Enjoy this video? My videos have come a long way since this! Check out the custom subwoofer box I am currently building that uses a unique "STACK" style fabrication here: th-cam.com/video/Ol-H0EBEO5c/w-d-xo.html
I used to do this for a living. I would have killed to have access to videos like these back then. You have inspired me to dig my old amps out of the basement! Thank you!
Im not that old but yeah 20 years ago most of the trades or skills were cryptic as fuck, you needed another person to teach you (by working with them or paying) and not always they would help you. Today you can find a video about anything on youtube that is simply too much information, hope it remaings the same forever but not looking good.
Hey your TH-cam Chanel is the best one on showing us how to fabricate and build our DIY car audio, I have never scene anybody else on TH-cam do this thanks man your a great part of the TH-cam community
I'm sorry. I'm just that guy who doesn't do a lot of subscribing or anything media social. I've been a woodworker and in the trades for 25 years as well as an avid car fan. I'm the dude who is looking back remembering the punch 45 75 and 150 as kings of the world. Been around for a while and now finally doing what I used to love and admire that others had. As a custom woodworker, fabricator, and doer instead of receiver, I want to give you full props. My customization will not match the absolute meticulous nature of yours but it will be custom because it will be the only one in existence. Just to end this and not be off track anymore I want to tell you that you are an absolute phenomenal fabricator. I think what else shines that in the only thing that it could it is your true desire to teach and love for what you do. Thank you
I've compared other TH-cam car stereo shows to yours and your work and work area is the cleanest and professional looking. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout the build is always top notch. Every cut is clean and sharp.
Nice. That is all to be said. Far more informative in a lot of ways than many other tutorials in that you kept focused on a topic. Tangents can become confusing. You make this look easy when it really is not. Your symmetry is impeccable.
dude you an absolute legend i only stumbled across your vids the other day completely by accident but let me tell you i cant stop watching them i live in the uk and im about to start upgrading my mg zs saloon system i have just managed to get my hands on a pair of infinity perfect 6.5" components that im looking at puting on the rear deck so your custom adapter vid is going to be a lifesaver thanks for the excellent vids keep it up
Love this video. I'm an audio engineer, who also builds studio gear and microphones. I'm going to use this technique to make some nice grills for my custom ribbon microphones. This will work great for making custom pressed mic grilles. Your video has been bookmarked!
I like how you share info,to the old and new installers,Mary's won't share but those like you that share are bless.Antonio customs installer 28 years on the market.
I have been doing custom work for over 15years, techniques and tutorials are very hard to find. I want to say that I consider your youtube page very use full even for a seasoned installer. I get great pleasure from your finishing techniques as its the finished job that determines a pro from a novice!
I love watching you videos! I'm no expert, wouldn't even say I'm a fabricator. I just love this industry and your videos can help many people like me to make great DIY projects! Hopefully soon I'll be doing a full system in my car! 2600w 0ga 2 amps ect.
Thankyou for posting this video I do a fair bit of fabrication and the methods I have been taught to previously haven't always been easy to use unless the mold was squar or rectangular Thankyou car audio fabrication you're our only hope
Welcome back mark. Fantastic work. Will be following and sharing best that I can. Sorry to hear you had a few ups n downs last 6 weeks all the best for the future ..
This is VERY well done! Informative, without being boring. I'm designing a system for my car and my S.U.V. & this is very helpful. Thanx Mark you do GREAT work!
Been watching your videos for a while now, and I like everything about what you're doing. You have a lot of good material, and you make it easy for people like me to pick up complex and intricate tasks that would have an otherwise steep learning curve. Thanks buddy, keep it up.
I've done this with flat mesh and tossed out the idea cause it looked crap , your moulding technique makes it look amazing , I'll be using your method and I too will be a boss , thanks for sharing , you have opened many eyes and the bar will be raised by all who have watched
+superbradthestrong thank you! I actually talk about some other ways to go about doing this in a more recent video as well. Check it out here th-cam.com/video/6qh9kNeYQxE/w-d-xo.html
+1... Always the very best and informative tutorials .... Your comprehensive How-To instruction for mesh grill fabrication couldn't be more timely.... Currently tackling the re-creation of stock OEM speaker grills, for enhanced acoustic transparency....The devil is in the details...Re: Porsche 911 (993) w/HiFi speaker option (#490) - Door speaker's enclosure "grills".
I'm new 2 the fabricating world so I've been watching a tone of video's and I've found yours 2b top quality when it comes 2 information and video set up, editing and such. i think your a good man 2 follow. THANKYOU SO MUCH
v erry well done.. you are a master from this tittle... my respect.. show more videos please...thnks for teaching us new things... grettings from michoacan mexico..
