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Re: Hey Steve, [message #32061 is a reply to message #32060] Thu, 05 October 2006 18:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SteveBrown is currently offline  SteveBrown
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My meters are 1 7/8 square and looks like they would mount in a hole just a bit bigger than 1 3/4. So we working on the amp this weekend?? That would be great, let me know.

Sourcing for plate [message #32076 is a reply to message #32046] Tue, 17 October 2006 16:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Shane is currently offline  Shane
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Where is a good (read: inexpensive) place to purchase aluminum plate? I've heard that 0.09" is a good thickness for most amps. I'm going to have a go at building a Darling and was thinking aluminum top plate with wood chassis about 8" X 13" or so.

Re: Sourcing for plate [message #32078 is a reply to message #32076] Sat, 21 October 2006 17:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Have you checked McMaster-Carr? They have aluminum sheets in various thicknesses.



Re: Yo, Shane [message #32079 is a reply to message #32076] Sat, 21 October 2006 20:42 Go to previous message
Bill Epstein is currently offline  Bill Epstein
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On Line Metals is where I got the amp plate. 1/8" 6065 aluminum. Prices are good but the shipping always seems kinda high. Also, don't expect shiny smooth. Both this aluminum and a brass plate I used for the Cornet had scratches, some deep.

I also found out that standard powder coating from my local source was very smooth and not that durable. Textured is better and that's what I'll get next time.


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