box build help

[tylork92 10+ year member]

Oh, fail. HD and Lowes usually have it. Ace Hardware should, too.

thanks...Ace hardware is alot closer to me than lowes but i need to return this **** LN too tho....guess imma go to Lowes.

 

[dappa5 10+ year member]

tightbond 2 and 1 5/8 coarse thread drywall screws

hey as a tip use 1 5/8 " deck screws they are grey and hold mdf better / will counter sink themselves and then just sand off excess is mondo time saver plus better hold

 

[psych0ticnemes1 5,000+ posts]

You could always use joinery and glue if you have a router or stacked dado blade set. That is the best way to make any kind of cabinet. Screws are unnecessary if you use joinery and clamps.

 

[dappa5 10+ year member]

i like to dove tail lol

 

[psych0ticnemes1 5,000+ posts]

i like to dove tail lol

Haha, I would love to see a subwoofer enclosure with dovetail joinery.

 

[tylork92 10+ year member]

went out this morning and got 1 5/8s drywall screws and 2 bottles of Titebond 2...will post pics of the box when i get it together here in a lil while.

 

[bjfish11 5,000+ posts]

WHAT !!!! Of the hundreds of boxes I've built, the only time I use screws is to hold an access panel OR if its a REALLY BIG box with multiple drivers. Of all the boxes I've built I have never had one blow apart at the seams - period ! I use generic Elmers on the seams, then follow up with a good QUALITY silicone caulk. All joints are air nailed with 2" nails every 3-4 ". The enclosure I have in my theatre housing an 18" is powered by a Peavey PV 1.3K (1300 REAL watts !! - Not the over rated power of todays car-fi amps) my Peavey blows 20 amp breakers just powering on !
IF you insist on using screws (IE: like to split every hole) AT least pre-drill and counter sink the screws with the proper bit ! The length of screw will be determined by the thickness you are screwing through and the type of material you use. For MDF, plywood and particle board use coarse thread. rule of thumb is softwoods use coarse, hardwoods use fine. ALLWAYS pre-drill !!

do it once and do it right.

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[JBLCAMRY 10+ year member]

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