PROTECT Speakers Amps AWESOME CUSTOM Molded Metal Mesh

PROTECT Speakers Amps AWESOME CUSTOM Molded Metal Mesh - CarAudioFabrication

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Molded metal mesh is functional yet gives a custom car audio install an amazing look. By forming the expanded metal grill we can make it match the shape and look of our install, yet it remains funcitonal and protects speakers as a grill or other gear in the build. Let's make molded mesh for the amp rack beauty panel for the Jeep build!
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@somanynamesilltrythis0180 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@deankay4434 6 жыл бұрын

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

@MrSpanky473 7 жыл бұрын

A new game peeps..every time he says "template tape, chamfer, or flush trim bit" take a drink...cheers 🍻

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@lukejohnson2854 7 жыл бұрын

Sinister - I got smashed following your suggestion and drinking to this clip. Great idea.

@fdfc78 7 жыл бұрын

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!!

@bohaggin5913 7 жыл бұрын

Sinister every time he says mesh, your mom and I try to make a little brother for you

@MrSpanky473 7 жыл бұрын

CarAudioFabrication Just bustin your balls. You make great videos.

@bootyman234 5 жыл бұрын

That was OUTSTANDING!

@MrJMagoo 7 жыл бұрын

Wood clamps or "C" clamps might work as well to sandwich the box together.

@latinhotboy07 7 жыл бұрын

the hard lines makes it look sweet great job bro.

@turbofreakdotcom 7 жыл бұрын

I still great appreciate your attention to detail. Thank you for the vids.

@intheshitter 5 жыл бұрын

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 😀

@petesgee7921 5 жыл бұрын

We guys are awesome! Thanks for sharing

@anthonyguy1347 7 жыл бұрын

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

@RandalLovelace 6 жыл бұрын

Just found the channel, subscribed, and have to say that router table setup is top notch.

@vibe2221 7 жыл бұрын

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)

@mileswei796 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, it made me understand a few things

@TheCpuCrew 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks. Thumbs up.

@RockNRoller66 Жыл бұрын

Thanks McLovin, good info.

@mihaimaftei5575 5 жыл бұрын

great job man ...nice video

@davidmorris2916 2 жыл бұрын

brilliant. Now I can make new speaker covers for my door card

@rxonmymind8362 6 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@topsomequipadora1934 7 жыл бұрын

tá ficando muito legal ótimo trabalho 👏👏

@KINGSPL 7 жыл бұрын

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

@dannyreed2824 6 жыл бұрын

That is one sweet router setup 👍

@donalddurga9742 7 жыл бұрын

I like it Awesome work Jaxsound NY

@Bee_Rhye 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Mark.

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryan, appreciate that.

@CHIntegrationTeam 7 жыл бұрын

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

@digitechicnal 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@josea.garcia3994 7 жыл бұрын

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!!! 👍👍👍👍

@nw7696 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@ziggymike1 6 жыл бұрын

79 people don't have the time skill or money. Great content.

@cgfive227 5 жыл бұрын

Lol.....its obvious! Haters are gonna hate and lazy people without skillz are gonna hit the dislike button lol😅👍

@okiedokie5015 7 жыл бұрын

great great video!!!!!

@vt2704 7 жыл бұрын

Definitely sweet.

@100exitbykctech 7 жыл бұрын

Good Job

@soundman_caraudio 7 жыл бұрын

that looks way dope!

@hinesvillebass6742 6 жыл бұрын

SoundmanCA pretty snazzy I'd say so as well.

@chrisplunkett2814 6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome,I can't believe I held my breath for nearly ten minutes!

@old_romans 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@renomacca1967 7 жыл бұрын

I would nuts and bolts with large washers to spread the weight on the mdf and maybe rachet straps good video

@alvincordova765 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks... 👍🏻

@claytona7333 6 жыл бұрын

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?

@juanv433 7 жыл бұрын

looks clean! 😀

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You are quick to comment. :P

@juanv433 7 жыл бұрын

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 😉😂

@caswellwhyte3117 2 жыл бұрын

I like it

@markshutt1 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video, is this stainless mess? and what is the pitch size? I'm struggling to find something like this in the UK...

@jw11432 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@iamkustom 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you doing? I want to know if you have any videos on building subboxes to specs for different subwoofers. Thanks

@hankbagrowski7356 Жыл бұрын

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. 😁👍

@itsruf1 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@SmokeBasilisk 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@MrFiveStarzz 7 жыл бұрын

Sweet.

@MrRadical14 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@NUBBS240 7 жыл бұрын

Will this same job work on thicker metal, say 18 or 16ga?? Perforated steel sheet with round corners.

