Hey now, let's not kill the subscribers! Haha, in all seriousness though it does feel repetitive to me to say it, but lots of new guys watch these videos, just want to make sure they know whats what.
Sinister hahaha, I hear ya. let's rename these template tape= that sticky icky tape chamfer bit= sexy slanted bit flush trim bit= copy cat bit Great video all kidding aside. Can't wait for the next one!!
when making the tape depth marker on your drill bits, try leaving a bit of the tape sticking out like a flag, that will wipe away the sawdust, making it easier to see what you're doing
Hey early notification squad! Thanks for your support! I appreciate you turning on the "bell notification" near the subscribe button so you never miss a new video. :) Who has tried their hand at molded metal mesh? Who plans to in the future?
Working on a project and I think I'm gonna try put some metal mesh to it ;) The result looks so cool for such a "simple" detail and especially with the LED under lighting acryllic!
this is so boss man ,when ever I hve the time , and when I have the space money and tools I will be doing build after build , you are a great inspiration!
After moving into a house to make the boss / wife happy, I now have a small two car garage...I have to improvise. (The old garage was 28 deep, 32 wide with 12 foot ceilings) I built a shed for lawn equipment, but have a 28 ton log splitter I modified and fabricated a dozen different attachments to pull/push bearings and other automotive repairs that require force. A tray of 3/4" steel, 2' x 3' slides over the bottom foot and tightens with 4 bolts. I drilled holes for adaptor plates & other fixtures. It works sooo great for many projects. Note; the splitter wedge end on the ram is removable...so if your in the market, look for one that comes off for adaptors you can use for many things. I even made one to break the bead on tires. Since my log splitter can be vertical or horizontal, it become more versatile. It helps that i have a 150 amp MIG welder for fabrication. Retired ASE Master Tech
Seems like every time I post a question, I find it answered in another video. I couldn't find this video and was wondering how you are able to do this with the mesh. Now I know, thanks again for all your hard work and very informational videos.
Just discovered your videos, it was nice to see you Use basic tools. Nothing fancy that a normal guy doesn't have. Stay basic or lose viewers. That's my opinion. I don't watch guys with fancy tools. I do Fabrication work and I can't afford every fancy tool. Knowing how to do it with basic tools makes you a better fabricator!!
you could also use 2x4's (or solid metal beams) on both sides of the sandwich jig you made and tighten bolts on the 2x4's down to each other without needing to drill into anything else.
I have a mtb full face helmet and I. Trying to cover the mouth vents do bugs and rocks don't get through. I can't get the rubber and the aluminum mesh to bond. Any ideas?
In production, i.e. automotive world, the mold parts are steel or aluminum. Virtually always an outside supplier. The mesh grills are made in seconds and generally the cost is in cents ¢. If the mesh is a little difficult there are 2 stations, like for extra steps or need to rotate the forms/ mold. The 2 stations may have different pressure if step 2 is delicate. Probably has been shown already on the TV show "How they do That". Nice video.
Wood clamps with angle iron also work really well. The angle iron spans the longer distance and doesn't bend easily and allow good even pressure but you need threaded clamps not the hand squeeze type
I make a 2 part perimeter mold of the outer shape and the positive shape. I fasten the two with a piece out of some scrap vinyl material glued on like a hinge the i run it through a slip roll a few times. 😁👍
Never thought to do this. Looks like MDF being used, so thicker metal I'd be concerned about destroying that template material, so perhaps a good solid plywood if using a thicker metal, or one with less open area. Good thing I already have a 20 ton shop press, I may try this technique for a cool custom grill on my project truck!
Hello Good Day. I saw some of the modification videos here. I want to ask if it is possible to put a protective mesh on my Sony GTK X1BT. I remove the metal mesh because of the thick dust inside. Now it is bare and I wonderin how I can modify the cover. Thank you. I wish I can upload the photo so you can check.
My favorite channel 😀. I haven't messed around with car audio for years. Maybe I should take my 8 year old JBL subs out of retirement and build them a nice custom box for my stationwagon 😀
Just discovered your videos... great tutorials and super tricks! The only problem is that my supposed small audio upgrades will now cost me a lot more and take a serious amount of work! Nice job and thank you for taking the time! (I'll make sure to support your channel down the road man)
If I were making a lot of these pieces, this may be worth while. But if it's for just a couple of pieces, I would make the small piece to stretch the metal on, and simply use a plastic hammer to stretch it. Might take a few tries but it could be done in minutes vs an hour. Time is money!
