Anyone know how to make louvers?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Dayton Area Ohio
St. Jude Donor '08
Anyone know how to make louvers?
I was trying to find an easy way to make some louvers in a piece of sheet metal that I have on my radiator housing. I tried dressing the area up a little and I think if I put some louvers in it, it should help keep it a little cooler.
I thought maybe someone here might know how or a site to go to for a "Making louvers for dummies"
I thought maybe someone here might know how or a site to go to for a "Making louvers for dummies"
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Space Coast Gator Territory
This link will show you how, but it isn't easy. http://www.discoverlivesteam.com/magazine/25.html
I remember a buddy making a simple tool to cut louvers in aluminum. He pre-cut the metal where each louver went and his tool flared it out.
If you have deep pockets this is the way to go
http://vansantent.com/sheet_metal_ma...uver_press.htm
Ask around at some of the hot rod shows. Somebody in your area must have a louver press, but I hear they are pricey to make.
I remember a buddy making a simple tool to cut louvers in aluminum. He pre-cut the metal where each louver went and his tool flared it out.
If you have deep pockets this is the way to go
http://vansantent.com/sheet_metal_ma...uver_press.htm
Ask around at some of the hot rod shows. Somebody in your area must have a louver press, but I hear they are pricey to make.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Montreal Qc.
I it was me I'd go walk around the heating/ventilation section at Home Depot or Lowes, there might be a small louvered vent that'll be exactly what you need, or close enough that you could make it work.
But hey, that's just me, I'm cheap and MacGuyverish all the time
But hey, that's just me, I'm cheap and MacGuyverish all the time
