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I didn't like my old sub box, so I decided to make something myself to suit my Stagea & the sub. Sub is a Pioneer TS-W306C. I wanted a sealed box, easier for me to make and simple. I make Homer Simpson look like a master craftman when it comes to building things.

Got 18mm MDF (2400 x 1200) from Bunnings. After my terrible attempt to cut the MDF with a jigsaw, I took it back to Bunnings to get cut, they did a far better job than me. Put it together with Aquadhere glue & 25mm wood screws. Sealed the edges inside the box with Sikiflex to ensure the seal. Bought polyfill from Spotlight to put in the box, stuck it in place with Kwik Glue. Got grey carpet from Jaycar to cover the box in, almost matches the carpet in the Stagea. Hard part was getting the carpet to stick, the Kwik Glue did do the job a little, I ended up using craft glue that my Mrs had.

Put it in the Stagea this arfternoon once it was done, & it sounds a lot better than the old box I had. The new box has a volume of 1.7 cubic feet, dimensions are 880mm width, 220mm depth & 342mm height. The old box had a volume of just over 1 cubic feet.

Pics attached of the new box.

In all, I spent close to $150 buying all the stuff I needed, but I am happy with the end result.

Cheers,

Adam

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I didn't like my old sub box, so I decided to make something myself to suit my Stagea & the sub. Sub is a Pioneer TS-W306C. I wanted a sealed box, easier for me to make and simple. I make Homer Simpson look like a master craftman when it comes to building things.

Got 18mm MDF (2400 x 1200) from Bunnings. After my terrible attempt to cut the MDF with a jigsaw, I took it back to Bunnings to get cut, they did a far better job than me. Put it together with Aquadhere glue & 25mm wood screws. Sealed the edges inside the box with Sikiflex to ensure the seal. Bought polyfill from Spotlight to put in the box, stuck it in place with Kwik Glue. Got grey carpet from Jaycar to cover the box in, almost matches the carpet in the Stagea. Hard part was getting the carpet to stick, the Kwik Glue did do the job a little, I ended up using craft glue that my Mrs had.

Put it in the Stagea this arfternoon once it was done, & it sounds a lot better than the old box I had. The new box has a volume of 1.7 cubic feet, dimensions are 880mm width, 220mm depth & 342mm height. The old box had a volume of just over 1 cubic feet.

Pics attached of the new box.

In all, I spent close to $150 buying all the stuff I needed, but I am happy with the end result.

Cheers,

Adam

considering how it was made it doesnt' look half bad..lol

I take it the 150 was speaker as well ?

the craft glue will fail in the heat PM me when your wonder what to use to do it right.

but overall not bad

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Ive always used a simple contact adhesive. even in the factory I worked in for a little while we used contact adhesive. just something like kwik grip. I prefere the liquid form as the paste is rather difficult to spread and can leave lumps.

simply apply a layer to the box. wait a little while.. a good trick is to use the hair on the back of your hand. if your hair sticks way too much then its too early.. if it only pulls a little bit then it should be fine.. ussually about 120seconds is fine.. after then quickly apply a layer to the carpet and gently rub the carpet onto the box..(it soaks into the carpet so you dont need to wait as long)

Contact adhesive is a self clamping glue so you dont need to press hard or anything.

So yeah if it starts to peel or something just use a bit of that.. I thinks its like 12$ for a small tin at bunnings or something.. (will last for ages though)

Looks good though, nice work for first time :)

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I used Kwik Grip but it was the paste version. I'll remember the liquid version if I need to glue the carpet again. Cheers!!

Sure no worries.. The important thing is to wait a bit after applying otherwise it will never stick.. if you do it properly though it will last forever!

Have fun with your new Doof in the time being :)

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