Hey that was great work and I like the different colors of the led lights!!!! I don't realy care for the mesh grill but then again that part of the install might not be for everyone but other than that everything looks great!!! 👍👍👍👍
Totally awesome, great technique and video also, just subscribed. I have one question, the mesh looks awesome, but do you ever have a problem with durability? Would it hold up if it got accidentally bumped? If so, other than placing it in an area where bumping is unlikely, do you have any other ideas on how to increase durability? Thanks for the video, lots of great ideas, not the least of which how to do this without a hydraulic press!
So in all your videos you provide links to the tools and supplies you use in the video, except for the vinyl where can somebody purchase the 4 way stretch ? molded mesh i have done this to build grills for my kick panel drivers i was getting tired of replacing my midbass 8's all the time. I just made a MDF ring used the router and pressed some mesh trimmed it and glued it together and wrapped it in acoustically transparent fabric( speaker grill fabric) they turned out perfect with nice rounded edges looked exactly like a factory made grill
I followed every link, nothing shows me where i can buy the vinyl . I know how to wrap with vinyl just don't know where to purchase it, specifically the 4 way stretch vinyl.
CarAudioFabrication I looked at the thumbnail and it looked clean right away lol. but i just finished it. and hell yea its nice. plus i never been the first one to comment on a video before 😉😂
Are those molded mesh covers very protective? I'm guessing the thicker the mesh, the more likely it could say take a hit. Would you this technique work for a mesh protector that you want to last from a 3 lb hammer hit? I like the look they give, but looking to make a strong face for my unit.
I had a really fat friend stand on it, worked for me, payed him with a burger and beer.
jody024
Good Man!
Calling B.S. Now get my Big Mac.
Wood clamps or "C" clamps might work as well to sandwich the box together.
A new game peeps..every time he says "template tape, chamfer, or flush trim bit" take a drink...cheers 🍻
Hey now, let's not kill the subscribers! Haha, in all seriousness though it does feel repetitive to me to say it, but lots of new guys watch these videos, just want to make sure they know whats what.
Sinister - I got smashed following your suggestion and drinking to this clip. Great idea.
Sinister hahaha, I hear ya. let's rename these
template tape= that sticky icky tape
chamfer bit= sexy slanted bit
flush trim bit= copy cat bit
Great video all kidding aside. Can't wait for the next one!!
Sinister every time he says mesh, your mom and I try to make a little brother for you
CarAudioFabrication Just bustin your balls. You make great videos.
when making the tape depth marker on your drill bits, try leaving a bit of the tape sticking out like a flag, that will wipe away the sawdust, making it easier to see what you're doing
Let's try this with an F350. Now lets try Oprah . .
Hey early notification squad! Thanks for your support! I appreciate you turning on the "bell notification" near the subscribe button so you never miss a new video. :)
Who has tried their hand at molded metal mesh? Who plans to in the future?
CarAudioFabrication Sometimes the notification doesn't show up till allot later... geez come on UA-cam.
Working on a project and I think I'm gonna try put some metal mesh to it ;) The result looks so cool for such a "simple" detail and especially with the LED under lighting acryllic!
this is so boss man ,when ever I hve the time , and when I have the space money and tools I will be doing build after build , you are a great inspiration!
After moving into a house to make the boss / wife happy, I now have a small two car garage...I have to improvise. (The old garage was 28 deep, 32 wide with 12 foot ceilings) I built a shed for lawn equipment, but have a 28 ton log splitter I modified and fabricated a dozen different attachments to pull/push bearings and other automotive repairs that require force. A tray of 3/4" steel, 2' x 3' slides over the bottom foot and tightens with 4 bolts. I drilled holes for adaptor plates & other fixtures. It works sooo great for many projects. Note; the splitter wedge end on the ram is removable...so if your in the market, look for one that comes off for adaptors you can use for many things. I even made one to break the bead on tires. Since my log splitter can be vertical or horizontal, it become more versatile. It helps that i have a 150 amp MIG welder for fabrication. Retired ASE Master Tech
79 people don't have the time skill or money. Great content.
