What width and type of wood do I need to do a custom installation in my trunk? I want to do something original but not crazy!! Anyone have any clean pics?? Will post pics when I'm done.

 

installation of a subwoofer? if so, use 3/4" mdf. stay away from particleboard because it will shake apart.

 

yeah a 12w6. not much of a construction guy. what does mdf stand for. and do you have any tips that might help?

 

Medium Density Fiberboard. Solid stuff, cuts and shapes pretty easily (its tough on bits/blades though). Use sharp bits and carbide tipped saw blades. It will split pretty easily if you do not predrill holes for screws (use coarse thread screws...I used the galvanized ones). Soaks up water like a sponge...I would seal it with Kilz or something before final install.

You should be able to find it at any hardware and lumber store (Lowes, Home Depot, mom-and-pop lumber yards). Usually 4'x8' or 2'x8' sheets, 1/2" or 3/4" thick.

Read up on good box building techniques and bracing.

http://www.jlaudio.com/tutorials/boxdesign/index.html

http://www.jlaudio.com/tutorials/bracing/index.html

 

For that woofer you should nothing less than 3/4" MDF. Remember to use inside measurements for box volume not the outside measurements.

 

here is my trunk.... All 3/4 MDF, except the wood around the amps.

 

I meant its available in 4'x8 or 2'x4' sheets in 1/2" or 3/4" thicknesses.

I agree that you should use 3/4" thick minimum for 12" subs.

 

Yes MDF is very good for building enclosures, but if you wanna do it the professional way, use Baltic Birch. Do a search on the web for it and you'll see how many car and home audio builders use it. It's expensive, but it doesn't warp, crack, bend, split......

 

yeah i wanted to do my enclosure in birch but could not see spending $50 for a sheet of it.. plus that stuff is heavy...

 

Yup, that's the point. The more dense the material the better. MDF is still a very good material.

 

thanks guys. f'n frustrated because I just tried to hook up my amp back up (temporary bass fix) which worked two days ago but now I get nothing. checked the power cable- good, ground- good. the only other thing i can think of is the damn remote wire. Now i have to f'n take everything apart at the dash............

 

One more thing... OU: do you have any supports for the sub behind the board?

 

that front panel is just for looks, the actual box is behind that. And the box is bolted down. Is that what you were asking?

 

yes