How to build the front cover for a cabinet Peter Strassacker interviews Torsten Bätz (9/2004)
Peter: Torsten, how do you build the protection grilles for your loudspeakers?
Torsten: First I build the frame then I cover it with cloth. There are many cloth colours to choose from.
Peter: What are the important aspects when you build the frame?
Torsten: Either, I cut out the frame from a wooden panel and then cut the openings for the drivers and possibly bass reflex ports using a compass saw; or I make a very light frame from 4 wooden strips. According to the size of the frame, the strips should have a cross section of roughly 20 x 20 mm. For tall speakers I add a cross member for stabilisation.
Subsequently, I paint the wooden frame black to ensure that it doesn't shine through the cloth.
Then, I cover the frame with the cloth and attach it at the rear of the frame using a stapler. The four corners should not be covered with cloth, so that clips can be attached. The counterparts are then attached to the cabinet.
Now the frame is finished.
Peter: Thanks very much Torsten.
Cloths and Frame Clips.
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