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jmanpc 5,000+ posts
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as long as its no high end 10 with hundreds of watts, you'll be fine.
Rich B 5,000+ posts
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Or you can get away with it if you brace it internally.
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ok thank you. its just a kicker compvr powered by an Alpine mono block 400 series. Nothing crazy. thank you
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Diggy
Is 3/4" that expensive?
Its like 6 bucks for the small sheets
Its like 6 bucks for the small sheets
I thought the same thing. But then I thought back to high school when I was broke as hell. If I had some 1/2" around I might have used it then too. If you're buying a new sheet of wood just go for the 3/4" and spend a few extra bucks.
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Diggy
haha...with a 12x12x12 box im sure the 1/4" hes saving isnt gonna matter
maybe he drives a Yaris, or a smart car?//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif
Just one reason to, that and saving a few pounds. No reason to use thicker wood if the 1/2" won't flex! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
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Its going in the back of my Grand National. Weight isnt an issue, but I bought 1/2 a couple weeks ago without re-looking to see what size I needed. I might just use the 1/2 to build and amp rack and buy 3/4 for the box.
How would I brace it if I did use the 1/2?
thanks guys
How would I brace it if I did use the 1/2?
thanks guys
There are a few ways to efficiently brace a box for less flex.
1. Dowells. Use dowell rods to make cross braces, glue each and screw each end with one screw. Use multiple dowells in multiple directions to make the most efficient bracing.
2. Strips of wood. The same way you would use dowells.
3. All-Thread. A piece of threaded steel rod that you would run through the box and use nuts and washers to control the flex.
Hope this sheds some light on your situation.
Trixter 10+ year member
Keepin it Simple
coat the inside with fiberglas resin....won't have to worry about $#!t
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Diggy
If he puts any of those in a 1/2" box ill just bust out laughing
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Can you imagine all-thread being used in a 1/2" box....that would be hilarious
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