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Post subject:stamping louvers
 Posted: Apr 06, 2006 - 06:20 AM #4628
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Location: Gillette Wy
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I'm trying to switch over to louvers from expanded metal, that is used on some of the doors on my 1984 thomas schoolbus and I'm converting it to a RV motorhome.
Finding the tools to make my own louvers has proved to be quite a challenge.
Any help will sure be appreciated locating the fabricating tools necessary for making louvers.
Metal thickness of the panels will be approximately .050 or thinner |
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Post subject:RE: stamping louvers
Posted: Apr 06, 2006 - 02:24 PM #4629
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Location: pennsylvania
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Have you checked the used equipment brokers like Batavia or Industrial machine ? You can surely buy a set cheaper than fabricating one.
You will need strong steel prossibly 4150 and a machine shop to cut it into a stamp & die. If you just have a shop press I would make it just big enough for one, maybe two louvers at a time. A louver cutter can cause a lot of distortion, especially if it is a crudely made spur of the moment thing.
Best of luck on youre project, I hope some one can help you more than me.
Pete :
Looking back, I think I missread the post, oh well, good luck finding the louver cutter. are you looking for new or used equipment ? |
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Post subject:RE: stamping louvers
Posted: Apr 06, 2006 - 05:51 PM #4630
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| Hi thanks for the reply -- as a retiree and a home shop project I will be looking for the most inexpensive solution. |
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Post subject:RE: stamping louvers
Posted: Apr 09, 2006 - 03:56 AM #4661
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Post subject:RE: stamping louvers
Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 01:06 AM #4715
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Joined: Apr 09, 2006
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Location: harrison , ohio
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somtime s they popup on ebay.
martyg |
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Post subject:RE: stamping louvers
Posted: Apr 17, 2006 - 12:56 AM #4729
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