gsb001
02-11-2017, 08:55 AM
How to build L-300 Grilles?
Hi Everyone,
I'm trying to make reproduction L-300 grilles, that I can offer in all the different and available fabric colors.
I need help figuring out how to build L-300 grilles. I made a deal with an LH member in exchange for an original pair of frames to use as a reference and help in the reverse engineering, that includes building out replacements.
The grille measures 3 1/4 inches deep, almost 30 inches high and 23 inches wide. It's a large frame.
Sourcing the materials is pretty straight forward.
I specifically need help with the edges and corners. The frames are made with two levels, angled at 7 degrees over a 3 inch height, with rounded and angled corners. Tricky to say the least.
I think the factory might have originally built the frames using 90 degree stock, and then when the frame was built out, one of the last steps was a process that would cut the top and sides at the angle and round the corners, using a router or shaping table.
Or, after the frames were built, maybe a combination of table saw with at least a 12 inch blade for the top and side angles, and then a shaping or router table for the corners. The table would need to be angled or a template to angle the frame would have to be designed for the correct corner radius.
I'm prepared to make templates for repeat ability and consistency to build dozens of frames. I can't get me head around the process and tools needed to get to the template design phase.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts, ideas and comments.
SB
HuntleyAudio.com
[email protected]
Hi Everyone,
I'm trying to make reproduction L-300 grilles, that I can offer in all the different and available fabric colors.
I need help figuring out how to build L-300 grilles. I made a deal with an LH member in exchange for an original pair of frames to use as a reference and help in the reverse engineering, that includes building out replacements.
The grille measures 3 1/4 inches deep, almost 30 inches high and 23 inches wide. It's a large frame.
Sourcing the materials is pretty straight forward.
I specifically need help with the edges and corners. The frames are made with two levels, angled at 7 degrees over a 3 inch height, with rounded and angled corners. Tricky to say the least.
I think the factory might have originally built the frames using 90 degree stock, and then when the frame was built out, one of the last steps was a process that would cut the top and sides at the angle and round the corners, using a router or shaping table.
Or, after the frames were built, maybe a combination of table saw with at least a 12 inch blade for the top and side angles, and then a shaping or router table for the corners. The table would need to be angled or a template to angle the frame would have to be designed for the correct corner radius.
I'm prepared to make templates for repeat ability and consistency to build dozens of frames. I can't get me head around the process and tools needed to get to the template design phase.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts, ideas and comments.
SB
HuntleyAudio.com
[email protected]