REVOK1NER Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 This is the first box I have ever built, I had no help on it at all and it has taken me 6 days, I started on Monday. As far as materials go, I have spent about $110 including the 5 yards of carpet. Doesn't hurt that I actually used 3 sheets of MDF but the guy at Home Depot told me to say I only bought 2. Anyways, the subs that are going in here will be the T5s I already have, and I made the box bigger on purpose for when I decide to upgrade. I used 3/4" MDF and for bracing I used 2 1-1/4" Closet rods vertically and 2 1" rods horizontally. I know that it is definitely not perfect or the greatest box so any criticism is welcome, also maybe some tips for the next box I end up building. For tolls I had no router, all I had was the first ever drill known to man basically, corded, no reverse, horrible, a jigsaw, and a belt sander. Also on clamp, but I got by. As far as size goes it is 40" High x 36" Deep x 28" Tall. All Mocked up Finished port, 1" closet rods Beginning the top Test fit of the T5s Yah it's a little bigger then my 38"x18"x18" pre-fab haha And finally, an 18 year olds clamps Should be done soon, going to get it metered and see what the change is. Let me know what you think. Thanks. Quote 2000 Ford Explorer XLT -20" RVM "Buck" Wheels -2.5% Tint -CompuStar Vizion Alarm -(4) Infinity Kappa 680.7cs 5x7" -1 XStatic BatCap Model 300 -2 18" DC LVL 4's -Amps are undecided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tech Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 thats a nice box, i like it. Ihave a question. So before you put the glue down, did you predrill some holes for the screws, so after you glue and clamp it all into place, you can just drill the screws in. Quote Baylor University Accounting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVOK1NER Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thank you, I appreciate it, and yes that is exactly what I did. Quote 2000 Ford Explorer XLT -20" RVM "Buck" Wheels -2.5% Tint -CompuStar Vizion Alarm -(4) Infinity Kappa 680.7cs 5x7" -1 XStatic BatCap Model 300 -2 18" DC LVL 4's -Amps are undecided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tech Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 so you cut the MDF yourself with the jigsaw? thats impressive Quote Baylor University Accounting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVOK1NER Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thank you haha I was surprised it turned out as good as it did, holes were done with jig saw also of course but that was a little easier. Quote 2000 Ford Explorer XLT -20" RVM "Buck" Wheels -2.5% Tint -CompuStar Vizion Alarm -(4) Infinity Kappa 680.7cs 5x7" -1 XStatic BatCap Model 300 -2 18" DC LVL 4's -Amps are undecided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 you got some nice jigsaw skills then. Quote 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tech Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I would ask if you used a guide to help make straight cuts, but seeing as you have no clamps besides that long one, im going to say you didnt...? Quote Baylor University Accounting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVOK1NER Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) Yah I suppose so wish I would have had a sliding miter or something a little better but hopefully next time. Oh and as far as a guide goes, I just measured every 6 inches and made a mark and cut a long it, then if it wasn't completely level I just hit it with the belt sander. Edited January 14, 2008 by REVOK1NER Quote 2000 Ford Explorer XLT -20" RVM "Buck" Wheels -2.5% Tint -CompuStar Vizion Alarm -(4) Infinity Kappa 680.7cs 5x7" -1 XStatic BatCap Model 300 -2 18" DC LVL 4's -Amps are undecided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfort Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 you got some nice jigsaw skills then. that box is a beast Quote 2008 Chevy Impala (undercover cop style) Setup in the makings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVOK1NER Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Yah I wanted something that filled up the back while still being able to see out my back window(kind of) and not doing a wall so I came up with this design haha. Quote 2000 Ford Explorer XLT -20" RVM "Buck" Wheels -2.5% Tint -CompuStar Vizion Alarm -(4) Infinity Kappa 680.7cs 5x7" -1 XStatic BatCap Model 300 -2 18" DC LVL 4's -Amps are undecided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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