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Posted: August 15, 2004 at 4:52 AM / IP Logged  

I have done fiberglass trunks in the past but every time I have done them I used either an mdf box surrounded by fiberglass or half fiberglass and half mdf boxes.  Im currently designing a custom trunk for a customer and I want to make a sub box out of just fiberglass.  How many layers of fiberglass would any of you fellow installers use to ensure stability and sound quality?  Thanks ya'll for the input!

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Not really a good idea. Usually when you use fiberglass there are curves and curves give fiberglass strength. If you are going to make any long flat sections with fiberglass then it is going to take more fiberglass then normal. Also it depends on how large the box will be as to how many layers it will take. If you are doing then entire box in fiberglass then I would probably recommend at least 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick if not more.
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Depends on the sub they say, and how many curves, but most people say 8 or 9 right? That'll make a nice tough box capable of taking much abuse without damage.
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Is there a reason it needs to be completely fiberglass ?

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I'd recommend using wood too for any long flat surfaces for a few reasons.  One is that you want the flatter parts to be strong and not flex, and 2nd..why bother using up so much fiberlgass on a flat surface if wood is cheaper, and stronger.   I mean you're gonna use a lot of fiberglass on flat surfaces to try and get it thick enough to be as strong as wood.  I'm gonna use wood on my next project...
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Layers depend on many factors. Enclosure size, power the woofer will be driven with, amount of curves in the enclosure, thickness of wrapping cloth, weight of the mat being used...
Just keep adding layers until the box passes the push test. If you can push on the box and it flexes, you need more layers. Probably not the answer you're looking for but it's the best I can give you without knowing the other information.
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Hey HottAccord, whered you get ur interior done ?

I agree with the push test its nifty, if your box can't hold up to ur thumb has it gunna hold up to all that pressure.

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stand on it if it flexes at all do more glass

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haha, what happens if you stand on and the damn thing falls to peices, that always sucks. I recommend some other tests before that. Also i have a question, do ported boxes need to be as sturdy as sealed boxes since they don't have to withstand the high pressures ?
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if they flex, they will distort, so yes they need to be as sturdy as sealed boxes, unless you want to either fry a couple amps or puke a bunch of subs.  Don't put all of your weight at once on the box before you make sure it won't flex, gradually put weight on one foot until your other foot isn't touching the ground.

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