Page 1 of 1
Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:11 pm
by ajaxlepinski
So, I punched a small hole in my Greenie, while mounting it in a 112 cab.
I was planning on sealing it with some weather stripping goo that you use on cars. Better ideas will be appreciated!
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:12 pm
by BroSlinger
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.
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:16 pm
by ajaxlepinski
Yup, small hole the diameter of a phillips head screwdriver - just under 1/4".
Elmers Glue cut with water and tissue paper... sounds good!
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:21 pm
by Ry Manchu
Coffee filter, cut piece just bigger than the hole. Glue with rubber cement or Elmer's.
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:36 pm
by ajaxlepinski
Coffee filter... sounds like a plan! Cheers!
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:37 pm
by Ry Manchu
ajaxlepinski wrote:Coffee filter... sounds like a plan! Cheers!
The less glue the better.
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:40 pm
by ajaxlepinski
Repair from front or back?
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:54 pm
by Ry Manchu
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.
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:26 pm
by ajaxlepinski
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!!!!
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:27 pm
by mortatone
Clear fingernail polish woks too, and comes with a handy little brush.
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:28 pm
by ajaxlepinski
Alternatively, I suppose I could punch a few more holes in it and play some Link Wray!
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:36 pm
by soulsurfer
Kinks'd
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:53 am
by Pepi
Cut it around 2 inches and then you have a free Fuzz Tone
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:37 pm
by BroSlinger
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.
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:55 pm
by Ry Manchu
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.
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:44 pm
by ajaxlepinski
Thanks for all the tips - you guys ROCK!!!!
Now, I just gotta put it in the work queue.
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:31 am
by Walt
A bit of a Zig-zag + super glue works too.
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 6:27 am
by fretless
that lets the sound right out boo
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:28 am
by EugeneTheJeep
Link Wray used to poke holes in his speakers to get a ratty tone
Re: Fixing a screwdriver hole in a speaker
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:07 pm
by soulsurfer
EugeneTheJeep wrote:Link Wray used to poke holes in his speakers to get a ratty tone
is that like ratatouille?