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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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Ok, so after about 3 weeks of trying to convince dad to help me cut the MDF, he finally did it today.

I have four pieces cut so far, a 16 1/4 x 49, a 3 x 49, and two 11 x 49 pieces sitting in the garage.

SOO glad dad knows how to cut that ****. I know the fiberglassing, he does the cutting. He rocks at it. Too bad the MDF sat for three weeks though, it has a little bend in it. Oh well. Got some heavy duty wood glue and a few screws, clamps, and everything. WOOO! Can't wait to get it finished.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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pics first, thread second
 
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 12:37 AM
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Lol, well if you want pics of cut up MDF then sure, I'll go take pics of that. Cuz that is all I have done so far, never have free time to drill it together.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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Okay so I have pics now!

Dumb *** me, forgot to take pics while in progress. Sorry.

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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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I found a couple more

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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 02:49 AM
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You are about where I'm at right now. I have the front, back, and the sub baffle pieces cut. Still need to cut the top and sides. Then glue and screw, and paint. Aint about to attempt the carpet thing. Wil take pics for sure.

TASTE THE HEAT AND ENJOY THE PAIN
 
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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You're going fiberglass as well hey? You need to get pics up as well man!
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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No glass. Gonna take the orbitol to it w/100 grit. Prime it grey. Then spray it a flat gray to match the interior. Will take pics at all stages. Keep trying to get er done but life keeps getting in the way! Drining me nuts. Finally amped my comps and they sound good but i need some frickin bass!

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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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Ya definitly!!!!! Life does take a HUGE bite outta time to do stuff! I have been at this box build for ohhhhh... two months... and I have gotten only thus far.

I need to drill holes in the amp racks, so I can feed the wires through. Only worry I am having is, how to make it so no air leaks through. Any ideas?
 
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