help cutting metal grill

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bubblersound · #1 Post by **bubblersound** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:45 am

I bought 22x30" metal grills and wanted to know how do you guys cut them to specific sizes. I'm trying to get 2 grills (21x14" each) from this for a pair of OT12's. What tools do I need to get a nice cut? Thanks.

bgavin · #2 Post by **bgavin** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:46 am

I use a metal cutting blade in a circular saw. Hand dressing of the sharp edge is mandatory after making the cut.

If you have access to a bending brake, that puts the sharp edge inside the cab and out of harm's way.

nedsbeds · #3 Post by **nedsbeds** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:42 am

I use a jigsaw with metal blade. Just make sure its clamped down so it doesn't jump everywhere.

mudbwetdirt · #4 Post by **mudbwetdirt** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:31 pm

Too bad you are so far away my 52" shear would make a nice cut. Hmm maybe I'm the one thats so far away I'm in the the middle of nowhere. I even have a pan and box blade for my 48" brake but I wonder what the shipping to nowhere and back would be.

tommysb · #5 Post by **tommysb** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 6:18 pm

There's a bit of info and the advice to use an agle grinder on her http://www.speakergrills.co.uk/

Frankenspeakers · #6 Post by **Frankenspeakers** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 7:56 pm

I've used an angle grinder before both the makita and the cheap chineez air ones, 3" wheel and look out for the sparks! I reccommend goggles and a full face shield.