plywood or MDF?
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Oak is to porus which would be very bad. If you go with any non MDF wood use cabinet grade 7-9 layer plywood. Most people say birch but as long as it is a high grade which also means expensive you sould be ok. it is best to go with MDF as the density of the wood is consistant and the price is way better. Low grade plywoods have knots and hollow spaces in the lamenits and this could produce bad harmonics and vibration.
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Originally posted by 9177
Oak is to porus which would be very bad. If you go with any non MDF wood use cabinet grade 7-9 layer plywood. Most people say birch but as long as it is a high grade which also means expensive you sould be ok. it is best to go with MDF as the density of the wood is consistant and the price is way better. Low grade plywoods have knots and hollow spaces in the lamenits and this could produce bad harmonics and vibration.
Oak is to porus which would be very bad. If you go with any non MDF wood use cabinet grade 7-9 layer plywood. Most people say birch but as long as it is a high grade which also means expensive you sould be ok. it is best to go with MDF as the density of the wood is consistant and the price is way better. Low grade plywoods have knots and hollow spaces in the lamenits and this could produce bad harmonics and vibration.
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Originally posted by Kandied91z
your all wrong....use medium density fiberboard.
your all wrong....use medium density fiberboard.
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I made my box out of High Densifty Fiberboard, i think thats what my dad called it.
It was just test box though, just so we could get the hang of making a custom box but... it doesnt sound to bad.
Anyone ever make a box out of the stuff?
It was just test box though, just so we could get the hang of making a custom box but... it doesnt sound to bad.
Anyone ever make a box out of the stuff?
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From: Philly
Car: 85 firebird
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I've heard of it. Never used it though.
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From: Philly
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why not try fiberglass. Imo its easier. Just messier
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I've heard of it. Never used it though.
I've heard of it. Never used it though.
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From: Philly
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Originally posted by Kj Rockz
heard of what???
heard of what???
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Made my box for my Three L5's out of Birch.....MUCH MUCH lighter than MDF...BUT its hard on drill bits and saw blades...The advantage of it is it doesnt flex like cheap plywood...and its lighter(doesnt make the *** of the car squat). Disadvantage is price(unless your a manager at Lowes
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