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powell20

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Posted: July 16, 2003 at 12:26 PM / IP Logged

What are the main tools I need to start off with in building a sub box?

How many layers of fiberglass should I use on the box?

Is there any help you can give me on painting the boxes as far as websites or general info.?

Rjahr01

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Posted: July 17, 2003 at 2:54 PM / IP Logged

your going to need like 10 3 inch brushes... 10 paint stick mixer things...a fiberglass roller..their cheap online..fiberglass matting.. resin...rourter or jig to cut an mdf circle or faceplate....10 mixing cups 1/2 gallon should do..a painters tray...3m adhesive... 2 rolls of masking tape... tinfoil...wax....lots of sandpaper..80 grit up to 1500 at least...sander...mask.. a good mask..eye protector...paint...clear coat.. primer...sound deadner spray...sander..grinder...probably a few things i'm missing...for the tools your best place to get them is harbor freight...they are seriously the cheapest place...good luck..i'll have pics of my box being made sometime this week probably

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Posted: July 18, 2003 at 11:30 PM / IP Logged

The finishing grit for painted enclosures also depends on the colors that you end up selecting. Red, black, blue are colors that you can sand up to 600 grit and you won't see any sanding scratches. Silver, light blues or white, you will probably have to sand up to 800 - 1000 to get a good finish. I suggest a mini DA ( mini orbital sander ) and also a 6" DA sander will help you ALOT. Invest in these tools and it will take days off your project.

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