Supplies you need to build an enclosure

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

Someone PM'd me asking what supplies would they need to start building. If he doesn't know, then there must be many more who doesn't. So I'll try to list everything you'll need to complete an enclosure. Please feel free to add anything I missed that have helped you with your build.

1. 3/4" MDF wood - ~$20 a sheet

2. Wood Glue. Titebond seems to be the choice for many

3. Nails. 1 5/8" does fine for me.

4 BAR CLAMPS - at least 3, you can choose the size according to the size of enclosures you build. I recommend 30" or more.

5. Caulk - to fill up any holes that may lead to leaks from those not-so-straight cuts.

6. Silicone - GE window/door clear silicone was recommend by PV audio and I would have to take his word for it. Also used to prevent air-leaks. I just bought 2 tubes of them today.

7. Corner clamps - may come in hand to get those nice 90 degree angles just right.

8. Straight edge rule - I used a yard stick.

9. Caulking Gun.

10. Paint - for the port. Black is a famous color.

Tools/Power

1. Table Saw - for the cuts.

or Circular Saw

2. Drill - cordless or not. Phillips bit for the screws, and drill bit for predrilling (make sure the bit is not as big or bigger than the screws)

3. Jigsaw or Router - for subwoofer cutout (thx Eldorado)

4. Sander - Will work wonders for those off cuts.

Also dont' forget protective gear. googles, dust mask. Breathing in all that mdf dust does not feel good. Hopefully i've covered everything.

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[SAG3 5,000+ posts]

theres like 4 billion of these same threads

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

theres like 4 billion of these same threads

no... 4 billion + 1

 

[JAZN 5,000+ posts]

theres like 4 billion of these same threads

lets shoot down people trying to help others.

 

[SAG3 5,000+ posts]

shoootz

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

lets shoot down people trying to help others.

would the fvck would want to help others in a forum???

 

[ssj2xxgotenxx 10+ year member]

would the fvck would want to help others in a forum???

x2 isn't that what forums are for.

 

[hofulstrof 10+ year member]

for ppl who are looking to buying bar clamps

these 3/4" pony bar clams are the only way to go

they cost a bit more but are will worth the money.i use these on a daily basis.

pony bar clamps > all

and as for glue. titebond original is a great choice. i also like useing dual.

I have had bad experiences useing lepage origional carpenters glue so i dont suggest useing it.

 

[ssj2xxgotenxx 10+ year member]

for ppl who are looking to buying bar clamps
these 3/4" pony bar clams are the only way to go

they cost a bit more but are will worth the money.i use these on a daily basis.

pony bar clamps > all

and as for glue. titebond original is a great choice. i also like useing dual.

I have had bad experiences useing lepage origional carpenters glue so i dont suggest useing it.

I used that kind of clamp for my latest box and it PWNS.

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

x2 isn't that what forums are for.

yah. not sure what's sag3's purpose on this forum.

[QOUTE=hofulstof]for ppl who are looking to buying bar clamps

these 3/4" pony bar clams are the only way to go

my last box i've used only one bar clamp and I can see how help it provides, so I went out and bought two more. They bring the pieces of wood together much better than screws can. I haven't had experience w/ those pony clamps, but bar clamps altogether are a great investment if you're looking into building.

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

I used that kind of clamp for my latest box and it PWNS.

sounds like you have plans for more boxes in the future. good stuff.

 

[Eldorado 5,000+ posts]

Someone PM'd me asking what supplies would they need to start building. If he doesn't know, then there must be many more who doesn't. So I'll try to list everything you'll need to complete an enclosure. Please feel free to add anything I missed that have helped you with your build.
1. 3/4" MDF wood - ~$20 a sheet

2. Wood Glue. Titebond seems to be the choice for many

3. Nails. 1 5/8" does fine for me.

4 BAR CLAMPS - at least 3, you can choose the size according to the size of enclosures you build. I recommend 30" or more.

5. Caulk - to fill up any holes that may lead to leaks from those not-so-straight cuts.

6. Silicone - GE window/door clear silicone was recommend by PV audio and I would have to take his word for it. Also used to prevent air-leaks. I just bought 2 tubes of them today.

7. Corner clamps - may come in hand to get those nice 90 degree angles just right.

8. Straight edge rule - I used a yard stick.

9. Caulking Gun.

10. Paint - for the port. Black is a famous color.

Tools/Power

1. Table Saw - for the cuts.

or Circular Saw

2. Drill - cordless or not. Phillips bit for the screws, and drill bit for predrilling (make sure the bit is not as big or bigger than the screws)

3. Sander - Will work wonders for those off cuts.

Also dont' forget protective gear. googles, dust mask. Breathing in all that mdf dust does not feel good. Hopefully i've covered everything.

Jigsaw and or router for the sub hole

Shure you can make an enclosure but it does no good if you dont have a sub cutout //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[j3bus2k3 5,000+ posts]

Jasper Jig optional...

And you forgot the beer bro...you need a cold one, well at least here in FL, while your building.

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

Jigsaw and or router for the sub hole Shure you can make an enclosure but it does no good if you dont have a sub cutout //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/banghead.gif.8606515f668c74f6de0281deb475b6fd.gif that totally slipped my head. Thx for catching that.

 

[Eldorado 5,000+ posts]

Smarter than the average bear.

Jasper jigs are nice but you can make a home made one for pratically nothing