Source For Metal Grill for Tube Amp

I bought an old HH Scott LK-72 integrated amp. My friend is a woodworker and she's going to build a nice walnut case for it. I'm wondering where I could source one of those ceramic coated metal grills to go above the tubes and transformers? Also some good isolation/anti-vibration feet.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Online-Metal-Supply-Stainless-Perforated/dp/B07CKGK6HF

I believe perforated sheet metal is available in many sizes and hole dimensions. The tube cages I'm familiar with from Marantz and Audio Research were primed and carefully painted.

 

All you need is a steel mesh panel of some type. Several patterns should be easy enough to find. You just cut out the size you need with tin snips and slide it into the grooves cut into the case. Way easier, and probably cheaper, better to just buy a vintage box with vent.
-Bill

 

Find a local Hot Rod shop. Lots of good stuff to choose from. I like the Chromed Mesh / Screen look, myself.

 

I would talk to a local metal fabrication shop.

 

Thanks! There is actually a classic car shop down the street from me. I should probably ask my Dad too, since he used to build hot rods.

 

Just in case (no pun intended) you're looking for some design ideas: HH Scott - Audio Cabinets