Thanks! I don't have an interest in speakers, but it was fun seeing how it was done. Your video was nicely done, so thank you for your hard work. I know that it takes time and energy to do all this, so please know that it's appreciated!
I enjoy your videos as I have worked with some real badass installers (Jon Webb, Jason Grade, Jaramy Kufman and others) I watched them do super involved builds but did not always retain the tips I was shown.. Great asset to the 12volt fab world thank you!
+rocbola Thanks for watching! Glad to hear it is helping you out! I do these videos on my spare time and out of pocket, I rely on fan funding to keep the videos going, if you are able to help I would love to have your support, if not, no big deal. Details here: goo.gl/3KQGNQ
hi mi name is garth i have been thinking of doing some custom interior design on my car but i wasn't shore on how to go about it. I am glad i found your website, i really like the ideas and tools you have thank you
Very good . I enjoyed it. Also keep your head up, don't let anything get you down. I'm a street rod interior customizer about to relocate to Las Vegas.
your awesome bro. i moulded the wire mesh on the front of my grill looks awesome. next step is to make fake wall and do my signiture business logo on the wall face and have it backed up with blue led lights to shine through with plexi glass. thanks again love ya videos. keep it coming from Australia
Mark great job as usual. Looking good and love the work. The mesh template box is a great tool to use. Thanks for all the great videos hope all is well and glad your back to the great videos on youtube. Peace.
You can do right angle, but you have to shape the top piece double angled. First the gentle angle you have now, then the ninety that ends in a chamfered (ball preferably) edge. I've done it on just about any type of mesh that's made of under 2 mm material on the "link". Anything thicker, and you're going in to complicated forms or bigger presses. The other critical thing is, this method will draw the "skirt" on the outside far more severely than any other method. I recommend slice cuts made to match the kinks found via a sacrifice test piece.
Nice job ,I worked in prototype ,there are a lot of different perforation pattern's available in brass ,it forms easily,but not as strong as strong as steel ie dent resistance .have used high durometor polyuerathane castable rubber for press form's.etching primer is ness before paint ,powder coat,or plating work's well also on both for more option's
Hey man, I've been watching and thoroughly enjoying your videos. I think it's great how you go into the little details and tricks. Also love the way your videos have improved since the first one with the kerfed subwoofer port. Keep up the great work :)
Im trying to replace the mesh on a damaged microphone. This has given me some idea as i cant find anyone that replaces mic mesh im going to have to give it a go. Thanks
Enjoy this video? My videos have come a long way since this! Check out the custom subwoofer box I am currently building that uses a unique "STACK" style fabrication here: th-cam.com/video/Ol-H0EBEO5c/w-d-xo.html
CarAudioFabrication beats the hammer and pliers
This is the first time I've stumbled across your videos, what a brilliant channel
Just stumbled across this, looks like an interesting channel you created here. Will come in handy when I start redoing my car's interior.
Nice video. Do you do any work on Harley Davidson Road Glide?
I used to do this for a living. I would have killed to have access to videos like these back then. You have inspired me to dig my old amps out of the basement! Thank you!
Im not that old but yeah 20 years ago most of the trades or skills were cryptic as fuck, you needed another person to teach you (by working with them or paying) and not always they would help you.
Today you can find a video about anything on youtube that is simply too much information, hope it remaings the same forever but not looking good.
So did I......... Had a lot of fun....
Hey your TH-cam Chanel is the best one on showing us how to fabricate and build our DIY car audio, I have never scene anybody else on TH-cam do this thanks man your a great part of the TH-cam community
I'm sorry. I'm just that guy who doesn't do a lot of subscribing or anything media social. I've been a woodworker and in the trades for 25 years as well as an avid car fan. I'm the dude who is looking back remembering the punch 45 75 and 150 as kings of the world. Been around for a while and now finally doing what I used to love and admire that others had. As a custom woodworker, fabricator, and doer instead of receiver, I want to give you full props. My customization will not match the absolute meticulous nature of yours but it will be custom because it will be the only one in existence. Just to end this and not be off track anymore I want to tell you that you are an absolute phenomenal fabricator. I think what else shines that in the only thing that it could it is your true desire to teach and love for what you do. Thank you
I've compared other TH-cam car stereo shows to yours and your work and work area is the cleanest and professional looking. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout the build is always top notch. Every cut is clean and sharp.
Nice. That is all to be said. Far more informative in a lot of ways than many other tutorials in that you kept focused on a topic. Tangents can become confusing.
