mikefatom
Well-known member
This is a thread that started out as a call for advice regarding the fabrication cost of 500 metal work.
A couple more things related to the general 500 series metal work have come up along the way.
I thought it would be useful to condense everything related to this subject in one place.
Hopefully it will become a reference thread for those looking to make their own 500 series modules.
Original first post below.
Cheers
Mike
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Hello,
I'm working on getting a few L-brackets made for a 500 series version of my 312-type pre.
I have looked into a couple of local metal shops (let's call them SHOP-A and SHOP-B) and haven't yet received a quote from SHOP-A. SHOP-B sent me a quote of CAD$90 a piece for 5 pieces. I was not expecting such a high number. I have another 2 weeks before SHOP-A sends me a quote :. I am really tempted to go with SHOP-B's offer but feel that it is a bit high for a metal bracket. I have never done anything like that before and would appreciate the input from the more experienced guys.
With that said, I should tell you what the L-bracket is made and whatnot:
- 5052-H32 aluminum
- PEM standoffs (4 places) (the contact from the SHOP-B says that it's not much more expensive than getting countersunk holes instead).
- laser cut profile and holes/cutouts.
What do you think?
Mike
A couple more things related to the general 500 series metal work have come up along the way.
I thought it would be useful to condense everything related to this subject in one place.
Hopefully it will become a reference thread for those looking to make their own 500 series modules.
Original first post below.
Cheers
Mike
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Hello,
I'm working on getting a few L-brackets made for a 500 series version of my 312-type pre.
I have looked into a couple of local metal shops (let's call them SHOP-A and SHOP-B) and haven't yet received a quote from SHOP-A. SHOP-B sent me a quote of CAD$90 a piece for 5 pieces. I was not expecting such a high number. I have another 2 weeks before SHOP-A sends me a quote :. I am really tempted to go with SHOP-B's offer but feel that it is a bit high for a metal bracket. I have never done anything like that before and would appreciate the input from the more experienced guys.
With that said, I should tell you what the L-bracket is made and whatnot:
- 5052-H32 aluminum
- PEM standoffs (4 places) (the contact from the SHOP-B says that it's not much more expensive than getting countersunk holes instead).
- laser cut profile and holes/cutouts.
What do you think?
Mike