accidentally got wrong size MDF. what should i do?

[talon2nr7588 10+ year member]

i just got back from home depot. I bought two sheets of MDF for the box i will build for my 15 L7s. i was planning on using 3/4" MDF, but i accidentally got 5/8". what will be the difference? should i return it? i know it will be lighter but how much more will it flex? it is only a 1/8" difference but whould i worry?

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[mtdewelf 10+ year member]

how big is the box gonna be? just.....

use extra bracing.

If box small enough double all around.

double up biggest panels.

Honestly if anything just make sure to brace good. can't see it being much of a problem.

 

[talon2nr7588 10+ year member]

the box will be 10.6 cu.ft gross.

 

[iagrdshaka 5,000+ posts]

make a trip back to Home Depot and take it back (I would anyway //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif)

 

[mtdewelf 10+ year member]

1" Ftw

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

Yeah...5/8" wont cut it on a 10 cube box...go back and get the 3/4.

 

[talon2nr7588 10+ year member]

what kind of bracing should i add? i don't think the 1/8" difference is much. i was thinking of adding a double baffle.

 

[talon2nr7588 10+ year member]

Yeah...5/8" wont cut it on a 10 cube box...go back and get the 3/4.

****, i was wondering why it was cheaper.

 

[GrnEydDvl 10+ year member]

what kind of bracing should i add? i don't think the 1/8" difference is much. i was thinking of adding a double baffle.

I would use internal bracing if possible via thread metal rod or wooden dowels. I use the dowels personally. A doubled baffle is not a bad idea if you don't mind the extra weight and size. Internal bracing is much more effective though. You could do both if you wish.

And use 3/4" MDF. A little bit thicker, a lot stronger.

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

Threaded rod ftw. I have pics if need an example.

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

Take it back.

 

[talon2nr7588 10+ year member]

yeah i took it back and got the 3/4". lakota can you post pics?

 

[Immacomputer 10+ year member]

yeah i took it back and got the 3/4". lakota can you post pics?

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[Calikid 5,000+ posts]

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