I want to build a box in my bird but ive never built a box before is there anything that i should know before i do this? any info would help thanks!

 

The easiest way is to follow somebody elses plans, like Rez's for example. If you decide to do your own measurements, have some cardboard handy and build a mock-up with the cardboard to make sure that things fit the way you intend, then build the wooden one based on your cardboard templates, keeping in mind that you'll have to adjust for wood thickness on some of your dimensions.

The most important part is to have straight, smooth cuts so that there is a good contact area for the glue to adhere the two pieces. Lousy cutting prevents that. Also remember that the purpose of screws is mainly just to hold the wood together while the glue dries, so if you don't put them close enough, the panels won't sit flat enough for the glue to really bond well.

Most importantly, remember that carpet can cover up a LOT of mistakes.

 

you should have seen my first box heh, did not have any glue at the time so i just thought 1000 screws would work =)

they did not, but my 2nd box came out decent but i had it out in my car with the trunk open and some one came and ripped it out while i was in my basement for parts , i swear it had to have been less then a min and i heard nothing , only thing they got was tge box i did not have amp installed in it yet , i have not made my 3rd box yet casue of the rush making it leak into my well(hopfuly soon to be fixed)