Ian Macfadgen Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 ok, so... with my great luck, i accidently picked up(and got it cut and everything) 1/2 inch MDF. is that going to greatly affect the inner dimensions or ability to put it together? because i already got a plan drawn out and it was planned out with 3/4 MDF. i didn't realize until i started drawing everything out for the cutouts. the dimensions are: front/back: 24x15.5 top/bottom: 24x14 sides: 14x14 and the port dimensions: p1: 12x14 p2: 9.5x14 should be 2 cubes at 35hz tuning its for a single SA-12 running at about 800 watts RMS power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macfadgen Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 according to torres calculator, i could maybe extend the port width from 2 inches to 2.125 and it will somewhat fix the tuning. any thoughts before i actually go and make it? or am i over thinking this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 it *could* be ok with the power you're running if you brace it properly enough, but structural-wise i'd be more worried about it. if you got it cut and everything, i say you might as well put it together and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 i dont know how id feel about 1/2 but im sure you have enough to double layer it and have a stout ass box. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 If the box isn't together yet, cut your losses and go get some 3/4 Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 For one sa-12 I believe that 1/2 inch isn't sufficient unless fiberglassed. They push alot of air and weigh a decent amount T Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZTYBRN Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I'd honestly just buy a sheet of 3/4. Save the 1/2" for speaker rings or something, you'll find a use for it some day. Unless, like n8 said, you have enough to double up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djscrappydee Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 i did the same thing but i went a head and made it. i put double baffle on it and braced it. i hope it works out alright Quote (2) PSI p2 18's Crescendo 2000 Audio Technix 0 gauge/ SHCA 0 gauge Pioneer AVH-P2400BT yellow top optima big 3 . xs batt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macfadgen Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 well, maybe i didnt totally lose here. i have a pair of 8" jbl gt82's. im sure i could fit one in here, although it wont handle nearly enough power as id like. or not... so im just going to brace the shit out of this box and dump a whole bottle of glue in each crack and crevice and maybe some caulking and see how it goes lol. and/or, i could put some 'end caps' on each of the sides where it should be the least structurally sound. it would make the most sense in that case because the cap would be hitting every single piece of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 no end caps wont help at all. double baffle the whole thing or resin and mat the whole thing. glue doesnt give you strength. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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