alenv10 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 MDF 3/4 sheet is about $40 and i was wondering if anyone has built a box out of particle board, particle board sheet cost $15... look and feels strong enough, just dont know if it would leak air?? NOTHING DOWN HERE YET OBSIDIAN FTW
Chris Hammer Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 Its brittle and lacks the strength mdf has. seal it real well. I would just pay the extra 25 get MDF or even quality birch at a lumber yard.. MY BUILD *****http://tinyurl.com/gmcbuild***** Vehicles 2005 GMC Canyon CB1000r - Currently where any future funds are going. (exhasut,bazzaz, ohlins shock, screen, etc.) crf250r - Used to be race bike..now I just trail ride..practice at the track on it. CH80 - Daily beater (when nice weather)best 150$ ever spent. 100+mpg Sold to: Skullz - pstone11 - Leo1103 - Volvo 63' - pavelpardo - imnew59585 Shower farts still piss me off.I think theyre pretty neat. When the water runs down your crack as you let one out... its like shitting in a crockpot.
ear2ear Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 Not since early 90's for me. '09 Sierra Ext Cab - under construction (1) RF T2500-1 -running- (4) RF T1 12's (1) RF T1000-4 -running- (2) RF T1652-S Stock alt / battery -plus- (1) DC Power 230a & (2) Kinetik 1800 Buncha OFC Knu Buncha Second Skin Kenwood DDX814 - Alpine Imprint - RF 360.3
Skullz Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 Only if you are in a real pinch at this point in time and plan to rebuild it when you have the funds to do in mdf. PB is ok for trying new box designs your not familiar with as to keep the cost low enough to try many box configurations out. 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2
Wallaceman Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 home depot sells MDF for $30. if you use particle board dont spend a lot of time on the box, use longer screws and seal it up nice. If you can just get MDF, way easier to work with as well. Just be honest, it's always a work in progress with ever changing plans.
alenv10 Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Posted August 30, 2012 i've built tons of boxes out of mdf, i just dont have much cash atm, bought a new car... no bass NOTHING DOWN HERE YET OBSIDIAN FTW
Smoove Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 Not since early 90's for me. Late eighties for me, I was 16 and didn't know better. 2 Team Fi 15's v1 2 DD M5's 970amps of Alt 6th order blowthroughThe truck Blowthrough build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155555-smooves-1996-chevy-ext-cab-c1500-slow-build/The 350z build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/170694-smooves-2003-nissan-350z/ My FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smooves-Car-Audio-and-performance/719746144805343 Team Fi Audio http://www.ficaraudio.com/
Chris Hammer Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 i've built tons of boxes out of mdf, i just dont have much cash atm, bought a new car... no bass Use the particle board seal it up well and see if you like the box design. I agree with Skullz..it will allow you to play with different designs until you find the good one and then go from there in MDF. But imo its not as good as mdf. I might use it as a temporary thing but it wont last as long. MY BUILD *****http://tinyurl.com/gmcbuild***** Vehicles 2005 GMC Canyon CB1000r - Currently where any future funds are going. (exhasut,bazzaz, ohlins shock, screen, etc.) crf250r - Used to be race bike..now I just trail ride..practice at the track on it. CH80 - Daily beater (when nice weather)best 150$ ever spent. 100+mpg Sold to: Skullz - pstone11 - Leo1103 - Volvo 63' - pavelpardo - imnew59585 Shower farts still piss me off.I think theyre pretty neat. When the water runs down your crack as you let one out... its like shitting in a crockpot.
ear2ear Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 Not since early 90's for me. Late eighties for me, I was 16 and didn't know better. Yep, 16 and in high school. I didn't even know about MDF. Used to build for all my friends 25 bux + materials. lol OP - It is more important to predrill with PB though... '09 Sierra Ext Cab - under construction (1) RF T2500-1 -running- (4) RF T1 12's (1) RF T1000-4 -running- (2) RF T1652-S Stock alt / battery -plus- (1) DC Power 230a & (2) Kinetik 1800 Buncha OFC Knu Buncha Second Skin Kenwood DDX814 - Alpine Imprint - RF 360.3
Daniel Shepard Posted August 30, 2012 Report Posted August 30, 2012 I have never had issues with pb. I have built many a boxes out of it. I understand mdf is a bit more solid but I have yet to hear a sound difference. I would say go for it bud, plus you dont have to predrill:)
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