Help with building a custom amp rack
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 698 Registered: Oct-07 | Ok I'm feeling like doing something productive I want to build a amp rack. So if any1 can help I would love it ok my questions are 1. What kind of wood to use. 2. Good program for helping me do this. 3. Will the amps function correctly if there are setting at an angle facings the front of the cabin. 4. And will the amps overheat if I set them in flush in the amp rack hiding all except the top. Maybe even putting a lid over the top with hinges to open and close as I please. Any help or tips guys? |
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Platinum Member Username: Bestmankind-apem Post Number: 15992 Registered: Oct-05 | 1. come on you should know this. 2. come on you should know this. 3. come on you should know this. 4. come on you should know this. |
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Bronze Member Username: Vtouch06Q-TowN, PA Post Number: 42 Registered: Nov-07 | haha^^^ |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1061 Registered: Mar-07 | same 3/4 mdf, or smaller, use the scrap...you don't need a design program, just cut out whatever shape you want the amp(s) sitting on and that's it. as far as sitting flush, make sure there is airspace between the flush plate and what the amp is sitting on for heat dissepation (spl check), maybe even drill some holes down the side of what essentially will be a box if you want it sitting flush, also for letting heat out and away from the amp. don't hang your amp upside down and you will be fine. |
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 699 Registered: Oct-07 | Mdf?? And actually I think I want to go all out with plexi glass and neons |
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 700 Registered: Oct-07 | Iight I know nothing about plexi glass any1 have an idea of how expensive it is and what kinda glue and nails to use. And is there a special tool to cut plexi glass |
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Bronze Member Username: Vtouch06Q-TowN, PA Post Number: 43 Registered: Nov-07 | mdf= Medium-density fiberboard, lol you should know dwight you was at woodlawn's that day i saw you, and plus thats what your box is made out of...lol |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1064 Registered: Mar-07 | did you seriously just not know what MDF is.....???? all plexi will cost you, time and lotta money |
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 701 Registered: Oct-07 | I kno but your amp rack doesn't have to be made out of what your box is. I didn't think so I thought their might be a cheaper wood to use or something or a wood tht dissapates heat better or something. I'm not tht dumb I was just thinking 2 hard |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 11535 Registered: Jun-06 | Expensive? Yup. Where I bought mine: http://www.professionalplastics.com/cgi-bin/pp.pl?pgm=co_disp&func=displ&strfnbr =3&prrfnbr=100409&sesent=0,0&search_id=82085 And we've all seen this guy's install. He used wood and lighting on his amp rack and it came out well I thought. http://www.icixsound.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18078 |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1065 Registered: Mar-07 | you want hard, you don't want the amp rack flexing at all... |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1066 Registered: Mar-07 | gawd that's a lot of wire... |
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 702 Registered: Oct-07 | Man I know what mdf is where did you get the impression tht I didn't?? I just thought something might be better for this project than plexi glass. Ok no plexiglass! Is there any fans tht would be good for this? |
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Platinum Member Username: Bestmankind-apem Post Number: 15994 Registered: Oct-05 | if you want a clean looking rack, go the fiberglass route. its a lot of work but looks nice if you paint it right. unless you want your car to be all flashy, a simple amp rack that is very practical is the best route. what i mean by practical is, you can get to the settings on your amp without taking the amp out. clean up the wires very nice and you are all set. |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1068 Registered: Mar-07 | you really won't need fans unless you are just pounding the sh!t out of your equipment all the time, and you have enough room for heat to get move around and hopefully get out of the small enclosure your amp(s) will be in if you are setting it flush |
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Bronze Member Username: Vtouch06Q-TowN, PiStoLvAniA Post Number: 44 Registered: Nov-07 | cuz thieves said "same 3/4 mdf, or smaller, use the scrap" and then in response to that you said "Mdf??" with question marks like you didnt know what it meant, thats what gave us the impression. lol |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 11536 Registered: Jun-06 | Actually plexi is far stronger than MDF on a thickness to thickness comparison. Also FAAAAR more expensive. If you want the bling and have the jingle why not the plexi? Just be careful with the cuts. If you plan ahead have the manufacturer cut them to fit. They're pretty precise and you won't be taking any chances on your own. Do you have the greenbacks? |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1069 Registered: Mar-07 | ^x2 |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 11537 Registered: Jun-06 | When I ordered the plexi for my Q box I ordered a specific size and it came damn near perfect. I mean less than a 1/32-1/64th of an inch tolerance. I built my box around it instead of cutting the piece. I paid over $30 for a 1/2" thick piece 12" X 16". It's solid as a rock.  |
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Bronze Member Username: Vtouch06Q-TowN, PiStoLvAniA Post Number: 46 Registered: Nov-07 | damn thats crazii ^^^ |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 11539 Registered: Jun-06 | To me, worth it. |
