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birch or mdf

Discussion in 'Subwoofer Box and Custom Fabrication' started by liftedranger08, Feb 8, 2009.

  1. liftedranger08

    liftedranger08 Full Member

    Im getting ready to build a wall for my cerwin vegas in my ranger. Im selling the box that i just built. I have heard birch is the best wood to use for boxes. What do yall recommend, 3/4" birch, or 3/4" mdf or 3/4" plywood?
     
    liftedranger08, Feb 8, 2009
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  2. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    mdf is cheaper to buy. and pretty easy to work with.
     
    pedro quiroga, Feb 8, 2009
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  3. liftedranger08

    liftedranger08 Full Member

    Well my dad builds cabinets and I think he has a few sheets of birch layin around and I wanted it to not be so heavy. That's why I was askin but ill prolly stick with mdf.
     
    liftedranger08, Feb 8, 2009
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  4. DMP

    DMP Full Member

    MDF is the way to go.
     
    DMP, Feb 8, 2009
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  5. Eleu

    Eleu Full Member

    The tinsel strength of ply wood doesnt compare to the more sturdily pressed MDF, with ply wood you wind up getting a little more flexing in the box itsel, and losing some amount of presure, deoptomizing your box design. ide stick with MDF
     
    Eleu, Feb 9, 2009
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  6. liftedranger08

    liftedranger08 Full Member

    Thanks guys. Ill stick with mdf. When i get home tonight, ill post a pic of my design to see what yall think and maybe yall can tell me if i need to do anything to it.
     
    liftedranger08, Feb 9, 2009
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  7. aznboi3644

    aznboi3644 Full Member

    birch is fine...you just have to brace more. Also its really fuking expensive
     
    aznboi3644, Feb 9, 2009
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