Re: How to make a THICK acrylic viewing window for a subwoofer box amp rack etc
Dang, that would make one cool custom microwave door. :D:D:D
Seriously though, that is superb! Very cool Mr. Mark!
Re: How to make a THICK acrylic viewing window for a subwoofer box amp rack etc
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BigAl205
Sorry, I saw the video, but missed the thread....that turned out awesome. Did you use a standard carbide bit at normal speed, or did it take some adjustment?
Normal old 1/2" flush trim, when you step through the bearing it makes life good. Everyone should have a flush trim bit and adjustable bearings, trying to show just how much can be done with those.
Re: How to make a THICK acrylic viewing window for a subwoofer box amp rack etc
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pocket5s
Same here. Didn't notice the thread. I have always seen them inlaid and bolted in that way. Nice to see a different take on it
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Thought about doing it that way but I really wanted to show shaping the acrylic, without getting too carried away with a bunch of router tricks to make it sit down in. Hopefully some guys will still try this out even if they don't shape the acrylic, at least they know they can bolt in a rectangular piece.
Re: How to make a THICK acrylic viewing window for a subwoofer box amp rack etc
Do you think a 1/2" piece of acrylic about 60"x12" would be stout enough to be the front of an under seat box with (4) 8" subs mounted to it? I don't know if I could afford a piece of 3/4" that big... The rest of the box would be 3/4" MDF.
Re: How to make a THICK acrylic viewing window for a subwoofer box amp rack etc
"stout enough" to achieve what? I will flex and resonate unless you support or jacket it at that length.
Re: How to make a THICK acrylic viewing window for a subwoofer box amp rack etc
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slade1274
"stout enough" to achieve what? I will flex and resonate unless you support or jacket it at that length.
I guess to not disintegrate. So, as a baffle that may be lit, you think I would have to come up with some really cool looking inside supports, but 1/2" might be feasible...
Re: How to make a THICK acrylic viewing window for a subwoofer box amp rack etc
I'd wager it would still flex a bit- would you notice the effect on the sound? Probably not. And it's just a gut feeling from past experience- if I had to use a 12" wide 1/2" piece of pleixi in a sub box, I'd probably try to secure it to an internal brace every 12" on the length.
Re: How to make a THICK acrylic viewing window for a subwoofer box amp rack etc
With (4) 8's, wouldn't I have to have 3 braces to isolate each sub anyway, so that would be every 15" or so in a 60" box. So really, It would be flexing a 15"x10" area for each sub. Would that just be too much area for 1/2", or should I stick to all MDF?
Re: How to make a THICK acrylic viewing window for a subwoofer box amp rack etc
You don't need to isolate subs. And if there's a question- stick to MDF unless you need that showoff factor