[Bob Andersen]

Here's a project update.

I unmounted the larger speaker's cone, removed the rust and bolted on the refurbished output transformer. I sprayed the frame with a little clear enamel to keep the rust at bay.
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I was about to remount the cone when I noticed the surround material on the original 15DX speaker cone was different. It's a flexible woven material rather than crimped paper. So I decided to use it instead.
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As for the smaller speaker, it's the opposite situation. The original 15DX cone is just glued to the frame while the replacement has a metal band holding it down.
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Now that I've got that sorted out, it's time to mount them in the cabinet. When I ordered a piece of 18"x24" grille cloth a few years ago, I neglected to specify the pattern orientation. Of course, it's running the wrong way so I just sloppily installed it figuring I;d order another piece later. Unfortunately, the supply dried up before I got around to placing an order so I'm stuck with it.

Much to my surprise, my work was so sloppy the cloth easy came off the board and cane be reused. Next time I'll be sure to prepare and stretch and glue with more care.

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Finally back in the cabinet!
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