Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker

ajaxlepinski · Post by **ajaxlepinski** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:11 pm

So, I punched a small hole in my Greenie, while mounting it in a 112 cab. :cry:

I was planning on sealing it with some weather stripping goo that you use on cars. Better ideas will be appreciated!

BroSlinger · Post by **BroSlinger** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:12 pm

if it's like a quarter inch hole, use layers of tissue paper + elmer's glue mixed with water.

I've used this method with great success.

ajaxlepinski · Post by **ajaxlepinski** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:16 pm

Yup, small hole the diameter of a phillips head screwdriver - just under 1/4".

Elmers Glue cut with water and tissue paper... sounds good!

Ry Manchu · Post by **Ry Manchu** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:21 pm

Coffee filter, cut piece just bigger than the hole. Glue with rubber cement or Elmer's.

ajaxlepinski · Post by **ajaxlepinski** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:36 pm

Coffee filter... sounds like a plan! Cheers!

Ry Manchu · Post by **Ry Manchu** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:37 pm

ajaxlepinski wrote:Coffee filter... sounds like a plan! Cheers!

The less glue the better.

ajaxlepinski · Post by **ajaxlepinski** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:40 pm

Repair from front or back?

Ry Manchu · Post by **Ry Manchu** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:54 pm

You only want to fix one side, it really doesn't matter. You will see it less if you fix the back. Also, if you don't have coffee filters and you do have rice paper, silk or rolling papers... After the glue dries, you can paint it black with a sharpie, let it dry then put a little bit of Elmer's glue on the paper to strengthen it.

ajaxlepinski · Post by **ajaxlepinski** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:26 pm

Got some rice paper, parchment and some other artisanal paper.
I think I'll cut a 1/2" circle of rice paper and Elmers glue it on the rear, let dry and sharpie than, add a final coat of glue.
Good to go!! Thanks for the help!!!! :rawk:

mortatone · Post by **mortatone** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:27 pm

Clear fingernail polish woks too, and comes with a handy little brush.

ajaxlepinski · Post by **ajaxlepinski** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:28 pm

Alternatively, I suppose I could punch a few more holes in it and play some Link Wray! :lol:

soulsurfer · Post by **soulsurfer** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:36 pm

Kinks'd

Pepi · Post by **Pepi** » Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:53 am

Cut it around 2 inches and then you have a free Fuzz Tone

BroSlinger · Post by **BroSlinger** » Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:37 pm

IMO, don't sharpy it.

You're just risking hurting the repair you've already done by making it wet and adding solvent.

leave it white.

BTW, coffee filters are relatively thick. Definitely wouldn't be my first choice.

rolling paper is a good suggestion if you don't have tissue paper.

Ry Manchu · Post by **Ry Manchu** » Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:55 pm

The thinner the coffee filter paper the better, for sure. I wouldn't use the cone shaped coffee filters, some of them are too thick.

ajaxlepinski · Post by **ajaxlepinski** » Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:44 pm

Thanks for all the tips - you guys ROCK!!!! :rawk:

Now, I just gotta put it in the work queue. :lol:

Walt · Post by **Walt** » Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:31 am

A bit of a Zig-zag + super glue works too.

fretless · Post by **fretless** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 6:27 am

that lets the sound right out boo

EugeneTheJeep · Post by **EugeneTheJeep** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:28 am

Link Wray used to poke holes in his speakers to get a ratty tone

soulsurfer · Post by **soulsurfer** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:07 pm

EugeneTheJeep wrote:Link Wray used to poke holes in his speakers to get a ratty tone

is that like ratatouille?

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