Have you ever had issues with putting the enamel straight onto the MDF without any primer? I tend to undercoat / sand with Zinnser BIN shalac primer, its not cheap but goes a long way and helps aid in a glass like finish once you add paint either acrylic or oil base enamel, I've also vinyl wrapped MDF using this priming step with wild results!!! love tuning in mate awesome work!!!
Mark what if someone mounted 8s or 12 in there rear deck with a sound deadening treatment and pine bored on top with the panel on top of that an a board under with like cone style surround
Mark you've probably covered this already but is RUclips your full time gig or do you have a full time job other than? Your videos have also helped me become a better installer on numerous levels.
Most people only watch a few videos to learn. Then they make their own and move on. He doesn't get enough views per video regularly to make a living off of yet. But it is a good amount. Tons of subscribers and some videos have a ton of views.
I don't build boxes so forgive if it's a stupid question. It looks like the back of the port is not as wide as the front. Would I be correct is assuming it is half the width of the front due to being only one side once it bends to the back ? Or is it actually the same and just an illusion ?
I'm very curious of the reasoning behind the equipment choices here. Is it mostly because it's a channel sponsor? It's been a while since I've seen single voice coil subwoofers picked for a build. It looks like you're probably planning to power them with that 1500.1. Is that correct? The specs say these subs are rated for 500w rms, are you planning to feed them under 400? (assuming the amp makes right at rated power) I might have missed it, but what's the net airspace and port tuning on this enclosure?
Hello Mark , I have been following you for years now and I have been into car audio since 1985. I realize that I just aged myself but I’ll continue. I just purchased a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman after my Insurance company decided to total out my prior car after hitting a deer. I’m contacting you because I am curious about what you would recommend to replace the factory stereo system in my Mini since part of the display and controls are built into the speedometer/everything else gauge. The car has the Harmon Kardon three way component speakers in the front and I believe that there are 6x9 speakers in the rear. The reason why I’m looking for your opinion is that in my previous car I was using four 15” subs and I loved it. The problem is the space is far less in my Mini Cooper but I still want to get the thunderous bass that I love. Any suggestions for me ?
MDF will work with multiple coats of water based/borne finishes without a problem. If you you want to cut down on finishing time, you may try glue-size which is a mix of PVA glue and water as a sealer, or you may try E-Z Vinyl Sealer by Mohawk/Behlen. Then apply your water based finish.
@@CarAudioFabrication can you use a water base paint, or latex paint with no type of sealer for MDF? I've seen people say you need to use a sealer to keep it from swelling.
It's a LIMITED space. You can't just magically make the box larger than what the vehicle would allow. And it's not actually an issue, I can easily remove the material as shown in the video.
aaand a question! when using a overhand router like this in the vid, i have one, and 10/10 times i use it, that damn bit gets thrown into outer space more or less! i dont bottom out the bit in the chuck, and i torque it until the plastic parts starts making cracking sounds in the router (too hercules tight in my opinion). Starting it, it works okay, but after like 30s of cutting, the bit flyes away and i get andgry again, and use whatever else i can find in the garage to finish the project....
Are you referring to the flush cuts around the 7:30 mark? If so, make sure your router base is stable and use the right hand trick (if you point your thumb at the edge you want to cut, your index finger points in the direction you need to cut/move the router in). As for the cutter depth in the collet... always leave around 1/8" (3mm) between the shank and the bottom edge of the cutter when tightening the bit in the collet.
Great vid Mark. Anyone or Mark, been out of building enclosures for a couple of decades, built 'um for a couple of decades ;) I know a lot has changed, but the principals are all still there. Wanna build an enclosure for a home, slot ported single 12". Have the thiele/small parameters around my desk somewhere. Can anyone point to some software now that I can input my specs and space allotment and it will spit out the tune/pieces to cut etc? Thanks a bunch, been watching Mark for years. Cheers.
I do appreciate Marks attention to detail, and the cleanliness of his shop . And he always has the proper tool for the job !
Top marks bud 💪😎👌
Please 🙏 next video I am waiting for the finish product this is the best audio channel out there.
Man I built a lot of boxes in my time and this is one solid masterpiece ❤
Appreciate the kind words
Nice job assembling your box project taking the time for details 👍. Turns out to make all the difference 😀
That is 1 big box. Love the idea behind it. Keep being creative, and I'll keep watching!
Great video Mark! Always worth watching anything you put out! Thank you for your hard work!
Thanks for watching
Thank you for giving me a idea to get a perfect box design for my mk1 golf
THANKS FOR THE BREAK DOWN
Beautiful work, really making me wish I had the tools and the space for box makin.
Have you ever had issues with putting the enamel straight onto the MDF without any primer? I tend to undercoat / sand with Zinnser BIN shalac primer, its not cheap but goes a long way and helps aid in a glass like finish once you add paint either acrylic or oil base enamel, I've also vinyl wrapped MDF using this priming step with wild results!!! love tuning in mate awesome work!!!
