LalaWoots Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I am building enclosures that will be similar to the Klipsch HIP's I recently acquired. I almost have all the drivers necessary to complete the project but I can't find the metal 90deg molding Klipsch uses for their industrial speakers. Anyone know where I can find something very similar? I am also looking for the metal handles/cups. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Richard Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Aluminum angle the correct size, cut to length, screw down. Anodize if desired. Corner protectors and handles can be had from Parts Express. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Welcome, Don is correct. The attached photos show similar methods used by yours truly and @MookieStl. My work is the one with bass bin braces. I buttered the aluminum with black RTV silicone before screwing it down. The caulk that squeezed out was cut off with a utility knife after it cured. I did it to hide the battered edges after 30 years of flying in an Ohio bar. The pro look fits in well in the high school band practice room where they now reside. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 All depends on what you're after or willing to spend. When I rescued a pair of POS La Scalas, I just cut and mitered some 3/4" x3/4" aluminum angle. The project was done on a shoestring budget and turned out nice, but not as nice as the prefab trim on true Industrial Klipsch. I did not anodize mine since I did not care if it starts to oxidize over time. You would have to have it anodized after you cut the pieces or the cut edges and any spots you deburr, will look different. The correct trim does show up from time to time in the garage sale section or ebay. I am pretty sure Klipsch does not sell them, could be wrong. Parts express does have some corner treatments that also work well. I have both Industrial and Industrial wanna be's and I like both looks but the "real thing" has a cooler appearance (IMO), but will be costly. The fancy trim doesn't sound any better. . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LalaWoots Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 All the examples look great, thanks for the replies. I assume everyone used Duratex? Spray or roller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 27 minutes ago, LalaWoots said: All the examples look great, thanks for the replies. I assume everyone used Duratex? Spray or roller? Roller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LalaWoots Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thanks looks like I found everything except for decent looking 3way corner brackets to make them look more finished. I keep finding the bubble type corners, no smooth type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 There is another site you can try. They make a lot of case hardware - Penn Elcom. You might find something there that you like better. Those corner pieces used in the industrials are hard to match. I did find a slightly more interesting alum angle on this site. It has a couple reveals that make it give it a different look. I put it next to the smooth I used in my "clones" Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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