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Bronze Member Username: JamtochristianPenn State , Pennsylvania USA of course! Post Number: 49 Registered: Mar-04 | Okay, I wanna build a box similar to the one picutred in this link. I was once told that this is called Fiberglass boxes??? I don't know what the material is, but does anyone know of a forum where I can go to learn exactly how to build something so cool as this one??? http://memphiscaraudio.com/TMForce/images/Mardi_Gras/mardifo6_400.JPG Thank you so much, I am really clueless on this one. |
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Bronze Member Username: JayjPost Number: 22 Registered: May-04 | That material is called fiberglass raisen. All you got to do is type in on your search engine and put in How to build a fiberglass subwoofer enclosure. But beware that isn't an easy job lots of work and lots of itching cause by the fiberglass. |
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Silver Member Username: Sploosh56Post Number: 110 Registered: May-04 | This link should help you out. Building a fiberglass box takes a lot of time and patience, you will find that out. http://www.teamswift.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4568 |
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Silver Member Username: Pat_lTucson, AZ USA Post Number: 224 Registered: Apr-04 | Its also alot of mess, make sure you dont plan on getting it done all in 1-2 days its more like 2 weeks to get a good result. |
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Silver Member Username: Jonathan_fGA USA Post Number: 342 Registered: May-04 | Actually, it's polyester resin, with fiberglass chop mat stuck within it for strength. They also make epoxy and vinyl resin, but polyester is the most common for speaker enclosures. That site Wahl listed tells you everything you need to know. |
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Silver Member Username: Pat_lTucson, AZ USA Post Number: 229 Registered: Apr-04 | Jonathan, I just wanted to know- since you deal with this stuff everyday, what is the cost of buying alot of the Polyester resin and catalyst stuff listed in that link? I have only built wood boxes and now i am looking for a change of pace. |
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Silver Member Username: Jonathan_fGA USA Post Number: 353 Registered: May-04 | Define a lot. A gallon of Polyester Resin can be over 30 bucks by itself. MEKP (hardener) isn't that bad depending on how much you're getting, 8 oz should be enough, it's around 6 bucks. You shouldn't need a lot, it depends on the weather, though. If it's really hot it'll dry quicker. Fiberglass chop mat runs about 4 bucks per yard if you buy in bulk. Then get Bondo with hardener, 1 gallon of Bondo with hardener is around 20 bucks. http://www.fibreglast.com This site has everything needed except Bondo. I didn't include little details like aluminum foil, cheap brushes, duct tape, measuring cup, etc., but you should have some of it around the house. Also, GLOVES. Cheapest latex, vinyl, whatever you can find. It isn't the cheapest project in the world, or the cleanest, but the results are well worth it, both for the looks and the personal satisfaction. I plan on building a custom sub enclosure in my '69 Cougar sometime soon. Gonna paint it car color, I'm thinking of going with Black Cherry. |
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Silver Member Username: Jonathan_fGA USA Post Number: 354 Registered: May-04 | By the way, if you're building just sub enclosures, depending on the size of them, the materials I listed should be more than enough unless you have trouble. Be patient, don't rush it the details of foil, tape, etc. since you've never fiberglassed before. |
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Silver Member Username: Pat_lTucson, AZ USA Post Number: 230 Registered: Apr-04 | Thanks, John, i figured it would be a bit pricy but i just wanted to see if it was for me, i still dont know yet! |