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Converting to Metal grill on SVT410HLF--what to use for grill spacers/stand-offs?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by bcolins, Dec 17, 2014.

  1. Dec 17, 2014 #1
    bcolins

    bcolins

    Nov 16, 2007
    San Antonio, TX
    I recently picked up an SVT 410HLF that had no speaker grill. I've decided to go with an expanded sheet metal speaker grill. I want to add more spacers/stand-offs to make sure the metal isn't vibrating. I'm thinking of using wooden doweling cut to length, then drill a hole in the middle,...but wondering if there might be better alternatives. Maybe something in a hard rubber material, or even considered using automotive heater hose,.....filling the center of the hose with a smaller diameter hose,....or a curing flexible material like E6000.

    Also looking for black round head Phillips Head screws and black washers. Lowes and Homey D had none. Would prefer Not to paint plated screws, but will if that's what it comes to.

    Thoughts on this?

    Brian in Austin
     
  2. Dec 17, 2014 #2
    Passinwind

    Passinwind I know nothing. Commercial User

    Dec 3, 2003
    Columbia River Gorge, WA.
    Owner/Designer &Toaster Tech Passinwind Electronics
    Reliable Hardware sends along rubber hose with their custom grills, looks like 3/8" or so.
     
  3. Dec 17, 2014 #3
    bcolins

    bcolins

    Nov 16, 2007
    San Antonio, TX
    That would be a perfect solution,....and the $7.50 works. Only problem is that they have a minimum order of $20,...plus S&H.
     
  4. Dec 17, 2014 #4
    beans-on-toast

    beans-on-toast

    Aug 7, 2008
    reliable hardware and parts-express both carry black screws. Check out McMaster-Carr as well.

    You can use a black rubber feet, like the type used on amps for the spacers. They come in a variety of heights and diameters.
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2014 #5
    Chris 'Wighat' Jordan

    Chris 'Wighat' Jordan

    Apr 27, 2005
    Port Aransas, Texas
    Yep, black rubber feet work just fine. You can Google around for "vibration isolator" also. Lots to choose from.
     
  6. Dec 17, 2014 #6
    Passinwind

    Passinwind I know nothing. Commercial User

    Dec 3, 2003
    Columbia River Gorge, WA.
    Owner/Designer &Toaster Tech Passinwind Electronics
    If you buy a grill from them they throw in the standoff tubing and screws, or at least they used to. They sell a lot of other 'useful' bits too, if you need to rationalize the minimum and S&H.
     
  7. Dec 17, 2014 #7
    bcolins

    bcolins

    Nov 16, 2007
    San Antonio, TX
    Unfortunately, I already bought my grill from a local metal shop a few days ago.
     
  8. Dec 17, 2014 #8
    StevieMac

    StevieMac

    Mar 17, 2005
    Vancouver, BC
    Lowe's sells rubber feet in various shapes and sizes.
     
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  9. Dec 17, 2014 #9
    will33

    will33

    May 22, 2006
    austin,tx
    This^^

    Get some rubber stoppers/plugs locally. Drill a hole through the middle of them.
     
  10. Dec 17, 2014 #10
    Roland GR 88

    Roland GR 88 Commercial User

    Sep 16, 2013
    Ontario Canada
    Retail store manager
    I did this with a Peavey once and used the rubber feet. Worked great.
     
  11. Dec 17, 2014 #11
    Kirk Bryant

    Kirk Bryant

    Aug 23, 2004
    Aloha, ..Or., not nearly as tropical as it sounds!
    I just got some auto rubber hose today for stànd offs. Black heavy duty I think it was 1/4" ID and 1/2 OD, worked fine.
     
  12. Dec 18, 2014 #12
    bcolins

    bcolins

    Nov 16, 2007
    San Antonio, TX
    Thanks for the suggestions guys
     
  13. Dec 18, 2014 #13
    will33

    will33

    May 22, 2006
    austin,tx
    Good idea. Hadn't thought of that. Fuel line, etc. Various sizes, buy by the foot and cut little pieces. Good deal cheaper than a bunch of rubber plugs too.
     
  14. Dec 18, 2014 #14
    bcolins

    bcolins

    Nov 16, 2007
    San Antonio, TX
    Will33, read my Original post,.....I posted that as well.