donsie Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Are there any major benefits when using wood glue over screws while building a box? I always see people using glue so I figured there has to be some sort of advantage, considering screws seem easier to me. chicken is basically the native american hulk, you think he broke that curb with his rim? think again, that was merely him stubbing his toe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wL<3bass Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Are there any major benefits when using wood glue over screws while building a box? I always see people using glue so I figured there has to be some sort of advantage, considering screws seem easier to me.I use both glue, screw, and then seal with liquid nails but be sure to let the liquid nails cure before putting your sub in b/c it can deteriorate some foam surrounds. 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...
LoudBlazer Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I use both and will only use both unless i had a nail gun for my air tank. Screws are for strength. Cant go wrong using both. Wood glue also acts as a sealant aswell but i still use caulk or glass resin in my corners so i have no leaks. 1997 2 Door Blazer Bagged & Body Dropped SBC/TH350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris from Mi Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 wood glue is always a must, it seals the box, and creates a much better joint than screws or nails alone. Orion 2500D, Jbl Gto 75.4 Team Wolfpack Audio FSQ 15" d2, mb quart xover, tweets peerless 6.5 mids Alpine cda-105 optima up front Knu klm 1/0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhoh_45 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 the screws hold the wood together while the glue dries the glue holds the box not the screws R.I.P! (Nov-29-2009) 92 explorer - 4 Atomic Apxx 15s duel .7s - 4rth order bandpass wall -4 powerbass XA-3000D's - 16 8volt batts wired to 16 volts - (9+/9-) runs 0gauge - 152.3 Db @ 29hz BUILD LOG current build 97 chevy lumina4 - 1 Atomic Apx 18 - 6 cube slot port trunk sealed off - 1 powerbass XA-3000D - 2 optima G31s in spare tire18 1 run 1/0 lumina build log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Ever ripped apart a good MDF glued joint? It'll probably rip the top layer off 1 half of the MDF because the dried glue joint is actually stronger than the MDF itself. The screws are really just there to hold it together while the glue dries... you could feasibly do a no-screws box but a no-glue box would probably suck. Also I like the screws for providing a little bit of torsional rigidity. 10.x volts fo' life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droopy89 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 My box is nothing but Titebond and at least a gallon of glass 1997 S10 EC Whats in it 106.9 Sq.ft. Hushmat DB Elec. 250 amp alt. HC800&HC1400 MLA Module Alpine 9886 Knukonceptz wires Clarion EQS746 poopy Alpine door co-ax's Change IS Coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spl explorer Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Titebond glue and a screw every 3-4" apart is the best! Don’t go closer then a screw every 3" or it weakens the wood! Rollerz Only - Sacramento Chapter. 6 Time Lowrider Magazine club of the year 94 Xploder on 22s - Gutted for now... 87 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham on hydros, fully euroed out Tookie blue *ROLLERZ ONLY MAFIA* Crankin the volume knob and hittin switches. http://www.rollerzonly.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charger Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 The screws have very little structural strength. Using too many will actually weaken the join. Use plenty and plenty of good PVA wood glue, or Polyurethane glue if you wanna spend big! You'll never break a solid glued join, screws will just tear out! Previous 150+ daily rides: Volvo 240 wagon 2 x DD Audio 9915s walled, Isuzu Trooper 6 x DD Audio 3515s walled clamshell, Lexus LX470 2 x Kicked Solo X 18s, Lexus LS400 4 x American Bass HD18 walled SMD - System of The Month August 2008 My Youtube Videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreelandKustomz Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 exactly. i believe it goes like this.... glue and brad nails screws and silicone or liquid nails you can glue and screw but you really dont need to. The proper tools will build the proper box. So if you dont have a brad nailer your only other option is screws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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