fmedina Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 can you guys give me some tips and advise to build a good box. im debating between building the box myself or have someone build it for me. if i build it myself what are some things i need to know before i start. because i cant afford to screw up lol. i dont know what to do. im stuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs_fan0718 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Make sure all cuts are even and to the T, make sure u seal it up real well, make sure it is properly braced either with dowels or all thread, 45's in the corner never hurts either. Screws Glue Caulk, and either some paint or Carpet thats all you need. Quote 06 Impala SSKenwood Excelon DDX593 Ampere Audio 150.4 Ampere Audio 5K1 XS D4700 (front)Mechman 320a Alt. w/ Big 3 Lots of Second Skin Damplifier Under Construction for 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmedina Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Make sure all cuts are even and to the T, make sure u seal it up real well, make sure it is properly braced either with dowels or all thread, 45's in the corner never hurts either. Screws Glue Caulk, and either some paint or Carpet thats all you need. this is for one sa12 so i dont think bracing is necessary. but i will double baffle it. thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8PunkRok Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 45's in the corner never hurts either sometimes it does. all i can say about building a box is to measure. a lot Quote -Matt2005 Dodge Magnum RTJVC KD-AVX1 2 PPI S580.2 Obsidian Audio ST1 Horn Tweeters PRV 8MB450s Audio Legion 3500.1D 2 RE MT 18s 360 ah LiFePO4 BatterySHCA 2/0 155.2 @ 29 hzKicker CVR 15's buildDD 3512e buildMini T-Line Build(6) 8s BuildNightshade 15s Wall BuildMagnum AB XFL 12s BuildNewest Magnum Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainzPlanetz Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 *Measure 3 times cut once *Always make you cut then make you measurement for the next piece(So you pieces dont keep getting the width of the saw smaller every cut) *Dont be shy with the glue, if it gets a little messy you can always sand if off later. *Dont go crazy with screws, they are just there to hold the box together while the glue dries *When using screws space em 4-5inches apart *When using screws always predrill, you dont want split wood *Bracing is always good and a Single 1" Dowel Rod can brace you box Horizontally and Vertically *Make sure to use some Caulk/Silicon to seal all the inside edges of the box, even though it may look solid each small space counts *Routers are awesome, if your gonna be building boxes often its a must have Thats all I can think of At the Moment. Quote ¿ǝɯɐƃ ǝɥʇ Trolls never learn............ All BS aside, If I see one more comment in here that is NOT about the pre-sale, I will start the vacations. And that includes the trolls feeding the trolls. YOU THE ONE THAT SOUND LIKE A OGER AND HUMPBACK/TROLLS? Add "SMDLIFER" on Xbox LIVE to play with other SMD members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmedina Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 nice guys thanks a lot. i only have a jig saw and drill of course. no table saw or router :/ but i just need to see when my boss if free so i could go over and use all his shit. he has everything lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHR Ed Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Good info here. 45s can hurt though. Straight cuts are important. Birch ply is easier to cut than MDF and its stronger too. But more expensive. Look at plenty of build pics here for ideas. Quote Ed Lester ShowtimeSPL Host Showtime Electronics Video MarketingMy old Build Loghttp://www.stevemead...08/#entry511451http://www.youtube.com/showtimespl 5 time dB Drag Finalist Last ride 2007 HHR, current dB 153.5 and bass race 149.4 dB. 153.0 dB on music New Ride, 2008 HHR SS. Build under way. Loudest score ever = 171dB 2009 dB Drag Racing, North American Points Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmedina Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Good info here. 45s can hurt though. Straight cuts are important. Birch ply is easier to cut than MDF and its stronger too. But more expensive. Look at plenty of build pics here for ideas. woop thanks ed!! and how do 45s hurt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumonskateboard6 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 MDF will EAT blades for jig saws and bits for routers Quote Current Systems: 2011 BMW 335i Hertz HDP1 DC LVL3 12" Full Carbon Fiber 2002 Acura TlKenwood DNX9980HD2 DCLVL4 12" Subs with LVL5 Parts D.7 CoilsDC 3.5kHertz HSK-165 up front HCX-165 RearHertz HDP4 AmpDC Power Engineering 260 Amp AltBig 3 and amp powered with KNU 1/0XS Power D2400 Up Front i pulled out my dick in class many of times and had it shown. get over it bitch...stupid open legged hairy beavered bitch... going over rms = smaller box, under rms = bigger box... Low voltage doesn't blow amps. That's a myth. A router that does the sub holes makes rounded edges also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsuv Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Good info here. 45s can hurt though. Straight cuts are important. Birch ply is easier to cut than MDF and its stronger too. But more expensive. Look at plenty of build pics here for ideas. woop thanks ed!! and how do 45s hurt? 45's aren't a given for making a box louder. It's a test, try and retest kind of thing. Or if you are familiar with the box design you are working with then that helps too I personally think mdf is more forgiving for new box builders. Plus splinters suck. Quote Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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