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<blockquote data-quote="lakshyt" data-source="post: 1250338" data-attributes="member: 564184"><p>okay, this is going to be the first box i ever build... infact.. its going to e the first time i ever work with wood!!!</p><p></p><p>so i need.. NEED everyones helpp... pleaseee</p><p></p><p>in turns out the the specs from Diamond Audio for the ported box fits perfectly into my car, so i want to build one exactly to specs...</p><p></p><p>i have no tools.. no nothing.. i will have to buy everything from scratch .. iunno if i should admit to this.. lol.. but seems like alot of u guys do it here.. the tools i buy will probably go right back to the store once im done<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /> except for ones that are useful for other things in the house!!!</p><p></p><p>i have a basic idea of where to start and what im going to need from HD.. i will be going there tomorrow to pick up my stuff... please tell me if im missing anything..</p><p></p><p>Jigsaw\circular saw</p><p></p><p>Brad nailer or nail gun</p><p></p><p>1"-1.5" brad nails, 1" -1.5" regular 2 toothed nails,</p><p></p><p>or wood screws 1"-1.5"</p><p></p><p>Drill</p><p></p><p>Wood Glue</p><p></p><p>Vibratory or belt sander</p><p></p><p>clamps</p><p></p><p>liquid nails</p><p></p><p>silicone</p><p></p><p>drywalls screws-for mounting woofer</p><p></p><p>weathering tape -incase of air leaks</p><p></p><p>Rotozip\dremel and the circle cutting attachment -for woofer circle</p><p></p><p>and ofcourse the 3/4 MDF wood</p><p></p><p>i will most probably ask HD to cut the wood for me into the sizes of the peices i want from whats provided on the cutlist of the posted link, if it would be better.. cuz it seems like its not easy to get everything straight and all.. im not sure if thats a good idea?</p><p></p><p>here are the recommended box specs by diamond:-</p><p></p><p><a href="http://diamondaudio.com/products/pdfs/Dual%2012%20in%20Vented%2005.pdf" target="_blank">http://diamondaudio.com/products/pdfs/Dual%2012%20in%20Vented%2005.pdf</a></p><p></p><p>so after that.. what is the step by step procedure i need to take to get everything together.. ??</p><p></p><p>do i just align the wood and nail everything together.. and after im done with that seal it from the inside or do i seal first then nail.??</p><p></p><p>and ive seen on crutchfield tutorial that its best to use 2 peices of wood for the front enclosure peice where the woofer will be placed.. is that true? do u guys do it?</p><p></p><p>thank u soo much for helping this n00b out!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lakshyt, post: 1250338, member: 564184"] okay, this is going to be the first box i ever build... infact.. its going to e the first time i ever work with wood!!! so i need.. NEED everyones helpp... pleaseee in turns out the the specs from Diamond Audio for the ported box fits perfectly into my car, so i want to build one exactly to specs... i have no tools.. no nothing.. i will have to buy everything from scratch .. iunno if i should admit to this.. lol.. but seems like alot of u guys do it here.. the tools i buy will probably go right back to the store once im done:rolleyes: except for ones that are useful for other things in the house!!! i have a basic idea of where to start and what im going to need from HD.. i will be going there tomorrow to pick up my stuff... please tell me if im missing anything.. Jigsaw\circular saw Brad nailer or nail gun 1"-1.5" brad nails, 1" -1.5" regular 2 toothed nails, or wood screws 1"-1.5" Drill Wood Glue Vibratory or belt sander clamps liquid nails silicone drywalls screws-for mounting woofer weathering tape -incase of air leaks Rotozip\dremel and the circle cutting attachment -for woofer circle and ofcourse the 3/4 MDF wood i will most probably ask HD to cut the wood for me into the sizes of the peices i want from whats provided on the cutlist of the posted link, if it would be better.. cuz it seems like its not easy to get everything straight and all.. im not sure if thats a good idea? here are the recommended box specs by diamond:- [URL="http://diamondaudio.com/products/pdfs/Dual%2012%20in%20Vented%2005.pdf"]http://diamondaudio.com/products/pdfs/Dual%2012%20in%20Vented%2005.pdf[/URL] so after that.. what is the step by step procedure i need to take to get everything together.. ?? do i just align the wood and nail everything together.. and after im done with that seal it from the inside or do i seal first then nail.?? and ive seen on crutchfield tutorial that its best to use 2 peices of wood for the front enclosure peice where the woofer will be placed.. is that true? do u guys do it? thank u soo much for helping this n00b out!! [/QUOTE]
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