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Acoustic Panel Photo Essay

Started by BradJacob on 5 March 2008. 9 replies. In the Library under Acoustic treatment.

Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 10292.

BradJacob
Here's how I built my panels. Insulation I started out with John's Manville 2x4x2" panels from Specialty Products and Insulation (here in the states). Wood 1"x4"x8' - Cut into appropriate pieces. 4' long for the long parts, and 2', 1-1/2" for the top and bottom. Fabric Joann's Fabric. Burlap: $2.99 yard. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND BUY AN AIR STAPLER (if you have a compressor) This will pay dividends and speed up your build ten-fold. Ok, so I cut all my lumber first. Then I made "kits". Each containing two long pieces, two shorts (top and bottom), a 45-degree brace, 4 stop blocks so the panel sits in place and two "cleat" hangers - like how they hang kitchen cabinets. Once all lumber is cut, assemble all your panels - like an assembly-line. Then staple the fabric to one side. Flip it, insert the panel, then staple the other side, and then the opposing sides. Use "hospital-corners" for a neat finish. Good luck. Any questions, please PM me for a quick response.
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Here's the gun to get:
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Hey Brad, thanx for sharing. Great stuff.
doublehelix
Yep Brad, Great stuff! I like the burlap cloth, and had planned on using it in my live room. At Joann's Fabrics, the ponte cloth I used is US$9.99 a yard, whereas the burlap is US$2.99 a yard. For the live room traps... burlap for me!!! Thanks for sharing all the details of your build, and of your treatments. And once more, congratulations on a job well-done.