So I'm wanting to build a speaker box for my ATV out of wood. I was trying to see if there's anyway I can make a cover or anything to keep the wood from rotting? I'm trying to stay away from fiberglass if at all possible.

I'm open to any and all ideas.

Brenton

 

Thompsons Waterseal is water resistant....

theres also a composite 'wood' that is used for signs but i forget the name

 

Mix up some resin and roll it on like paint. Should do the trick.

 

paint it! get some primer that sticks to wood and then paint it with some good paint like automotive enamel.

 

Nothing will make wood water proof, wood expands and contracts fact of life.
If your looking for a good outside wood try teak or cedar, both are long lasting in wet locations.
BTW there not cheap to buy.

 

get composite wood.....it is waterproof, but it isn't real wood...

 

In marine applications we used a material called "starboard". It's expensive but you'll never have a problem and can work it just about like wood.

Rich

 

Find some 7 ply birch marine board. It is ply wood that is very water resistant and good for building boxes. I made a bass cabinet for my bass guitar out of 5 ply birch. 7 ply marine grade is supposed to be better but the 5 ply is a lot better than your average plywood or Fiberboard.

 

fiberglass it man..it will be a great learning project for you

 

Pressure treated plywood may be a good choice if you're worried about rotting. Use a waterproof glue (or at least weather resistant) and decking wood screws that are meant for pressure treated wood.
...Terry

 

I would just use a old Ice chest. Like a 6 pack design.


There is some topics on high lifter

http://www.highlifter.com/forum/Atv_Sound_System's/m_1386091/tm.htm

or buy some already made

http://www.audioformz.com/atv.asp

 

Cedar. Cedar doesn't rot.

 

I've found the perfect box, it comes black and doesnt put a huge hole in my wallet. haha

http://www.extremesounds4atvs.com/demo_bike

Brenton

 

build the speaker box out of Plexiglas , it will never go bad , or coat the wood in Fiberglas that the only way it will truly be water prof any sealer u use like Thompson wont last and needs to be re coated every so often

 

If you want to try something different do a search for the guy that makes Stormtrooper outfits from plastic sheets. Basically he makes a form and heats the plastic over it in an oven while using a vacuum to created suction to draw it down. Very nice work. Also some plastic you can shape with a heat gun.
Just another option.