Cd-kD6V1dwUVsk5GQD-9J9wlbh34UbC3Zxib-hxNEV9-XwK-y1PJzDbKDBgrMzkwmltoTU5pLLIUWsF6pPyxze-r84hT95eeL0zsU1X88zuBTIGvtP7/s1600-h/DSC_2093.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdr58kA6X3OTzzh8_Pu0keArU2Cd-kD6V1dwUVsk5GQD-9J9wlbh34UbC3Zxib-hxNEV9-XwK-y1PJzDbKDBgrMzkwmltoTU5pLLIUWsF6pPyxze-r84hT95eeL0zsU1X88zuBTIGvtP7/s320/DSC_2093.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034766983945362594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Applying Wood Veneer<br /><br /></span>Parts and tools needed<br /><ul><li>Wood Veneer</li><li>Contact cement</li><li>Router with a straight bit (for trimming excess)</li><li>Roller pin<br /></li></ul>Here are the steps applying wood veneer. Apply to the side first, then the front.<ol><li>Cut the veneer to size. I added 1/2 inch to each edge.</li><li>Apply contact cement to the back of the veneer and the speaker cabinet surface. I used a 3" roller designed to apply contact cement.<br /></li><li>Wait for the contact to dry. I waited 25 minutes for mine. Depending of the contact cement you're using, the drying time varies based on the manufacturer or the humility. Read the label.</li><li>Before you apply the veneer to the speaker cabinet, a word of warning. Once the veneer and the speaker touch, it's final. The saying "That is all she wrote" applies here. So make sure everything align correctly before you apply the veneer. A good tip I read in a forum for applying contact cement surfaces is to wrap wax paper around sticks, put them on the surface, lay the veneer on top of these sticks. This will give a better way to align the veneer properly. Once you're satisfied with the alignment, simply slide the sticks out one by one.</li><li>Use the roller pin on the veneer. Start from the middle and roll it out to the edges. Make sure there aren't any trapped air bubbles.</li><li>Trim the edge excess with the router.</li></ol>Repeat the above steps for all the surfaces. The toughest part to trim the excess off those circular speaker holes with the bevel. You need to trim the bevel edge with the utility knife.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsmLO0ubuNyrhq3Bv7pEt5XHuwcMeUR2CKVRnryhCL1P_Zrw1syrz6I0Z0rCLhtMRw_7Fw55h3U2CAUeOWYTvRhn1l26eeLjTehumscVKHHC8jVJQ9inbWXMkaoZQ60VScsqGBMvOzm2Kb/s1600-h/DSC_2096.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsmLO0ubuNyrhq3Bv7pEt5XHuwcMeUR2CKVRnryhCL1P_Zrw1syrz6I0Z0rCLhtMRw_7Fw55h3U2CAUeOWYTvRhn1l26eeLjTehumscVKHHC8jVJQ9inbWXMkaoZQ60VScsqGBMvOzm2Kb/s320/DSC_2096.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034767778514312386" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8SD54N0F6P_zS61mpuE8y8XM0ulUZ_DT4m6WqzpCf4veW6hUN1WQK2R_m2iG37bxSjocDn0hRzzztXm19yAOg0LxYHSn_fe1JMwNd87K_vrRdmov2FR2_NCEziW3Zyc1YlMR-LYJHaRV/s1600-h/DSC_2094.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8SD54N0F6P_zS61mpuE8y8XM0ulUZ_DT4m6WqzpCf4veW6hUN1WQK2R_m2iG37bxSjocDn0hRzzztXm19yAOg0LxYHSn_fe1JMwNd87K_vrRdmov2FR2_NCEziW3Zyc1YlMR-LYJHaRV/s320/DSC_2094.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034767245938367666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Finishing</span><br />Sand all the veneer surfaces with an orbital sander. I started with a 150 grit and ended with a 220 grit sandpaper. I chose to finish the veneer with clear shellac from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Zinsser</span>. Here are the steps I took to finish the veneer.<br /><ol><li>First coat, apply liberally amount of shellac with a brush</li><li>Wait for it to dry (1 hour or so)</li><li>Hand sand with a 220 grit sandpaper.</li><li>Clean the surfaces with a damp towel.</li><li>Apply the second coat of shellac</li><li>Wait for it to dry. It takes much longer for the second coat. I left it dry over night.</li><li>Lightly sand with 220 grit sandpaper.</li><li>Clean the surfaces with a damp towel.</li><li>Repeat the step 5 and 6 for the 3rd coat</li><li>Again, wait for the shellac to dry. Left it dry over night.<br /></li><li>Lightly sand with 220 or higher grit sandpaper. The finer the better.</li><li>Clean the surfaces with a damp towel.</li><li>Repeat the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> coat as you would the 3rd coat. I was planning to put on 4 coats of shellac.</li><li>For the final coat sanding, I used "9999" steel wood, make sure it said "9999" on the label. After this sanding, you should a piano finish.</li></ol><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjN-rckhQgEoCMBqrnPYRKpv7oP7aJHyrM4mUcbmCqeH2TvVIH1zD79GpRtMJS6gIRwO9sYKfnkoP9QgymlHqXS6U1Y9I8F8D_sBcrCUQM4DTXJdBQMJlApR6dUuHLje2qGiegysq98xY/s1600-h/DSC_2098.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjN-rckhQgEoCMBqrnPYRKpv7oP7aJHyrM4mUcbmCqeH2TvVIH1zD79GpRtMJS6gIRwO9sYKfnkoP9QgymlHqXS6U1Y9I8F8D_sBcrCUQM4DTXJdBQMJlApR6dUuHLje2qGiegysq98xY/s320/DSC_2098.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034768216600976594" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">This is after 4 coats of Shellac</span><br /><br /></div>The more layer of shellac you apply the better the finish will look. Of course you can choose whatever technique on finishing you desire.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Building the Plinth</span><br /><ul><li>Cut 2 pieces of 3/4" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">MDF</span> to size. 1" from all the edges of my speakers. I glued them together to create a 1-1/2" thick plinth.</li><li>Round the top edges with a 1/2" router bit.</li><li>Painted the Plinth glossy black with a spray can.</li><li>Glue it to the bottom of the speaker cabinet.</li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Conclusion</span><br />This project may look daunting but once you're committed and get going. It's not as tough as you think. I enjoy working on this project immensely and now I'm still reaping the reward for the work I've done. Now that I've built a pair of loudspeakers, I'm thinking of building a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">subwoofer</span> next.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwCoeqntjxIlVYSkmOBx9XzayhMevhMh3C3CNBR6yVurChvcFntUknnVBCahGpe04IyRlKgBwz7NPIaaE2W3oJmElwOdEbspgpLvqE-Ln3aBaknJ3L9D6QqWgDgQVHKI9E2kK5ltIYHAm/s1600-h/DSC_7094.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwCoeqntjxIlVYSkmOBx9XzayhMevhMh3C3CNBR6yVurChvcFntUknnVBCahGpe04IyRlKgBwz7NPIaaE2W3oJmElwOdEbspgpLvqE-Ln3aBaknJ3L9D6QqWgDgQVHKI9E2kK5ltIYHAm/s320/DSC_7094.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034769668299922658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Damaged Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15235456983475684630noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-29891246423165859542007-02-06T10:23:00.000-05:002008-12-12T03:26:55.903-05:00ProAC 2.5 Clone Project - Part 3<div style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/proac-25-clone-project.html">Introduction</a> | <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/diy-proac-response-25-clone-part-1.html">Part 1</a> | <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/proac-25-clone-project-part-2.html">Part 2</a> | </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Part 3</span><span> | <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/02/proac-25-clone-project-part-4.html">Part 4</a></span><br /><span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></div><span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crossover</span><br /><br />After you've put together your <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/proac-25-clone-project-part-2.html">speaker box</a> together (except the rear panel), you're ready to build your crossover module. I built mine based on this <a href="http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25/Troelsmodifiedcrossover.JPG">diagram</a>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlD6vQeZqOrhyMzvFPo-efMhY0zsqcvsON-sjK20u68FklnJ_aeWNvsCStJHbtY3ZmpD8iOJsDV-UXrHa-5t0-mS_r5NAc9aW9VdOGQXqAeF4BIRlwAJtzFBe6PDqQaTWaX8842IGFvq6/s1600-h/Troelsmodifiedcrossover.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlD6vQeZqOrhyMzvFPo-efMhY0zsqcvsON-sjK20u68FklnJ_aeWNvsCStJHbtY3ZmpD8iOJsDV-UXrHa-5t0-mS_r5NAc9aW9VdOGQXqAeF4BIRlwAJtzFBe6PDqQaTWaX8842IGFvq6/s320/Troelsmodifiedcrossover.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5028444075782863090" border="0" /></a>I followed the optional notch filter using the 1.5 Ohm and 5.6 Ohm resistors. I used an extra piece of laminated flooring cut to size to fit at the bottom of the speaker.