Supplies you need to build an enclosure

[AlpineUser 10+ year member]

i would use screws over nail because the nails might pull out from the bass playing after a while....1.5in drywall screws are perfect and a countersink bit is good to

 

[AlpineUser 10+ year member]

he said caulk gun which is fine but the easier way to go is with the squeesable tubes so you can get every crack perfect because caulk guns you dont have much manuverability

 

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

i was wondering about this myself while i was working last night. you read my mind mang. bump for a helpful thread.

 

[AlpineUser 10+ year member]

concrete... you forgot concrete... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

lol that one heavy box lol......i wonder if you make a box out of concrete how would it sound?.....someone needs to try that

 

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

lol that one heavy box lol......i wonder if you make a box out of concrete how would it sound?.....someone needs to try that

i'm thinking a walled off vehicle //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

lol that one heavy box lol......i wonder if you make a box out of concrete how would it sound?.....someone needs to try that

it has been done in an spl vehicle.

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

Lets say your going to use a router. What bits would be used? How would you properly use a jasper jig and the bits?

 

[johnson 10+ year member]

Supplies you need to build an enclosure:

something that cuts wood, preferably a saw of some sort

wood glue

respirator (not a dusk mask)

Things I use:

Cordless Milwaukee circular saw

$15 brad nailer

Tite bond

straight edge

clamps

$60 plunge router

homemade circle jig

 

[johnson 10+ year member]

Lets say your going to use a router. What bits would be used? How would you properly use a jasper jig and the bits?

Using a jasper jig is like using a string and pen when drawing a circle. You stick a pin on one end and just move around until it becomes complete.

You want a spiral upcut bit. www.routerbits.com They use Whiteside bits.

 

[marly]

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.

How about a Biscuit Jointer? I have one and you get a stronger joint by using biscuits. I wonder if you can get around using screws or nails by using one?

marly

 

[Eldorado 5,000+ posts]

A biscuit jointer would work.

No harm in trying.

 

[300watts]

How about a Biscuit Jointer? I have one and you get a stronger joint by using biscuits. I wonder if you can get around using screws or nails by using one?
marly

Biscuits would make stronger joints. But if you already have a router you can make dado joints which would be even stronger. (Pretty easy to do with a router table.) Personally, I never use screws when assembling an enclosure, just brad nails and thats just to hold it together until the wood glue dries.

-chris

 

[Eldorado 5,000+ posts]

Dovetail would be the best if you had a router.

I dont use screws, brad nailer's are soooo much faster

 

[ssj2xxgotenxx 10+ year member]

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

You forgot the elbow greese as well.

 

[DoubleOB 10+ year member]

Carpet?