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 704 Registered: Oct-07 | No I don't got the greenbacks lol but ima do mdf and its gona be a sweet as mdf rack ima blow you guys away I'm good at this kinda stuff once I get the basics down which I learned from woodlawn. I'm gona be heading to lowes 2mrw. How much is mdf roughly. |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 11541 Registered: Jun-06 | $20-$25 a sheet? |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1070 Registered: Mar-07 | $13 for a 4' x 8' here is my "flush" I'll be adding more bracing and a double baffle on top of the back of the box to reduce vibration drastically.  |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1071 Registered: Mar-07 | Paul, where do you shop? d@mn, lol |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 11542 Registered: Jun-06 | $13 a sheet???!!! |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1072 Registered: Mar-07 | I spent almost $30 last time, but I got some screws, wood glue, and rubber washers..lol |
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Silver Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 913 Registered: Apr-07 | Pauls right. It was $22 and change at lows for a full sheet a month or two last time I priced it. |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 11543 Registered: Jun-06 | Mine was at least $20 at the Lowes. |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 11544 Registered: Jun-06 | I'm guessing prices are different locally from place to place...... |
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 705 Registered: Oct-07 | What would be some good tools for this I know I need a jigsaw and what else. |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1074 Registered: Mar-07 | sander (or rasp...lol), power drill, or carpenter's nail gun, circular saw |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 11545 Registered: Jun-06 | Router if you're gonna round off the edges. Belt sander to take off rough edges. Drill bits to drill and counter sink the screws, I like the counter sink bits as they do two jobs in one. Clamps, squares, ect...... And just one word of advice, ok maybe two, don't rush and keep a neat/safe work enviornment. |
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 706 Registered: Oct-07 | How much those cicular saws be goin for? Man I'm super excited I can't wait to start on this I'm gona have u guys jaws dropped I might even be gettin some orders in haha |
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Bronze Member Username: Vtouch06Q-TowN, PiStoLvAniA Post Number: 49 Registered: Nov-07 | lol, arent you suppose to be saving for ur DD's and HO alternator dwight? jw |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1076 Registered: Mar-07 | yeah, good luck getting audio equip if you're gonna have to buy all these tools...lol |
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 707 Registered: Oct-07 | Yea I got 140 saved up so far for my ho alt I'm the type I need 2 buy something for myself every now and then and I haven't for a while so I'm going to be spending some of my check on this stuff. So I got 360 to go for my alt. These bills are kickin my azz. What is countersinking screws? |
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 708 Registered: Oct-07 | I'm just gona buy the wood and cut it for now since I alreadii have a jigsaw at home I have a whole bunch of my step dads tools at home I gota look and see what's down their since he no longer lives with us. |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1078 Registered: Mar-07 | use the circular saw to cut the big pieces, and teh jigsaw to cut the detailed/smaller pieces....countersinking prevents wood splitting and allows the screw to go in easier, plus it makes the screws sit flush. Nail gun FTW!!! |
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Bronze Member Username: Vtouch06Q-TowN, PiStoLvAniA Post Number: 50 Registered: Nov-07 | sh*t...id want ma subs r HO alt 1st b4 spendin money on an amp rack lol |
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 709 Registered: Oct-07 | Man 20 or 30 bucks aint going to destroy my savings I'm not taking out of my savings. The anticipation of getting this is killing me so I'm going to make the amp rack to kill some of my impatience |
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Bronze Member Username: Vtouch06Q-TowN, PiStoLvAniA Post Number: 53 Registered: Nov-07 | haha....aight man.... |
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Gold Member Username: Skibum12189Cleveland Post Number: 2142 Registered: Mar-06 | http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x228/caldapal08/DCP_4114.jpg i suggest just buildin you box and playin the amp rack by ear...i built my box and then just rolled with it and i think the amp rack turned out rpetty good.. |
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Gold Member Username: JtownTeam Revolution, Texas Post Number: 1094 Registered: Mar-07 | never disappointed when I see that pic cal |
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Silver Member Username: Kyle_lowePost Number: 719 Registered: Apr-06 | http://www.icixsound.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18078 133 pictures of the install on that link but i could have miscounted |
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 710 Registered: Oct-07 | Thts nice! Are those sd2.5? I think I'm going to go on an angle aproach like whoever it is tht posted the picture of the RD amp 1750.1 I think. And I think ima paint it rather than carpet it I'm good at painting so ima go with tht thanks for the input guys anyting else ill post a picture of my plan for it later on |
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Silver Member Username: Mj23dynastySome where 12 wangin o..., The Mighty J... USA Post Number: 711 Registered: Oct-07 | Hey cal what are those block things next to ur amp? |
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Silver Member Username: Philly306BUILT NOT BOUGHT, North carolina Post Number: 620 Registered: Apr-07 | those look like crossovers. and no in cal's pic those arent sd2.5s. those are SI bms and looks like a nine.4 and a nine.1 if im not mistaken looks nice too |
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