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11/12/2007 7:45 AM

Speaker enclosure

I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.


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LB

Larry Bud

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

14/12/2007 5:25 AM

On Dec 11, 10:45 am, [email protected] wrote:
> I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
> out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
> height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
> be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.

What kind of joint?

If it's a miter, the inside dimensions would be:

23- (2*1.8)=width
40- (2*1.8)=height
23- (2*1.8)=depth

volume= w*h*d

Dd

DS

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

11/12/2007 6:27 PM

DS wrote:
> Swingman wrote:
>> "Robatoy" wrote in message
>>
>>> On Dec 11, 10:45 am, [email protected] wrote:
>>>> I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
>>>> out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
>>>> height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
>>>> be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.
>>> Are those inside dims?
>>
>> I _ASSume_, that "a box with the dimensions..." would be outside
>> measurements, particularly since he specifically gave the thickness
>> (1.8cm)
>> of the wood.
>>
>> (interior W)(interior H)(interior D) = interior volume
>>
>> (23 - 3.6)(40 - 3.6)(23 - 3.6) =
>> (19.4)(36.4)(19.4) = 13,669.504 cubic centimeters
>>
>> Any errors from there are conversion error by using something besides
>> "cubic
>> centimeters" to convert to the next "cubic whatever".
>>
>> .... it's the way I did it, but what the hell do I know?
>>
>> OK ... not much, obviously! :)
>
> I get the same answer doing it that way. I'm still trying to figure out
> why the
> difference in my previous post. If I did it right, it should come out
> the same.
Spoke too soon... I only subtracted 1.8cm for thickness of the top and
bottom in my first attempt. Should have been 3.6cm for both sides.


--
"Hey, yutz! Guns aren't toys.
They're for family protection, hunting dangerous or delicious animals,
and keeping the King of England out of your face."
-- Krusty the Clown

RC

Robatoy

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

11/12/2007 12:11 PM

On Dec 11, 12:51 pm, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
>
>
>
>
>
> > "Robatoy" wrote in message
>
> > > On Dec 11, 10:45 am, [email protected] wrote:
> > > > I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
> > > > out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
> > > > height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
> > > > be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.
>
> > > Are those inside dims?
>
> > I _ASSume_, that "a box with the dimensions..." would be outside
> > measurements, particularly since he specifically gave the thickness
> (1.8cm)
> > of the wood.
>
> > (interior W)(interior H)(interior D) = interior volume
>
> > (23 - 3.6)(40 - 3.6)(23 - 3.6) =
> > (19.4)(36.4)(19.4) = 13,669.504 cubic centimeters
>
> > Any errors from there are conversion error by using something besides
> "cubic
> > centimeters" to convert to the next "cubic whatever".
>
> > ... it's the way I did it, but what the hell do I know?
>
> > OK ... not much, obviously! :)
>
> ... oh yeah!
>
> Forgot ... we will now get into how the box is constructed; butt joints,
> miter joints, rabbet joints ... all of which could have some effect on the
> final answer.
>
> ... maybe. ;)
>
Well, shit..isn't that obvious?? A lock-mitre bit of course...but
which brand? Huh? Huh?

I may have jumped the gun a little on the question of inside/outside
dims.
From my perspective only the inside dims matter IOW. how much air is
there in that box?
Then the next question appears. The ratio/shapes of panels as to
reduce standing waves at certain frequencies...but I could be talking
shit here..

r

RC

Robatoy

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

14/12/2007 9:24 AM

On Dec 14, 6:53 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Doug Winterburn" wrote
>
> > It's a good stable substrate for veneer - assuming what you're making is
> > for indoor dry use.
>
> Jigs!
>
> There is no better material for those down and dirty, use once or twice,
> throw away jigs ... I don't know what I'd do without the stuff as almost
> everything I do requires a jig or two at some point.
>
> Damn mdf is getting expensive lately at the BORGS, though.
>
> Paid $9 + with tax yesterday for a 2 x 4 sheet of 1/2" mdf ... used to be
> around $6.
>
> --www.e-woodshop.net
> Last update: 12/12/07
> KarlC@ (the obvious)

$14 for 4'x4' here. $21.00 for a 97x49 from the wholesaler plus
deliveries.
I just got notice of a 20% hike in one of the solid surface
manufactures supply... the China brand.
It comes in via the US.
They blame the dollar (US) and rising transportation costs.
I did see that one coming.....from a mile...through thick fog...at
night...from the other side of a mountain...
The bankers don't give a rat's ass where they make up their losses.

