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**Since this design is kind of universal for a trunk, I added the sketchup file and the PDF materials list/cut sheet file if anyone wants to build it.**

I am FAR from a carpenter. So take it easy. I didnt match the grain perfect, and I noticed the imperfections in the veneer were NOT visible until I put the stain on, go figure lol.

  • 3/4" 12 ply Red Oak Extra Thick Veneer
  • Double face plate
  • ~ 3.0 Cubes after displacement
  • 30 Hz tuning
  • 15in^2 port area per cubic foot
  • 3/8" Routed edges
  • Minwax Antique Oak Stain (2 coats)
  • Premium Poly (used on basketball courts etc. Got it from work) 4 coats
  • About 4-5 hours of sanding before the stain and between coats.
  • Locking T-nuts used with lock washers for the sub (not pictured)
  • Assembled with only 4 screws, extreme duty liquid nails was used for the construction.
  • Inside was glassed after the pics were take
  • 8 AWG wire was used with bolt terminals

And here are the results:

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For size comparison, this is a memphis 15 on top of it.

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I liked it. Sounds excellent, and it is every bit as strong as Birch ply.

So if you want to go for a different look, try the Oak ply if it is 12+ ply.

Click HERE to download my sketchup file

Click HERE to download the materials list/cut sheet

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Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD | Hertz 6.5 | Alpine Type R 6x9 | Custom 200A Alt | Knu Flek 1/0 Big 3 and all wiring | Eclipse EA3422 | AudioQue 2200d | DC XL 12 | Red Oak Box ~2.8 cubes @ 30 hz |

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just a quick question how much did you pay for the oak

btw i like the look

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just a quick question how much did you pay for the oak

btw i like the look

Locally the Red Oak 12 ply was on sale, and as cheap as birch 8 ply.

So it was a no brainer.

Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD | Hertz 6.5 | Alpine Type R 6x9 | Custom 200A Alt | Knu Flek 1/0 Big 3 and all wiring | Eclipse EA3422 | AudioQue 2200d | DC XL 12 | Red Oak Box ~2.8 cubes @ 30 hz |

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Looks pretty nice, man.

Thank you :drinks:

Looks good man

I appreciate it man

Last time I bought it oak ply was like $45 per sheet. Looks good man its always nice to see something different.

Yea I am one who tries to do things a bit different now and again. Thanks CJ! :drink40:

**Update**

I forgot to mention the inside was glassed last night. Just did a single thick coat. And I added a bolt set for the terminals. Also has 8 awg wire for the speaker wires.

Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD | Hertz 6.5 | Alpine Type R 6x9 | Custom 200A Alt | Knu Flek 1/0 Big 3 and all wiring | Eclipse EA3422 | AudioQue 2200d | DC XL 12 | Red Oak Box ~2.8 cubes @ 30 hz |

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oak and birch ply are going to be about the same thing. its the veneer or top layer that is actually oak/birch the rest is a cheaper wood.

the color looks like mine. what did you sand with between coats?

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