WATKINS DOMINATOR CABINET
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I found this stuff here.
It's vinyl wall covering which said it was fabric backed and it is the same weight as most tolex (18oz) . I ordered a sample to check it out.
There are thousands of this vinyl wall covering out there and its cheap.
I just hope it's workable on a cabinet.
I have blue tolex but it's not the same as what is on the dominator.
It's vinyl wall covering which said it was fabric backed and it is the same weight as most tolex (18oz) . I ordered a sample to check it out.
There are thousands of this vinyl wall covering out there and its cheap.
I just hope it's workable on a cabinet.
I have blue tolex but it's not the same as what is on the dominator.
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Don't know if these folks can sort you out but the BL 45 looks very close.
http://www.fjratchford.co.uk/shades.asp?product_id=6
It's listed as Rexine RX 15 and RX 17 which I presume are weights.
http://www.fjratchford.co.uk/shades.asp?product_id=6
It's listed as Rexine RX 15 and RX 17 which I presume are weights.
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That texture looks good.user669 wrote:I found this stuff here.
It's vinyl wall covering which said it was fabric backed and it is the same weight as most tolex (18oz) . I ordered a sample to check it out.
There are thousands of this vinyl wall covering out there and its cheap.
I just hope it's workable on a cabinet.
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Here is the back panel, I had to make some ajustment to the vent cutout due to the chassis not being the same. I have to order some thin gold pipping to finish this you can see the lower right ran out of pipping.
Strat, thanks for the help. I do have some tolex that shade of blue.
The only thing left to do is buy up all the old books with that type of Rexine and rip the covers off!
Mr_dB, If it glues down on a cabinet well I think it will look good.
Strat, thanks for the help. I do have some tolex that shade of blue.
The only thing left to do is buy up all the old books with that type of Rexine and rip the covers off!
Mr_dB, If it glues down on a cabinet well I think it will look good.
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PROTOTYPE FINISHED
Here it is everyone! black and gold Dominator style cabinet! OH and it has 2-12" speakers.
It sounds great with my bassman head and I bet a 36 watter would be killer in this cabinet.
<img src="http://www.ampcabco.com/pics/dominator1.jpg">
What do ya think??
It sounds great with my bassman head and I bet a 36 watter would be killer in this cabinet.
<img src="http://www.ampcabco.com/pics/dominator1.jpg">
What do ya think??
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Here are more photos...
If you are interested in this cabinet and need help with building or tolex e-mail me and I can send you the dimenisons and methods that I used to make this cabinet.
<img src="http://www.ampcabco.com/pics/dominator2.jpg">
Here is the back of the cabinet.
<img src="http://www.ampcabco.com/pics/dominator3.jpg">
And the top
If you are interested in this cabinet and need help with building or tolex e-mail me and I can send you the dimenisons and methods that I used to make this cabinet.
<img src="http://www.ampcabco.com/pics/dominator2.jpg">
Here is the back of the cabinet.
<img src="http://www.ampcabco.com/pics/dominator3.jpg">
And the top
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That really turned out nice user669! The piping, and other accents really look slick. I'd be interested in getting some details on the construction/dimensions you used. I"ve done one cab that is loosely based off the Dominator (very loose), but I always liked the retro look of the Dominator itself.
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Thanks for the great comments everyone!
Gene, if you go to my website I have a page for the Dominator cabinet go check it out!
The construction of the prototype was done using 1/2" Baltic birch for the 5
" sides and 3/8" BB for the front panels. Top and bottom were done with 1/2" BB also. The 2 speaker baffles are 3/8" BB
where the chassis mounts there is a piece of 1/2" BB glued to the top 1/2"BB 1" total to support the chassis and protect the control knobs.
On the prototype I made 2 front panels with the edges cut at the correct degree and made a rabbited cut on the top and bottom area so they had a place to sit. Behind the front panels there are wood supports for extra hold.
I got a blank chassis from turretboards.com that will fit this cabinet very well and I made the inside shelf brackets so you can just slide it in and tighten it down. The chassis is not going anywhere that way. I really put a lot into this and it is VERY well made.
It may take me a little time but I will have to draw some plans up if anyone wants them.
If you are wondering why someone that builds cabinet would give out plans to build cabinets... well one: there are people that are going to build their cabinets no matter what and there are people that are going to have someone else build them. AND two: Handing over my plans lets people see just how much I put into my work.
Thanks Again Everyone Keep the Comments Rolling!
Here is a photo of the chassis I am going to build the amp on. It's nice and shiny.
<img src="http://www.ampcabco.com/pics/combochassis.jpg" />
Gene, if you go to my website I have a page for the Dominator cabinet go check it out!
The construction of the prototype was done using 1/2" Baltic birch for the 5
" sides and 3/8" BB for the front panels. Top and bottom were done with 1/2" BB also. The 2 speaker baffles are 3/8" BB
where the chassis mounts there is a piece of 1/2" BB glued to the top 1/2"BB 1" total to support the chassis and protect the control knobs.
On the prototype I made 2 front panels with the edges cut at the correct degree and made a rabbited cut on the top and bottom area so they had a place to sit. Behind the front panels there are wood supports for extra hold.
I got a blank chassis from turretboards.com that will fit this cabinet very well and I made the inside shelf brackets so you can just slide it in and tighten it down. The chassis is not going anywhere that way. I really put a lot into this and it is VERY well made.
It may take me a little time but I will have to draw some plans up if anyone wants them.
If you are wondering why someone that builds cabinet would give out plans to build cabinets... well one: there are people that are going to build their cabinets no matter what and there are people that are going to have someone else build them. AND two: Handing over my plans lets people see just how much I put into my work.
Thanks Again Everyone Keep the Comments Rolling!
Here is a photo of the chassis I am going to build the amp on. It's nice and shiny.
<img src="http://www.ampcabco.com/pics/combochassis.jpg" />
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Mike,user669 wrote:
If you are wondering why someone that builds cabinet would give out plans to build cabinets... well one: there are people that are going to build their cabinets no matter what and there are people that are going to have someone else build them. AND two: Handing over my plans lets people see just how much I put into my work.
Thanks Again Everyone Keep the Comments Rolling!
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This is TOO true. Many folks start out planning to build a cab, but if the price is fair and the product is high quality, buying a cab is so easy and desirable! And if you don't have the tools or a good shop, it's a no brainer. Let's us build more amps.
If you build them, I'll buy one!
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I am glad to have such a good response to the cabinet!!
I am finishing the details on this cabinet and need your help on some things.
1. The corners for the baffle. The original dominator had 90 deg. corners and I have curved corners on the prototype. Should I keep it that way or do you like it better with sharp corners?
2. If you had a dominator cabinet what colors would you choose?
I would be interested to know what everyone’s responses are!
I am getting ready to build a small run of Dominator style cabinets and would like to know what people think!
I am finishing the details on this cabinet and need your help on some things.
1. The corners for the baffle. The original dominator had 90 deg. corners and I have curved corners on the prototype. Should I keep it that way or do you like it better with sharp corners?
2. If you had a dominator cabinet what colors would you choose?
I would be interested to know what everyone’s responses are!
I am getting ready to build a small run of Dominator style cabinets and would like to know what people think!
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Mike
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