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cdimic25
07-02-2008, 05:13 PM
Whats the best possible wood? Also how thin can I use to get the most space out of by trunk.
I was thinking birch,oak, or maple.
jco1385
07-02-2008, 05:14 PM
whats the plan?
3/4 MDF and Birch Ply are the norm.
dragnix
07-02-2008, 05:16 PM
you can use thin wood if you want, but then you would have to brace it to prevent flexing. So in the end it's best to just go with 3/4"
cdimic25
07-02-2008, 05:21 PM
was planing on bracing anyway
jco1385
07-02-2008, 05:22 PM
whats the plan?
subs/amps/goal of your setup?
miker
07-02-2008, 05:22 PM
was planing on bracing anyway
You will still need to brace 3/4" wood depending on the size...
TTTAPOUT
07-03-2008, 09:31 PM
You can use a thinner wood, and then fiberglass it from the inside for strength without the weight. Definitely use bracing. You may still want to use a 3/4 piece for the actual sub mounting location.
kovemaster559
07-03-2008, 09:31 PM
Baltic birch /tread
ngsm13
07-03-2008, 09:36 PM
You can use a thinner wood, and then fiberglass it from the inside for strength without the weight. Definitely use bracing. You may still want to use a 3/4 piece for the actual sub mounting location.
Fiberglass is best for strength in curves, not flat surfaces.
nG
dragnix
07-03-2008, 09:37 PM
fiberglass prevents your **** from catching on fire though
TTTAPOUT
07-03-2008, 10:03 PM
Fiberglass is best for strength in curves, not flat surfaces.
nG
That is what the bracing is for. Besides, 1/4 inch thick fiberglass is harder and stronger than 3/4 inch wood. If you use 3/8 in wood with 3/16 thick fiberglass on top, it will be plenty strong for a normal box. I wouldn't load 6 15's in it though.
brtnboarder3241
07-03-2008, 10:05 PM
the wood in my pants :fyi:
Pl8er
07-03-2008, 10:07 PM
the wood in my pants :fyi:
Dammit, I was going to say mine ! :P
dragnix
07-03-2008, 10:07 PM
the wood in my pants :fyi:
Dammit, I was going to say mine ! :P
why don't you guys just hold each other's wood
TTTAPOUT
07-03-2008, 10:10 PM
^^Too many hammers with nothing to nail.
ngsm13
07-03-2008, 10:11 PM
That is what the bracing is for. Besides, 1/4 inch thick fiberglass is harder and stronger than 3/4 inch wood. If you use 3/8 in wood with 3/16 thick fiberglass on top, it will be plenty strong for a normal box. I wouldn't load 6 15's in it though.
Eh.
Eh.
How much you want to spend on ****...
nG
PV Audio
07-04-2008, 06:18 AM
God **** it, how many times are people going to make this thread?
PV Audio
07-04-2008, 07:17 AM
That is what the bracing is for. Besides, 1/4 inch thick fiberglass is harder and stronger than 3/4 inch wood. If you use 3/8 in wood with 3/16 thick fiberglass on top, it will be plenty strong for a normal box. I wouldn't load 6 15's in it though.:uhoh: Have you been reading out of the lemans23 encyclopaedia?