What type of screws 2 secure Sub

[s_krillin 10+ year member]

Just got done making a box for my 12" Alpine R but wanted to know what was the best way to secure the sub to the box. Regular screws or is there something new that is works great.

Thanks

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[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

Just got done making a box for my 12" Alpine R but wanted to know what was the best way to secure the sub to the box. Regular screws or is there something new that is works great. Thanks

regular screws are fine, as long as they aren't too big, and make sure to pre-drill the holes so you don't split the MDF

 

[phantom240 5,000+ posts]

I use drywall screws. Unfotunately, my dad has an entire bucket of em... which are 2" long... Not cool at all.

 

[evan 10+ year member]

T nuts would work best.

 

[s_krillin 10+ year member]

R those T-nuts coo to use? arnt they hard to seat on the MDF wood?

Thanks all

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Use security head screws to help keep your subs from getting jacked....

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

Those are nice. I saw a link somewhere but i cant find it.

 

[evan 10+ year member]

R those T-nuts coo to use? arnt they hard to seat on the MDF wood?
Thanks all

No, you just have to pre-drill a hole big enough so that the shaft part slids in place easily. I wouldn't say these are always necessary, but they do hold stronger than screws in wood, and make it possible to install and remove the sub multiple times without damaging the wood.
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=260-778

 

[s_krillin 10+ year member]

Do those tabs sink in ok or do I need to use a c-clamp or pliers to get them in??

I think Im going to use those.

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[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

Usually just seat them with a rubber mallet.

The key to a good screw for sub (or any component for that matter) mounting is that the bottom of the screw head is flat. Spreads the clamping force of the screw out.

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

I just use regular screws, but I've used hurricane nuts for home audio projects. Work great.

 

[Boulderguy 10+ year member]

Do those tabs sink in ok or do I need to use a c-clamp or pliers to get them in??
I think Im going to use those.

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in MDF they are tough to get in and you'll flatten the teeth on a few. I put glue into the hole as I tighten them to be sure I can get the screws back out. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/veryhappy.gif.fec4fed33b4a1279cf10bdd45a039dae.gif

 

[AudioAnonymous 10+ year member]

Thick drywall screws work fine. I use hexhead screws most of the time.