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As a beginner really in building speaker cabs I can cobble something together off the internet, youtube vids etc... along with one I've built and finish off my 2x12 cab and be happy with it. But, is there a better way and I'll just answer that right off and say I'm sure there is than how I did the first one

But, there is nothing like seeing any pics of what you guys might have as you constructed a closed back cab. It helps me identify with what I read etc...

Do any of you guys have pics of the construction as you went along? I'm mainly talking about once you have glued up the four sides and have your empty box. I was thinking in terms of bracing, glue and nail, just glue, attaching grill cloth, removable back panel, damping ideas to reduce rattle potential etc... etc...

I like to make an interior frame of 1x1" to reinforce, and support the baffle, and rear panel.

I will also reinforce the glued corners with similar braces.

John

Here's a thread on the cab I built. I didn't do step by step construction pics though. As I recall, we used a brad nailer and glued all the joints and internal bracing as well.

https://tubeamparchive.com/viewtopic.ph ... highlight=

Mark

Here are some pics of various cabs. I generally build the box, add trim pieces to the front and back edges and then put in the bracing for the baffle and back panel. I did screws to attach the bracing to the box at first but don't bother now as glue 'gets it done'.

I build baffles from 1/2" ply and add 3/4" bracing to support it when I build slant cabs. The internal bracing is 3/4" as well.

I haven't had any issues with rattle to date - I use 9-12 screws to attach the baffle and back.

Russ

Thanks for the pics guys. I like the bracing idea.