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7rDwOsb7wBHeMPnPhJo5INajA2fG7cZgRq1Njo4Ixx-ogUl69N8zlghyLbfPKeL9h0_WKRT174yz-9qpI3WfzlmU_ukGwscrf6FGUeFDCYd5E-SA6OuDhZyxBgNlZ1XUsccT43z-yYcB/s1600-h/DSC_2058.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7rDwOsb7wBHeMPnPhJo5INajA2fG7cZgRq1Njo4Ixx-ogUl69N8zlghyLbfPKeL9h0_WKRT174yz-9qpI3WfzlmU_ukGwscrf6FGUeFDCYd5E-SA6OuDhZyxBgNlZ1XUsccT43z-yYcB/s320/DSC_2058.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5028464064560658690" border="0" /></a>Top View<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkZie8oXyP5qkOZgmr4GlSssX8hpfjbo5x2DvEbXAPmgX_Lf-p_iEqpYW7T9cVVUr_HdYHQSjqhijXe_AMJLHNYTR298gSyVYxqT0HGQATQi2dJ0OGNlIRQ6J7nDzEyU4sI1znBREzpRj/s1600-h/DSC_2059.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkZie8oXyP5qkOZgmr4GlSssX8hpfjbo5x2DvEbXAPmgX_Lf-p_iEqpYW7T9cVVUr_HdYHQSjqhijXe_AMJLHNYTR298gSyVYxqT0HGQATQi2dJ0OGNlIRQ6J7nDzEyU4sI1znBREzpRj/s320/DSC_2059.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5028464335143598354" border="0" /></a>Bottom View<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroNZL11Kvl6tV1JqkZ5sVcPwT03WNiiOh9wBsrUsQHFibVDvUtZsO9qjI7fmyvYmeUtKGEERgFHFWLAxaQMAnFOPFPjD8txjCDhEO5zKCITUIa8lYNI8Xk5pptnpbEPopPNcY7l_8A6Z2/s1600-h/DSC_2068.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroNZL11Kvl6tV1JqkZ5sVcPwT03WNiiOh9wBsrUsQHFibVDvUtZsO9qjI7fmyvYmeUtKGEERgFHFWLAxaQMAnFOPFPjD8txjCDhEO5zKCITUIa8lYNI8Xk5pptnpbEPopPNcY7l_8A6Z2/s320/DSC_2068.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5028467444699920674" border="0" /></a>After testing the crossover module to make sure it works, it's glued to the bottom of the speakers cabinet. Also, it is a good time to label the speaker wires prior closing the back panel.<br />Glue the rear panel to close the cabinet. In the last article, we'll apply the maple veneer, finishes build the plinth and install the speaker drivers.<br /><br /></div><br /></div>Damaged Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15235456983475684630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-76951062385816582482007-01-22T11:40:00.000-05:002008-12-12T03:26:57.853-05:00ProAC 2.5 Clone Project - Part 2<div style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/proac-25-clone-project.html">Introduction</a> | <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/diy-proac-response-25-clone-part-1.html">Part 1</a> | </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Part 2</span><span> | </span><a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/02/proac-25-clone-project-part-3.html">Part 3</a><span> | <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/02/proac-25-clone-project-part-4.html">Part 4</a></span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNG4ghmg35uIIg9xZe6OY4kp2kbnoZ8rU7t7qARu3d5fgr6ykaVec5W-8vXmrS_kurK2IsNBjYSxfXhfBMjUbdMgieKrqFuOGpNe1M4KvpDnxvLA74L21Q2PE8w0zG4i6Brfa-qgHYmxNe/s1600-h/DSC_2088.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNG4ghmg35uIIg9xZe6OY4kp2kbnoZ8rU7t7qARu3d5fgr6ykaVec5W-8vXmrS_kurK2IsNBjYSxfXhfBMjUbdMgieKrqFuOGpNe1M4KvpDnxvLA74L21Q2PE8w0zG4i6Brfa-qgHYmxNe/s200/DSC_2088.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021103342361608338" border="0" /></a>In my <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/diy-proac-response-25-clone-part-1.html">previous article</a>, I listed all the tools, material and parts used to build my pair of speakers.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cutting</span> - I used the dimension from <a href="http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25/dimensions.htm">here</a> to cut my MDF sheets to size. When working with MDF, I highly recommend wearing a dust mask and goggle. MDF is very dusty.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Panels</span> - When I bought my 4'x8' MDF sheets at the hardware store, I asked them to cut it in half (4' x 4'). Two reasons, it's easy to drive them home and to cut on my tablesaw. I used the tablesaw to cut the panels to dimension.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Ix5KLDvKtjUS7AEdKCeX1XJ6TQy_fZexpRkxzBSRVZj1w4v9C0o0iBnc5YWbYyi4sfOLTugOPVG6dAf43zIRTIY3XeI2v_g6AtKKFywHIAxftUhtENycH0xLKvLMwigusU_8nithAQdy/s1600-h/DSC_2007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Ix5KLDvKtjUS7AEdKCeX1XJ6TQy_fZexpRkxzBSRVZj1w4v9C0o0iBnc5YWbYyi4sfOLTugOPVG6dAf43zIRTIY3XeI2v_g6AtKKFywHIAxftUhtENycH0xLKvLMwigusU_8nithAQdy/s320/DSC_2007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021033995819647010" border="0" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Speaker and port holes</span> - Use the router with the <a href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=10404">Jasper</a> jig to cut all those circles. Cut the recess first, then cut through on the inner diameter. When cutting the recess, make sure you account for the thickness of your veneer. I made that mistake. I did not do that, so my speaker drivers sit a bit deeper than desire. I also use the Jasper jig to cut the holes for the bracing piece. <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Note</span>: If I'm to build another pair, I would veneer the front panel first before I cut the speaker circles. You should get a better look and fit. Trimming veneer from the recess part is difficult.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-q8TtbbUZMvuBiep0ZceNvl_peS_ViKDSAsX-RN8Ek8PUgfwblUdPpO4a1kMo48fe4hl38z2AYro279JdR2G9BPLV-z2XaukU0EhSwW6_4w4QAk87ZEa_jyoKSvXmirs6oD7dAORiiT1c/s1600-h/DSC_2008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-q8TtbbUZMvuBiep0ZceNvl_peS_ViKDSAsX-RN8Ek8PUgfwblUdPpO4a1kMo48fe4hl38z2AYro279JdR2G9BPLV-z2XaukU0EhSwW6_4w4QAk87ZEa_jyoKSvXmirs6oD7dAORiiT1c/s320/DSC_2008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021035851245518898" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Putting the front and side part together</span> - Glue everything except for the rear panel to allow access for installing the crossover and damping materials. I used drywall screw in addition to glue. In hindsight, I don't think the screws were necessary. The wood glue provides a very strong bond.<br />After the glue dries, use the orbital sander with varying grits to sand excess glue and any imperfections in your cuts. In some area, I had hairline gaps, I used wood fillers to fill these gaps.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzkPqHIRu8usBLNE46tMiaPwE68I7IaBQA9ACZneGsmpFBIPCmjNYku4oZchceP_CLWUOKokmSOA7oT-6x7LMQZGQV0yIcCa8xvAUZ57GuQ_Xrfh7UTuq_T3tBu2eo1iaq7l7wCeAaGE2X/s1600-h/DSC_2027.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzkPqHIRu8usBLNE46tMiaPwE68I7IaBQA9ACZneGsmpFBIPCmjNYku4oZchceP_CLWUOKokmSOA7oT-6x7LMQZGQV0yIcCa8xvAUZ57GuQ_Xrfh7UTuq_T3tBu2eo1iaq7l7wCeAaGE2X/s200/DSC_2027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021060590257143890" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KOYx91FGr_0mJ2uiky5-ODggUBI7YWeU8-SH-u_cv5QPCYkziP4pqyzbZn0y5_gmnZNbt8XPts8GhgLzFMM8sSpoTz5qzl2ev_WKw9szl35VMserpdL9MTQ6uohT387tKmwXp5X1Ju75/s1600-h/DSC_2053.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KOYx91FGr_0mJ2uiky5-ODggUBI7YWeU8-SH-u_cv5QPCYkziP4pqyzbZn0y5_gmnZNbt8XPts8GhgLzFMM8sSpoTz5qzl2ev_WKw9szl35VMserpdL9MTQ6uohT387tKmwXp5X1Ju75/s200/DSC_2053.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021060396983615554" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Port and Binding posts</span> - I added a 100mm x 100mm bracing for the port and glue it to the inside of the cabinet as mentioned <a href="http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25/dimensions.htm">here</a>. Before gluing the port, I decided to paint the inside of my PVC pipe black (a glossy black aerosol spray paint can). At this point, I decided to apply the Maple veneer, glue in the Ports (PVC pipes) and the binding posts to the rear panels. Add the damping material (felt and poly-fill)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyc2o-Yz2pjQ4-1fWB_-_MqfFV4OCHyZYw7vogTXCSqod5vF31ohDCIEu2dJ0_4up5KXVevcZ0uP6VFfvNAHMRsIrBQISwsQlmfx5DYe29j3PTjM4jHWqcdCvfO1HPcKnIXIhx9RjVeAam/s1600-h/DSC_2069.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyc2o-Yz2pjQ4-1fWB_-_MqfFV4OCHyZYw7vogTXCSqod5vF31ohDCIEu2dJ0_4up5KXVevcZ0uP6VFfvNAHMRsIrBQISwsQlmfx5DYe29j3PTjM4jHWqcdCvfO1HPcKnIXIhx9RjVeAam/s200/DSC_2069.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021100718136590434" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBIdzmG1nFaR0vquE0ESlwwCSMZIwky2WqIovwB6hqQlHWut3OUGFXep8AmjA80ygHcwCSSTBLLvVG1g6NaFiNIOP6rOFfoBUmBGqWQziNyNF8RCiBd3Qeo5dBMcs17oiH637iFiOjxEot/s1600-h/DSC_2092.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBIdzmG1nFaR0vquE0ESlwwCSMZIwky2WqIovwB6hqQlHWut3OUGFXep8AmjA80ygHcwCSSTBLLvVG1g6NaFiNIOP6rOFfoBUmBGqWQziNyNF8RCiBd3Qeo5dBMcs17oiH637iFiOjxEot/s200/DSC_2092.