How To Make A Wooden Speaker

I made a passive acoustic speaker for my iPhone out of walnut.
It is made in the same method as a band saw box. The longest part was trying to sharpen my carving tools...

[@adityaaurora9869]

Who here just LOVES it when you have walnut or another dark wood and then you put finish on it and it just becomes sooooo pretty??

[@gunthervogel9715]

Number - X - Gamer Peter putting the finish at the end is always the best part, especially if it's a darker wood. It always gets from meh to woah in a matter of seconds. The same goes for when he does the wet sanding.

[@Sharpless2]

Number - X - Gamer i love dark wood ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) looks just way better than this all-day bright brown stuff xdddd

[@earthisacube_lul]

Number-X-Gamer i prefer dark oak

[@kellenwalburn5238]

Number - X - Gamer I like any dark wood that has nice pattern. Black walnut is beautiful

[@grandolddrummer]

That's seriously one of my favorite things in life. Whenever I see finish going onto walnut I'm like, "Oh yeah, that's the stuff."

[@RandomGuy0987]

I like how you play the audio normal speed when you show sped up footage. You're the first channel on youtube I've noticed doing that... most others have music or a voice over or high pitched squirrel sounds.

[@travisjodoin8908]

Undamaged I didn't even notice till you said this and the squirrels don't bother me but holy crap that's nice especially in the wood carving

[@CathodeRayKobold]

I love the "uh-oh, it tips over backwards. Wait, I totally meant to do that!"

[@don-bigwagz-wagner7888]

This is one of the best ideas I have ever seen! My kids are constantly trashing their powered speakers, the only thing I would like to add would be a way to charge their phones at the same time. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE IDEA!!!!! YOU ROCK!!!

[@MrKeisha01]

it's 12:13 am and i have to be up at 5 am to go to seattle. i've been watching your videos since i got home at 6 pm. i have no regrets

[@3a.m.284]

s d lmao I live near Seattle

[@caladair2087]

Same here.

[@BlackPunkPrincess05]

You should really combine this project and the cell phone projector...it would be the ultimate mini media display. 📽

[@benfaherty5322]

ive been binging youre videos all day and ive realized you can never have to many clamps

[@peterbrownwastaken]

@ Robert D. You could totally incorporate your plug in this design. It might even help channel the sound better!

[@LAhlse]

Peter Brown In the last bit when you play the video to show how it increases the sound, it's a video of how to make this but where you're talking us through the steps? Do you have a link to that video?

[@peterbrownwastaken]

L. Ahlse In these older videos I didn't do much talking! That's actually the Woodworking with The Wood Whisperer video...

[@михаилкарамазов-р1т]

Peter Brown ты когда телефон на подставку ставишь, сделай звук тише а то колонки дребезжать начинают.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+михаил карамазов I rarely use it. I much prefer headphones.

[@михаилкарамазов-р1т]

Я вообще то пошутил. наш предок Задорнов и в правду про вас говорил "ну тупые"

[@peach_bearies]

I love your editing! it's like an ASMR without being incredibly boring

[@janmorosesteban3785]

Whatch jimmy diresta then

[@timewaste269]

Jan Moros Esteban or pocket83

[@3a.m.284]

Jan Moros Esteban why should we when the perfection is right on this channel? Losers

[@MannonymousNL]

This guy... Hero! Oldschool meets newschool!

[@ajp101979]

Awesome idea, great species of material chosen ! The density of the walnut really helps with the increase of dB too. Nice Job

[@bofeloevansgoetswang9471]

Guys I really love this man. He is GREAT!!!!!

[@jonathanvl1160]

Peter, i discovered your channel a few days ago and love your wood projects, this specific video was posted right at the time where i changed my design technology coursework project from...A passive speaker to a vented console shelf. the reason was i had no idea how to use a lathe and i was too lazy to carryout an investigation on how to make the project work.

[@froochie123]

lol

[@eternal8song]

i may have to make this so i can stop using a ceramic bowl

[@peterbrownwastaken]

honestly, the bowl works better. I tossed this when I got a new phone...

