Tips for 1st attempt at building a box
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Bronze Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 35 Registered: Oct-06 | Im gona try and build my first box. Its for my 15" kicker CVR. I already have a design ready but im just looking for some tips that may help me. I want to get it right the first time. Thanx to all that help... |
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Gold Member Username: FrkkevinResonant Engineering..., Fort Worth... Email Post Number: 2792 Registered: Nov-05 | I'm really seriously thinking about making a few tutorials and link them to our site lol  .. 1. Measure twice, cut once 2. Use Wood Glue on all joints 3. Pre-drill all holes 4. Use 1-1/4" sheetrock screws (or similar) 5. Do not place a screw within 2 inches of the end of the board. 6. Use a new/sharp blade 7. TAKE YOUR TIME. Bout all I can think of in the morning.. good luck to you |
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Gold Member Username: FrkkevinResonant Engineering..., Fort Worth... Email Post Number: 2793 Registered: Nov-05 | on another note.. if your counter sink all your pre-drilled holes your box will look a lot cleaner |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 12 Atomic ... Post Number: 10505 Registered: Jul-05 | http://www.diysubwoofers.org/ ...... |
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Gold Member Username: 54danny54KY More Wang Th... Post Number: 3250 Registered: Nov-04 | i cant stress number 1 3 and 7 enough in that list |
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Gold Member Username: SouthernrebelMonroe, Louisiana DD 9515d~~]... Post Number: 4100 Registered: Mar-04 | One thing you really may wanna do is get a friend to help. Sometimes...holding boards in place by yourself can be a pain...any extra hand can be a life saver. |
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Bronze Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 36 Registered: Oct-06 | My brother will be helping me with it so that should help alot. Is 16 millimetres thick enough for the MDF. That turns out to be 0.62 inches. Or should i pay a bit more to get the 18mm (0.7 inches) |
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Bronze Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 37 Registered: Oct-06 | Oh and should the wires for the sub just go through the port or is it better to drill a hole for them and then seal the hole off after i pass them through? |
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Gold Member Username: WingmanaliveNj US Post Number: 2951 Registered: Jun-06 | Lol. Logan can comment on the wires. I would use terminals. Looks pro. |
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Gold Member Username: Nyyfan13Fi SSD USA Post Number: 2784 Registered: Jul-06 | terminals FTW!! and measure 5 times, cut once predrill every hole take your time dont f_ck up...lol jk on this one... good luck man, its not that hard actually |
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Bronze Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 38 Registered: Oct-06 | Thanx for your help guys. Il post some pics wen i get it done. And it 16mm good enough or should i get 18mm MDF? |
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Gold Member Username: Nyyfan13Fi SSD USA Post Number: 2785 Registered: Jul-06 | 3/4" mdf |
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Gold Member Username: SouthernrebelMonroe, Louisiana DD 9515d~~]... Post Number: 4104 Registered: Mar-04 | Get .75inch MDF |
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Bronze Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 39 Registered: Oct-06 | 18mm is closest to 3/4" so i guess il go with that. Oh and wat do you use to cut the hole for the sub. I used a jigsaw once to cut a hole for my speakers when i cut my parcel tray and that didnt come out too nicely lol. |
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Gold Member Username: 54danny54KY More Wang Th... Post Number: 3253 Registered: Nov-04 | jigsaw is great.. but plunge router is best. |
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Bronze Member Username: Moey_gSydneyAustralia Post Number: 40 Registered: Oct-06 | I dont have a plunge router. I guess il just have to work on my jigsaw cutting skills |
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Gold Member Username: FrkkevinResonant Engineering..., Fort Worth... Email Post Number: 2798 Registered: Nov-05 | i use a rotozip.. i'd perfer it over and jigsaw |
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Gold Member Username: Mikechec9Post Number: 2525 Registered: May-05 | http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/261051 http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ab_parts_accessories/article/0,2021,DIY_13690_3607 745,00.html |
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