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021102582152396930" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJzLTmdGz9aSwzxh1tY5JlAW8Y8NlHl1EPlDlxr8nPdtt57apzLwrf8XBNzoW-pFTlZmyp71zInBIfq_GM6bpzTjOIT-HctfwBiRq7Z8d2c1MPz5xNc4qAjyoTJfpQICXEFA_jfXzfgTE/s1600-h/DSC_2072.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJzLTmdGz9aSwzxh1tY5JlAW8Y8NlHl1EPlDlxr8nPdtt57apzLwrf8XBNzoW-pFTlZmyp71zInBIfq_GM6bpzTjOIT-HctfwBiRq7Z8d2c1MPz5xNc4qAjyoTJfpQICXEFA_jfXzfgTE/s200/DSC_2072.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021100864165478514" border="0" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Add Damping materials</span> - Add the roof felt to all the internal surfaces except for the front. I used spray adhesive and stapler. Then glue the poly-fill on top of the roof felt. I used spray adhesive. Also, this is when I install my crossover module. I'll cover on building the crossover module in the <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/02/proac-25-clone-project-part-3.html">next article</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirycdYbmZVuveTWcAT7pKj8UfDA8YbvhBYXNdW9rYs8co6izexJthRwB9hyphenhyphenFdsUd4fqelMHxLYDKzTnsk7MZjn4_nzV52-Wtf2BrfhM9g3REOWVg6x2nHFZGNaPje8SDjRGx2c2w27bfD/s1600-h/DSC_2068.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirycdYbmZVuveTWcAT7pKj8UfDA8YbvhBYXNdW9rYs8co6izexJthRwB9hyphenhyphenFdsUd4fqelMHxLYDKzTnsk7MZjn4_nzV52-Wtf2BrfhM9g3REOWVg6x2nHFZGNaPje8SDjRGx2c2w27bfD/s320/DSC_2068.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021106718205903010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70LMar74xPS4_DH2dn8y8SU8_n1xDKbuzCM-suuM-w_ddc5aPUbGEJhrl6ZgPmpPGMEDJk0xud8QCrc5ETx20rL0vLfNEFvY4GNfJC1RflJ08Ye9Gn8shISaThCLm1KLh4GvAGCaZ5pHU/s1600-h/DSC_2073.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70LMar74xPS4_DH2dn8y8SU8_n1xDKbuzCM-suuM-w_ddc5aPUbGEJhrl6ZgPmpPGMEDJk0xud8QCrc5ETx20rL0vLfNEFvY4GNfJC1RflJ08Ye9Gn8shISaThCLm1KLh4GvAGCaZ5pHU/s320/DSC_2073.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021106829875052722" border="0" /></a>Damaged Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15235456983475684630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-12092899566920818842007-01-18T16:34:00.000-05:002008-12-12T03:26:59.594-05:00Flash Element TD - "Interest" ugrade to level 28Here is a strategy/walkthrough that'll get to level 28 with "Interest" only upgrades. After level 28, you can pick your desire "element" upgrade and finished with a descent score. I use this technique to create my "All Fire", "All Arrow", "All Rockets", "All Water", etc final scene.<br /><br />We'll use only "cannons" for land critters and "airs" for air critters. The desire placement for cannons are from the upper right corner to lower left corner on the map. Experiment your placements.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 1:</span> 1 x canon (lvl1)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHeDt6D8hp-9L_-ohWeH_EhBg9uqa5mhpW2LqSboTQOVbPF6VO5dD4AG1nrr8vA_VjnAYOO0RKi4GhY6v4wy29lXbe5UaQMk54R5BXaYd9L0dcA8qOUz5Xn7MTAL5ngadOjG03NXgKDQr/s1600-h/r1.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHeDt6D8hp-9L_-ohWeH_EhBg9uqa5mhpW2LqSboTQOVbPF6VO5dD4AG1nrr8vA_VjnAYOO0RKi4GhY6v4wy29lXbe5UaQMk54R5BXaYd9L0dcA8qOUz5Xn7MTAL5ngadOjG03NXgKDQr/s320/r1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021240532206977346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 2:</span> upgrade canon to level2<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 3:</span> Add a 2nd cannon<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifse4HHn7CNeHJyhjytKKlmtuqCzSCxHGqJwbFa2TxT9LcbnenAjRCqpd0yjilxYqsVCVc-8gw4MZWYfIJHxloeCWpTPxF9z0kbDXl55_UNHaq0ycApok4uxxt_-Hruh4gD9KadoKz2iZ/s1600-h/r7.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifse4HHn7CNeHJyhjytKKlmtuqCzSCxHGqJwbFa2TxT9LcbnenAjRCqpd0yjilxYqsVCVc-8gw4MZWYfIJHxloeCWpTPxF9z0kbDXl55_UNHaq0ycApok4uxxt_-Hruh4gD9KadoKz2iZ/s320/r7.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021240442012664114" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 4:</span> Upgrade 1st canon to level3<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 8:</span> Sell all your cannons, add 2 airs (lvl2).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0V-x_i-A5DeHi57ggaHTiVwZbVhyLwnGK86e3d-XFaL1a7LZ-ACm_sr49cwQin2mIX3IHUqav4jXpQIcham_h7sMR-ul1he5_RVFzrESVY_vxzHgxza3gm_Li8dULnxWpKz_hwqi6TeaD/s1600-h/r8.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0V-x_i-A5DeHi57ggaHTiVwZbVhyLwnGK86e3d-XFaL1a7LZ-ACm_sr49cwQin2mIX3IHUqav4jXpQIcham_h7sMR-ul1he5_RVFzrESVY_vxzHgxza3gm_Li8dULnxWpKz_hwqi6TeaD/s320/r8.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021240364703252770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 9:</span> Sell all your air towers and add 2 cannons (lvl3 & lv1)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizW57bl0sKumWILUU6nKAMXB9fyN3cdbzVLZXE6amn411yy2uCQ08znptsIL3z8mbjY33hpqFpStsl6vqBqTmABsW-ox8Ace0WzZYbf69c4rtEc912HJeTdBhY0A2tCCONHqdF_-XjpTzc/s1600-h/r9.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizW57bl0sKumWILUU6nKAMXB9fyN3cdbzVLZXE6amn411yy2uCQ08znptsIL3z8mbjY33hpqFpStsl6vqBqTmABsW-ox8Ace0WzZYbf69c4rtEc912HJeTdBhY0A2tCCONHqdF_-XjpTzc/s320/r9.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021240235854233874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 10:</span> Upgrade the cannons to level 3<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 11 (Boss):</span> Add 3 more level3 cannons (5 total). Sell down to 3 when the boss is close to dying.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhp0DO7HP1HkpeZG1gKYn0NeQx0PalRZn44nhG6Eb6-UF1fzJ8XrkEngCrMCs9AuPm3cTa_gaYexuLqqfuLNNeTJKz5PlF9A84PcW17wTC6iNNkSDJJm7s6VaruG_LFRKxnxvtWfkPQB3/s1600-h/r12.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhp0DO7HP1HkpeZG1gKYn0NeQx0PalRZn44nhG6Eb6-UF1fzJ8XrkEngCrMCs9AuPm3cTa_gaYexuLqqfuLNNeTJKz5PlF9A84PcW17wTC6iNNkSDJJm7s6VaruG_LFRKxnxvtWfkPQB3/s320/r12.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021240046875672818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 12 - Round 16:</span> You can get by these rounds with 3 cannons (level3). On 16, try to sell all but one before round is over.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 17:</span> buy 4 air towers(lvl3) Try to sell all air towers before end of round<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LG9RKpsNlCRgIvR2oJw8ksmUTkilRvQB18qzqOT-Z_py_CMYMwLHeZB_sk-zYsoKB-wq128Di0JQFRhMrG94-u2VWosFGlUqF6MWYKMM5fGWz_yYZeSDbtTlZK3fLsvofK5VPEtl04-5/s1600-h/r17.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LG9RKpsNlCRgIvR2oJw8ksmUTkilRvQB18qzqOT-Z_py_CMYMwLHeZB_sk-zYsoKB-wq128Di0JQFRhMrG94-u2VWosFGlUqF6MWYKMM5fGWz_yYZeSDbtTlZK3fLsvofK5VPEtl04-5/s320/r17.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021239960976326882" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 18:</span> Add 5 x level3 cannons<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukww8R0zMx7aIdN5xucGBlo9Wp90UxKsVNoDXgz2KAb2qqW2VULZO8c3nkMa1553PMk6EEGygrOVjTV4Bm2JCbDleIjODTGuId1Yb6gAHAD-mwNJW-y1Kc6YABTY08nUMlKKHbIUVg_I7/s1600-h/r18.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukww8R0zMx7aIdN5xucGBlo9Wp90UxKsVNoDXgz2KAb2qqW2VULZO8c3nkMa1553PMk6EEGygrOVjTV4Bm2JCbDleIjODTGuId1Yb6gAHAD-mwNJW-y1Kc6YABTY08nUMlKKHbIUVg_I7/s320/r18.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021239836422275282" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 19:</span> 2 more cannons (level3)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 21: </span>1 more cannon (level3). 8 total.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 22:</span> Add 4 Arrow towers (level3)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1oDQXybwFY3w9uaoiD5GgqILKQ_9DkSzqsdwUuqi6zfOfzyFX55h2b_HfbW6kv76K-fh2k8x82JqJgRTrG5rlWtHKqfYdgEx1Bcuj1RrTIR3XTjquJhtwCqw0ZlX8R-RhY70UmYOL8_Hw/s1600-h/r22.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1oDQXybwFY3w9uaoiD5GgqILKQ_9DkSzqsdwUuqi6zfOfzyFX55h2b_HfbW6kv76K-fh2k8x82JqJgRTrG5rlWtHKqfYdgEx1Bcuj1RrTIR3XTjquJhtwCqw0ZlX8R-RhY70UmYOL8_Hw/s320/r22.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021480908641632594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 25:</span> Add 1 more cannon(level3)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 26:</span> Add 10 more Arrow towers(lvl3). You should have 9 cannons and 14 arrows<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 27:</span> Add 6 Air towers(lvl3). Sell the air towards to the of the level. Below screenshot, I had 6 air towers, it's not enough, I would use 7 or 8.