*setting match to soap box*

Sk

"Swingman"

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

11/12/2007 11:51 AM


"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Robatoy" wrote in message
>
> > On Dec 11, 10:45 am, [email protected] wrote:
> > > I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
> > > out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
> > > height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
> > > be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.
> >
> > Are those inside dims?
>
> I _ASSume_, that "a box with the dimensions..." would be outside
> measurements, particularly since he specifically gave the thickness
(1.8cm)
> of the wood.
>
> (interior W)(interior H)(interior D) = interior volume
>
> (23 - 3.6)(40 - 3.6)(23 - 3.6) =
> (19.4)(36.4)(19.4) = 13,669.504 cubic centimeters
>
> Any errors from there are conversion error by using something besides
"cubic
> centimeters" to convert to the next "cubic whatever".
>
> ... it's the way I did it, but what the hell do I know?
>
> OK ... not much, obviously! :)

... oh yeah!

Forgot ... we will now get into how the box is constructed; butt joints,
miter joints, rabbet joints ... all of which could have some effect on the
final answer.

... maybe. ;)

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DW

Doug Winterburn

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

13/12/2007 8:06 PM

Mike Marlow wrote:
> "mapdude" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Mike Marlow wrote:
>>
>>> Correction - litter boxes are excellent uses for MDF...
>>>
>> Wrong....MDF will fall apart when it gets wet....
>
> Which makes it perfect for a litter box. Sure isn't good for anything else.
>
It's a good stable substrate for veneer - assuming what you're making is
for indoor dry use.

MM

"Mike Marlow"

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

13/12/2007 6:59 AM


"Bonehenge (B A R R Y)" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:08:06 -0800 (PST), Robatoy
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>I do my best math right after a boilermaker's breakfast.
>
>
> On a side note...
>
> Speakers that don't need to be portable are excellent uses for MDF.

Correction - litter boxes are excellent uses for MDF...

--

-Mike-
[email protected]

Ff

FrozenNorth

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

11/12/2007 6:30 PM

DS wrote:
> Swingman wrote:
>> "Robatoy" wrote in message
>>
>>> On Dec 11, 10:45 am, [email protected] wrote:
>>>> I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
>>>> out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
>>>> height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
>>>> be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.
>>> Are those inside dims?
>>
>> I _ASSume_, that "a box with the dimensions..." would be outside
>> measurements, particularly since he specifically gave the thickness
>> (1.8cm)
>> of the wood.
>>
>> (interior W)(interior H)(interior D) = interior volume
>>
>> (23 - 3.6)(40 - 3.6)(23 - 3.6) =
>> (19.4)(36.4)(19.4) = 13,669.504 cubic centimeters
>>
>> Any errors from there are conversion error by using something besides
>> "cubic
>> centimeters" to convert to the next "cubic whatever".
>>
>> .... it's the way I did it, but what the hell do I know?
>>
>> OK ... not much, obviously! :)
>
> I get the same answer doing it that way. I'm still trying to figure out
> why the
> difference in my previous post. If I did it right, it should come out
> the same.
>
You are counting all the edges twice, and the space in the corners three
times.

--
Froz...

