Haunz

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Maybe a little off topic but Iam planning on picking up a pair of 18" subs for my HT system next week..... problem is I move around alot and I can't be transporting an 8 cubic foot box wherever I please...

I was thinking about building a box out of 3/4" ply by just screwing the thing together (with added bracing of course) then seal with silicone so I can pull it apart later...

sound good ??

I was also thinking Id like to finish it in black vinear but I don't know where to buy any ???

Starterwiz

Use 2x2s around the edges as a frame as well. Ply doesn't take screws well in the edges.

18 inchers in a box that big will have a lot of stress without glue IMO.

hofulstrof

i would use draw bolts to hold it togther.we use them to hold counter tops togther.

[ October 21, 2005, 05:21 PM: Message edited by: hofulstrof ]

Haunz

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Good suggestions guys.... thats why I asked !

No one knows where I can buy black vinear ??? None of the building supply shops in my area seem to have it.....

Brad-S.A.

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Most likely you'll have to use a neutral wood vinear then stain it.

Haunz

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were you thinking of a whole bunch of small draw bolts in place of screws or like a few large ones to pressure fit the box together ??

I was just thinking that might be a good idea... that way I only have to deal with three large bolts instead of 100 screws when Iam busting it apart or putting it together....

If this thing was quick to put together, that would be PIMP !!!!!

hofulstrof

well what im thinking is if he cuts the box in half or what ever you can use these to hold it back to togther. i cant seem to find to show what i mean

GrizZz

Use angle iron & bolts.

Attach the angle iron to the insides of the box, drill holes and tap threads into the angle iron...

Lay weatherstripping in the junction, and bolt 'er down.

Jaxom

Hey
GrizZz beat me to it. You can also use flat stock or angle iron on the outside (routed into the MDF) to keep the number of bolts down while maintaining the same clamping force.

If you move lots just make one side removable, when you go to move open it up & fill'er up. You would probably want to make each enclosure separate then.

Good Luck, J