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNvcQxXQYiZDtXiBAD4wh9-lCS0jvSM_poEpze8x04UPknRQdOD_IoDIlrTPCjwdsnp3ZXBarPqX1edU_JKZm76YHk_k7Km2iv3m7CLYiqjYoSNF3zVCqqAO8nMxtzd0_PAkFHer-FGbY/s1600-h/r27.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNvcQxXQYiZDtXiBAD4wh9-lCS0jvSM_poEpze8x04UPknRQdOD_IoDIlrTPCjwdsnp3ZXBarPqX1edU_JKZm76YHk_k7Km2iv3m7CLYiqjYoSNF3zVCqqAO8nMxtzd0_PAkFHer-FGbY/s320/r27.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021485319573045602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 28:</span> Sell all the air towers if you haven't sold them.<br /><br />Wood!, upgrade to whatever you desire.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FGrGDUnkFg-ePXGvAONi1VdgNVcbl34sWl1G27vGlqAQRHq0HuJUPspdAhQe5lnHMoxOH5OVTleC4Lk5CYS1wFEGk7VLyOnjdFeW9DE5gCrCRIvD0ZkMO4CLFuW4q0DLu6wR_U54-Sdd/s1600-h/r28.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FGrGDUnkFg-ePXGvAONi1VdgNVcbl34sWl1G27vGlqAQRHq0HuJUPspdAhQe5lnHMoxOH5OVTleC4Lk5CYS1wFEGk7VLyOnjdFeW9DE5gCrCRIvD0ZkMO4CLFuW4q0DLu6wR_U54-Sdd/s320/r28.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021486380429967730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Updated 01/22/07<br />For a good reference to help maximize gold jump here <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://neonxero.net/td.html"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;" >Flash Element Turret Defense Interest Calculator</span></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOAwN2BplQ7Bi6cv486H6jYU4snK5wr4GyQL8eFCE9CcT9lSpRNcF9S38Ml3l04jgJXI3D0zIQ2XuSjwWOYJgbonZ8n9_rmum2ilHQxdq4iD8YTsLJktluC0qFvJOVN_rh0EzBUVgLcYH/s1600-h/r24.png"><br /></a>Damaged Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15235456983475684630noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-53474921194903131192007-01-15T22:45:00.001-05:002009-02-03T11:17:39.251-05:00Flash Element TD - Final Battles<a style="" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aLE87UTQ7Ypb-f_NduqlzQMgeGMOkmkTPIhNOwn2dVF7hKaJwu6ZWYEYSH9Aymse0OmDO7Uja1LxLoJSqkyX7XkFi9tsIm5wuQOfOoiTX0LgaXFtwMmVzldyPCgwbs8IB_INJTO_lD7V/s1600-h/F2.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aLE87UTQ7Ypb-f_NduqlzQMgeGMOkmkTPIhNOwn2dVF7hKaJwu6ZWYEYSH9Aymse0OmDO7Uja1LxLoJSqkyX7XkFi9tsIm5wuQOfOoiTX0LgaXFtwMmVzldyPCgwbs8IB_INJTO_lD7V/s320/F2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020489020304359410" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fire Storm<br /><br /></span>Well this blog article is a bit off topic, but it's a how-to. Last week, I found this game on digg.com. It's a flash game based <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_defense" target="_blank">Warcraft TD</a> game inspired by Elemental TD for <a href="http://www.blizzard.com/war3/" target="_blank">WarcraftIII</a>. It got popular really fast. Because of its popularity, the game author(s) is updating the game almost daily. The game is quite addicting. Anyway, I decided to have some fun with the game. I wanted to build crazy last battle (Level 38). So far, I got all Fire Element Towers scene. I wanted to do screencast of all my final battles, but I haven't found a free screencast software I can use on my Mac, so I settle for screenshots. I'm planning to do "All Arrow Towers", "All Earth Towers", "All Cannon Towers". I'll update with more screenshots later.<br /><br />Before we can do that, we need to build up a lot of money to afford to setup the last battle. So far, this is my strategy to save as much money as possible before the last battle. I usually can get to about 20,000 coins using the following strategy.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rockets in my pocket</span> (UPDATE: 1/18/2007)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ju-TswyXYfySB0i93qlfQtoI-Iujxe3t0e6PqlYZUQtAT-2E1tV_9t7qgy0_mHBENEVPtg1HatuIUPbVhuNpdUReiyNdeC1UrQIErrjgl6RZwq4TgbL_hGDW4flUaJBej1DXvsgieoy5/s1600-h/f3.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ju-TswyXYfySB0i93qlfQtoI-Iujxe3t0e6PqlYZUQtAT-2E1tV_9t7qgy0_mHBENEVPtg1HatuIUPbVhuNpdUReiyNdeC1UrQIErrjgl6RZwq4TgbL_hGDW4flUaJBej1DXvsgieoy5/s320/f3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021495228062597538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62OCgC1r5HKOZ3263L1hqlqJteI2CmyNuWT149_S1tMcqcF8wmPogD_iotQkGh6bAIsLauLEP-MWwMFrt69nhLtP9kW6NDWV6WBAIlYvEA-bKjSuPsVDPdI-m4sV-VJWs6Q1JcvBTxDpi/s1600-h/f4.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62OCgC1r5HKOZ3263L1hqlqJteI2CmyNuWT149_S1tMcqcF8wmPogD_iotQkGh6bAIsLauLEP-MWwMFrt69nhLtP9kW6NDWV6WBAIlYvEA-bKjSuPsVDPdI-m4sV-VJWs6Q1JcvBTxDpi/s320/f4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5021493312507183506" border="0" /></a><br />These guys (kids) didn't make past the lower right corner on Round 39.<br />Ok, I'm using another coin accumulating strategy (<a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/flash-element-td-interest-ugrate-to.html">"Interest" only upgrade to Round 28</a>). There are 5 woods upgrade you can get in the game. To get rocket towers, you need one of each elements (fire, earth, water). So, do the first 2 upgrade as interest and the rest with the elements. Follow the mentioned guide up to round 21 and upgrade to fire. Use fire towers to get you to round 35. After round 35, I used the rocket towers exclusively. In round 22, use 2 fire towers (lvl4) and sell down to 1 on the boss 2nd pass.<br /><ul><li>Round 23-24: use 1 fire tower (lvl4)<br /></li><li>Round 25-31: use 2 fire towers (lvl4)</li><li>Round 32: 4 fire towers<br /></li><li>Round 33 (boss): 9 fire towers. sell down to 5 towers towards the end.</li><li>Round 34: 5 fires</li><li>Round 35: 7 fires</li></ul>Upgrade and now you can start building rockets, start with 2 upgraded towers<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Play the game here</span><br /><br /><embed src="http://novelconcepts.co.uk/FlashElementTD/FlashElementTD.swf" menu="false" quality="high" bgcolor="#333333" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="315" width="455"></embed><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Build your money strategy </span><span style="font-style: italic;">(OLD: 1/11/2007)</span><br />I'm pretty sure other folks have a better path, because I see crazy high scores of 60K+. The general path is get to level 7, buy Fire tower with wood and buy "Interest" with the rest. There are 3 boss levels, I usually ignore them. I try to kill them in 2 rounds.<br /><br /><br />Round 1: Build a Level 2 Arrow tower(AT).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu4ZpHNVGm2Muvh-VvzEEJxLmrzoZLvF6QD693UDiW894Jje85Fs80ITUVEJq0i_7EmFn6__v16kqUCqeL2goHKNPoFm7aK2IjBBCW63vScNYmIYT-p5lE_eD0O5NnD9DdBorbeRHZM6n_/s1600-h/r1.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu4ZpHNVGm2Muvh-VvzEEJxLmrzoZLvF6QD693UDiW894Jje85Fs80ITUVEJq0i_7EmFn6__v16kqUCqeL2goHKNPoFm7aK2IjBBCW63vScNYmIYT-p5lE_eD0O5NnD9DdBorbeRHZM6n_/s320/r1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020489458391023634" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Round 2: Upgrade Arrow to level 3. (note: Sometime the last monster escape, I wouldn't worry too much about it. You can buy back that life later)<br /><br />Round 5: Add second Arrow (level 3)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOCvkwAWvQBIiB8AqU6HgNU4Kw7F1TWk3pgSc0NJJ4fKV3UzFnXT5amS5a-zTzFZOnFTsQn8YchMcoG5mPD48RC4L9NOc_IbK5n60TGEM1WBc_jpTfzks5olAkFJKAjb5Miy0sacoBt3A/s1600-h/r5.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOCvkwAWvQBIiB8AqU6HgNU4Kw7F1TWk3pgSc0NJJ4fKV3UzFnXT5amS5a-zTzFZOnFTsQn8YchMcoG5mPD48RC4L9NOc_IbK5n60TGEM1WBc_jpTfzks5olAkFJKAjb5Miy0sacoBt3A/s320/r5.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020477488317169458" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Round 6: Add 3rd Arrow tower(level 2)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi339C8xPMZ7ZC6mmPbHBHz7YsG1YSy2rQu6Nck1-OlbyBXHNTdv4owb2harvMAwug79RHRjdGIMvCxNGyz4GswVLR69PB_33OCLNmT1rM-f63lCRcZDerRnGAN5qrSqMKB5ynS6Zq9uRN0/s1600-h/r6.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi339C8xPMZ7ZC6mmPbHBHz7YsG1YSy2rQu6Nck1-OlbyBXHNTdv4owb2harvMAwug79RHRjdGIMvCxNGyz4GswVLR69PB_33OCLNmT1rM-f63lCRcZDerRnGAN5qrSqMKB5ynS6Zq9uRN0/s320/r6.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020477690180632386" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Round 8: Buy Fire Elemental and the rest of the wood, buy interest.<br />Round 9: Upgrade 3rd Arrow to level 3<br /><br />Round 10: Add 1st Fire Tower<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoP6kGaPfwdREVbMhuGJQaQcnSuLmj5UTXMx_pBS-frh2sbrhg6O8hO6ilcmc_aDyQXAbT7gYxEyVu1SIh3xmeLB4hcQVm39gz2mAfq2aLGjCqj8cQLlEGWZ_aDdrEO1uMjgoXbexZh3O3/s1600-h/r10.