4th order building

[TnT_Sounds 10+ year member]

I got a question for you guys, what should I do when Im putting the top on? Im not going to seal around with silicone or use wood glue incase I ever need access to the subs inside the enclosure. I was thinking about putting some sort of rubber stripping such as peel and seal along the top pieces and then just screw the top down on top of that.

Any suggestions or other thoughts would be great because Im stumped and Im not sure if it would even workas far as being air tight

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[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

Just use a small gasket like this. Make sure its screwed in very well. Also, just using a little caulk wouldnt hurt anything, just go light on it to make sure its airtight.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=260-542

 

[Dj Arr 10+ year member]

that stuff is amazing ^^^'

you can actually get similar stuff at lowes

 

[TnT_Sounds 10+ year member]

Just use a small gasket like this. Make sure its screwed in very well. Also, just using a little caulk wouldnt hurt anything, just go light on it to make sure its airtight.
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=260-542

Perfect! Now by screwed in you mean screw the gasket itself down? And how exactly would I run a bead of caulk? I dont think I could use both

 

[Dj Arr 10+ year member]

caulk on inside edge, gasket tape on the outside edge. and just screw where ever.

it works wonderfully.

you can use variations of that tape for rattle throughout your vehicle as well.

plates, doors, etc. cracks and problem areas.

 

[TnT_Sounds 10+ year member]

Im confused... I dont think I could do that with my box.

 

[Dj Arr 10+ year member]

hah now I'm confused. why?

 

[TnT_Sounds 10+ year member]

This is what I got to work with. The first one is bare and the second pic is with the rubber gasketing material drawn in free hand.

Would that work?

 

[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

The gasket goes in between the 2 pieces of wood, not on the side. Its an adhesive on one side and just stick it on. The wood is 3/4" thick, and the gasket is 1/2", so it isnt quite as wide as the wood. Just lay the gasket down, then put the other piece of wood on top of it. Then screw the other piece down.

Depending on your box you might be able to get a bead of caulk on the inside of the box, but if not, just make sure its screwed down onto the gasket really tight.

 

[TnT_Sounds 10+ year member]

Ah.. I understand what your saying now.. Thanks G'monk

 

[terra 5,000+ posts]

Thats a badass box!

 

[Blue Fury 10+ year member]

Double sided foam tape

I think that's what it's called.

 

[Rashaddd 5,000+ posts]

what's with the walls in the middle of the box?

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

question.. where is it ported at? down the middle? there looks like there is dividing wall between em all..

 

[TNTR70 10+ year member]

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