Why are Barefaced so light

BertM · #1 10-18-2010, 06:06 PM

So I've been looking to buy/build a cab for awhile now and I'm very interested in a fearful or barefaced. My question is how are barefaced so light? Besides using neo drivers I found that they use "dual density plywood". I couldn't find any info on it so does anyone know what it is and if its commercially available? Thanks!

rpsands · #2 10-18-2010, 06:40 PM

Composite 3/8" plywood basically. Might be a little thinner than 3/8" actually.

I got a 1x12 down to 20.5lbs with a 3012HO, with 3/8" BC plywood.

BertM · #3 10-18-2010, 07:36 PM

Did you use plywood similiar to this: http://milo.com/plytanium-1132-x-4-x...sanded-plywood

I'm pretty much looking for the lightest but still strong plywood to get weight close to the barefaced compact any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I also looked at zaclites composite build but that looks to involved for me.

rpsands · #4 10-18-2010, 07:42 PM

Pretty much exactly. 11/32" Arauco from Lowes would be better though. Just a little more expensive.

BertM · #5 10-18-2010, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the quick replies. It seems that the 11/32" arauco isn't in stock at the lowes near me. Whats better about it just the build quality? Is it lighter or anything?

rpsands · #6 10-18-2010, 07:54 PM

It's got a nicer good side (A vs. B) for painting / duratexing and is a smidgen lighter than most pine ply. Just about as tough too. It's worth a drive in my opinion.

The cheaper B/C ply also tends to have uneven width plys which can make working with it a little tough.

koobie · #7 10-18-2010, 09:04 PM

Rpsands, would a cab like you're describing be safe to sit on, put a heavy rack on, etc? If it's a given that it'll be well-braced, are there any downsides for building cabs from a good quality 3/8"?

rpsands · #8 10-18-2010, 09:10 PM

I sat on mine pretty regularly but I wouldn't plop my fat butt down on it. I weigh about 220 and the cab didn't creak at all when sitting on it. I'd not hesitate to stick a 60lb rack on it. I believe someone from the forums owns my old cab now and has a Basslite in it or something. CrockettNj maybe? I forget.

You need to brace it every 6" or so if not a little more.

dug dog · #9 10-18-2010, 09:23 PM

If memory serves, Alex at Barefaced actually had some custom plywood made for him.

**colcifer** · #10 10-18-2010, 09:26 PM

He's a nice guy; you should ask him.

rodl2005 · #11 10-18-2010, 11:18 PM