Quote Originally Posted by traut
thanks for the tips!

I found a friend that said he'd help me make the cuts (he has a table saw and a router). What kind of joints did you use on the sides of the box? Should I just use regular wood glue to hold it all together? No screws??? Are there any disadvantages to using a nice oak plywood instead of mdf?

kexo, did you just glue the two identical pieces together for the "double thick front baffle?"

I've got all of my parts, so hopefully, my friend will have some time to help me get it started this weekend. This is my first DIY audio project... can't wait to hear the finished product!
Wood glue is essential, yes, use that...good idea to seal the cracks with silicone too...regular white stuff or whatever.

I prefer dado joints, used with dado blades on a table saw or a router. Just a rabbet. It's stronger because it allows more surface area for the glue, and things snap together like a glove. But good old fashioned butt joints are fine too....I used my nail gun to hold things in place after the glue was applied.

Yes, glueing and clamping two pieces together makes the double thick front baffle...it's a good idea for subs.