The Axe Test
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=45726
Printed Date: May 01, 2024 at 6:01 AM
Topic: The Axe Test
Posted By: rt2party
Subject: The Axe Test
Date Posted: December 21, 2004 at 9:20 PM
i had built a temporary sub box for my truck until i build the real box for the real equipment (i wanted to practice my glassin' a little) but today i was tired of the sub and amp turing off and on at random intervals so i decided to test the strength of the box/ sub/ and amp! i went to the basement and got an old chopping ax (the sharp kind, not a splitting axe) and stood a-top the box, the first blow was to the subwoofer, needless to say, it promptly failed the ax test (lightneing audio 10" sub from walmart maybe? my lil bro bought it cause he needed the box it came with but was cheaper than JUST a box.) the next blow was to the amp. it failed too. (lightening b150.2) also free to me). the third blow, i climbed off the box and smacked the top where it was just glass bout as hard as i could. it cracked a few layers of the glass but it did not destroy it. it was easitly fixable and even still run-able even though it looked ugly. my guess is that the blade (kinda dull) of a 3Lb. axe hits harder than ANY subwoofer i can aford to put in there so i must have done a good job buildng it. if any of you doubt the strength of your box or equipment, hit them with an axe! i threw the ruined equipment and box away becasue i dont need it (i start construction of the new stuff tomorrow) and i did a public service by driving an axe through some "lightening audio" equipment, hereby preventin it from being installed in the trunk of some person who might mistakenly think they had a "bumpin' system". if im not too lazy i'll take pics ofthe new box when i construct it. lataz ~Ryan
Replies:
Posted By: Carbonb
Date Posted: December 22, 2004 at 12:21 AM
Seems like a waste of equipment to me.
You should of just given the stuff to the little brother of a friend or something.
Posted By: spootydlux4
Date Posted: December 22, 2004 at 2:28 AM
im sure some dumbass wouldve paid you like 20 bucks or sumthin
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Posted By: spootydlux4
Date Posted: December 22, 2004 at 2:28 AM
but then again it is always fun to destroy sh*t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ------------- blah blah blah blah
Posted By: rt2party
Date Posted: December 22, 2004 at 6:58 AM
the reason i axed it was that the amp was broke, and to "seal" the subwoofer i just glassed it to the box w/ a syrenge full of hot resin. so the axe method was the best way to remove it from the enclosure. and... it was fun!
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