Plexiglass Windows
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Printed Date: May 17, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Topic: Plexiglass Windows
Posted By: DjIQ
Subject: Plexiglass Windows
Date Posted: December 22, 2003 at 7:05 AM
I want to make plexiglass windows in a .75 MDF box, but I dont know whats the best way to attach the plexiglass to the mdf, it seems as if screws would keep getting shaken a loose from the vibrations of the subs, any suggestions???
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: December 22, 2003 at 10:05 AM
When making plexi windows for enclosures, use bolts and counter sink them into the plexiglass and use a vinyl nut with Locktite, this will ensure that the bolts do not shake loose.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: pureRF
Date Posted: December 22, 2003 at 12:24 PM
if making a 6x10 plexiglass window in a 1.2 cuft box with an eclipse aluminum 15 what thickness should it be? can i stack thin ones to get thick?
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dream it, build it, fiberglass it
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: December 22, 2003 at 1:28 PM
Make it 5/8 or 3/4 should be plenty strong enough. I would go for 3/4 myself to allow for the a stronger flush mounting onto the face of the enclosure.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: December 22, 2003 at 10:50 PM
If you want strength you can double up the enclosure wall the window will be in. On the outer panel of the enclosure cut out the hole for your plexi to fit into. On the interior panel make it 1/2 inch smaller then the outer hole the whole way around. Then mount the plexi into the exterior panel. And fasten it to the interior wall of your enclosure. If you use this method you will need to use the same size plexi as your exterior panel of the enclosure.
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