DIY speaker cone repair

I tried it with tissue paper and elmers, and it worked great on an old p12p. Haven't put it through a lot of high volume testing, but works great years after I did it.

 

Yes I've used it.. but not on anything that large... Contratulations!
This method was also recommended by speaker guru Ted Weber (RIP).

 

I have had great results with black RTV silicone as well.

 

Here we go again! I've never used tissue paper. I use thin, black construction paper. The glue softens it and I apply it from the back, over the crack, tear or rip. I apply pressure from front and back with my fingers. Wipe off any excess glue and the repair is hardly noticable. I posted a couple of pics of my method soon after I joined this forum. If I can get the nerve, I'm going to make a video of it.

 

I like it, but already seen it years ago via the "search" option.

 

I use actual old speaker cone material. Thin the edges of it and lay it over the damage with some glue. A lighter gauge cone paper works best.
Best Regards,
Steve

 

I use speaker repair glue, which stays a little flexible without dampening like silicone. It's the white stuff, but doesn't dry hard like Elmers. I think I got it from Orange County Speaker Repair. Most repairs I've done were rips and didn't require additional material. None have given up after years of use. I had an old greenback that had a huge tear and it sounded wonderful and never gave up until an EV slipped onto it.

I do have an old 60 watt Celestion 10" that someone glued huge chunks of speaker cone paper onto and it sounds amazing.

 

Usually what I will do is line up all the fibers in the tear and then just hit it with a fine line of thin cyanoacrylate glue. It wicks into the seam and makes a perfect instant permanent seal

 

I've been using the method I am using for over 35 years. I just came up with it myself. Heck, there were no good places to find out how to do this 30 or 35 years ago. I have also used old news papers and used the black from a picture. Works good too. The first on I ever patched was for a hole I punched in a speaker with a screwdriver. There are several ways to patch a speaker. I've patched 'em with several big rips, like from the surround to the dust cap and had no problems at all.

 

Great thread - I learned something new today!

 

I use rolling paper. No problem.

 

i reconed a JBL K120 and it sounds great!

 

I use spent fabric softener sheets from the dryer. They're made of very tough material.