Lol.....its obvious! Haters are gonna hate and lazy people without skillz are gonna hit the dislike button lol😅👍
Jacking up your truck and letting it back down is so inefficient, just use the box as a base for your bottle jack when lifting your truck.
Seems like every time I post a question, I find it answered in another video. I couldn't find this video and was wondering how you are able to do this with the mesh. Now I know, thanks again for all your hard work and very informational videos.
Were can i buy this mesh grill from.
that looks way dope!
SoundmanCA pretty snazzy I'd say so as well.
Hi, great video, is this stainless mess? and what is the pitch size? I'm struggling to find something like this in the UK...
Just discovered your videos, it was nice to see you Use basic tools. Nothing fancy that a normal guy doesn't have. Stay basic or lose viewers. That's my opinion. I don't watch guys with fancy tools.
I do Fabrication work and I can't afford every fancy tool. Knowing how to do it with basic tools makes you a better fabricator!!
you could also use 2x4's (or solid metal beams) on both sides of the sandwich jig you made and tighten bolts on the 2x4's down to each other without needing to drill into anything else.
I have a mtb full face helmet and I. Trying to cover the mouth vents do bugs and rocks don't get through. I can't get the rubber and the aluminum mesh to bond. Any ideas?
Will this same job work on thicker metal, say 18 or 16ga?? Perforated steel sheet with round corners.
In production, i.e. automotive world, the mold parts are steel or aluminum. Virtually always an outside supplier. The mesh grills are made in seconds and generally the cost is in cents ¢.
If the mesh is a little difficult there are 2 stations, like for extra steps or need to rotate the forms/ mold. The 2 stations may have different pressure if step 2 is delicate.
Probably has been shown already on the TV show "How they do That".
Nice video.
Thanks for the video. Do you think for a single install that this can be achieved without a router table? Maybe using a jigsaw and a hand router?
Wood clamps with angle iron also work really well. The angle iron spans the longer distance and doesn't bend easily and allow good even pressure but you need threaded clamps not the hand squeeze type
Hi, where can I purchase the wire mesh?
what is the link to buy the Hexagon pattern mesh? thank...
I make a 2 part perimeter mold of the outer shape and the positive shape. I fasten the two with a piece out of some scrap vinyl material glued on like a hinge the i run it through a slip roll a few times. 😁👍
U make this shit look so ez nice job!
how do you flatten out mesh that is from a roll?
lol i just seen a pic of someone doing this yesterday and asked them how same process then boom today you have a video thank you
Never thought to do this. Looks like MDF being used, so thicker metal I'd be concerned about destroying that template material, so perhaps a good solid plywood if using a thicker metal, or one with less open area. Good thing I already have a 20 ton shop press, I may try this technique for a cool custom grill on my project truck!
I was looking for the smart frame system but I can’t find it, do you know where I can buy one.
Do you still make grills?
Hello Good Day. I saw some of the modification videos here. I want to ask if it is possible to put a protective mesh on my Sony GTK X1BT. I remove the metal mesh because of the thick dust inside. Now it is bare and I wonderin how I can modify the cover. Thank you. I wish I can upload the photo so you can check.
Hello, how are you doing? I want to know if you have any videos on building subboxes to specs for different subwoofers. Thanks
My favorite channel 😀. I haven't messed around with car audio for years. Maybe I should take my 8 year old JBL subs out of retirement and build them a nice custom box for my stationwagon 😀
Just discovered your videos... great tutorials and super tricks!
The only problem is that my supposed small audio upgrades will now cost me a lot more and take a serious amount of work!
Nice job and thank you for taking the time! (I'll make sure to support your channel down the road man)
If I were making a lot of these pieces, this may be worth while. But if it's for just a couple of pieces, I would make the small piece to stretch the metal on, and simply use a plastic hammer to stretch it. Might take a few tries but it could be done in minutes vs an hour. Time is money!
Hey that was great work and I like the different colors of the led lights!!!! I don't realy care for the mesh grill but then again that part of the install might not be for everyone but other than that everything looks great!!! 👍👍👍👍
Do you use regular MDF or ultra light MDF for your speaker boxes? I prefer ultra light for jigs etc, but never tried it for actual speakers.