Really love your work always so clean!
How do you wire 4 dual 2 ohm 12s to 1ohm?
Mark what if someone mounted 8s or 12 in there rear deck with a sound deadening treatment and pine bored on top with the panel on top of that an a board under with like cone style surround
Yeah! You are getting the box assembled 😃👍
Mark you've probably covered this already but is RUclips your full time gig or do you have a full time job other than? Your videos have also helped me become a better installer on numerous levels.
It's my understanding that he has a full time job outside RUclips, which is car audio installs, teaching same and other like his website, for example.
Most people only watch a few videos to learn. Then they make their own and move on. He doesn't get enough views per video regularly to make a living off of yet. But it is a good amount. Tons of subscribers and some videos have a ton of views.
I am very curious on how the sq will be with these subs. The build quality looks good.
Looking good! Just built my first subwoofer box but need a speaker terminal. What ones do you use?
Will you sale the design for that box?
I don't build boxes so forgive if it's a stupid question. It looks like the back of the port is not as wide as the front. Would I be correct is assuming it is half the width of the front due to being only one side once it bends to the back ? Or is it actually the same and just an illusion ?
Are you able to build me a box in that design for 4 12s skar VFX to fit in an 07 Nissan Armada
hi my name is brian williams from south africa im allso into carsound like your builds follow you how much for this plan
question, when adjusting the headunits LPF & HPF are those effecting the RCA outputs or just the headunit speaker outputs?
In my Sony Dsx Radio it effect both, the rca and the speaker outs
I'm very curious of the reasoning behind the equipment choices here. Is it mostly because it's a channel sponsor? It's been a while since I've seen single voice coil subwoofers picked for a build. It looks like you're probably planning to power them with that 1500.1. Is that correct? The specs say these subs are rated for 500w rms, are you planning to feed them under 400? (assuming the amp makes right at rated power) I might have missed it, but what's the net airspace and port tuning on this enclosure?
Hello Mark , I have been following you for years now and I have been into car audio since 1985. I realize that I just aged myself but I’ll continue. I just purchased a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman after my Insurance company decided to total out my prior car after hitting a deer. I’m contacting you because I am curious about what you would recommend to replace the factory stereo system in my Mini since part of the display and controls are built into the speedometer/everything else gauge. The car has the Harmon Kardon three way component speakers in the front and I believe that there are 6x9 speakers in the rear. The reason why I’m looking for your opinion is that in my previous car I was using four 15” subs and I loved it. The problem is the space is far less in my Mini Cooper but I still want to get the thunderous bass that I love. Any suggestions for me ?
Very close to my box design in my Chevy Tahoe
Nice!
Mark I've watched lots of videos on painting MDF and can't find a lot of good info.. Is water based paint ok without using some type of sealer?
MDF will work with multiple coats of water based/borne finishes without a problem. If you you want to cut down on finishing time, you may try glue-size which is a mix of PVA glue and water as a sealer, or you may try E-Z Vinyl Sealer by Mohawk/Behlen. Then apply your water based finish.
@@bfisher363 thanks for the input. Didn't know if it would swell being water based.
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Hola! Gracias!
@@CarAudioFabrication can you use a water base paint, or latex paint with no type of sealer for MDF? I've seen people say you need to use a sealer to keep it from swelling.
If it's happened before why wouldn't you adjust the measurements instead of cutting out bracing?
It's a LIMITED space. You can't just magically make the box larger than what the vehicle would allow. And it's not actually an issue, I can easily remove the material as shown in the video.
2nd 😂 thanks for helping me with your videos
aaand a question! when using a overhand router like this in the vid, i have one, and 10/10 times i use it, that damn bit gets thrown into outer space more or less! i dont bottom out the bit in the chuck, and i torque it until the plastic parts starts making cracking sounds in the router (too hercules tight in my opinion). Starting it, it works okay, but after like 30s of cutting, the bit flyes away and i get andgry again, and use whatever else i can find in the garage to finish the project....
Are you referring to the flush cuts around the 7:30 mark? If so, make sure your router base is stable and use the right hand trick (if you point your thumb at the edge you want to cut, your index finger points in the direction you need to cut/move the router in). As for the cutter depth in the collet... always leave around 1/8" (3mm) between the shank and the bottom edge of the cutter when tightening the bit in the collet.
I swear this is the same song they use on how it’s made he just needs Mike Rowe to narrate his functions lols
Can you make me a box plz
wasssuuup
First lmao!😂
Thanks for watching.
Great vid Mark. Anyone or Mark, been out of building enclosures for a couple of decades, built 'um for a couple of decades ;) I know a lot has changed, but the principals are all still there. Wanna build an enclosure for a home, slot ported single 12". Have the thiele/small parameters around my desk somewhere. Can anyone point to some software now that I can input my specs and space allotment and it will spit out the tune/pieces to cut etc? Thanks a bunch, been watching Mark for years. Cheers.