mhart Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 i haven't built a box in about 5 years, so why did everyone switch from mdf to birch plywood? Quote '00 Honda Civic Si IASCA stock trunk/pickup 1 World Record 4/20 150.6/150.7dBTeam DC Team XS Power Team ISB Steve's Body Shophttp://www.dcsoundlab.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wL<3bass Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 i haven't built a box in about 5 years, so why did everyone switch from mdf to birch plywood? Lighter, stronger, real saw dust, and the ability for it to be stained and match hardwood found in many luxury vehicles. Quote Vehicle: 1997 S10 Blazer 4dr 4X4 Exterior: Rear End Bagged, Black Grill, Lifted 2" Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate T8004 & T10001bd Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV35, Kinetik HC2400 Electrical: Big 3, DC Power 290amp Alternator w/ MLA at 15.5v Enclosure: 4.2 ft³ @ 33Hz 84sq.in. of port (20sq.in. per cube) Headunit: Eclipse CD3200 w/ 80G iPod Mids/Highs: Rockford T152s (a-pillars), Rockford T162s (doors) Subwoofers: 1 15" Fi BL Fully Loaded Wire: All 1/0g Kicker Hyperflex My YouTube Videos My Fiberglass A-Pillar Build My "Seamless" Looking Box Build My DD1508 T-Line Bandpass Build "Seamless" w/ Acrylic Windows (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Stealth 8" Fiberglass Build (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Build For A Friend's '08 Cobalt 15" BL Sealed Off From The Trunk My feedback/references... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcary Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Birch was much easier to work with for me. Quote PTCary 2003 SMD PT Cruiser 2011 Honda CBR 250R 2010 Mazda 3i Sport MY BUILD LOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97maxima Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 whats the best glue and sealent to use for birch Quote American Bass*DC Power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 will any birch plywood work or does it need to be baltic? Quote '00 Honda Civic Si IASCA stock trunk/pickup 1 World Record 4/20 150.6/150.7dBTeam DC Team XS Power Team ISB Steve's Body Shophttp://www.dcsoundlab.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briankarmilowicz Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 sorry to threadjack matt but i know you wanna know this too, do you guys mostly use nails now or screws? and what sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleitaly1990 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I used birch and was very pleased with it. I used titebond and screws with it. Quote A vitrolic, megalomaniacal sadistic psychopath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99GPGTX Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 is birch cheaper too? Quote Currently: 2015 Evo X WW Forgestar F14 18s --Rally Armour Mudflaps ETS 3.5" FMIC, CAI, Open Dump DownPipe, Test Pipe, Ultimate Racing Catback, BLEVINS TUNE, Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers Build: Crescendo Mezzos x2 Crescendo 800.4, 1500.1 Loaded Fi Q12 Second Skin Pro XS D5100 RF 360.2 Sky High Audio Wiring Need: ALTERNATOR! PREVIOUS 1999 Grand Prix GTX 3.8L S/C-few modsWheels: Ruff Racing 280 19x8.5 Sub: Fully Loaded 12" Fi BTL Amps: Autotek MM3000.1d Sundown SAX-100.4HU/Tweets/mids: Alpine D310 + H701, TBI HDSS tweets, Mpyr audio 65m x4extra sheit: knukonceptz 0, 4, rcas, speaker wire EA 200amp alt HC 2400 TEAM DEADLY HERTZ!! Financial Consultant- Charles Schwab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wL<3bass Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 is birch cheaper too? actually its about 1.6 to 2 times the price of mdf but have 2 pieces laying side by side and pick each one up and then tell me its not worth the little extra Quote Vehicle: 1997 S10 Blazer 4dr 4X4 Exterior: Rear End Bagged, Black Grill, Lifted 2" Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate T8004 & T10001bd Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV35, Kinetik HC2400 Electrical: Big 3, DC Power 290amp Alternator w/ MLA at 15.5v Enclosure: 4.2 ft³ @ 33Hz 84sq.in. of port (20sq.in. per cube) Headunit: Eclipse CD3200 w/ 80G iPod Mids/Highs: Rockford T152s (a-pillars), Rockford T162s (doors) Subwoofers: 1 15" Fi BL Fully Loaded Wire: All 1/0g Kicker Hyperflex My YouTube Videos My Fiberglass A-Pillar Build My "Seamless" Looking Box Build My DD1508 T-Line Bandpass Build "Seamless" w/ Acrylic Windows (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Stealth 8" Fiberglass Build (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Build For A Friend's '08 Cobalt 15" BL Sealed Off From The Trunk My feedback/references... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I have never used it, but I am going to use it in the Jetta when I get back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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