I'm considering using my drafting skills to come up with a tutorial for bracing and thought i would write my first draft here and request suggestions and possibly any technique i may have forgotten.
45 degree corner braces
These take a piece of wood of desired length and involves cutting each side at a 45 degree angle so it fits flush with each wall of the enclosure. These braces increase the joint strength and decrease chances of an air leak between boards. The width of the board determines how far the braces comes out from the corner itself. Keep in mind that the larger you make this brace the more air will b displaced and the smaller the net volume becomes.
Cross Panel Bracing
Very popular with high output applications this method uses sections of wood to connect opposite boards together to prevent flex. 2x4s can be used for best results and connecting crossing boards in the center will increase the strength even further.
"O" style Bracing
The O style of bracing works well because four of the six sides can be braced with one piece while still allowing airflow through the center. This brace can be cut like a divider or baffle with a large cutout allowing the airflow. Making the dividers Asymmetrical will help prevent standing waves between boards as well.
Triangle Braces
Although similar to the first brace mentioned, the triangle is much shorter and allows for better connection between boards. the triangle shape is a bit trickier to cut and can be made in any size to fit the application.
COFFEE Questions? Comments? COFFEE
-Drew
Replies (2)
newB on 05/1/2008 03:46:32
Center panel Brace
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This brace acts on three of the six panels and can be made in any length to fit application. Short, Simple, and to the point.
-Drew
SQLThump on 05/2/2008 15:21:15
On thing I can think of is a little more emphasis on dual chambered enclosures and bracing them individually, but the drafting looks great as usual.
Also, if you included more detail on the corner braces for some of the commonly used off-angles for sealed enclosures (Not two 45 degree cuts) and what angles to do there that would be super sick.
Keep up that wicked drafting work man!
45 degree corner braces
These take a piece of wood of desired length and involves cutting each side at a 45 degree angle so it fits flush with each wall of the enclosure. These braces increase the joint strength and decrease chances of an air leak between boards. The width of the board determines how far the braces comes out from the corner itself. Keep in mind that the larger you make this brace the more air will b displaced and the smaller the net volume becomes.
Cross Panel Bracing
Very popular with high output applications this method uses sections of wood to connect opposite boards together to prevent flex. 2x4s can be used for best results and connecting crossing boards in the center will increase the strength even further.
"O" style Bracing
The O style of bracing works well because four of the six sides can be braced with one piece while still allowing airflow through the center. This brace can be cut like a divider or baffle with a large cutout allowing the airflow. Making the dividers Asymmetrical will help prevent standing waves between boards as well.
Triangle Braces
Although similar to the first brace mentioned, the triangle is much shorter and allows for better connection between boards. the triangle shape is a bit trickier to cut and can be made in any size to fit the application.
COFFEE Questions? Comments? COFFEE
-Drew
Replies (2)
newB on 05/1/2008 03:46:32
Center panel Brace
border="0" alt="Photobucket">This brace acts on three of the six panels and can be made in any length to fit application. Short, Simple, and to the point.
-Drew
SQLThump on 05/2/2008 15:21:15
On thing I can think of is a little more emphasis on dual chambered enclosures and bracing them individually, but the drafting looks great as usual.
Also, if you included more detail on the corner braces for some of the commonly used off-angles for sealed enclosures (Not two 45 degree cuts) and what angles to do there that would be super sick.
Keep up that wicked drafting work man!
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