Porn_Star Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I have a friend that's got quite a bit if wood working tools and skills. I talked to him toying the idea of building my own set of la scalas, and possibly a set of belle's as well. He came up with some great looking hardwoods. What do you all recommend building out of? I'd like to stay with solid wood and avoid mdf and what not. He suggested purple heart, or rose wood. Any input is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Sold wood is bad idea ..... Veneered plywood would be better. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Agree, do not build them out of solid wood. its about denisty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porn_Star Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 so mdf is recomended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 No to solid wood. Mdf or void free plywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdrive03 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Mdf will be very heavy but will work well. If you have access to 13 ply Baltic birch 3/4" plywood I would suggest you go that route. It is very stiff (and pretty heavy) but much better than the Home Depot plywoods that have voids and less plys. A sheet is $56 around these parts. You will have to veneer them to get them pretty. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) 1" on the bottom end in baltic. it's been done before and they looked beautiful. if you did that you could make a different HF section and mount it above. if you desired. Edited June 5, 2014 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I would go with 1 layer of 3/4" Birch plywood, and then another layer of 3/4" veneered plywood of whatever type wood you like... Or use another layer of Birch, and pick a nice veneer for the final layer. Ultimately I would go with a cabinet that is 1" -1 1/2" thick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) here is a bacic LaScala bin in MDF with one good set of braces two sets would be better. See how the brace extends almost to the mouth which is where all the action is and where you need the strength of a brace the most. Hope this is of interest. Best regards Moray James. Here is a LaScala with twin braces and clever use of paint to great effect. See link for info and more ideas in the thread. https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/user/45505-mach-1/?tab=reputation&app_tab=forums&type=received&st=90 Edited June 5, 2014 by moray james 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 2's in 1" Baltic birch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cradeldorf Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I wish you luck on whatever you choose. Gonna be nice when you get them done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) I would go with 1 layer of 3/4" Birch plywood, and then another layer of 3/4" veneered plywood of whatever type wood you like... Or use another layer of Birch, and pick a nice veneer for the final layer. Ultimately I would go with a cabinet that is 1" -1 1/2" thick. Unless you are panning on using subs, I would build Quarter Pie horns instead of LaScalas so you have some real smooth bass an octave lower. But, I'm biased. Edited June 6, 2014 by ClaudeJ1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Baltic Birch or equivalent plywood or MDF would be your best choice, stay away from solid wood. I prefer plywood for its durability plus its lightweight & does not soak up water like a sponge if it gets wet. Good luck with your project, be sure to post pictures (we like pictures). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Scale it up :emotion-14: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 8, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 8, 2014 Mdf will be very heavy but will work well. If you have access to 13 ply Baltic birch 3/4" plywood I would suggest you go that route. It is very stiff (and pretty heavy) but much better than the Home Depot plywoods that have voids and less plys. A sheet is $56 around these parts. You will have to veneer them to get them pretty. Good luck. Home depot must vary in there stock, this is 3/4" Oak from home depot @ $50 a sheet (a few years ago). Used 12 sheets for 4 bass bins and found only a couple of voids smaller than 1/4" after cutting all sheets . But it was only 3/4'', a specialty wood supplier should have 1". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Mdf will be very heavy but will work well. If you have access to 13 ply Baltic birch 3/4" plywood I would suggest you go that route. It is very stiff (and pretty heavy) but much better than the Home Depot plywoods that have voids and less plys. A sheet is $56 around these parts. You will have to veneer them to get them pretty. Good luck. You did mean 18mm right Longdrive? Bad thing about the genuine article is that it only comes in 5'x5'(oops, i meant 1524mm )sheets. At least that is the only way I have been able to find it and I have used it quite a bit. Edited June 8, 2014 by jorjen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porn_Star Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 it will be just a little while before i start building them. if they don't sound so great in the bedroom, ill just swap it with my garage system. i am currently insulating and putting up walls in the garage. soon to come is air-conditioning! then i will start on the la scales, and possibly belles. pictures will surely be taken. don't laugh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 here is a bacic LaScala bin in MDF with one good set of braces two sets would be better. See how the brace extends almost to the mouth which is where all the action is and where you need the strength of a brace the most. Hope this is of interest. Best regards Moray James. Here is a LaScala with twin braces and clever use of paint to great effect. See link for info and more ideas in the thread. https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/user/45505-mach-1/?tab=reputation&app_tab=forums&type=received&st=90 Moray, my man, now your talking :emotion-21: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 If you can find it, apple ply, like this restaurant table would be ideal. This was about an inch and a quarter. Bruce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 great idea Bruce and its American. Spend where you live. Best regards Moray James. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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