Originally Posted by
Doc Mark
HI, Greg,
Being from Texas, myself, originally, I completely understand about some folks being hard-headed, me included!!
I am thinking that hardwood is a poor cabinet choice, and that it might be better for you to use a material like MDF, or as I did "back in the old days", high density particle board, of at least 3/4" thickness, and probably a bit thicker, for your actual enclosures. Then, you could "skin" them with planed down hardwoods of your choice, which would make them look lovely. But, if memory serves, most hardwoods are not stable enough, nor acoustically dead enough to actually build an enclosure from them. My JBL L300's look to have been made as I was doing it, back in the old days, with high density particle board enclosures, with walnut veneers on the outside, along with some edging of solid hardwood. I hope that makes sense, and if not, I'm sure an adult will be along soon, to fill in whatever I might have left out.
Your project sounds like a great one, and I'm sure you will have some fun getting it all together! Good luck, and God Bless!
Every Good Wish,
Doc (GO Permian Panthers!!!)