[@Flarexxxx]

+Peter Brown still its cool tobe able to say i made that ya know when someone asks what it is

[@CarlManson1983]

Maybe you could make something that merges the two. Like, set a ceramic bowl inside a nice timber casing with a cradle to sit the phone. Just a thought. :)

[@Code3News]

A bowl is cool and all but have you ever tried a 6" deep restaurant grade 1/6-size stainless steel steam table pan??

[@leecrawford6560]

I was amazed on how this worked, congrats on the really cool and innovated idea 😄

[@bwrd1976]

Love it. Seen the same thing one other time but yours looks so much better. I need one of those but I also want to incorporate a charging plug.

[@FlightFS]

This was extremely interesting to watch. You seem very skilled!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

FlightSuicidal Thank you!

[@Dia2four43]

I think I'm gonna try to make this for someone for Christmas.

[@5246dave]

Awesome job man. Version 2.0 maybe do one that can sit the phone sideways for full screen vids. Just an idea.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Thanks Dave. I like that, cool idea!

[@mlwy45]

I know a lot of people looking to replace the red cup lol That's cool Peter!

[@L0STinNARNIA]

So cool! I like the 'no-talking' style - not to say I don't like when you do talk, but it was an interesting change of pace

[@delluno]

Brilliant idea, yet so simple to make. Thanks for sharing.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+delluno Thanks! Sadly it wasn't very versatile and I had to toss it when I upgrades phones.

[@forestlampcraft472]

Look at the original work of wood

[@timothymcswain6235]

Nice build with your horded wood pieces

[@jamesrossdesignswindowcove9723]

Great design love the wood whisperer at the end

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Thanks James!

[@evanwarped5870]

Well that's another project added to my list of must make.

[@jadeknight0079]

I loved this, I’m a woodwork student and would love to know what were the machines/tools you used? Would love to make it myself and what were the dimensions? If anyone could tell me it would be much appreciated

[@izices]

Man I don not miss the days when you were quiet. You're so damn funny!

[@asimilarmelody5333]

you sacrifised your finger to spread the glue,you good sir,are a hero

[@DavidRachlinMLIS]

I love your idea of rubbing it with ranch dressing. That's a technique I'm not familiar with!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

David Rachlin Ha ha!! I do love those containers, they're great for finishes... :)

[@dawsie]

Don't care what it's called its totally cool and now I am off to my workshop to make one for my phone and my tablet :-) thanks for the great idea Peter up to now I have been using a paper tube from the cling wrap box :-) this looks way cooler sitting on my desk :-) but I am going to see if I can incorporate the power cord so it can be charging at the same time :-) sweet :-)

[@mysticwolf11]

What a neat build! I have a friend who might get a huge kick out of that for his phone. :)

[@peterbrownwastaken]

mysticwolf11 Thanks!

[@vallejokid1968]

Nice work, very creative.

[@joshacker8889]

You should make these for people and sell them

[@ITSTIMETOSTOP]

I'm getting wood just watching this.

[@arfink]

I like it. :) I might have done things differently, mostly because to make an amplifying horn, you need to take into consideration impedance matching in order to get effective amplification. In this case, it seems to do more redirecting than amplifying, although that could just be the recording. If you want to see some really interesting and easy to understand explanations of how horns work to amplify sound, you should look up Ben Krasnow's video on youtube about horns and impedance matching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJS2lGRsqdOJp80

[@gabrielmundt6207]

Very nice techniques i love your work

[@linoaldo]

nice work, and nice acoustic .... you need to put this on project, like sketchup

[@FireOfJagz]

Wow super cool! The only thing is... You can only use it with an iPhone, not with samsung where the sound comes from the back, and not the bottom of the phone :( anyways, i love your channel! -Thomas

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Thank you Thomas! I'm sure with a bit of tweaking you could adapt this to a Samsung.

[@thomasferris2593]

Great look and design!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Thomas Ferris Thanks!

[@jazlynmcravin124]

Your videos are super cool!!

[@valveman12]

Very nice Build!

[@NitroGuyJH]

Even cooler than Peter Griffin this Brown man!

