Thewes Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 So I have this piece of MDF sitting in my garage waiting to get cut up for my new build until it hits me. Im here struggling to remove my box for 2 15's with 4 baffles and it makes me realize how heavy MDF is. I've been whipping my car around the past couple days and without the weight of that MDF, I really notice how different it drives... and how much better I do on gas, which is KILLING me.And that box was only 2 15's. My new box is for 4 15's and dare I go MDF, the design involves doubled up 3/4 all around, and triple 3/4 baffle on the front for the plexi glass window... it would weigh atleast 400 pounds. so lets just say I use birch instead, even though its about 14 dollars more a sheet, will it be worth it in the end? Is the weight difference that noticeable, and does it have a different sound than mdf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 #1. Birch is significantly lighter than MDF. #2. Yes, it is also stronger than MDF. #3. You won't notice the difference in sound. #4. DO IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assman Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 i prefer birch over mdf,also mdf dust is alot worse then birch dust. Quote Assman IdustriesFear The DuckTeam Notoriously Loud Mafia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I perfer it also... its MUCH more lighter, I built 2 of the same boxes once, one was MDF and one was Birch...It seemed that the birch box weighed the same with the sub(50lbs) as the MDF box did w/o the sub... Quote 2007 Chevy HHR LT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 1st Place Loud N Low 2010 MWSPL Finals 3rd Place Xtreme 3 2010 MWSPL Finals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewes Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Yeah I guess I will go with birch. Also I noticed on VJ's box the screws almost counter sink themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 yeah the screws grab better on that wood and will sink in without counter sinking them most of the time. the one thing i dont like about birch are the splinters. which really isnt a huge deal, but MDF is smoother on edges and rounded edges. probably not enough to effect your decision either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO2288 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 (edited) How much is a sheet of birch aroud you guys compared to mdf? I saw he said about 15 more a sheet, but whats the overall price that your getting? Its something im going to have to look into. Edited May 5, 2008 by PaulO2288 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MegaloManiac Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 god yes go birch! - lighter - easier on blades - screws easily - saves you money by not putting money into the Swear-Jar, no headaches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO2288 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Does your local lowes or sucky home depot sell sheets of it like mdf? What about thickness? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MegaloManiac Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 yes. they do. its usually called Birch Ply. they come in like 8'x4' sheets. if you can find trupan thats also light weight, looks just like mdf costs twice as much but is twice as light compared to mdf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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