How much?

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

I am looking at building my first box and would like to know about how much it would cost. I am looking at 1.25 cu ft ported. I will probably be carpeting it. Any estimates are appreciated.

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[SPY 5,000+ posts]

$20-$25 for a sheet of 3/4" MDF

$3 for glue

$5 for screws

$15-$20 for carpet

$43-$53 assuming you have all the tools you need.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks SPY. I am also thinking that I will have to pay for a design? What tools are needed?

 

[MyFartsStink 10+ year member]

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks SPY. I am also thinking that I will have to pay for a design? What tools are needed?

Didnt you ask this before?

 

[BuckyBoy 10+ year member]

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks SPY. I am also thinking that I will have to pay for a design? What tools are needed?

Some people get their wood cut at Home Depot when they buy the wood, so if you did that you wouldn't need a saw.

You will need a drill and/or clamps.

Also, if you are going to carpet it add about $10 extra to that for the spray adhesive. And a razor for the carpet.

Some spray paint for the port unless you want to leave it bare.

A jigsaw, rotozip, router something along those lines for the sub and terminal hole.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

I have had topics go in this direction before, so yes, but I have never got all my questions answered. Looks like I have the tools required, thanks everyone.

 

[SPY 5,000+ posts]

Some people get their wood cut at Home Depot when they buy the wood, so if you did that you wouldn't need a saw. You will need a drill and/or clamps.

Also, if you are going to carpet it add about $10 extra to that for the spray adhesive. And a razor for the carpet.

Some spray paint for the port unless you want to leave it bare.

A jigsaw, rotozip, router something along those lines for the sub and terminal hole.

Yea, I forgot the spray glue.

I get the 3M stuff at HD for $5 a can and that should be more than enough for a box that size.

As for tools...

Saw or cut your wood at HD

Screw driver/drill and bits

Clamps are helpful but you can build with out them if you have to

Router/rotozip/jigsaw to do the speaker cutouts

Time and patience are the key to building a nice box. Don't rush it just to have it done, take your time and your money will be much better spent.

 

[BushJ311 5,000+ posts]

home depot is always off on their cuts.

 

[fozzymuphet 10+ year member]

home depot is always off on their cuts.

haha yea. I did a table once and figured what the hell and they were off 1/4" from the start of the cut to the end of the cut. But it usually beats the hell out of buying a table saw. The table was just for some plants though so it's not like anyone cared.