Screws for MDF Baffles

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

Quick question, guys. I'm looking at picking up supplies from Home Depot either tomorrow or Saturday for an install. This is pretty much exactly what kind of baffle I'll be making; bottom plate is 1/2" and ring is 3/4"

Question is, what type and size of screws should I be looking to pick up for the project? I've heard sheet metal screws, but don't know what length. 1"? 1 3/4"? Looking for advice.

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[neo_styles 10+ year member]

Forgot to mention that I also have Titebond III on hand, not sure if that makes a difference.

 

[VisceralSound 10+ year member]

Quick question, guys. I'm looking at picking up supplies from Home Depot either tomorrow or Saturday for an install. This is pretty much exactly what kind of baffle I'll be making; bottom plate is 1/2" and ring is 3/4"

Question is, what type and size of screws should I be looking to pick up for the project? I've heard sheet metal screws, but don't know what length. 1"? 1 3/4"? Looking for advice.

Long enough to not go through your car door so 1.5-1.75" long would work.

^1.5-1.7" for the section that's 1.25" thick, you could get away with shorter screws for the thinner layer.

 

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

So would 1/4 extra for each section work? That would be 3/4" for the back plate and 1.5" for the ring+plate.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Id use 1" for the 1/2 plate, and for the 3/4 in ring, Id use 1.25-1.50.. the bottom plate will be screwed to the door,secured,/then the baffle should be attatched to the bottom plate,though I would not have more than 1/2 in inside the door panel,.You can use thin self square head self tapping screws for the bottom plate, and wood screws for the baffle.

 

[VisceralSound 10+ year member]

So would 1/4 extra for each section work? That would be 3/4" for the back plate and 1.5" for the ring+plate.

I wouldn't see why not, it's not a subwoofer so I doubt it'll have enough force to come loose.

 

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

Awesome. And just a stab in the dark, this being not a sub and all...Liquid Nails = overkill?

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

RV Teardrop Trailer 1" x 6 Square Head Self Tapping Stainless Steel Screws | eBay

Kinda like these here, but a flat head,these are hard to strip out, as Phillips do under stress

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

8 8x 1 5 8" 305 SS Square Dr Flat acq Deck Screws w Nibs Ultra Sharp Point | eBay

I use these type on wood to wood,and sub mounting,sometimes I use a Hex Deck screw for mounting as well.screw in very nicely,without stripping the head.

 

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

RV Teardrop Trailer 1" x 6 Square Head Self Tapping Stainless Steel Screws | eBayKinda like these here, but a flat head,these are hard to strip out, as Phillips do under stress

I see where you're going. Any chance I could bother you to pull a few links from THD so I can add it to my list? I have the app so it makes it ridiculously easy to stay focused when I'm in-store.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I see where you're going. Any chance I could bother you to pull a few links from THD so I can add it to my list? I have the app so it makes it ridiculously easy to stay focused when I'm in-store.

Ill see what I can find/and I use

 

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

Ill see what I can find/and I use

Thank you. I definitely appreciate it.

Additionally, how does this look for a cable cutter/stripper for everything up to Knu KCA 0ga?

8 in. Wire Cutters-PWC9 at The Home Depot

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Decking Hardware - Decking - Lumber & Composites*at The Home Depot

I generally use these here for anything for wood to wood..Its also kinda hard for those guys to take easily without the bit

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

#9 x 2-1/2 in. Green Polymer-Plated Steel Flat-Head Star Wood Screws (5 lb. Pack)-735002 at The Home Depot

I like to use these for securing my subs to my enclosure

 

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

Decking Hardware - Decking - Lumber & Composites*at The Home DepotI generally use these here for anything for wood to wood..Its also kinda hard for those guys to take easily without the bit

I like the idea of the anti-theft...unfortunately the smallest size for those screws in stock at my location are 1 5/8"...won't that be too much penetration?