@fwanknmt 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@b1pig 7 жыл бұрын

i've done it done it with a car. works fine.

@core2duodell 7 жыл бұрын

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

@jody024 7 жыл бұрын

I had a really fat friend stand on it, worked for me, payed him with a burger and beer.

@dosborncst 6 жыл бұрын

jody024 Good Man!

@itsruf1 3 жыл бұрын

Calling B.S. Now get my Big Mac.

@p.v.jayaprakash4494 3 жыл бұрын

Marvellous

@rickylah69 4 жыл бұрын

this built is a work from a pro! how many hours did the whole thing took?

@ChiTownTino 6 жыл бұрын

U make this shit look so ez nice job!

@TRAVIS-L 7 жыл бұрын

do they make a grill cover for a set of sundown sa.12 i can buy i cant find any

@yudiansah8817 6 жыл бұрын

woowwww....mantabzzz....bos.

@gehlree1141 6 ай бұрын

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!!

@3rdaxis649 6 жыл бұрын

I need to get a press man lol

@stewartcampbell7794 5 жыл бұрын

Car- Jack !

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

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?

@allanb3222 7 жыл бұрын

CarAudioFabrication Sometimes the notification doesn't show up till allot later... geez come on KZfaq.

@teigen13 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@soopadoopa808 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@redbaron2448 7 жыл бұрын

duuuuuuuuude when is that LED Video, Great Job

@pablorivera6879 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking for the smart frame system but I can’t find it, do you know where I can buy one.

@Demogorgo 4 жыл бұрын

Rick James is alive and well, making youtube backing tracks

@angelvaca9232 2 жыл бұрын

what is the link to buy the Hexagon pattern mesh? thank...

@RF502 7 ай бұрын

how do you flatten out mesh that is from a roll?

@vashneshful 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, where can I purchase the wire mesh?

@sillydog2476 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@JosePerez-ki5zv 3 жыл бұрын

Were can i buy this mesh grill from.

@Watchingyou-daily 7 жыл бұрын

You have a skin spoon used alot in aircraft maintenance

@joeyaklic9002 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@travisgibson7273 11 ай бұрын

It depends on how thick the mesh is.

@Watchingyou-daily 7 жыл бұрын

Another method I use was clamps

@fwanknmt 7 жыл бұрын

10:37 "dududu-duuuuuuuuuuuuuueeeeeeeewwwwwwwww-uuuuuuhhhhhhewwwwwwddddddd"

@je-fq7ve 4 жыл бұрын

Heat the mesh up in the oven will make it form a lot easier.

@Rye221986 7 жыл бұрын

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

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

I added some links in the description. :)

@Rye221986 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@scottnguyen4824 2 жыл бұрын

You are so good good

@JustIn-re1js 6 жыл бұрын

18" 4 sperker saubb plan

@Ww-dl7vr 4 жыл бұрын

I'd buy that box if you made one for me lol

@audiovideo4027 11 ай бұрын

請問影片中背後吊掛的黑色導模器哪裡可以買到

@heavykustoms1325 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of chamfer bit was that

@xXThePointXx 6 жыл бұрын

C-Clamps on one side and a Vise on the other.

@itsruf1 3 жыл бұрын

Let's try this with an F350. Now lets try Oprah . .

@likeclockwork6473 4 жыл бұрын

i thought you don't want your amp to go into protect

@KevinSmith-qi5yn 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@bigcatdairy 6 жыл бұрын

sounds and looks like Krizhanovskyi Andrey, NAU lol

@jaybee6318 5 жыл бұрын

What if it was sandwiched between both layers of the wood? You're welcome.

@HitemWithTheFlex 7 жыл бұрын

Just wish the metal mesh wasnt so pricey.

@mstchiefa7892 6 жыл бұрын

Great video but why are your eyes red

@Ragingmarmot 3 жыл бұрын

Why not just use multiple C clamps?

@CarAudioFabrication 3 жыл бұрын

You can try that, but the press definitely will work better

@gettinthrewlife76 7 жыл бұрын

👈😎👉

@DjAlanBarratt 2 жыл бұрын

Instead of jacking up a vehicle, use the jack to make a press

@peter455sd 5 жыл бұрын

I like the music,reminds me of 80s porn movies

@pedroemn 6 жыл бұрын

Your work is awesome, and so is your face. Dude, you're damn hot.

@Kareggan 3 жыл бұрын

Are you Mark Zuckerberg's better looking brother?

@jasonsmall1279 5 жыл бұрын

why you got to go and make things so complicated