[@imafastcar1]

you are really good at what you do. you make it all look so easy haha

[@peterbrownwastaken]

imafastcar1 Thank you! I have a editing software that makes me look better than I am. Trust me, there a loads of trials and errors!

[@MrDpoling]

Another thing to add to my TO DO LIST

[@LAhlse]

In the last bit when you play the video to show how it increases the sound, it's a video of how to make this but where you're talking us through the steps? Do you have a link to that video?

[@liz517le]

I’m gonna start calling you “Jed Clamp-it”

[@metalmattm]

Wood Working and fire building have few things in common. Keep all the scraps for later use and if you think you have enough of something collect 10x more. More clamps!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

metalmattm We're all a bunch of hoarders aren't we? :)

[@RickMcQuay]

Great job on the passive amp and video!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

thanks

[@marsdropsnectar9257]

At 1:20 he was trying to find the surfboard like in surfs up

[@davinreeves]

That's Awesome! Time to start prototype gs4,thanks bro!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Thanks Davin!

[@davinreeves]

Thank you for giving my brain a kick start

[@jeffcalhalson1530]

Peter, I love this. My best friend Joe Gilez’ birthday is coming up and I’d love to get him something like this. Is there anyway this is still for sale or could I commission you to make a new one?? I know it’s not cheap and your craftsmanship is below no one. Just let me know. Thank you so much

[@williamramsell853]

Simple and beautiful.

[@mindseternal1]

You've earned yourself a sub bro.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Randy Rosencrans Thanks!

[@kianscarborough4199]

Your Awesome at this stuff!

[@DarlaSadler]

Cool speaker. wondering if you could give rough dimensions of the 3 "slices" you cut from the block. Thanks!

[@travisjodoin8908]

Darla Sadler custom to your phone, the top layer is thin, the next layer which your phone sits in is as thick as your phone or case and then the back is probably just whatever your preference

[@majedabunayyan]

You are f creative bro!!! Amazing and fantastic job

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Majed Abu Thanks!

[@shadowforge]

need to remake this with resin now that you have become the master

[@rconlowtank]

Could get a used speaker take off the cloth material and put it over the speaker hole for a better sound

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Ryan Conlow That's a cool idea! Thanks!

[@rconlowtank]

Any time

[@Multikochan2]

Ryan Conlow lol cloth do not change characteristic of sound....you are dreaming man

[@Mordekev]

Daniel Kochaníček it does broo. There is much thing u could do to make a clearer sound. But it may dampening the sound.

[@wupme]

look up passive membrane, its a thing but i doubt he will get it to work.

[@hannijobs]

Can you make an updated wooden speaker for newer phones but in landscape mode?

[@blazehammer192]

Well done!

[@chloek3300]

Can you make another cool clock?

[@conorfitzpatrickdesign9616]

You could have hot glued the square on the lathe with the hole in the centre to shape the 'speaker' better than with the chisel.

[@lanishab2646]

hmmm would it sound louder with a softer wood like redwood???

[@AmbiCahira]

Could you by any chance do a remake of this with commentary? Because my brain can't figure out what each step is doing. :\

[@MrRyan215]

I would totally be down to buying one of these!! Great job, looks beautiful and sounds great. I'd wonder how it would turn out using cedar instead? I just like the smell of cedar.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Ryan Easley It would change the sound due to the density difference. I would guess a brighter tone! I'm with you on the smell of cedar!

[@MrRyan215]

Peter Brown if you made one for a galaxy s5 I would buy it pay for shipping and everything. Even walnut is fine with me. Just some food for thought

[@liamgallagher7581]

What were the measurments for this block of walnut? I just came across your channels and i love it so far and im actually really intrested in making this. keep up the good work!

[@johnsterner9200]

Dude great work

[@peterbrownwastaken]

John Sterner thank you!

[@matthew2458]

What if you put an electric speaker where the hole is now, and put an audio jack where the phone goes?

[@peterbrownwastaken]

DIY stuff That would be cool too!

[@bigboybreadstick8477]

I don’t understand these acoustic amplifiers because they don’t work the best so I don’t want to make one But they do look pretty cool

[@bubuhanz7962]

nice job, nice video

[@sleepyparrot.]

