Aluminum Blanks
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soundmotor
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carpinus7 said:
Stock up, that is an extraordinarily handy size for audio projects.
With wood edging, you've got a preamp, monoblocks, etc.
Perfect for tube gear.
I too was interested, couldn't find it online, and was waffling about trying to call them.
Now at least i can speak up about my interest.
Now at least i can speak up about my interest.
Redboy
a few good watts
Anyone want some of these?
Back when this thread started, carpinus7 was cool enough to ship some of these to me. They're perfect for DIY tube amp projects!
I found a local metal supply company that will sell me more of them, but the cost will be slightly higher.
If I buy 8 plates, the cost would be around $11.00 each. I was thinking I'd keep three or four of them. Would anyone want some of these?
They'd be 1 foot square and 1/8th inch thick. I was able to work the material pretty nicely with a stepped bit on a drill press.
Here's a couple pictures from my project:
Back when this thread started, carpinus7 was cool enough to ship some of these to me. They're perfect for DIY tube amp projects!
I found a local metal supply company that will sell me more of them, but the cost will be slightly higher.
If I buy 8 plates, the cost would be around $11.00 each. I was thinking I'd keep three or four of them. Would anyone want some of these?
They'd be 1 foot square and 1/8th inch thick. I was able to work the material pretty nicely with a stepped bit on a drill press.
Here's a couple pictures from my project:
westend
Audiopile
Yes, on the plates. Will PM you.
Arkay
Lunatic Member
I've worked with both materials (building robots, not A/V gear, but similar requirements) and aluminum is MUCH, MUCH easier to work with than stainless steel. No comparison! The only thing that is easier to do with steel is weld it (welding aluminum is NOT an easy DIY thing); bending aluminum is a bit tricky, too, but not hard to learn; drilling, cutting and milling it is MUCH easier than steel, as it is much softer.
At $4, those sheets are a "steel" (sorry, couldn't resist...). Barring an economic collapse (triggered by USA subprime-credit issues, perhaps?), all metal prices will continue to go up in the next several years, at least, as demand continues to feed the growing economies of China and India. Wouldn't be a bad idea to stock in any cheap metal stocks you can afford and will need, while you can still find them.
At $4, those sheets are a "steel" (sorry, couldn't resist...). Barring an economic collapse (triggered by USA subprime-credit issues, perhaps?), all metal prices will continue to go up in the next several years, at least, as demand continues to feed the growing economies of China and India. Wouldn't be a bad idea to stock in any cheap metal stocks you can afford and will need, while you can still find them.
similost
Rockin and Rollin....
A thin stainless plate wouldn't be that bad to work with, just more time consuming.. a very fine tooth jig saw or band saw doesn't do too bad cutting them, but plasma works a lot better, of course.. A thin plate wouldn't be too bad to drill either, you just need to be sure you've got a very good quality set of bits.. It is a lot easier to bend than aluminum too... not prone to cracking like aluminum...
I think the looks of a polished stainless plate or even a nice brushed plate might make the extra work pay off...
sleddogman
Super Member
You'd be surprised how easy a water jet cuts through stainless steel (or aluminum) and the results are perfect. A lot of shops can scan in or program your component layout and Bingo, it's done.
willyrover
Super Member
Damn! That is a nice looking amp!
dividebytube
Well-Known Member
Metalwork is definitely the worst part of DIYing. When I made my first stuff back in the mid-90s it was nothing but bud boxes and hand drills. I ended up with dents (from pressing the drill down too hard), scratches, and misaligned holes from the bit skipping.
These days I farm that work out - preferring the front panel express software - though prices are a little high. I also have a friend who does carpentry, so he makes the wood cases. For example, for my C3m preamp - the top plate from FPE cost $90
These days I farm that work out - preferring the front panel express software - though prices are a little high. I also have a friend who does carpentry, so he makes the wood cases. For example, for my C3m preamp - the top plate from FPE cost $90
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