My Super-Chunk Design

[chiefnobum]

So I had been thinking of how I was going to do my super-chunks. I wanted something that wasn't permanent yet fairly easy to make. So what I did was make a frame out of 1x6, but had 45 degree angles so it would fit flush in the corner. I just cut the top and bottom pieces at 45 degree angles so the long side was about 24". Then I wrapped the frame tightly in fabric and filled it with 24x17x17 chunks top to bottom. The weight of the chunks keeps it well planted, but you could attach the top to the ceiling if you were nervous. Here's how they look (sorry, crappy iPhone camera...):

[Mikeeyb]

This is pretty sweet! I like the way they take up the entire corner and the color man should be awesome

[Gdupproductions]

I tought i'd never witness a Chunk showing his ass....:P.
Cool desgin tough, wondering how it keeps the insulation togheter.

Like the simplicity in that room . Love it

[dainja]

That looks amazing! What did you use for fabric?

[chiefnobum]

It's broadcloth. It's tighter weave than something like burlap/jute, but still fairly breathable. It's probably keeping some of the highs in the room, but I'm good with that.

[Gdupproductions]

Is that a Aqua color light tube behind the trap ? ....better watch out with that heating up.

[chiefnobum]

Originally Posted by Gdupproductions

Is that a Aqua color light tube behind the trap ? ....better watch out with that heating up.

No, just the reflection off the window on the opposite side of the room.

[Gdupproductions]

Originally Posted by chiefnobum

No, just the reflection off the window on the opposite side of the room.

Lmao, ...tought it whas a light behind the trap. Would be crazy tough.

[chiefnobum]

Originally Posted by Gdupproductions

Lmao, ...tought it whas a light behind the trap. Would be crazy tough.

That would actually be really cool to do with an LED light. Mount the trap an inch or two off the wall and light it up from behind. They have those kinds of lights for the back of TV's that are supposed to reduce eye strain. Would be a really cool way to light up your studio - like super wall sconces.

[whitesnake]

Yes, It looks nice. Did you try to measure the difference between with and without these absorbers in your room?

[chiefnobum]

Originally Posted by whitesnake

Yes, It looks nice. Did you try to measure the difference between with and without these absorbers in your room?

Not yet. I will shortly once I actually finish the room. I had some mixing that had to be done, but now I'll finish putting on trim (and a door), add some more trapping and measure to find the best spot.

[whitesnake]

Excuse me for my impertinence, but if you can make a room measuring only those absorbers. I would be very grateful to you because I care about what makes these absorbers. Just I want to know.

[undermind]

Originally Posted by chiefnobum

So I had been thinking of how I was going to do my super-chunks. I wanted something that wasn't permanent yet fairly easy to make. So what I did was make a frame out of 1x6, but had 45 degree angles so it would fit flush in the corner. I just cut the top and bottom pieces at 45 degree angles so the long side was about 24". Then I wrapped the frame tightly in fabric and filled it with 24x17x17 chunks top to bottom. The weight of the chunks keeps it well planted, but you could attach the top to the ceiling if you were nervous. Here's how they look (sorry, crappy iPhone camera...):

Hi chiefnobum, I'm hoping you can clarify something about your superchunk builds. They look great, and I like the portability of them. What I'm wondering about is the frame I can't see. I can see the two 1x6's on the back side at the 45 degree angle. I imagine there is also a single piece of 1x6 on the top and bottom as well which has 45 degree cuts to match the triangle footprint. But what about the front? Is there any wood structure beside the 2 vertical 1x6 pieces and the top and bottom 1x6? The reason I ask is becasuse the fabric seems nice and smooth on the front. If you were covering the fabric directly over the cut triangle rockwool pieces it would seem like you would be able to see the bulges of the rockwool..

Also, could you estimate how much rockwool you used?

Thanks, and great job by the way!

[darkbuddha]

Nicely done. I think the color combo looks great too.

BTW...

Originally Posted by Gdupproductions

I tought i'd never witness a Chunk showing his ass....:P.

Some us like chunky ass.