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Posted: October 07, 2006 at 11:23 PM / IP Logged

the jigsaw is good for non-straight cuts but i agree with the circular saw idea. it may be louder, but if you cut the whole box in 10 minutes or so, then it should only take about half that with the circular saw and it will be straight. just buy one then return it to get your money back or borrow one.

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vbel

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Posted: October 13, 2006 at 1:53 AM / IP Logged

Alright, the box is finished, just need to carpet and install a cup terminal. Before putting everything together, I sanded uneven edges as much as I could, then glued, screwed and nailed the box together. After that I trimed any uneven edges with a jigsaw and applied some body filler where I couldn't trim. And that's it. A little more work, but at least I didn't have to recut everything. The final internal volume is 1.07 ft^3, instead of the planned 0.95^3. Here is a pic:

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And the equipment :)

Btw, not a single complaint from neighbours ;)

killer sonata

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Posted: October 13, 2006 at 2:13 AM / IP Logged

since that is a sealed box, dont use a cup terminal. The cheap plastic creates a weak point in the box.

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Posted: October 13, 2006 at 2:41 AM / IP Logged

What makes it weak? It's a very small one, 2 1/8 x 15/16" outside dimensions. It will be sealed just like anything else in the box.

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Posted: October 13, 2006 at 2:45 AM / IP Logged

the plastic is the weak point. It flexes when under pressure. You are much bett drilling a hole just large enough to run the wires and use caulk or liquid nails on the inside to seal it up.

vbel

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Posted: October 13, 2006 at 2:56 AM / IP Logged

Yeah, I was thinking about drilling holes (cheaper too), but I bought 6 of this terminals and want to use at least one or two. This box is just an experimental. And not sure how significant flexing would be since the terminal is so small.

killer sonata

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Posted: October 13, 2006 at 2:59 AM / IP Logged

well flexing leads to air leaks. Eventually the cup will begin to loosen and air will escape the box. You can try it but I dont recommend them. Youll have to let us know how the sub sounds. what are you putting in it again?

vbel

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Posted: October 13, 2006 at 1:11 PM / IP Logged

I'm putting in a Polk Audio MM104 sub. I just wanna test it, that's all. I have it in a fiberglass box, which I'm not too crazy about how it sounds. Want to see if MDF will change anything. I have my bass boost at about +12dB @45hz, amp gain at max (600wrms)...that tells you it doesn't sound good. The sub is rated only at 500 wrms.

I had a MDF box before with a plastic cup. Had it for 1.5 years and didn't experience any air leak problems.

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Posted: October 13, 2006 at 8:28 PM / IP Logged

bass boost and overdriving the woofer doesnt help the quality of the sound it is making. it hurts it a lot. if you want it to sound good then build or buy a ported enclosure for it. about the terminal cup, they are the weak point because no matter how tight you screw it down or press it in, it still will never make an airtight seal where the plastic meets the wood. even if you cant feel the air leaking out, it still is. drill a hole and seal it.

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Posted: October 13, 2006 at 9:39 PM / IP Logged

Vbel good jobs looks like a nice box. Hope it woks for you. I would suggest dump the terminal cup. If your wanting to use it for an easy way to remove the box use this. http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?&DID=7&WebPage_ID=3

I got one of them for my box and it works great. I love it.

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