Instead of continuing with the site request thread, I thought I'd start a more specific thread regarding my assembly of the McGyvered reflexion filter.
My bad, I failed to take regularly scheduled pics of the process by which this was created, but the damm thing was so simple that what you'll see was done in an afternoon...It was like a snipe hunt acquiring parts, and I did make do with less than I wanted, but I'm so far pretty darn happy, coming out having spent less than $70...
And we're off...but not by much...
First, the hardware;
Parts is pretty self explanatory, mostly stuff used for home improvement projects. I also used some Gorilla Tape, but any duct tape would suffice...Not having found the fiberglass rigid panel I sought, The carpet pad will have to suffice, with a backing of good old Reynold's Aluminum Foil...
Next, the software;
One heavy fiber carpet pad and two different densities of foam, the egg carton stuff actually came out of a gun case...Won't say where the gun is...
A better look at the "wall" of the thing; Galvinized steel mesh fencing, the mesh is 1/2". Sturdier than it looks, especially when incorporated with the steel L and flat stock...
This stuff made it way easy to get the bolts through, and was already 24" wide...
A piece of the iron corner stock, for your aproval;
Amazing how convenient all the pieces went together on this project...I only slashed myself open once...
A look at how things went together. I apologize for not taking shots along the journey, but I was on a mission and just blasted through it...Note the 3/8" bolts and locknuts. They go through the iron stock, the wire mesh and the carpet pad. The aluminum foil was cut just short of that point, to facilitate easier removal if it were to become a problem...
And yes, the flat iron straps bend very easily but hold their shape. I'll also be able to adjust the radius as I see fit...
The business end;
The heavy 1" foam fits so snug that no adhesive was needed. Another layer of foam will be attached before the project is considered ready for field testing...
Detail of the carpet pad/frame/mesh construction. The black Gorilla Tape was used to secure the edge and eliminate the need for more fasteners.
And a look where the egg carton foam will sit. The sheet was only a foot wide, so I'll be glueing two together...
...And finally, a look at the back;
The foil gives it a nice heat-duct look, don't you think? I wasn't sure if the foil was necessary or even helpful, but I didn't want to take the chance. I can remove it a lot easier than installing after the fact...
So there you have it, kids. I'll be doing some recording fairly soon and will let you know how it works...
Eric
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I want a couple more, like a fretless, but I'll never unload that Spector...Or the groupie...