請問影片中背後吊掛的黑色導模器 哪裡可以買到
Some C- clamps might work out also! depending on the size of the mold, you'd have to get creative and use wood to disperse the pressure more evenly
I would nuts and bolts with large washers to spread the weight on the mdf and maybe rachet straps good video
What if it was sandwiched between both layers of the wood? You're welcome.
brilliant. Now I can make new speaker covers for my door card
Awesome vid!!!
Looking at building a guitar cab and this video is great for the screening.
"Patterin" hahahaha your not the only one that says that!
Rick James is alive and well, making youtube backing tracks
do they make a grill cover for a set of sundown sa.12 i can buy i cant find any
Just found the channel, subscribed, and have to say that router table setup is top notch.
this built is a work from a pro! how many hours did the whole thing took?
Thank you for the video, it made me understand a few things
sounds and looks like Krizhanovskyi Andrey, NAU lol
duuuuuuuuude when is that LED Video, Great Job
I still great appreciate your attention to detail. Thank you for the vids.
Why not just use multiple C clamps?
You can try that, but the press definitely will work better
Awesome video thanks. Thumbs up.
Just wish the metal mesh wasnt so pricey.
Heat the mesh up in the oven will make it form a lot easier.
Totally awesome, great technique and video also, just subscribed. I have one question, the mesh looks awesome, but do you ever have a problem with durability? Would it hold up if it got accidentally bumped? If so, other than placing it in an area where bumping is unlikely, do you have any other ideas on how to increase durability?
Thanks for the video, lots of great ideas, not the least of which how to do this without a hydraulic press!
It depends on how thick the mesh is.
I like the music,reminds me of 80s porn movies
I like it Awesome work Jaxsound NY
You have a skin spoon used alot in aircraft maintenance
10:37 "dududu-duuuuuuuuuuuuuueeeeeeeewwwwwwwww-uuuuuuhhhhhhewwwwwwddddddd"
You are so good good
why you got to go and make things so complicated
the hard lines makes it look sweet great job bro.
I'd buy that box if you made one for me lol
i thought you don't want your amp to go into protect
So in all your videos you provide links to the tools and supplies you use in the video, except for the vinyl where can somebody purchase the 4 way stretch ? molded mesh i have done this to build grills for my kick panel drivers i was getting tired of replacing my midbass 8's all the time. I just made a MDF ring used the router and pressed some mesh trimmed it and glued it together and wrapped it in acoustically transparent fabric( speaker grill fabric) they turned out perfect with nice rounded edges looked exactly like a factory made grill
I added some links in the description. :)
I followed every link, nothing shows me where i can buy the vinyl . I know how to wrap with vinyl just don't know where to purchase it, specifically the 4 way stretch vinyl.
We guys are awesome! Thanks for sharing
Thanks McLovin, good info.
C-Clamps on one side and a Vise on the other.
Another method I use was clamps
What kind of chamfer bit was that
I like it
i've done it done it with a car. works fine.
great job man ...nice video
tá ficando muito legal ótimo trabalho 👏👏
That is one sweet router setup 👍
I need to get a press man lol
woowwww....mantabzzz....bos.
Great video but why are your eyes red
18" 4 sperker saubb plan
great great video!!!!!
Good Job
Thanks... 👍🏻
Marvellous
Car- Jack !
Well done!
Awesome!
Sweet.
Definitely sweet.
Great video Mark.
Thanks Bryan, appreciate that.
👈😎👉
looks clean! 😀
Thank you! You are quick to comment. :P
CarAudioFabrication I looked at the thumbnail and it looked clean right away lol. but i just finished it. and hell yea its nice. plus i never been the first one to comment on a video before 😉😂
Your work is awesome, and so is your face. Dude, you're damn hot.
That's awesome,I can't believe I held my breath for nearly ten minutes!
Instead of jacking up a vehicle, use the jack to make a press
Are you Mark Zuckerberg's better looking brother?
Are those molded mesh covers very protective? I'm guessing the thicker the mesh, the more likely it could say take a hit. Would you this technique work for a mesh protector that you want to last from a 3 lb hammer hit? I like the look they give, but looking to make a strong face for my unit.
That was OUTSTANDING!