Box Building Tips Thread

[uGotF-ckedUp 10+ year member]

just a thread to list tips for building boxes.

what do you guys use for glue?

and what do you use to seal your box? silicone?

lets see if we can get this a sticky =]

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[1rockford1 5,000+ posts]

not a bad idea

 

[uGotF-ckedUp 10+ year member]

ya, i know how to build boxs and im not to bad at it, but i was just wonding what other people use, and get some advice from people that have been doing it longer than me

 

[1rockford1 5,000+ posts]

cool.

 

[302yota 10+ year member]

titebond II, seems to be the best glue for me.....i use whatever i can find to seal my boxes, silicone, liquidnails, caulk, titebond, etc.....

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

ya be a good thread. i just started/about to finish my first box. main thing i need to do is measure my shit out again.i ****ed up my back piece. its like 2/16s to big and i did not figure it out untill i got the top and sides on. so now i need to, fix that before i put the top on, oh and cut the circle with a jig saw.

 

[HeadCase 10+ year member]

2/16 = 1/8

Just thought i would point that out for absolutely no reason.

 

[wasted ink 10+ year member]

1. Use Titebond for glue. Only difference in I, II, and III is the level of water resistance, which, in this case, shouldn't matter.

2. If using screws, ALWAYS predrill. Countersink recommended, but optional.

3. Use as many clamps as possible.

4. Use a speed square, combination square, framer's square, etc, to get your plates square.

5. When making cuts, remember to take blade thickness into account. Typically, it is 1/8" (.125").

Will add more later.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

2/16 = 1/8
Just thought i would point that out for absolutely no reason.

lol ya i could of reduced, but hey i was using the 16ths side of my ruler.

 

[PaulThompson229 10+ year member]

Best tip I can give is if you have the room and cash invest in a tablesaw with a tilting blade, I hate trying to cut 45's with a skill saw lol.

Titebond II is what I always use for glue, Dap sillicone window caulk works good for sealant, resin is even better, use corse threaded screws not fine thread.

 

[uGotF-ckedUp 10+ year member]

best tip i can give is measure twice cut once

 

[schrummy 10+ year member]

buy clamps then more clamps and more clamps. seems like i always need more

 

[Pioneer~Saturn 5,000+ posts]

Yep, you can never have enough clamps //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[SPY 5,000+ posts]

Router with jasper jig and spiral upcutting or double fluted straight cutting bits for sub and speaker terminal holes.

1-5/8" coarse thread drywall screws, 3/32" predrill bit with countersink

If painting the port tape off areas that will be bonded to other wood or carpet.

 

[PaulThompson229 10+ year member]

buy clamps then more clamps and more clamps. seems like i always need more

Truth, I just got done building a 4.5' long box with 4 clamps