PROTECT Subwoofers - How to MOLD metal mesh to shape

Custom molded metal mesh can be used for speaker grills and more, here is how it is made! This works great for subwoofers, covering amplifiers and processors and highlighting other areas of a custom car audio build.
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[@kevink1297]

2 or 3 c clamps work really well if you don’t have a press . This method works great for front end bumper grills as well

[@dopescustoms]

Great Job!! Looking forward to the finish.

[@renaissanceman7145]

Mark, I've built a system for every vehicle I've owned over the past 36 years. In the early 90's I went to an install school (it was a week long school) where I learned a lot. With each new vehicle every aspect of the system improves. The imaging, stereo separation, volume & of course integration of the system into the vehicle gets better each time. I'm always striving for a more professional looking install. I've been to several car audio competitions & seen lots of custom work in various magazines through the years which not only give me ideas but make clear where I need to improve. I thought I had already seen the apex of the installers art, then I see your videos. You my friend, you create some really spectacular installs. Through your videos we all can see the planning & the many extra steps necessary to achieve the final result. This video is a prime example, making a mold box & chamfering the edges etc. take time & some material but without those steps the final product would suffer to say the least. Other videos make clear how indispensable a router is if you want your install to look as good as possible. The biggest difference between you & I, when it comes to installs (other than you are better/more experienced at it than I am) is you're getting paid. No doubt that motivates you to produce better work & if it requires umpteen hours at the router to achieve that goal so be it. My paycheck for the installs I do is the enjoyment of the system & the satisfaction that comes with doing it yourself. But this allows me to often say, "it's good enough". If I truly want professional looking installs, "it's good enough" will not do. So thank you for the lessons you give. Thank you for giving us an all access pass "behind the curtain" to see the attention to detail work necessary for such awesome looking installs. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the next generation. I hope they appreciate the fact that they are getting, basically for free, what I had to pay & go out of state for along with all the reading & trial & error over the years. I know money plays a part but I can see that you enjoy sharing your knowledge. As for money, considering the information you share, the equipment necessary, the time involved with writing a script, setting up cameras, filming (sometimes multiple takes), editing & uploading, I hope you get all you can. Keep up the great work & all the best! Mark (Yes my name is Mark as well)

[@wesjacobson6675]

More more more!!!! You have the best videos dude

[@Thumper68]

Much more strong lmao!!! Molding the metal into shape makes it much stronger!

[@Kauffdrop]

Awesome job

[@user-jx3kq7vc8e]

wow, that's a great video!

[@b1pig]

i bet you'd get a really cool effect inserting a sheet of acrylic or plexiglass between the two layers of wood on that panel. use LEDs (hidden) to edge light the acrylic or plexiglass... would give it a a sort of pinstripe style light. Might be a cool effect inside an amp rack, too.

[@steelresilience]

Yayy! A new video!

[@R3MIXMODZ]

You are so good at predicting what video i want to see next haha!!

[@hanskinslo326]

I'd recommend some caulk in the mesh where it meets the acrylic and MDF. Less likely to rattle.

[@emo65170.]

You could also cut a 1/16" neoprene gasket for the gap to damp any rattles.

[@samuelrodriguez3826]

You can always use the foam strips they use on the band pass boxes to eliminate that rattle if you place it all around the lip on both sides

[@CarAudioFabrication]

It doesn't rattle

[@cameronball3500]

Mark I would love to see you do a custom build for a ford f250 center console or under seat box in an extended cab truck. Trying to get some ideas?

[@dayinthelifewithwatsondako1326]

Have you ever built an enclosure for a 1991 nissan d21 pickup extended can?

[@adjake1]

How much protection does this offer? I made a stacked wood sub box for the rear side of my older grand Cherokee. Sound is good but in order for the subs vented pole not to be bottomed out, I had to use an extra layer. This extra layer doesn’t let me open the spare well easily as the stock cover gets caught up on the sub. I don’t actually use the spare because I have oversized tires which don’t fit. I do however use it for my off road gear like recovery straps and tools and such So back to my original question I’m thinking about doing a stacked box for the spare well and using some custom side boxes for my other stuff. Will the mesh hold up to any abuse? When I go on wheeling trips and road trips there would be stuff on top of the sub. Is this a bad idea?