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoP6kGaPfwdREVbMhuGJQaQcnSuLmj5UTXMx_pBS-frh2sbrhg6O8hO6ilcmc_aDyQXAbT7gYxEyVu1SIh3xmeLB4hcQVm39gz2mAfq2aLGjCqj8cQLlEGWZ_aDdrEO1uMjgoXbexZh3O3/s320/r10.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020477947878670162" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Round 13: Add 2nd Fire Tower<br /><br />Round 16: Sell 1st Arrow tower and replace it with Fire Tower<br />Round 17 : Sell 2nd Arrow tower and replace it with Fire Tower<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOAbF1HX7B9N9GsoxTNwZ2fGqKFfDt3I-w1DSbCgcelA11EKsoBeOTnEAuC3mfg2aX9H6s9_f18cNrVcslK9H-LbIMu5QMew1lKREiiUdXREa3KVkWzJhTn5NP860CAVuG7ZqaIlDnFha/s1600-h/r17.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOAbF1HX7B9N9GsoxTNwZ2fGqKFfDt3I-w1DSbCgcelA11EKsoBeOTnEAuC3mfg2aX9H6s9_f18cNrVcslK9H-LbIMu5QMew1lKREiiUdXREa3KVkWzJhTn5NP860CAVuG7ZqaIlDnFha/s320/r17.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020478377375399778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdH1quNkXPvI10M0o9LNFZEo4zxlCLNGVjf3V07IurUuJ3g9yOYj_w2d1dlSY9pT7YTqRRXSBLYe49xB2zE8zs7S5qqqFT4da3XQd_8PoVTcd07hyDEjlKhgonYmVZzIx7U62Hjxmj2MT/s1600-h/r18.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdH1quNkXPvI10M0o9LNFZEo4zxlCLNGVjf3V07IurUuJ3g9yOYj_w2d1dlSY9pT7YTqRRXSBLYe49xB2zE8zs7S5qqqFT4da3XQd_8PoVTcd07hyDEjlKhgonYmVZzIx7U62Hjxmj2MT/s320/r18.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020478965785919346" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Round 18: Upgrade 1st Fire Tower(FT) to level 2. Sell 3rd Arrow tower and replace it with Fire Tower.<br /><br />Round 19: Upgrade FT1 and FT2 to level2<br />Round 21: Upgrade all FT to level2<br /><br />Round 26: Add the 6th FT and upgrade the 1st FT to level2<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEhzUnqrLEQhjNyYkI2CzDMLpT38gfSLelaYlmB_zsS7hcCUy0ZJ4CbncCHyngVCxxnSrNT0WxZET0gg4oH56ts3DN9TxgH95MvS0WtuFV8DmlqW2ZYuZlxp-VaSrCF8Gvhyphenhyphenin8FNk9bEZ/s1600-h/r26.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEhzUnqrLEQhjNyYkI2CzDMLpT38gfSLelaYlmB_zsS7hcCUy0ZJ4CbncCHyngVCxxnSrNT0WxZET0gg4oH56ts3DN9TxgH95MvS0WtuFV8DmlqW2ZYuZlxp-VaSrCF8Gvhyphenhyphenin8FNk9bEZ/s320/r26.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020479227778924418" border="0" /></a><br /><br />From now on, the strategy is to reinforce these 6 positions with more Fire Towers.<br /><br />Round 30: Add 2 more FT(lvl2)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJnqezmlMJngqAAC6VgWJigUkjhqY-euw-Uv75485XFRDtDVgbylKO0Sy3J50645EbXJtgTYu3ZiZY5hDgB4OhLDa2gH3gQfGUKJbuIMWC0jmwkBIFmSrOAdN7YZSc5_8_AnTaaPv57Ec/s1600-h/r30.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJnqezmlMJngqAAC6VgWJigUkjhqY-euw-Uv75485XFRDtDVgbylKO0Sy3J50645EbXJtgTYu3ZiZY5hDgB4OhLDa2gH3gQfGUKJbuIMWC0jmwkBIFmSrOAdN7YZSc5_8_AnTaaPv57Ec/s320/r30.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020481783284465554" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Round 32: Add 4 more FT(lvl2)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1aVaH-IfBC1oDZagg-3neAq2xT-o5afa_hF0r-F_osbHCzhDmEY474Dzg34obNL8SIn_lc-uTkScv4VYFyUffmC-UXde5yNaISIg-LEx96OReaCmtmUkg5oHFpRB6581nnXLhxA7swx7/s1600-h/r32.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1aVaH-IfBC1oDZagg-3neAq2xT-o5afa_hF0r-F_osbHCzhDmEY474Dzg34obNL8SIn_lc-uTkScv4VYFyUffmC-UXde5yNaISIg-LEx96OReaCmtmUkg5oHFpRB6581nnXLhxA7swx7/s320/r32.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020481959378124706" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Round 32 (Boss): Add more<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKiMyQvaGd_XQzJ_XB8TON6uDZuFx778ozoo4eDRlhqH5KqE5lGRAAX19kZqwQGN-pks_TUm5dMg26rZMjoPInvVUOUg_usjvqOvW4ETDd-d9JxAcHurP5BVOxXdTOG38-OF6zJ_oGWIw/s1600-h/r32_boss.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKiMyQvaGd_XQzJ_XB8TON6uDZuFx778ozoo4eDRlhqH5KqE5lGRAAX19kZqwQGN-pks_TUm5dMg26rZMjoPInvVUOUg_usjvqOvW4ETDd-d9JxAcHurP5BVOxXdTOG38-OF6zJ_oGWIw/s320/r32_boss.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020482139766751154" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Round 36: and upgrade and add more. I pretty much have all the FT at least level2 and level3. It may be overkill. Adjust to your need.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBtuwqtBvIuLWPEJH_g48nM9xOhpS7L1kUVKkXyF8Fr_1cQq8eLQOGw9drFxGqXxiEJQGMibGCd2bt_NZB2Hb_Vl6L5EEubQSvQuyJN6Ni4rQD4y7yZ6CcvyfwUOIzLYCGCWlQ8SV5prm/s1600-h/r36.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBtuwqtBvIuLWPEJH_g48nM9xOhpS7L1kUVKkXyF8Fr_1cQq8eLQOGw9drFxGqXxiEJQGMibGCd2bt_NZB2Hb_Vl6L5EEubQSvQuyJN6Ni4rQD4y7yZ6CcvyfwUOIzLYCGCWlQ8SV5prm/s320/r36.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020486151266205634" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Round 37: Add more. You should have 20k in coins after this round.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJOdsztsmfVyOJ9RNeGM7_CjD1xwBGARy-4BIbYyjt-A7uqtjg7E8Hp2kCTLYdQsAJJOLN7HxNNLMfbI_ZH5QjwtinAx3ATcxMoujv9hDGOGUbINBVt7YfNHVtgkqPqIeA9o3tebyc22Bw/s1600-h/r37.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJOdsztsmfVyOJ9RNeGM7_CjD1xwBGARy-4BIbYyjt-A7uqtjg7E8Hp2kCTLYdQsAJJOLN7HxNNLMfbI_ZH5QjwtinAx3ATcxMoujv9hDGOGUbINBVt7YfNHVtgkqPqIeA9o3tebyc22Bw/s320/r37.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020486258640388050" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Setup - Spend at will.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1z974cTYdH2OBsNVbAFXANuWHUchC-pYSs1dCBAdNa2b8_BzJpWvYcqq2r8Rx8ufIc7CcDMjNVqu_4WD6rBKHvrx1oowG_U670Mv4Jok4yaUG_kQY8LPHs4rOKDjvEJLnvlyvnrmSscc/s1600-h/F1.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1z974cTYdH2OBsNVbAFXANuWHUchC-pYSs1dCBAdNa2b8_BzJpWvYcqq2r8Rx8ufIc7CcDMjNVqu_4WD6rBKHvrx1oowG_U670Mv4Jok4yaUG_kQY8LPHs4rOKDjvEJLnvlyvnrmSscc/s320/F1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020487323792277474" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The final battle<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aLE87UTQ7Ypb-f_NduqlzQMgeGMOkmkTPIhNOwn2dVF7hKaJwu6ZWYEYSH9Aymse0OmDO7Uja1LxLoJSqkyX7XkFi9tsIm5wuQOfOoiTX0LgaXFtwMmVzldyPCgwbs8IB_INJTO_lD7V/s1600-h/F2.png"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aLE87UTQ7Ypb-f_NduqlzQMgeGMOkmkTPIhNOwn2dVF7hKaJwu6ZWYEYSH9Aymse0OmDO7Uja1LxLoJSqkyX7XkFi9tsIm5wuQOfOoiTX0LgaXFtwMmVzldyPCgwbs8IB_INJTO_lD7V/s320/F2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020489020304359410" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwQlFdyv3fA1qD-NGGhiTlS2R0DG9cKCG6fSA2TmSEjO_P-p_dze7ff2rSxwJJWIZPx2AFfe2_mOqnQ9h7DimhM3SSLdVEQZtWKivN4sQ-w-NuKCV1bZz7_b9aKNpNNK8D6ZvTKLcVEFL7/s1600-h/F3.png"><br /></a>Damaged Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15235456983475684630noreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-49965946108386342232007-01-13T21:44:00.000-05:002008-12-12T03:27:04.911-05:00How to Upgrade Your MacBook MemoryIf you own a MacBook and things seem a little sluggish... well, a little more memory might be the answer. This DIY project will save you money and make a big performance impact on your MacBook (especially if you are running Windows XP in parallel like I am)<br /><br />MacBook default specs are either 252k or 512k (depending on the model you have and when you bought it). I strongly suggest you upgrade your ram to 2gig. If you take your laptop to the Apple store, they will take you to the cleaners. Follow these simple steps below and get more out of your Mac laptop and do it for half the price.<br /><br />What you'll need:<br /><ul><li>MacBook</li><li>Two 1gig compatible ram chips</li><li>Towel or soft surface</li><li>Mirco Phillips head and flat head screw driver</li><li>Mid sized coin</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-zL2m4IrgAUypJeJSz3SYfmO8T8obL8AiMUwDy_Dch95FZAuGC67ZOsFOKSjCLmaR5jT5ElTmBbTeidnz7pkY4TXPkMVxEXlQ_yqZBVKmUq8-FIzGAg2AbE4Ieu9SESSr6aV03dZyuOq/s1600-h/IMG_2487.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-zL2m4IrgAUypJeJSz3SYfmO8T8obL8AiMUwDy_Dch95FZAuGC67ZOsFOKSjCLmaR5jT5ElTmBbTeidnz7pkY4TXPkMVxEXlQ_yqZBVKmUq8-FIzGAg2AbE4Ieu9SESSr6aV03dZyuOq/s200/IMG_2487.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020111336747115202" border="0" /></a><ol><li>First lets talk about what kind of memory you need. When shopping for ram that will work in a MacBook, visit this site to confirm what type of memory you'll need: <a href="http://www.crucial.com/store/listmodel.asp?cat=RAM&mfr=Apple&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;productline=MacBook&submit=Go">MacBook Memory</a></li><li>Now that you know what you need, you'll need to purchase TWO 1 gig strips. The MacBook performs best when you have an even amount of ram in each of the two memory slots. Shop around, but your best bet is <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146126">NewEgg</a>. Jump over to see what I purchased for my MacBook (black).