MDF, ply wood.... or what?
#4
Typically you'll want the stiffest material you can find, with high MOE (modulus of elasticity). MDF fits the bill for most people because it's fairly rigid, and fairly cheap. It's only downside really is its weight, plus it's a carcinogen, so try not to breathe the dust in. [img]smile.gif[/img] Particle board and plywood are cheaper materials, but pretty flimsy. Baltic birch (13 ply) is probably the stiffest, and weighs less than MDF, but comes at a premium price.
#7
Good ply is stronger, more durable, lighter... and more expensive...
MDF is cheap, is usually good enough, and works well with fiberglass...
Apparently there are a few different grades of MDF that are better then the regular stuff (stronger)... but I've never seen it....
Edit: Partical board sux [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
(Iam sure its fine for low powered subs)
[ December 14, 2004, 03:59 PM: Message edited by: Haunz ]
MDF is cheap, is usually good enough, and works well with fiberglass...
Apparently there are a few different grades of MDF that are better then the regular stuff (stronger)... but I've never seen it....
Edit: Partical board sux [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
(Iam sure its fine for low powered subs)
[ December 14, 2004, 03:59 PM: Message edited by: Haunz ]
#10
Originally posted by Haunz:
Good ply is stronger, more durable, lighter... and more expensive...
Good ply is stronger, more durable, lighter... and more expensive...
weather you use mdf,plywood or partical board(not recomended) make sure you brace.
as for using plexi glass.it has been done before. plexi glass can be melted togther. dont know what thickness to use.
[ December 14, 2004, 04:16 PM: Message edited by: hofulstrof ]