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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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fiberglass?

Im looking at doing some fiberglass for a trunk enclosure and also to play around with fiberglass. I saw this website and was wondering if this is a pretty good explanation on how to use it. Is it?

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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ChromeSE5
Im looking at doing some fiberglass for a trunk enclosure and also to play around with fiberglass. I saw this website and was wondering if this is a pretty good explanation on how to use it. Is it?

fiberglass DIY

Its pretty good, It give you A good idea whats Involved .
Old Jun 17, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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check out my home page im doing a trunk Project with 4 sub

or this link is good
http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/main/
Old Jun 17, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1phtmax
check out my home page im doing a trunk Project with 4 sub

or this link is good
http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/main/
Wow, that's cool. I found that writeup through an entirely different site and had no Idea it was written by an orger. I have a few questions about fiberglass while I'm here. Does it sound as good as MDF or birch etc for a sub enclosure? The reason I ask is that I really wouldn't need it for its ability to take wierd shapes (not for now anyway) but I would imagine it would be a good deal lighter than MDF. So would the sound be just as good or should I just stick with a wood enclosure? Thanks. I still think that's so cool...It's a small world (wide web).
Old Jun 17, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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it was not written by me but it is a good site but my home page is my Project and ya i think it is like mdf if not better after all thay do use fiberglass on botes so it is a good a enclosure
Old Jun 20, 2004 | 11:11 AM
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Anyone know how much the materials will cost for a medium sized sealed enclosure for a 12"? I just want to know if this porject will be expensive for my budget.
Old Jun 20, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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shouldnt run you more then 10 or so dollars
Old Jun 20, 2004 | 01:23 PM
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really? for fiberglass and the materials?
Old Jun 20, 2004 | 02:26 PM
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oh sorry, I thought you wanted to make a regular sealed box, I'm not really sure how much fiberglass will run you
Old Jun 20, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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it was not written by me but it is a good site but my home page is my Project and ya i think it is like mdf if not better after all thay do use fiberglass on botes so it is a good a enclosure

where did you get the resin? I looked in home depot but couldn't find any. How much did the polyester or cloth you used and the resin cost together? Thanks.
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cloth was about 5 or 6 bucks
resin was about 24 or 26 bucks per gal but for my Project i used 3 gal
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 04:33 AM
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where did you get it?
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 1phtmax
check out my home page im doing a trunk Project with 4 sub

or this link is good
http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/main/
Great link, thanks!
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 06:32 PM
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i got it at home depot but you need get a good mask
Old Jun 25, 2004 | 01:28 AM
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Thanks. i alos heard I can get larger amounts for cheaper at ship and boat repair places so ill check that out.
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Some good links and info listed in this thread. Nice write-ups
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