SSS Texas style

[RJ Guitars]

Terry,

That dude is so cool. I think it is Extremely fitting that one of our first SSS amps would be put together by the Tejas Blues Boy... nice job!

rj

[tex milo]

I think that is a really cool idea for that amp.

[txbluesboy]

Here are some under construction shots of my 2X12 cab.
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[Chad]

Nice! What are you planing on putting in that 2X12" txblues ? Fine work so far ! Chad

[nickm57]

nice work on the Cab.

Has anyone else used biscuit construction or dowels. I can't see a problem with the biscuit method in terms of strength ( it's renown to be stronger than dovetail).
Is that your jag?

Nick

[dano-rator]

Nick,
It's my opinion that alot of a cabinet's strength comes from a proper fitting baffle, maybe more so than the corner joint. And I have made cabinets with biscuits that are very rigid, and if it gets covered in tolex WTF. As far as being superior to dovetails though, I would doubt it.
That being said, I mostly use finger joints because they look so cool, are historically accepted and extremely strong; or occasionally through dovetails because that's about as cool as it gets.
Dowels on the other hand I hate for personal reasons. I have repaired too many old tables or chairs that were put together with them that just did not stand the test of time. I guess it has to do with the lack of long grain glue surface associated with that method. Plus it takes longer than biscuits.

Either way, just build it. It'll sound better simply because you did. (And it could come out looking as sweet as txbluesboy's!)

Dan

[nickm57]

I have built a 1x12 and a 2x12 both in solid pine, biscuited one,doweled the other with a rebate. These were for me.
Both sound good are light and have not fallen apart yet. They have been toured and been dropped etc.
So was just after some opinions on the build. Seeing the extra expense and skill to set up and make nice dovetail or finger joints. I don't think they will outlast my 1964 fender cab though.
Nick

[txbluesboy]

I am starting out with 1 Celestion G12H and 1 Weber 30 Watt Alnico Silver Bell. These sound real nice together. When money starts flowing again I'll try the Tonker and Swamp thang combination. Anybody want to buy a Jag with a Chevy 350 in it? Terry

[txbluesboy]

Pictures of my box joint sled.
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[txbluesboy]

Here's the finished head and cab. Still lovin it!
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[Structo]

Neat jig.
I think I could build something like that.

So you butt the board up to that finger you have on the jig and cut the first groove, then put that groove on the finger and just move along.

Something I was wondering, and this would apply to dove tails as well,
How do you calculate out the width of the boards?

You wouldn't want to go along then have half of a tongue or groove.

Do you use a router for the round over or just sand that with a palm sander?

[txbluesboy]

Yes Structo, You just butt the board up against the jig, cut a slot then put that slot on the stopper, cut another slot, repeat, repeat, until you got the whole width of the board slotted, then turn the board over,starting from the same edge as above. I normally start my cuts at the edge of the board that will be the front of the box. Cut both sides like this, then when you do the top and bottom boards' you have to start your first slot with a spacer the width of your slots against the stopper so you will start out with a slot rather than a finger on the front edge of the top and bottom boards. Watch that video of the jig you can buy, He uses the previously slotted board for a spacer. You will end up with partial fingers at the back edge, however, When you cut the other edges they will glue up to make a solid joint. I use a round over bit in a router on the corners. Once you get the jig spacing set right dont ever change it. Then you can cut the joints for a cab faster than the time it took me to write this reply. Terry

[dr. who]

Nice Build...I can see it, but now I want to HEAR it

[Structo]

Thanks for the info.

So you use a dado blade, right?

And the little stopper thingy, that is mounted on that piece of metal there so you can adjust it where you want?

[txbluesboy]

Structo, Yes, I use a dado blade, The stopper thingy is a piece of 3/8" keystock welded to the adjustable sliding piece. The width of the stopper thingy is not important since you are just sliding up against the side of it.

Dr. Who, Come on over if you get to the Dallas area and play it in person.