Vern48 Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 To finish up a couple AR restoration projects, I need to make new grill frames to replace broken or missing ones. I'll probably need six all together, for 2a, 2ax and 3 cabinets. I was thinking of using this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DPI-DECORATIVE-PANELS-INTERNATIONAL-40-total-sq-ft-1-4-in-x-48-in-x-24-in-Standard-Hardboard-Handy-Panel-5-Pack-HDSS22024485/311322859 Is this a good choice, or is there something better? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lARrybody Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 If those are actually 1/4 in. thick panels that would be my choice. It is almost impossible to find 1/4 in. thick hardboard at the home improvement stores around here. It almost like it has been replaced with 3/16 in. thick material, which is not the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vern48 Posted March 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 IARrybody, thanks for your reply. I went back to the HD link, "nominal" size is 1/4 inch; the "actual" size is .22 inch, close enough, I suppose. It's not carried at the local store, so I'd have to order online if I wanted to go that route. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD70 Posted June 27, 2023 Report Share Posted June 27, 2023 1/4 inch thick MDF. It’s rigid, doesn’t warp. I used this for new frames on a set of my 3s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcon67 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Hi Vern, I have been looking as most here that need backing. I looked at that but the specs says 0.22., put a tape on it if you can. There is another I found but at a Lowe's. Both are across town for me and I haven't had time to look at either one. The sheet at Lowe's is ply so hopefully it is stacked correctly. If I get there I'll let you know what it's like. 1/4-in x 4-ft Pine Sanded Plywood in the Plywood & Sheathing department at Lowes.com PeteZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jviss Posted December 21, 2023 Report Share Posted December 21, 2023 Interesting. The grill frames on my 4x speakers are stick-built of 1/2x5/16" wood, probably basswood. You'd need some larger 5/16" stock for the gusset where the nameplate attaches. This wood is commonly available in hobby stores. Would be potentially more work, but a lot less waste than making them from panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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