Alan Sinclair wrote:
> Wil Haslup wrote:
>
>> Chris Renz wrote:
>>
>>> So, what did you use to make new door panels?
>>>
>>> I just want to build some basic wooden panels for the doors and make
>>> my own
>>> speakerpods for them,
>>> and im not sure on the type or thickness of wood to use for this
>>> project.
>>>
>>> Thanks for any tips, suggestions or otherwise tomfoolery.
>>
>>
>>
>> I would think thin sheets of Masonite (brown pressed paperboard,
>> available at Home Depot) would work.  Covered in an appropriate color of
>> upholstery material they'd probably be more rigid than original and look
>> pretty good.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Wil
>>
>
> Plywood might be better than Masonite, because it's less rigid.  That
> damping makes plywood a bit less likely to resonate;  Masonite is very
> lively.
> alan

hmmm, I don't think I'd go that way...plywood thin enough to be used for
a door panel probably would be tough to fasten with door panel screws
without them working their way out or through.

I've used pressed board/Masonite before and as long as the screws hold
it where it's supposed to be it's fine.  If it's upholstered with fabric
that helps too.

--

Wil

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