2006-08-31 02:10:58 · 9 answers · asked by miguelr613 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
Many people use a pneumatic stapler and a good quality wood glue to assemble boxes. Some people use liquid nails type adhesives to seal the joints but the solvents in construction adhesives can soften the adhesives used on some speakers (which could lead to premature speaker failure if the speakers are installed before the adhesive has dried completely). You should also realize that the fumes are flammable (and may be explosive when contained). If you have a loose speaker connection on the speaker terminals, you may have a fire/explosion hazard if the speakers are played before the solvent has fully evaporated. Silicone adhesive has acetic acid which is released as the adhesive cures. This acid will corrode speaker baskets if the speakers are reinstalled before the silicone has completely cured. The best way to make sure the enclosure is sealed is to make good quality cuts. It will take less time to make good cuts than it will for the sealant to dry/cure (24 hours).
2006-08-31 04:04:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-22 14:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use wood glue and a few small nails to start with. Once the glue is completely dry, maybe a day or two, get dry wall screws and put them it by predrilling holes. Also caulk the inside of the box with regular silicon caulk. Make sure caulk and glue are good and dry before using or you'll get air holes in the seals.
2006-08-31 02:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by joe86420 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to know the size of box the sub requires and at what hertz the subs optimal output is for the port. If you are unsure about how to do this then it would probably be cheaper to just go buy one. A single 15" ported box is only like $35 on Ebay. You would spend close to that in just materials to build your own. You would need a 4 foot by 8 foot piece of 3/4 MDF, or medium density fiberboard, wood screws, a good sealant, and carpet. A roll of carpet is $20, the sheet of MDF will be around $30, the sealant $5, and the screws $5. not to mention you will need a skill saw, drill, jigsaw, and tape measure. Plus if you make one wrong cut, you have to go buy more wood.
2016-03-17 05:22:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gorilla glue and nails is best.
Liquid nails is fine but as others mention you need to go back later and seal.
Gorrilla glue is water activated and foams as it cures. this seals the box as well as caulking and saves one step without corrosion or flamability. Just remember to read the instructions and wet the wood adequately.
2006-08-31 07:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by Piglet O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wood glue and screws. Keep it tight to seal air. You may want to caulk inside seams too. Try liquid nail its made for wood you can get it in a tube to put in a caulking gun. This stuff is super strong! Once on its not coming off.
2006-08-31 02:19:47 · answer #6 · answered by troy r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use wood glue and nail it to be sure its sealed as tight as possible. You could also use gorilla glue, I hear its pretty strong.
2006-08-31 02:17:21 · answer #7 · answered by Smitty Werben Jegar Man Jensen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-02 12:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by michaele 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
liquid nails, wood screws, and caulk/silicone to seal off all the edges/seams.
2006-08-31 02:31:37 · answer #9 · answered by derekdemeter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your carpeting it use the aerosol type
2006-08-31 02:17:11 · answer #10 · answered by havanadig 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