Lits Slut#9

RC

Robatoy

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

11/12/2007 12:08 PM

On Dec 11, 1:42 pm, DS <[email protected]> wrote:
> FrozenNorth wrote:
> > DS wrote:
> >> Swingman wrote:
> >>> "Robatoy" wrote in message
>
> >>>> On Dec 11, 10:45 am, [email protected] wrote:
> >>>>> I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
> >>>>> out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
> >>>>> height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
> >>>>> be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.
> >>>> Are those inside dims?
>
> >>> I _ASSume_, that "a box with the dimensions..." would be outside
> >>> measurements, particularly since he specifically gave the thickness
> >>> (1.8cm)
> >>> of the wood.
>
> >>> (interior W)(interior H)(interior D) = interior volume
>
> >>> (23 - 3.6)(40 - 3.6)(23 - 3.6) =
> >>> (19.4)(36.4)(19.4) = 13,669.504 cubic centimeters
>
> >>> Any errors from there are conversion error by using something besides
> >>> "cubic
> >>> centimeters" to convert to the next "cubic whatever".
>
> >>> .... it's the way I did it, but what the hell do I know?
>
> >>> OK ... not much, obviously! :)
>
> >> I get the same answer doing it that way. I'm still trying to figure
> >> out why the
> >> difference in my previous post. If I did it right, it should come out
> >> the same.
>
> > You are counting all the edges twice, and the space in the corners three
> > times.
>
> I really shouldn't do math right after hitting the crack pipe and before
> coffee...
>
> --
> "Hey, yutz! Guns aren't toys.
> They're for family protection, hunting dangerous or delicious animals,
> and keeping the King of England out of your face."
> -- Krusty the Clown

I do my best math right after a boilermaker's breakfast.

Sk

"Swingman"

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

11/12/2007 10:23 AM


<[email protected]> wrote in message news:cf4ff1bb-fb67-4886-a943-...
> I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
> out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
> height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
> be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.

13669.5 cubic cm/836 cubic inches/.01 cubic meters/.35 cubic feet ... mas or
menos.

Standby: I'm sure someone will just love to prove that wrong (which may be
quite easy to do), and let us both know in no uncertain terms. ;)


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BA

B A R R Y

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

14/12/2007 11:47 AM

Doug Winterburn wrote:
>
>>
> It's a good stable substrate for veneer - assuming what you're making is
> for indoor dry use.


As a smooth, high-density material, it's also good for speakers that
don't need to be moved around much. Maybe even under veneer. <G>

MDF is also fantastic for patterns, jigs, and mock-ups.

Dd

DS

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

11/12/2007 6:42 PM

FrozenNorth wrote:
> DS wrote:
>> Swingman wrote:
>>> "Robatoy" wrote in message
>>>
>>>> On Dec 11, 10:45 am, [email protected] wrote:
>>>>> I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
>>>>> out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
>>>>> height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
>>>>> be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.
>>>> Are those inside dims?
>>>
>>> I _ASSume_, that "a box with the dimensions..." would be outside
>>> measurements, particularly since he specifically gave the thickness
>>> (1.8cm)
>>> of the wood.
>>>
>>> (interior W)(interior H)(interior D) = interior volume
>>>
>>> (23 - 3.6)(40 - 3.6)(23 - 3.6) =
>>> (19.4)(36.4)(19.4) = 13,669.504 cubic centimeters
>>>
>>> Any errors from there are conversion error by using something besides
>>> "cubic
>>> centimeters" to convert to the next "cubic whatever".
>>>
>>> .... it's the way I did it, but what the hell do I know?
>>>
>>> OK ... not much, obviously! :)
>>
>> I get the same answer doing it that way. I'm still trying to figure
>> out why the
>> difference in my previous post. If I did it right, it should come out
>> the same.
>>
> You are counting all the edges twice, and the space in the corners three
> times.

I really shouldn't do math right after hitting the crack pipe and before
coffee...

--
"Hey, yutz! Guns aren't toys.
They're for family protection, hunting dangerous or delicious animals,
and keeping the King of England out of your face."
-- Krusty the Clown

Sk

"Swingman"

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

14/12/2007 5:53 AM

"Doug Winterburn" wrote

> It's a good stable substrate for veneer - assuming what you're making is
> for indoor dry use.

Jigs!

There is no better material for those down and dirty, use once or twice,
throw away jigs ... I don't know what I'd do without the stuff as almost
everything I do requires a jig or two at some point.

Damn mdf is getting expensive lately at the BORGS, though.

Paid $9 + with tax yesterday for a 2 x 4 sheet of 1/2" mdf ... used to be
around $6.


--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 12/12/07
KarlC@ (the obvious)




RC

Robatoy

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

11/12/2007 9:35 AM

On Dec 11, 10:45 am, [email protected] wrote:
> I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
> out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
> height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
> be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.

Are those inside dims?

Do you plan to make the box and then put in a woofer of unknown specs?