</li><li>Now lets open the Laptop and remove the battery (write down or print out these steps).</li><ol><li>Power down and unplug the power</li><li>Turn the MacBook over and place it on a soft surface</li><li>Using a coin, turn the battery lock clockwise to unlock and pop out the battery<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXGPVdiuRqcskgl_3srq2aamSCfxZM2OiZ22cm5nSrPb-qg_E3JDlHhCSiGBVljJ5AtNefyN2Honhcd8ojQ9BxW-2IvtB7cjM8lQ_e7LJ7z6iRMP5JGrRI314ulXRjMXQT9O6D97oVhhj/s1600-h/IMG_2477.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 207px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXGPVdiuRqcskgl_3srq2aamSCfxZM2OiZ22cm5nSrPb-qg_E3JDlHhCSiGBVljJ5AtNefyN2Honhcd8ojQ9BxW-2IvtB7cjM8lQ_e7LJ7z6iRMP5JGrRI314ulXRjMXQT9O6D97oVhhj/s200/IMG_2477.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020111916567700178" border="0" /></a><br /></div></li></ol><li>With the battery out, you've exposed a bracket held in by three little screws. Using you Phillips head, unscrew the three screws.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIbbFj5im7MT_rXINGM9vmL4O5rKxZBaB4fXcHw8EmYb0iSN9jxfOaReQH7xErwBijC_AkmBC-gcao65tcEDaGEr62QmjVcLCMCqBvXbBsmiZ__8XeJZhQ9YVXwWp9qLRJ3bSPvMNx-33/s1600-h/IMG_2480.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIbbFj5im7MT_rXINGM9vmL4O5rKxZBaB4fXcHw8EmYb0iSN9jxfOaReQH7xErwBijC_AkmBC-gcao65tcEDaGEr62QmjVcLCMCqBvXbBsmiZ__8XeJZhQ9YVXwWp9qLRJ3bSPvMNx-33/s200/IMG_2480.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020112062596588258" border="0" /></a></li><li>Slowly remove the metal bracket to reveal the two memory slots (remove slowly so the screws remain in the bracket).<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dVJLpJ5-gaw-dEHbVOBF-HsM96VIUglES5VX-Dk7FIJhSC1rNBY5blopnmbqZ0-t381sLrxVJfazbCC08TVkZ4xsEyo41u4tIOpj73eD1rSA8mskLUNmfvuKP9IDXmpdjOii8DJS1bVo/s1600-h/IMG_2481.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dVJLpJ5-gaw-dEHbVOBF-HsM96VIUglES5VX-Dk7FIJhSC1rNBY5blopnmbqZ0-t381sLrxVJfazbCC08TVkZ4xsEyo41u4tIOpj73eD1rSA8mskLUNmfvuKP9IDXmpdjOii8DJS1bVo/s200/IMG_2481.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020112217215410930" border="0" /></a></li><li>Now lets take the old memory out. Using your thumb, slowly push the white levers to the left. You may need to put some pressure on the levers because the memory is tightly housed. The chip should present itself and now you should be able to pull the memory out... While you do this, take notice on how the chip is housed. There is a notch about 1/3 from the left. You'll need to put the new chips in the same way.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6D701mLTBW3TAS7PjS0TGummYtG5Z7Nvy2CpOH-cA2Hf1Ysi970B6xRMunzDKDAEzF1yH5wbvyWEWrogrKoxhu3s6DHZZqd5fg5jF3FFnlg7D2cW3s_9P5oNFx0wV5IRhYRlIZmNj4Z61/s1600-h/IMG_2482.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6D701mLTBW3TAS7PjS0TGummYtG5Z7Nvy2CpOH-cA2Hf1Ysi970B6xRMunzDKDAEzF1yH5wbvyWEWrogrKoxhu3s6DHZZqd5fg5jF3FFnlg7D2cW3s_9P5oNFx0wV5IRhYRlIZmNj4Z61/s200/IMG_2482.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020112406193971970" border="0" /></a></li><li>After removing the old chips, evenly push the new ones in (lined up the same as the old ones). Push evenly, using your thumbs, until it's all the way in. A good amount of pressure is required, so don't fell like you are going to break something.<br /></li><li>Place the bracket back in it's original place. Using a flat head screw driver, tuck in the fabric tab (that's on the bracket) into the space where the memory is housed. Screw in all three screws and take notice that the fabric tab remains in place. The bracket should be flat against the memory slots (like it was when removed)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagDW-XI_9XZy5mhqmXM5puEVZBX4T7ZFDQ4fuyy_vWvK6RNBz_c6oLAqQcTSKnsDasYtREV3xAv5kezP7q3t5m-DGCCOl8Do3gjyHxLJqRZk_sy_wrXst_VL_yMyw1Z4QgB9cl13P34L1/s1600-h/IMG_2485.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagDW-XI_9XZy5mhqmXM5puEVZBX4T7ZFDQ4fuyy_vWvK6RNBz_c6oLAqQcTSKnsDasYtREV3xAv5kezP7q3t5m-DGCCOl8Do3gjyHxLJqRZk_sy_wrXst_VL_yMyw1Z4QgB9cl13P34L1/s200/IMG_2485.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020112968834687762" border="0" /></a></li><li>Place the battery back in using a coin, lock the battery in place.</li><li>Turn on the computer and verify you system settings. Upper left, click on the apple. Then click on 'About this Mac'. A window should open showing 2gig next to Memory. You are now free to move about the cabin...<br /></li></ol><br /><br />If you prefer a video showing these steps, jump here to see: <a href="http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/index.cfm?page=Video/macbook/macbook/med.html">Instructional Video</a>Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402932073863431313noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-67323840479361406532007-01-12T20:48:00.000-05:002008-12-12T03:27:05.083-05:00How to Watch iPod video files in full HDIn my next DIY project, I'm going to cover how to get your purchased DVD's into your iTunes library with the best possible quality. You'll then be able to use FrontRow or your video iPod to enjoy quality content... While I document these steps, check out this new product below...<br /><br /><br />Looks like someone is going over the head of Apple, Inc. IF this this product does what they are advertising, then @TV has already been beaten... to the core...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiguUtgt88vpsap0hN8z1ux0owzZY2viXkz6L8RjTQCpCi9kxuzOC3kUxu6SJXe8GculADvJIZa7nd09eCvuc_ppwBZUFYOk6uZhZQ0CWhXbwD_6qriHGlq_-CBD3AjNY90G1AX0VKMRNDy/s1600-h/20070110060024577.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiguUtgt88vpsap0hN8z1ux0owzZY2viXkz6L8RjTQCpCi9kxuzOC3kUxu6SJXe8GculADvJIZa7nd09eCvuc_ppwBZUFYOk6uZhZQ0CWhXbwD_6qriHGlq_-CBD3AjNY90G1AX0VKMRNDy/s320/20070110060024577.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5019329270447153842" border="0" /></a><br /><br />jump for all the info: <a href="http://aving.net/usa/news/default.asp?mode=read&c_num=32789&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;C_Code=09&mn_name=news"> MV-D1</a>Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402932073863431313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-20074105757584770872007-01-11T12:40:00.000-05:002008-12-12T03:27:05.490-05:00DIY ProAc Response 2.5 Clone - Part 1<div style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/proac-25-clone-project.html">Introduction</a> | </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Part 1</span><span> | <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/proac-25-clone-project-part-2.html">Part 2</a> | <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/02/proac-25-clone-project-part-3.html">Part 3</a> | </span><a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/02/proac-25-clone-project-part-4.html">Part 4</a><span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Tools, Material and Parts</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJY1jgrvKqzZCQCwTMfFc_qH6ve2k7AlCRZoa6P1nJcwskGzo84eIkryzM-vKELkPteUQ-XzHRGi9wigz6H7VPswxXoZxRGTelkwX9h5b7-pjVDw_mN81_YFzk5d1-An5xDVBhOhnj0cFd/s1600-h/DSC_2053.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJY1jgrvKqzZCQCwTMfFc_qH6ve2k7AlCRZoa6P1nJcwskGzo84eIkryzM-vKELkPteUQ-XzHRGi9wigz6H7VPswxXoZxRGTelkwX9h5b7-pjVDw_mN81_YFzk5d1-An5xDVBhOhnj0cFd/s200/DSC_2053.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5017742001255696770" border="0" /></a>In the <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/proac-25-clone-project.html">last article</a>, I gave a little background on my journey building a ProAc Response 2.5 loudspeaker project. I'm thinking of dividing the project into 4 articles:<br /><ul><li>Tools, Material and Parts</li><li><a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/proac-25-clone-project-part-2.html">Woodworking - Cutting and gluing</a></li><li>Building the crossover and applying the Veneer</li><li>Putting it all together.<br /></li></ul>In this article, I'll list all the tools, parts and material needed to build your own loudspeakers. Since this is a few years ago, the cost of material, parts and the stores I bought my items may have changed or may not be available.