PICS of my 1st slot port box build

[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

Its not that you can't use it, because it does work.Is there something better and cheaper?Yes the answer is wood glue!We have ALL used Liquid Nails at some point to build a box.But if you progress as a builder you learn that "wood glue" is the superior choice not to mention the savings involved.

 

[riddla 10+ year member]

Ok, another question here. When I place the sub on the face, I will have to screw 1 screw into either the top of the box or the bottom as there is not enough room to get the woofer clear ie all screws on the front panel unless I give the sub THE GANSTA LEAN lOOK but I prefer it straight so my question is probably a bit silly but is there any effect on 1 screw going in the top panel or bottom panel, again, excuse the silly question but i'd rather ask ?

heres a pic

 

[2000LaDe 10+ year member]

Ok, another question here. When I place the sub on the face, I will have to screw 1 screw into either the top of the box or the bottom as there is not enough room to get the woofer clear ie all screws on the front panel unless I give the sub THE GANSTA LEAN lOOK but I prefer it straight so my question is probably a bit silly but is there any effect on 1 screw going in the top panel or bottom panel, again, excuse the silly question but i'd rather ask ?
heres a pic

it should be fine. just predrill a small hole before u screw into the top and bottom plates so u dont split the wood.

 

[riddla 10+ year member]

ok, will do, is there a rule of thumb on how far to place the sub from the port

 

[Immacomputer 10+ year member]

honestly, for hypnotize you'd want a wee bit higher than 28hz.
IIRC the bassline is right at 40hz.

Well that would depend on the sub. As for hypnotize, its main bassline is 34, 39, 52, 62.

 

[miker 5,000+ posts]

Why don't you just rotate the ring a bit?

 

[BuckyBoy 10+ year member]

Why don't you just rotate the ring a bit?

That's what I was thinking.

 

[2000LaDe 10+ year member]

That's what I was thinking.

that means the logo of the speaker is more than likely not gonna look right thats why.

 

[miker 5,000+ posts]

Yeah.. But... You do what you have to..

I would rather have a tilted sub, than a cracked box, or a poor seal..

 

[riddla 10+ year member]

Ok, i've cut the hole & its all fine, the cut is however quite close to the top panel of the box but no cracks or any problems I can see & nothing a bit of wood glue wont sort to bond it all tight once I glue the top panel down & seal the hole box up which im going to do shortly & let it air dry for at least 24hrs, correct me if im wrong however on the length of time needed. I didnt want to give it the gangsta lean so did it this way but I know better next time round.

1st thing tho is to sandpaper the lot & smooth it all up with my DA, hoover it all out, seal it up & hopefully bobs ur uncle, THE TEST LOL

What do u think ?

opinions always appreciated good or bad & thanx again for all your advice & info, I really appreciate it

 

[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

Not bad!The hole in the top and bottom won't leak air so don't worry bout that.Should have centered the circle a little better and you would have had a little more wood at the top but its still all good.Just pre-drill and you shouldn't have a problem with splitting.

 

[riddla 10+ year member]

Ok, I will do that

 

[2000LaDe 10+ year member]

Not bad!The hole in the top and bottom won't leak air so don't worry bout that.Should have centered the circle a little better and you would have had a little more wood at the top but its still all good.Just pre-drill and you shouldn't have a problem with splitting.

see my predrill idea works

 

[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

^^^^^Yes it does!!!

 

[miker 5,000+ posts]

Eh... Not really... You still get splits even when you pre-drill............