The woofer's specs will tell you how big the box needs to be.
You can't work backwards from a box dimension unless you plan to vent
it.
There are all kinds of nomograms around to determine the volume of a
box.
You should be able to find a copy of Martin Colloms's work in your
library.
Anything by Alexis Badmaieff or Don Davis will help you along too.

r

MM

"Mike Marlow"

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

13/12/2007 10:00 PM


"mapdude" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Mike Marlow wrote:
>
>>
>> Correction - litter boxes are excellent uses for MDF...
>>
> Wrong....MDF will fall apart when it gets wet....

Which makes it perfect for a litter box. Sure isn't good for anything else.

--

-Mike-
[email protected]

Sk

"Swingman"

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

11/12/2007 11:47 AM


"Robatoy" wrote in message

> On Dec 11, 10:45 am, [email protected] wrote:
> > I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
> > out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
> > height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
> > be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.
>
> Are those inside dims?

I _ASSume_, that "a box with the dimensions..." would be outside
measurements, particularly since he specifically gave the thickness (1.8cm)
of the wood.

(interior W)(interior H)(interior D) = interior volume

(23 - 3.6)(40 - 3.6)(23 - 3.6) =
(19.4)(36.4)(19.4) = 13,669.504 cubic centimeters

Any errors from there are conversion error by using something besides "cubic
centimeters" to convert to the next "cubic whatever".

... it's the way I did it, but what the hell do I know?

OK ... not much, obviously! :)

--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 12/09/07
KarlC@ (the obvious)

Dd

DS

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

11/12/2007 6:25 PM

Swingman wrote:
> "Robatoy" wrote in message
>
>> On Dec 11, 10:45 am, [email protected] wrote:
>>> I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
>>> out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
>>> height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
>>> be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.
>> Are those inside dims?
>
> I _ASSume_, that "a box with the dimensions..." would be outside
> measurements, particularly since he specifically gave the thickness (1.8cm)
> of the wood.
>
> (interior W)(interior H)(interior D) = interior volume
>
> (23 - 3.6)(40 - 3.6)(23 - 3.6) =
> (19.4)(36.4)(19.4) = 13,669.504 cubic centimeters
>
> Any errors from there are conversion error by using something besides "cubic
> centimeters" to convert to the next "cubic whatever".
>
> .... it's the way I did it, but what the hell do I know?
>
> OK ... not much, obviously! :)

I get the same answer doing it that way. I'm still trying to figure out
why the
difference in my previous post. If I did it right, it should come out
the same.

--
"Hey, yutz! Guns aren't toys.
They're for family protection, hunting dangerous or delicious animals,
and keeping the King of England out of your face."
-- Krusty the Clown

Dd

DS

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

11/12/2007 4:40 PM

Ok. Here's my answer:

Assuming that you gave the outside dimensions for a fully enclosed six
sided box:

23cm x 23cm x 40cm = 21160 cubic cm (volume of the box including the
sides and ends)

Subtract the volume of the 1.8cm wood:
1.8cm x 23cm x 40cm x 4(sides) = 6624 cubic cm (volume taken up by the
four sides)
1.8cm x 21.2cm x 21.2cm x 2(ends minus the thickness of the sides) =
1617.984 cubic cm (volume taken up by the two ends)

8241.84 cubic cm in wood.

21160 - 8241.84 = (internal volume) 12918.016 cubic cm or 788.31 cubic in

[email protected] wrote:
> I quite new to wood work measurements and I need figure out to figure
> out the cubic capasity of a box with the dimensions - 23cm width, 40cm
> height, 23 cm depth with the wood 1.8cm thick. Feet and meters would
> be handy. I would be very grateful of any answers.

--
"Hey, yutz! Guns aren't toys.
They're for family protection, hunting dangerous or delicious animals,
and keeping the King of England out of your face."
-- Krusty the Clown

BB

"Bonehenge (B A R R Y)"

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

12/12/2007 10:26 PM

On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:08:06 -0800 (PST), Robatoy
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>I do my best math right after a boilermaker's breakfast.


On a side note...

Speakers that don't need to be portable are excellent uses for MDF.

mm

mapdude

in reply to [email protected] on 11/12/2007 7:45 AM

13/12/2007 6:24 PM

Wrong....MDF will fall apart when it gets wet....

Mike Marlow wrote:

>
> Correction - litter boxes are excellent uses for MDF...
>


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