Another question about building a speaker cab.

[big kurka]

I need alittle advice (HELP) from someone who is good with wood. I'm in the process of building my 2x12 speaker cabinets. Alittle info for you, I using a marshall MF400 cab that I'm using for the design and measurements. My question is what type of wood should I use for the baffle board to screw to? Today I cut all the peices out using 3/4" birch plywood. I cut out peices of the plywood for the double 3/4" thickness for the front for the baffle board the screw to from behind. However I'm starting to wonder if the plywood is going strong enough to hold the screws for the baffle board. Should I use something like popular wood or something else???? PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks in advance

 

[glassman]

Re: Another question about building a speaker cab.

The plywood will be strong enough to hold the screws as long as you are screwing into the face of the plywood. If your current design has them going into the endgrain, you need to re-design or use solid pine (or poplar if you want).

Make sure you pre-drill the holes so that you don't split the plywood...a split will create a weak attachment point as well as an air leak.

 

[big kurka]

Re: Another question about building a speaker cab.

Thanks Glassman, I thought I would have a problem using the plywood for that. Also thanks for the tip much appreciated. Thanks again - Big Kurka