best wood for sub enclosure Options

[hollandceli]

just as topic states, what is the best wood to use on a custom sub enclosure?? thanks hollandceli

[Consynx]

3/4" MDF is suggested by most manufactures

[Coomer]

Yeah. MDF works well, and is fairly cheap.

[LatinKraze]

Sorry to jack this thread but, MDF?? What is MDF? Is this good for making false floors in the trunk as well?

[Coomer]

[LatinKraze]

That helps alot, Thanks Dude.[/HIGHJACK]

[Consynx]

can get a big sheet at Home Depot for 3 bucks...

[Digndoug]

I remember reading somewhere, that they have the same thing, but its called lightwight.. Iv never been looking for it, but its like half the wight.. but is also more expensive.. but I would think a lot more worth it.. I was thinking about going to check this out at home depot today...

[Coomer]

[PhillyGuy086]

i couldn't find the mdf so i bought some particle board in the size i needed and im gonna soak it in wood sealer!! i just hope it works!

[Coomer]

[AudioFreak]

Particle board is a really bad choice. MDF works really well and HDF if you can find it is even better.

Coomer nailed it particle board will flex to eaisly.

You should be able to get a sheet of MDF at home depot or lowes. A sheet 4x8 is about $20 and 80 pounds. Also MDF acutally comes 49"x97" they sneek in an extra inch so you can clean up the edges and still have a full sheet. When you work with it wear a dust mask. It's nasty stuff, sawdust and glue. It's fairly easy to work with except for the weight. Predrill your holes and don't over-tighten the screws. A coarse thread drywall screw works well. Also don't forget the glue. I personally coat my finished enclosures with a coat of polyurethane inside and out because water will destroy MDF.

[PhillyGuy086]

i am makin a fiberglass enclosure and i was only using it for the base and back against the seats...lows only has shelving mdf that wasn't the right dimensions for me...i needed 48" by 48". theres was 18" x6'. i didn't check home depot yet though...

[Digndoug]

not, to steal this thread, but its along the same lines.. My bro found some pionner premier seiers 6 1/2 inch woofers at the junk yard.. the work perfect and are in perfect condition.. and have a rating of max, an 100 rms.. so in my thoughts to have bass an loose my 2 12" rockfords an box.. to just get a lil extra punch.. Now to the point. What an where do you guys think would be the best place to put them, and what type of material to use to make a box. I have already thought of the door, but i just replaced those with components.. and wanted to keep them cause they sound very very nice. Any ideas an thoughts will be greatfully apreciated. Thanks

[hollandceli]

yea philly, thats what i plan on doing to, ive been messing around w/ small fiberglass things and will step up to make my trunk/sub enclosure soon. i just was looking for something stable to put the subs in then fiberglass over, which brings me to my next question, where can i find fiberglass cloth and resin, i checked out lowes today but either i wasnt looking in the right places or they just dont carry it, Thanks again. hollandceli

[Coomer]

Digndoug, you could always build kick panels and then put the 6.5" drivers(I'm assuming they're for midbass) in the doors...I wouldn't want to compromise my leg room in my car though personally. You could put them in the rear, but I'm not a fan of rear fill, and I think it might sound a bit funny having the midbass come from behind you.

And to hollandceli, I'd try a boat repair shop or an autobody supply shop. I got my last gallon from Home Depot, but I hear it's cheaper at boat repair shops...too bad I live in a desert.

[BEEFSTEW800]

i had kickpannels in my old car, they are ok. most of the time i didnt care but every now and again i wished i had the leg room.

[Coomer]

[CelicaDEATHdie]

3/4" Novaply, many prefer it over MDF. It has no harmful chemicals in it, it is a bit lighter, and cheaper. 16$ a sheet here, where as MDF is 21$.

[PhillyGuy086]

yeah i was going with the flease method for my box...i got resin from lowes. it was expensive there though!!! 10 bucks for 1/2 gallon! but i am using the particle board and bottom and back them im gonna make the shape i want using chicken wire and woodend dowls to support my subs where i want them...then just cover the chick wire over with the flease apply resin, sand , body filler, sand body filler, sand filler, sand and paint...