strong enough?
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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: May 18, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Topic: strong enough?
Posted By: TAudio
Subject: strong enough?
Date Posted: April 28, 2004 at 9:45 AM
I am making a fiberglass sub enclosure for my 95 integra. It will house a Coustic CF124 (12" 400 Watts RMS) I have put 4 layers of glass down so far and my mdf mounting ring is securely fastened to the back piece with 3 1" dowels that I plan on leaving there afterwards. My question is do you think this will be enough glass and supports to keep the enclosure from flexing? I've never built a box completly out of glass before usually had glass backs and MDF fronts. Let me know what you think. Also, the back half of the box will be against the interior pannels of the car.
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Posted By: sam1
Date Posted: April 28, 2004 at 10:22 AM
are you using the fg mat or cloth? with mat, 5 or 6 layers should be plenty. if your using the cloth, id do more like 7 or 8. a couple people i know have done as much as 10 layers of mat, but i think thats a little overkill..
Posted By: TAudio
Date Posted: April 28, 2004 at 10:26 AM
I'm using a fairly thick chop strand mat and polyester resin. The box is 4 layers thick all over and 5 or 6 in large flat areas (reasoning fg is stronger in curves so shouldn't need as much). Also, the dowels are screwed on at both ends, not glued.
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If quiters never win, and winners never quit, who the heck came up with the idea that you should quit while your ahead?
Posted By: TAudio
Date Posted: April 28, 2004 at 10:29 AM
maybe a better measure would be thickness. about 3/16"-1/4".
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If quiters never win, and winners never quit, who the heck came up with the idea that you should quit while your ahead?
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