question about fiberglassing
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: July 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Topic: question about fiberglassing
Posted By: bmkrnd
Subject: question about fiberglassing
Date Posted: December 04, 2003 at 10:52 AM
Alright i am new to the forum, but been reading for 2 days on every web site i can find about fiberglassing and i have it down. But in all the threads the boxes that are made are framed in mdf. I was wandering if that was necessary to do so, b/c i have a mdf box already and its hella heavy. I want a box that is lightwieght. So i can remove it without giving myself a hyrneia. Anyway i made a box outa cardboard and was think of just outlining it in fleece and going from there. Would that be strong enough to work, or would it crack, bc i would be pissed it i put alot of work into something that didnt work, thanks for any replies in advance. brad
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Posted By: bmkrnd
Date Posted: December 04, 2003 at 7:39 PM
Posted By: pureRF
Date Posted: December 07, 2003 at 5:30 PM
No i would not use cardboard, Make a mold out fiberglass and the normal make a speaker ring,wrap in fleece, and glass method.
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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: December 07, 2003 at 10:20 PM
The problem with using cardboard and fleece is that fiberglass isn't strong in large flat areas. It needs to be curved to have strength. You could use 5/8 mdf and glass the interior to give it strength. Or you could get a bass tube.
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Posted By: bmkrnd
Date Posted: December 09, 2003 at 9:41 PM
thanks i decided to do a different install, you guys helped out thanks
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