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been having a few problems with my mdf splitting on me and was just wondering any tips for preventing this that you guys use when building your boxes. i am predrilling holes, but was wondering if there is anything else i can do? thanks
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Electrical: 200 amp Iraggi alt 1/0 gauge NSB 90 Big 3 upgrade 5 cubic ft. box with swappable ports.. All in a '92 Accord http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/2277525 Posts: 518 | From: louisville, ky | Registered: Dec 2004
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kreg jig it from the inside then fill the holes with fiberglass or putty. or you could glue it together and just shoot finish nails into it. i wouldn't advise finish nailing it if your gonna put some serious knock in it though.
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4 kx2500.1's 2 solo 18's Posts: 30 | From: kansas city | Registered: Nov 2004
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keep your screws at least 2" from the end of the wood your screwing into. You could also try a tapered drill bit (#6 I believe) set to the depth of your screw.
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Drill the hole in the top board slightly bigger than the screw. Drill the hole in the bottom board as deep as the screw but a slight smaller diameter.
They have a drillbit that will do both drillings at once for only a few dollars. Get one to match your screws.
Also make sure it is MDF.
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