magillaru Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 If I'm going to add bracing with thick angle iron (not that crap you can bend by blowing on it), I need to use carriage bolts, correct? Singer Alternators Team Asshole #anothershittysingerbuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goingdef1310 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 What do you mean by thick? And what size angle? Like 2x2x3/8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 i used LAG bolts SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magillaru Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 What do you mean by thick? And what size angle? Like 2x2x3/8? Ehh, not sure yet....basically something that's going to provide good structural support.....something thicker than the stuff that you can bend with your hands. Singer Alternators Team Asshole #anothershittysingerbuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magillaru Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 i used LAG bolts Cool, thanks. I was originally going to cut some wood pieces to lay along the edges but I think I'll feel better with some steel in there! Singer Alternators Team Asshole #anothershittysingerbuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 how exactly are you joining the edges that you think you need extra bracing there? F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magillaru Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 The sides and rear baffle shouldn't be a problem but the port walls and front baffles (each sub has it's own baffle) are my main concerns..... I'll post a couple pictures later so you can see what I'm talking about.....to start, I'm planning on using a kreg jig (mostly for initial glue setting) but I want to make sure everything is solid.... I'll also be applying some tiger hair to all the internal joints (to make sure no air escapes and because why not). Singer Alternators Team Asshole #anothershittysingerbuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magillaru Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 The port wall contact/joining points are top, bottom and front (against the baffle). It shouldn't be a problem but I want to make every aspect of this box as strong as possible. Here's a shot with the port away from the baffle just to show where it's joining: Singer Alternators Team Asshole #anothershittysingerbuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I think you will be fine without the angle iron. Especially if you are using kitty hair. The angle iron will be overkill. BUT.............. Overkill never hurt anyone. LAG bolts should work just fine for the angle iron, if you still decide to use them. F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magillaru Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 As far as using the kreg jig, do you think I should fasten a few into the front baffle or just the top and bottom pieces? I also don't want to add too many screws and weaken the integrity of the wood..... EDIT: sorry for so many questions.....this is my first time building an enclosure Singer Alternators Team Asshole #anothershittysingerbuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.