Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague on January 21, 2014 at 8:50am

Check with Maddog. He does the same thing. I think the edge of his plate rests in the groove along the box inside edge. He still puts posts in at the 4 hole slots, but the plate is flush. On my next two, I think I'm gonna raise the plate on posts, about 1/8" above the box. People do em both ways. You got two plates? Do one of each, see which sounds better.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by John Sawyer on January 21, 2014 at 10:06am

I think the only concern with leaving it flush is that the edges might buzz unless you silicone them down... but if you leave it open or offset from the box, will the box resonate well?   Then if you silicone it down, will that dampen the sound...   Ugh, Stuck in analysis paralysis!

 

I'm interested in seeing what others do, too!

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Brian Tubb on January 21, 2014 at 10:16am

I plan on having a thin back and the plate will be "thin". Other than that, the 1/2" ply for the frame sure won't resonate much.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by John Sawyer on January 21, 2014 at 10:24am

True, but the box cavity (dead airspace) will resonate...

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by jawbone on January 21, 2014 at 5:33pm

I usually put in about a 1/8" recess and screw down on the 4 posts. I think the plates are usually warped enough to have a lot of freedom to vibrate but I'm not done experimenting.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by rodney fruits on January 21, 2014 at 5:35pm

You could use little screws...

• ▶ Reply