Glue MDF: Is it really necessary

[drpeeb 10+ year member]

Right now I have a 10" non-ported box I built with 2.5" screws every 4" on all joints.

I don't see this box like flying apart or anything.

I'd really like to leave it un-glued so I can take it apart, change it, whatever, whenever I feel like it ... I'm all non-committal like that, like to tinker/ explore.

Now ... I understand the glue is also to seal the box, but I feel like my joints are tight enough that they "shouldn't" need glue or sealant.

Am I wrong or either or both??

Tks

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[mazzasec 5,000+ posts]

Its the glue that holds the box together. The screws just help it bond together without it coming apart.

 

[muskyhunter567 10+ year member]

does your box leak? and if you want that thing to be hella strong glue it, but if you change it all the time, maybe some foam tape or somthing to seal it up? but if its anything you really want to be good for a long time, glue it i learned the hard way

 

[thegreatestpenn 5,000+ posts]

u need glue/caulking dude

 

[schackel 10+ year member]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ x2

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

without glue it will leak Period. i use liquid nails on every box i make.

 

[terra 5,000+ posts]

The glue is what holds the box together, screws aren't even necessary.

 

[Dak446 10+ year member]

The glue is what holds the box together, screws aren't even necessary.

x2

i stapled mine, just to hold it together while the glue dried, then screwed in a few places to **** it together

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

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[drpeeb 10+ year member]

does your box leak? and if you want that thing to be hella strong glue it, but if you change it all the time, maybe some foam tape or somthing to seal it up? but if its anything you really want to be good for a long time, glue it i learned the hard way

I will definitely glue it once I get it "right".

It's just that could take me a while, though.

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

As much as I'd like to argue, they are right.

 

[Blue Fury 10+ year member]

Youre box is leaking however small the amount may be, it is leaking. Seal it.

 

[terra 5,000+ posts]

As much as I'd like to argue, they are right.

You scrappy motherfvka

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

Right now I have a 10" non-ported box I built with 2.5" screws every 4" on all joints.
I don't see this box like flying apart or anything.

I'd really like to leave it un-glued so I can take it apart, change it, whatever, whenever I feel like it ... I'm all non-committal like that, like to tinker/ explore.

Now ... I understand the glue is also to seal the box, but I feel like my joints are tight enough that they "shouldn't" need glue or sealant.

Am I wrong or either or both??

Tks

Glue acts as a sealant, it's true. But not a full sealant. That's why we use silicone / caulk.

 

[Pioneer~Saturn 5,000+ posts]

Glue...for sure.