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by dustman
Thu May 19, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Papercrete as enclosure building material.
Replies: 11
Views: 2311

Re: Papercrete as enclosure building material.

I keep looking for Paulownia wood but have a hard time finding it. Supposedly very light- almost as light as balsa but incredibly strong. Can grow 30 feet in one season and when cut at the base will grow straight up again. Supposedly the lumber of the future for the U.S. If you find a source or hav...
by dustman
Wed May 04, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Papercrete as enclosure building material.
Replies: 11
Views: 2311

Re: Papercrete as enclosure building material.

Well, I'm gonna try it and see how it goes, I will post results, build time and maybe some pics. The project is a ported box for 2 Dayton 10 " Classic woofers in the back of an Accord wagon. There will be recesses in the box to house 2 Sure Electronics amp boards, 1 for the "subs" and...
by dustman
Sun May 01, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Papercrete as enclosure building material.
Replies: 11
Views: 2311

Papercrete as enclosure building material.

Has anyone considered the use of papercrete as a building material for speaker enclosures? Seems like it would be the perfect material since it has excellent damping, excellent strength to weight ratio and is extremely moldable and workable. Thinking it can be finished of with a coat of fiberglass r...