One of the closet doors to the recording space has a large glass plane that may transmit significant sound. We've hung a sound-dampening blanket on the interior, but the other side is open to the bedroom and its windows. I planned to hang some egg-crate strips from my last sound closet. I didn't want to use adhesive or destructive mounting devices, so I bought some camera suction cup mounts.
I bought an aluminum bar to span the three mounts. I planned to drill and tap three holes. I completed the first two holes in a typical manner, starting them with a pilot bit, drilling them out with a 7/32" bit, and tapping them. I used an automatic center punch and a drill/tap combo for the third hole. The second method went much faster, but the hole was crooked because I lost control as the drill portion passed through. With some practice, the dual-purpose bits should be much faster.
Mounted aluminum bar
I used some robust clamps to hold the egg-crate material to the bar, but I want to invest in some that are easier to operate and less noticeable. So far, the first sheet is faring well. The mounts are holding steady, and this subproject is done.
One egg-crate sheet installed
The only thing keeping me from hanging the second egg-crate sheet is that I used one of the scraps to make a tiny igloo on the bed for kitties to sleep in. This is a common engineering problem known as incatpacitation.
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2022-12-09
I bought an aluminum bar to span the three mounts. I planned to drill and tap three holes. I completed the first two holes in a typical manner, starting them with a pilot bit, drilling them out with a 7/32" bit, and tapping them. I used an automatic center punch and a drill/tap combo for the third hole. The second method went much faster, but the hole was crooked because I lost control as the drill portion passed through. With some practice, the dual-purpose bits should be much faster.
I used some robust clamps to hold the egg-crate material to the bar, but I want to invest in some that are easier to operate and less noticeable. So far, the first sheet is faring well. The mounts are holding steady, and this subproject is done.
The only thing keeping me from hanging the second egg-crate sheet is that I used one of the scraps to make a tiny igloo on the bed for kitties to sleep in. This is a common engineering problem known as incatpacitation.
Continuous use
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2022-12-09
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