box supplies

[mwerling1212 1]

Im about to start building my box today, and i want to know the right screws and glue to get for it. thanks for the help.

[Juslivin 1]

Wood glue and course thread dry wall screws.

Edited May 26, 2009 by juslivin

[mwerling1212 1]

Thanks. i was just making sure there is no "supreme" brand or type. lol i want to do it right.

[Juslivin 1]

Well, a lot of people use tightbond level 3, Gorilla wood glue, or liquid nails for wood. You can't go wrong with any of those.

[mwerling1212 1]

Sweet thanks!

[ABXX49 20]

I use Titebond 3 and brad nails. Before I had my brad nailer I only used glue though. no screws. NEVER EVER had a problem with a box 'breaking.' If you do want to use drywall screws you HAVE TO predrill your holes. If you don't you'll split MDF.

[mwerling1212 1]

I think ill use drywall screws. i have one more question. Do i have to pre drill the holes to mount the sub? thanks for the help :bigclap:

[Juslivin 1]

Yeah you do have to predrill the holes to mount the subs, well im not sure if you have to but i did and im sure it won't hurt.

[suprefly 0]

You have to predrill every hole a screw goes into, or else the MDF cracks.....I've been there

[ABXX49 20]

I think ill use drywall screws. i have one more question. Do i have to pre drill the holes to mount the sub? thanks for the help :bigclap:

I would. The big thing with MDF is the splitting. If you're running a screw into the edge of the board, you HAVE to pre drill. Spend some money and pick up a dust mask too. MDF dust is terrible for you.

[mwerling1212 1]

haha i will. thanks for the help everyone!