Custom Sub Box

tjongdy · 24-03-2009, 11:44 AM

I am considering making a custom sub box to free up some space in my boot.
Does anyone know if I can buy "pre-made" mdf rings?
As I don't have a router, nor do I really know how to use 1 properly.

At the moment its just at the consideration/planning phase, so I'm trying to get as much info as possible.

Rupewrecht · 24-03-2009, 11:53 AM

JB Hi-Fi (or any stereo shop sell the precut MDF rings.

But even a cheap jigsaw cutter will more than do the job of cutting MDF

Dogo · 24-03-2009, 08:32 PM

The circle doesnt have to be perfect, so long as it seals. Draw it with a compass or pencil on a string attached to a nail. Then cut with a jigsaw or band saw - just make sure you have a good blade for the thick wood or it will bend as you go around.

Else if you can't find a shop locally go to a car audio workshop and they'll make some for you

Dogo · 24-03-2009, 08:44 PM

Another tip when cutting a circle with a jigsaw is to first drill holes all around the ring, close together.
Using the drill will give you accuracy and then cut around with the jigsaw, joining the holes.

tjongdy · 24-03-2009, 10:53 PM

Thanks for the tips. Just going thru the various online sources to work out materials etc.

Parrot · 24-03-2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjongdy

Thanks for the tips. Just going thru the various online sources to work out materials etc.

give you a hand if you want it
got plenty of mdf ( high Quality MDF to )

Parrot
Contact Richard
Mob: 0430033821

tjongdy · 25-03-2009, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parrot

give you a hand if you want it
got plenty of mdf ( high Quality MDF to )

Parrot
Contact Richard
Mob: 0430033821

Once i get myself sorted (financially, got back from a long holiday a couple weeks ago), i might take u up on that offer.

24-03-2009, 11:44 AM	#1
tjongdy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melb Car: BJII J48 Posts: 58 View Photos By: tjongdy	Custom Sub Box I am considering making a custom sub box to free up some space in my boot. Does anyone know if I can buy "pre-made" mdf rings? As I don't have a router, nor do I really know how to use 1 properly. At the moment its just at the consideration/planning phase, so I'm trying to get as much info as possible.

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Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	The circle doesnt have to be perfect, so long as it seals. Draw it with a compass or pencil on a string attached to a nail. Then cut with a jigsaw or band saw - just make sure you have a good blade for the thick wood or it will bend as you go around. Else if you can't find a shop locally go to a car audio workshop and they'll make some for you __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

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Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	Another tip when cutting a circle with a jigsaw is to first drill holes all around the ring, close together. Using the drill will give you accuracy and then cut around with the jigsaw, joining the holes. __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride Last edited by Dogo; 24-03-2009 at 08:47 PM.

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24-03-2009, 10:53 PM	#5
tjongdy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melb Car: BJII J48 Posts: 58 View Photos By: tjongdy	Thanks for the tips. Just going thru the various online sources to work out materials etc.