Bracing Question

[Sniperslayer]

k, so my box is nearly complete, but in my slight re-design i've left the option to either relocate the final back brace, or leave it out all together, the brace the plans call for is pretty much the same as that magnet brace, but without the slit for the magnet cut into it, it was just a straight vertical brace which was suppose to run between the rear port brace, and the backwall of the box

because I moved the amp more towards the middle of the back then the plans laied out, to add this final brace it would have to be very much off-center, and most likely only half size, since a full sized one would cover the rear ends of the ports

so..should i modify it and use a brace under one of the ports, or would it be ok to leave it out all together? in the one pic i'm holding the brace where it would potentially go, but because of the amp placement it could no longer run to the top of the box, opinions?

 

[Warpdrv]

I would think you could open up a bunch of windows there where you have all those little holes... then router the edges for smoothing of airflow...

Or maybe thats just overkill... looks like it plenty sturdy... nothing to worry about that... its built like tank...



Warp

 

[majorloser]

I think I'd skip that last brace.

 

[annunaki]

You can still mount it (the brace) where necessary. Simply notch out where the amplifier will be at. [L_J] it will look something like that around the amplifier (except mounted vertically). If that makes any sense???? I thought you were going to cut out larger sections of the bracing like we discussed in the other thread? That is a lot of holes and a lot of hassle. It also looks like a piece of Swiss cheese

 

[annunaki]

Ported enclosures should be as open as possible inside. Why those plans suggested holes in the bracing rather than "windows" is beyond me.

If this is your first enclosure don't worry about mistakes and goof ups. They happen to the best of us. Enclosure building takes time, patience, and experience. Doing the best you can with what you have available matters most. As long as you use it as a leaning experience things will go smoother with each enclosure you build. The quality level of your enclosures will improve too.

 

[dem beats]

Broham!

Wow awesome build. That is one insanely braced box. It could handle more than you could ever throw at it.. or would throw at it in HT land.

Someone mentioned cutting out some more and smoothing the edges... that would be the onlything I coudl suggest, I think you could have even goten away without the brace and gone double thick on the MDF.... eitherway.. awesome!

 

[majorloser]

Ported enclosures should be as open as possible inside. Why those plans suggested holes in the bracing rather than "windows" is beyond me.

If this is your first enclosure don't worry about mistakes and goof ups. They happen to the best of us. Enclosure building takes time, patience, and experience. Doing the best you can with what you have available matters most. As long as you use it as a leaning experience things will go smoother with each enclosure you build. The quality level of your enclosures will improve too.

And the other nice thing about home-built enclosures......

If you don't like it, install the same components in your next box. If you do like the outcome, now you can spend the big buck for custom finishes and wood veneers. Nothings wasted.

 

[Fred333]

Very cool build and design. Please let us know how everything works out.