<br /><br />Below is a list of online store I frequently visit for audio part supplies:<br /><ul><li><span style=";font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.madisound.com/">Madisound</a></span></li><li><a href="http://www.speakercity.com/"><span style=";font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:85%;" >Speaker City</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.partsexpress.com/"><span style=";font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:85%;" >Parts Express</span></a></li></ul><br /><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;" ><span>Tools</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">:</span></span><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tablesaw </span>- You can use a circular saw, but you'll need a long straight edge.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Router and Router Bits</span> - a 1/4 and 3/8 straight bit to trim veneer and to cut the circular holes. My <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005RHPD/102-2429887-7186512">router</a> comes with a plunger, which is needed to route the bevels on the speaker holes.<br /></li><li><span id="offerings"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=10404"> The Jasper Model 400</a> - This is the jig I used to cut all the port and speaker holes.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Measuring Tape</span> - Since the <a href="http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25/ProAcResponse2_5Model.pdf">diagram</a> measurements are all in metric, I suggest you pick a metric one. I bought this <a href="http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=HT%5FTAPES%5FFATMAX&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=33-726&SDesc=8m%2F26%26%2339%3B+x+1%2D1%2F4%26%2334%3B+FatMax%26%23174%3B+Metric%2FFractional+Tape+Rule+Reinforced+with+Blade+Armor%26%23153%3B+Coating">Stanley Metric/Fractional Tape</a> one at Lowes.<br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Clamps </span>- a minimum 4 clamps are need to glue the speakers together. The more the better. I bought a set of cheap clamps from Lowes for $20. Here is what the set looks like on Amazon. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Columbian-27200-12-Piece-Clamp-Assortment/dp/B0000AQK7W/sr=1-1/qid=1168286125/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-2429887-7186512?ie=UTF8&s=hi">Here</a>.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Orbital Sander</span> - Use to sand flush imperfections when gluing the panels (a belt sander is probably better, but I don't have one) and for sanding the wood veneer.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Glue </span>- Wood glue (Titebond). A spray adhesive to glue the Dampen Polly Fill. I used the <a href="http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3M-Super-77/Super77/">3M Supper 77</a>.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contact Cement</span> - This is use to for veneering your speakers. I went with <a href="http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?product_id=37">DAP contact cement</a> (waterborne) and got good result.</li><li><a href="http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayProductPage?productNum=fl0053">Hot Glue Gun</a> - This is to glue crossover parts onto a board.<br /></li><li>Rolling Pin - I used my wife's baking tool. :)<br /></li></ul><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Parts<span style="font-size:100%;"></span><br /></span></span> Use this <a href="http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25/partslist.htm">list</a> as your reference as well.<br /><ul><li>Two 4' x 8' MDF board. I think you can get away with just one if you plan your cut well. I ended up using 2 because I made a mistake on one of the speaker panel. (~$25 per board)</li><li>3" PVC pipe - This is for the port. You just need a pipe long enough to create two 6-inch long ports. I've a leftover PVC pipe from my past plumbing project.</li><li>Roofing Felt - For the 3-5mm bituminous felt damping.</li><li><a href="http://speakercity.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SC&Category_Code=dampingdf">Polly-fill</a> - Damping foam lining.<br /></li><li>1 x Maple Wood Veneer (4' x 8' sheet). I ordered mine from <a href="http://www.vandykes.com/product/02017449/">here</a>. $84 + S/H.</li><li>2 x <a href="http://www.speakercity.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SC&Product_Code=18W-8535-00&Category_Code=SSMB">18w/8535 Scan-Speak</a> - I bought mine from Speaker City. You can get the shielded version if you are going to put these speakers near a CRT TV. $281.60<br /></li><li>2 x <a href="http://www.speakercity.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SC&Product_Code=D2010-8513-00&Category_Code=SSTW">D2010/8513 Scan-Speak</a>. $113</li><li>2 x <a href="http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=091-1245">DAYTON BPA-38G HD BINDING POST PAIR GOLD</a>. $19.90<br /></li><li><span class="text11-000000">Solderless terminals for speaker. it looks something like <a href="http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=095-810">this</a>. I just went to my local Radio Shack and picked up a bag of these.</span></li><li><span class="text11-000000">12 AWG speaker wires. A 25-ft spool from Radioshack should be sufficient.<br /></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Crossover Parts</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZPqN5m4YdCjp7UdffMKH0NFqL3iBKP_PB-I2_lmQv_AGKZpN3A9BM-hhUHJtbGo27BApZ4_GROZZ9c27OgB9sfLXCPxTsob97IApePtNzvMW8s7lTx-0aGSm9DwTUIzDknaNSSm7ZVIF/s1600-h/DSC_2058.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZPqN5m4YdCjp7UdffMKH0NFqL3iBKP_PB-I2_lmQv_AGKZpN3A9BM-hhUHJtbGo27BApZ4_GROZZ9c27OgB9sfLXCPxTsob97IApePtNzvMW8s7lTx-0aGSm9DwTUIzDknaNSSm7ZVIF/s200/DSC_2058.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018526370573942514" border="0" /></a> I built my crossover based on this diagram. <a href="http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25/Troelsmodifiedcrossover.JPG">Troels' modified crossover</a>. I built it with the Optional Notch. I did not get all the parts with the exact specs listed in the diagram. I tried to get as close as possible. During my search on the web and reading DIY forums on people who have built speakers in the pas, I have concluded that most of these folks have good experience with Mills brand resistor. Getting Mills resistors from an online source to buy is a bit challenging. I ended up getting Dale 1.5-Ohms/5W and Dale 5.6-Ohm/5W from <a href="http://www.surplussales.com/Resistors/WireWound/WW51-169.html">Surplus Sales of Nebraska</a>. I just did a quick search on Google now and this place offer Mills resistors. <a href="http://speaker.rosaryshop.com/index.php/r/components">http://speaker.rosaryshop.com/index.php/r/components</a><br />As for the 47-Ohm/5W resistor, I got them from here. <a href="https://www.hndme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=54&idproduct=1003">https://www.hndme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=54&idproduct=1003</a><br /><br />I think this will work as well, it's just rated with higher wattage. <a href="http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=005-47">http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=005-47</a><br /><br />I bought 10 or more resistors of each type just in case I decided build more clones for friends and family. All these parts sits on a square laminated floor board I have leftover from my past project.<br /><ul><li>2 x <a href="http://www.speakercity.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SC&Product_Code=alph12-27">Alpha-core 12 AWG Inductor .27 mH</a>. $28.50<br /></li><li>2 x <a href="http://www.speakercity.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SC&Product_Code=alph12-82">Alpha-core 12 AWG Inductor .82 mH</a>. $41.04</li><li>2 x <a href="http://www.speakercity.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SC&Product_Code=alph12-180">Alpha-core 12 AWG Inductor 1.8 mH</a>. $63.36</li><li>2 x <a href="http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=027-544">Solen 3.3uF - 400VDC POLYPROYLE</a> capacitor. $4.40<br /></li><li>2 x <a href="http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=027-552">Solen 4.7uF - 400VDC POLYPROYLE</a> capacitor. $5.18</li><li>2 x <a href="http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=027-882">KIMBER KAP 7.0uF-200V CAPACITOR</a>. $38.40</li><li>4 x <a href="https://www.hndme.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=54&idproduct=1003">Mills 47-ohms/5W Resistor</a>. $2.35 ea.