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lukeyn

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Does anyone know how to make a cover for a box like this one...Like what materials it is made out of and how to go about making it...Any help would be appriciated, Thanks

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like is it just mdf with fiberglass over it and sanded smooth>???

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I've made mine with 1/2" of mdf those of the mtx is made of 1" mdf i think, don't remember right now. you can see the pictures of mine.

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this looks almost plastic in texture...once the mdf is painted would it appear the same?

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mdf does sand down smoothe as hell... i think you would need to put something down for that smoothe look tho. Myabe roll vinyl (thin) on it. I am not sure, let us know with some pics when you guys are done.

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yes, it could appear the same depend how they paint it, with mdf you don't have to resin it, just sand it with wood sandpapers of 120 grit then 240 grit and at last iron sand paper of 500 or 600 grit and it will be very smooth. the one in the picture is sanded with those number of 120 160 and 600 grit sandpapers.

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aight thanks for the help fellas

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A plastic covering on it maybe? Cut and heated on the edges to round over the corners.

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my friend bought a sledge hammer box.......................................its MDF with shiny black paint sprayed on, its nothing special.

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lukeyn wrote:

http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/...

Does anyone know how to make a cover for a box like this one...Like what materials it is made out of and how to go about making it...Any help would be appriciated, Thanks

That enclosure appears to be covered in standard carpet...

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