[@orvilleblack3774]

​@CarAudioFabrication Can you please to say what's the hole size & thickness of this metal mesh that you're using? Thanks

[@riveralley]

It's easy. First learn for 20 years how to do custom car audio stuff. Then a year later from that then you should be able to do so.

[@jdparker3]

Over the weekend I took 2 old pc power supplies and did some wiring to them (more of snipping ends and connecting wires) and am now able to sucessfully use them as inverters to run car amplifiers and stereo units in the house :D tested with 2 amps (one on a pair of alpine speakers from my towncar and one on a 12" pyle subwoofer) and the single din dual unit i had in my towncar with complete success and sounds decent. :D

[@BadHabit2Break]

When are we getting more of the Jeep grand Cherokee build?

[@maverickman3609]

Hey, what do you think about two Sundown Audio SA-6.5" Subwoofers in the rear deck of a 2018 honda accord hybrid? I know they may need a small amp to run???? Let me know...just need some base for now.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

You'd be better off to get a small sub box.

[@gettinthrewlife76]

I'm very much looking forward to you being finished before DB w/his 1yr box build 🙃HEHEHAHA. ✌️out from Modesto,CA 👈 😎👉😁

[@mr.reefing7720]

Hey Mark that metal pry tool that is on the table. Can you let me know where you got that. I am in the industry myself and have been looking all over for one of them. Thanks for great informative videos keep up the good work.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Mobilesolutions-usa.com

[@Vidal2021]

You have to always make it "much more strong" so it doesn't break. lol

[@jtlapa4997]

Where can I purchase that type of mesh grill?

[@scarr3ll]

Thought you had made a video for this already? Im like 99% sure you had

[@DriftyFollower3]

So I'm not the only one...... I could have sworn he did too!!!

[@riveralley]

Its probably a more updated video.

[@riveralley]

Amps metal mesh Door pod metal mesh Speaker grill metal mesh And this subwoofer metal mesh.

[@kid_rajah]

I wonder why you don’t use rivets Mark?

[@nicolas9198]

How expensive is that? Hello from România!

[@Dom-hd5zh]

I wonder why i wnat some cheese now :D

[@riveralley]

What does cheese have to do with molding metal?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

😍😍😍 Some people pay attention, nice spot maddog

[@riveralley]

@@CarAudioFabrication hi

[@Dom-hd5zh]

Thanks, love your vids man. So much to learn :)

[@riveralley]

At 4:37?

[@bassboostcircuitry6739]

gooodddd

[@Asraful_x]

1 square feet 🐾 mesh price please? Will you tells us?❤️🇧🇩

[@youraverage8850]

So I’m new to subwoofers and I did a little research and found the MTX Terminators TNE212 1200 WATT 12” Dual subwoofers And a Pioneer GM-A5702 1000W 2-channel class AB amp. Is this a good beginners match?

[@SkillCap]

get a monoblock amp for subs, theyre more power efficient

[@youraverage8850]

turbochild thanks

[@youraverage8850]

turbochild also the Skar or the Planet audio mono block

[@valerianpantsulia1730]

COOL/////////////////////////////////////

[@JosephOlar]

So what the next step scuff proof paint or carpet from scratching up the wood material

[@jayinmi3706]

Those wrenches suck. lol. Milwaukee makes some drop forged 1 1/8" collet wrenches that work great with Porter Cable Routers. The ones that come with them always spread and slip.

[@ADR69]

spray it with paint or plastidip and it might not make any noise

[@CarAudioFabrication]

It doesn't make any noise as is! But once I get the rest of the wood wrapped I'm going to see if I think the mesh should be a different color and likely paint it.

[@motoman22atgmail]

Looks tough to clean that glass, be careful with spray cleaner & protectant.

[@riveralley]

First

[@TRX450RVlogger]

I just farted.