</li><li>2 x <a href="http://www.surplussales.com/Resistors/WireWound/WW51-169.html">Dale 5.6-ohms/5W (RS5-5.6)</a>. $1.25 ea. (note: check above URL for Mills resistors)<br /></li><li>2 x <a href="http://www.surplussales.com/Resistors/WireWound/WW101-5025.html">Dale 1.5-ohms/5W (CW5-5-1.5)</a>. $0.75.</li></ul><br />Next article: <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/proac-25-clone-project-part-2.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">Woodworking - Cutting and Gluing</span></a>Damaged Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15235456983475684630noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-13553280215981484702007-01-05T16:21:00.000-05:002008-12-12T03:27:05.665-05:00Make Your Own Nike+ iPod Sport Kit FootwearThat's right... If you are one of the millions of people that got the Nike + iPod Nano Sport Kits as a gift this holiday season, you are probably now in the market for the Nike + shoes to go with it. Well, if you'd like to save 100 dollars and do a few simple steps, you can turn your favorite running shoes into Nike+ knock offs. Follow these simple DIY steps:<br /><br /><ul><li>What you'll need:</li><ul><li><a href="http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=78035EAF&nplm=MA365LL%2FB">Nike+ iPod Sport Kit</a></li><li>Running Shoes</li><li>Utility Knife</li><li>Pen/Pencil</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-275-02-MultiPro-Rotary-Accessories/dp/B0000302XU/sr=1-15/qid=1168035546/ref=sr_1_15/104-2210445-0526322?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden">Dremel Tool with all purpose cutting bit</a></li></ul></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWXIGUTtT2HXuUzkmBaLqarUZ_nAUYMxM753HDD31x-bqPSSNQaDJFf0yEyVurSF6-s0Uq-v3cW7D8jJ0_Xng2AtxTujYcsFRifLQt4yxhu-sRX59m0WE-WKLGEtkE3U0UP7xrn6WpFm2/s1600-h/IMG_2467.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWXIGUTtT2HXuUzkmBaLqarUZ_nAUYMxM753HDD31x-bqPSSNQaDJFf0yEyVurSF6-s0Uq-v3cW7D8jJ0_Xng2AtxTujYcsFRifLQt4yxhu-sRX59m0WE-WKLGEtkE3U0UP7xrn6WpFm2/s320/IMG_2467.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5016759469239182130" border="0" /></a><ul><li>Step 1: Select shoe and peel up the foam insert (cushion) from inside the shoe. Just peel up 1/3 of the insert. This keeps the integrity of the shoe intact.<br /></li><li>Step 2: Center the Nike+ transmitter in the shoe and trace it's outline with a pencil or pen.<br /></li><li>Step 3: Use utility knife to cut away the fabric (some shoes may not have this layer, so just skip to step 4). Score the line you traced to a depth of 1 centimeter (enough to cut away the fabric). <span style="font-weight: bold;">Note:</span> you want the transmitter to be snug in the shoe so, don't cut away to much. You can always take away more material later.</li><li>Step 4: Using the Dremel tool, remove the material inside the oval you traced. Remember, don't remove more material then needed. You don't want the transmitter bumping around when you run. Take out just the material required to make it a sung fit.</li><li>Step 5: Check fit. Place transmitter in the shoe and replace the foam insert you removed or pealed up in step 1. Put the shoe on. If you can feel a bump in the area of the transmitter, you didn't place it deep enough. Go back to step 4 and go a little deeper.</li><li>Step 6: Start Running!</li></ul>Nike would love to sell you new shoes, but just follow these simple steps and you'll save big. Plus, you can use any brand shoe you'd like. Don't fall for there marketing tricks and don't buy the cheap add ons you tie to your shoe laces (They flop around and don't transmit accurate).<br /><br />Now that you're done... start running!<br /><br />ScooterScooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402932073863431313noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-48135931133167466822007-01-05T13:16:00.000-05:002008-12-12T03:27:05.974-05:00ProAC 2.5 Clone Project<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Introduction</span><span> | </span><a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/diy-proac-response-25-clone-part-1.html">Part 1</a><span> | <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/proac-25-clone-project-part-2.html">Part 2</a> | <a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/02/proac-25-clone-project-part-3.html">Part 3</a> | </span><a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/02/proac-25-clone-project-part-4.html">Part 4</a><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BTozbop-DNKHVVYCQt3ORBfBHhpNaBK2RByQN9DkA0YAr-sc11cg1Rqm0R8-2SNbTL7iI462cdZNtY_H82TOAD9yKqGDnJSd_ifreJWkMSFck3bwQhBqieOnl2wyyZ5W8IA6gFlqYqNg/s1600-h/DSC_2104.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BTozbop-DNKHVVYCQt3ORBfBHhpNaBK2RByQN9DkA0YAr-sc11cg1Rqm0R8-2SNbTL7iI462cdZNtY_H82TOAD9yKqGDnJSd_ifreJWkMSFck3bwQhBqieOnl2wyyZ5W8IA6gFlqYqNg/s320/DSC_2104.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5016621422813333874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background</span><br /><br />This all started back in May, 2003 when I picked up a table saw from Lowes for $100 (<a href="http://http//www.deltamachinery.com/index.asp?e=136&p=5222">Delta</a>). I also picked up a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005RHPD/102-2429887-7186512">Bosch</a> router from Amazon. After a few minor home projects of building shelves, moldings with these tools. I decided to work on a more challenging project. My interest has always been in Audio/Home Theater. So, I decide to build a tower loudspeakers.<br /><br />A few searches on Google led me to this site on building a <a href="http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25/index.htm">ProAc 2.5 Clone</a>. I had a chance to listen to the ProAc 2.5 in a retail store in Manhattan. It sounded great, very neutral loudspeakers, but they were retailed at $3000 for the pair. Based on the clone site, I can do it for under $700 at the time.<br /><br />In the next few articles, I'll detailed my loudspeaker project. The steps I took to build these speakers (mistakes, pitfalls, improvements). I took me a few weekends to complete building the pair of speakers. I'm estimating costing me around $750 in parts and material to complete. I'm happy with the result giving I'm pretty much a novice woodworker. I definitely learn my lesson in applying wood veneer. I'll detail my mistakes and suggestions to apply veneer onto a speaker. Finally, the loudspeakers put out amazing sound. I was surprise how much Bass can be generated from a pair of 7-inch woofers.<br /><br />Here is a list of sites I use as reference to build the ProAc Clone<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25/index.htm">http://www.geocities.com/diyproac25/index.htm</a></li><li><a href="http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/Diy_Loudspeaker_Projects.htm">http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/Diy_Loudspeaker_Projects.htm</a></li></ul>UPDATED (1/10/07):<br />3 years after I've completed the project. It's now being use as the main speakers for my newly acquired Plasma TV.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEjhWJUV1_D7MEH6g6Z7Z8i6ZU99UD6iwA9ADvzYwHV7senLBFoL0Ibhc-vEIoo3Td9GpqjmqLM-djTtOToKOoSCNrG8tdW4vNhYNiUjFqfKXkCKIBrXNxHNVngHvGzlTzgLIyGunZzHzi/s1600-h/DSC_7094.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 402px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEjhWJUV1_D7MEH6g6Z7Z8i6ZU99UD6iwA9ADvzYwHV7senLBFoL0Ibhc-vEIoo3Td9GpqjmqLM-djTtOToKOoSCNrG8tdW4vNhYNiUjFqfKXkCKIBrXNxHNVngHvGzlTzgLIyGunZzHzi/s320/DSC_7094.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018586839418502914" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next</span>: <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://diy-nation.blogspot.com/2007/01/diy-proac-response-25-clone-part-1.html">Getting all the parts, materials and tools</a></span>.Damaged Treehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15235456983475684630noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222583216988720778.post-58189688634742698712007-01-05T11:15:00.000-05:002007-01-05T20:12:57.405-05:00Welcome to DIY Nation<span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome to <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">D</span>o <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">I</span>t <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Y</span>ourself Nation</span><br /><br />This blog site is dedicated to providing information on different types of Do It Yourself projects. Included will be blogs on building projects, hack ideas and concepts to make life a little easier.<br /></span>Scooterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402932073863431313noreply@blogger.com0