Amp rack MDF thickness?

[61ragtop]

What thickness of MDF is good to use for a vertical amp rack?

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[twizt3dfuc]

3/4 but you can probably make it by with 1/2 just use bolts and and washers instead of screws.

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[big scott]

depends on how big the system is.

meaning if you have nasty bass then do 3/4 .

but 1/2 sound be good.

im using 3/4 for my amp rack.

also i would not use mdf.

 

[61ragtop]

depends on how big the system is.
meaning if you have nasty bass then do 3/4 .

but 1/2 sound be good.

im using 3/4 for my amp rack.

also i would not use mdf.

Thanks guys.....

Why wouldn't you use mdf? What would you use?

Mine will only have an Audison AV5.1 amp, fused distro blocks and terminal strips on it. Maybe one other small amp for rear fill.

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Mine is 3/4 MDF. My amps are somewhat heavy tho.

He wouldn't use mdf my guess would be weight. Birch plywood would be ideal much lighter and stronger than MDF.....and much less sawdust.

 

[BassAndBeer]

it dosnt have to be mdf, but it can be less than 3/4 like 1/2

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

it dosnt have to be mdf, but it can be less than 3/4 like 1/2

Depends upon power he's running tho...

 

[61ragtop]

Depends upon power he's running tho...

One Audison AV5.1k amp and maybe a small Sony 100w amp just for rear fill.

 

[fasfocus00 5,000+ posts]

i use 1/2" all the time, it's fine. make sure you use a good course screw when mounting the amps. if the board is longer than 18" you'd want to brace it the same as you would an enclosure.

 

[61ragtop]

Ok thanks everyone!! I may have enough 3/4 left from my enclosure, if not I will be getting some 1/2-5/8 for my false floor and use the leftover from that.

 

[big scott]

Mine is 3/4 MDF. My amps are somewhat heavy tho.
He wouldn't use mdf my guess would be weight. Birch plywood would be ideal much lighter and stronger than MDF.....and much less sawdust.

hes right.

i dont like mdf for a few reasons.

after some time mdf will start to warp, its heave come paired to birch, and so on.

plus it looks nicer.

but if its a small peace and your going to cover it....

i just rather use birtch. with that you can do 1/2 or 3/8 will do for amp rack.