Ever made one out of pine wood? I have heard that pine wood holds sound better.

[@edonajvazi9206]

Good Job 💜

[@Breal191]

Awesome work! Would you do anything different?

[@JL0ndon]

It’s so weird to go back and not hear you talking! Edit: or singing for that matter

[@andreamundsen9194]

Nice work👍🏻

[@peterbrownwastaken]

André Amundsen Thanks!

[@d_no_allyn_86]

awesome job. where can I buy one?lol

[@simonflipsen1973]

As a 14 year old kid i can tell you that this is not a 'speaker'. It's an acoustic amplifier

[@-westervelt5105]

It's damn cool that's what it is

[@thomasreddick5908]

As a 48 year old I'm impressed that you know the physics and proper names for what your talking about... Well done....

[@thomasreddick5908]

Joey of the Bacons Oh! O.k. I didn't realize, my apologies. Thank You.

[@ozfartface1914]

+Joey of the Bacons as another 14 year old kid I can tell you nobody likes people who think they're smart

[@dragonslayer1483]

+thomas reddick physics... ? its just a correctly used word, and if anything its acoustics

[@jeanstafford5473]

How much would you charge to make me one of these for iPhone 6+? I need one!

[@shelly9151992]

Such beautiful work!! And powerless as well!! Question what was that black box you carved into? I didn't see you use it in the speaker?

[@peterbrownwastaken]

shelly9151992 That was the hollowed out portion in the finally speaker. Sorry if it was confusing!

[@MuddyCreekOutdoors38]

Peter Brown I think she was talking about the black box behind the wood at 1:34

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Oh! I'm with you. That is an oil stone used for sharpening the chisel!

[@stephaniealejandro4593]

You are talented

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Thank you Stephanie!

[@jonlanier_]

Is your Rikon Midi Lathe got enough room to have turning the cone/cup/speaker? Could save a lot of time.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Jon Lanier I think you're right, I didn't even think about that!

[@Rocker6969]

wow nice work, ty for posting :)

[@peterbrownwastaken]

kball69 Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@Creator_Nater]

Peter Brown is the wood pimp

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Nathanfenn1 Ah, Yeah... I need a feather in my cap....

[@jonhwalsh4900]

OK .THAT WAS COOL !

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Thanks!

[@TheLang345]

i soooo miss doing this stuff D:

[@Aceterix8104]

is there anywhere we can purchase the stuff you make? online I mean

[@clara-xs8ki]

it's more like a fancy boom box than a speaker

[@billconnelly4459]

That's cool as shit... nice job!

[@jessebrailey4462]

Maybe Instead of carving it out you can put the block of wood on the lathe. A little dangerous but more effective.

[@peterbrownwastaken]

+Jesse Brailey Good idea! Thanks!

[@mittensfastpaw]

Some of us lack tools and talent though.

[@ix8si7official16]

Add a pop filter or mufler to get full quality

[@jordanjohnson714]

It would be even cooler if you made it an active speaker.

[@FinalFantasyFan66666]

oh man chiseling always looks painfully slow.

[@parkerdry1022]

What type of wood did you use

[@OnlyNotes]

I want to make one of these for my note 2, but the speaker is placed so randomly on the back of the phone. Just a bit more work and channeling I guess

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Jack Duno I can see that. Surprisingly, just placing the phone in a small bowl does a pretty good job of resonating sound too...

[@OnlyNotes]

Peter Brown Huh, I'll give that a shot, thanks

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Jack Duno Also, Warren Downes - One Wood just made one that might work better as a universal design.

[@Pro_Gamr-hc2iy]

What type of wood is this?

[@jonq8714]

should have made it fit a landscape orientation, this would have allowed full screen.

[@erikz368]

What size is the hole and what are the measurements of the block

[@peterbrownwastaken]

Erik Zwanikken I did a whole write up on this a while back: homefixated.com/wooden-iphone-speaker/

[@churrocharcharm]

A lot of the time the phones speakers on the top half of the phone lol Not the bottom. So might have to flip your phone upside down of thats the case (like my phone). More sound would be amplified