You make this look easy when it really is not. Your symmetry is impeccable.
dude you an absolute legend i only stumbled across your vids the other day completely by accident but let me tell you i cant stop watching them i live in the uk and im about to start upgrading my mg zs saloon system i have just managed to get my hands on a pair of infinity perfect 6.5" components that im looking at puting on the rear deck so your custom adapter vid is going to be a lifesaver thanks for the excellent vids keep it up
Love this video. I'm an audio engineer, who also builds studio gear and microphones. I'm going to use this technique to make some nice grills for my custom ribbon microphones. This will work great for making custom pressed mic grilles. Your video has been bookmarked!
Doug McGee Nice! Sounds like a fun project. Come back and comment and make a video when it is done so I can check it out!
CarAudioFabrication Sir, What courses / education u covered for this works ??
Where do I get that type of mesh? Size, type? Is there a link to where I can get some?
I like how you share info,to the old and new installers,Mary's won't share but those like you that share are bless.Antonio customs installer 28 years on the market.
I have been doing custom work for over 15years, techniques and tutorials are very hard to find. I want to say that I consider your youtube page very use full even for a seasoned installer. I get great pleasure from your finishing techniques as its the finished job that determines a pro from a novice!
Well done , instructions were clear and to the point.
Leonard Harrod Thank you for watching
holy cow excellent thank you a plethora of ideas and your videos are very watchable with no extraneous noise and stupid music..thumbs up
Planning to use your grill mesh stretching technique for custom car grill. Thanks.
likewise here! Were ya successful?
Where Did You Find The Diamond Mesh
awsome ive made sub boxes ,door pods ,door panels but never thought of this idea
ive got so many ideas running through my head now
your patience is astonishing. if I attempted this id have a nervous breakdown around step 1 and thrown the piece across the room...
Holy cow this is epic Mark. So many steps to get here but well worth it. Cant wait to see some videos of other people using this tutorial
Me too! Thanks for your support bro, congrats on getting married!
I love watching you videos! I'm no expert, wouldn't even say I'm a fabricator. I just love this industry and your videos can help many people like me to make great DIY projects!
Hopefully soon I'll be doing a full system in my car! 2600w 0ga 2 amps ect.
I love it when things you make are better than store bought. Thumbs up.
What do I think? I think this is another BOSS video. Good to see you back at it man.
You rock. Luke found out who his fabricating father is. The force be with you.
Thankyou for posting this video I do a fair bit of fabrication and the methods I have been taught to previously haven't always been easy to use unless the mold was squar or rectangular
Thankyou car audio fabrication you're our only hope
Welcome back mark. Fantastic work. Will be following and sharing best that I can. Sorry to hear you had a few ups n downs last 6 weeks all the best for the future ..
Thanks Adrian, that means a ton to me, i know you are always here supporting the videos and I appreciate that! Thanks man!
Your work as usual is brilliant! Glad to see you posting videos again... Hope all is well
Very nice grill. Box was amazing. Easy to understand instructions.
This is VERY well done! Informative, without being boring. I'm designing a system for my car and my S.U.V. & this is very helpful. Thanx Mark you do GREAT work!
Very nice. I like the manner in which a very smart end product can be made with fairly readily available and non-specialised equipment.
You make something so complicated look easy. Wow. This is amazing.
Another awesome video Mark. Thanks for all you do to inspire us car audio junkies.
I'm very impressed. This box turned out really nice.
Been watching your videos for a while now, and I like everything about what you're doing. You have a lot of good material, and you make it easy for people like me to pick up complex and intricate tasks that would have an otherwise steep learning curve. Thanks buddy, keep it up.
Very Cool! It's soo Simple, but one of those "things" you'd just never think of... Thanks man!!
Awesome! The box looks great. In glad your back to making videos. . I check everyday and look forward to posting videos of my projects.
you give me so many ideas on car audio upgrades and I appreciate your knowledge and experience so thank you for giving us your time
I'm boring. This is awesome. I would like to make some cool stuff like this but I didn't know how. Holy crow!! I am subscribed!
Looks great. Glad to see you back with us.
Im glad to be back, thanks for the comment!
Best tutorial I have seen by far!!! I will be highly utilizing your videos as I make my steps into the car audio fabrication world!
Thank you! Keep slamming like buttons for me!
Excellent presentation, great voiceover. Sweet spot information etc. etc. etc. Fine job!!
I've done this with flat mesh and tossed out the idea cause it looked crap , your moulding technique makes it look amazing , I'll be using your method and I too will be a boss , thanks for sharing , you have opened many eyes and the bar will be raised by all who have watched
+superbradthestrong thank you! I actually talk about some other ways to go about doing this in a more recent video as well. Check it out here th-cam.com/video/6qh9kNeYQxE/w-d-xo.html
Your stuff is amazing. Before I became a engineer I wanted to own my business doing shit like this. Love it!
+1... Always the very best and informative tutorials .... Your comprehensive How-To instruction for mesh grill fabrication couldn't be more timely.... Currently tackling the re-creation of stock OEM speaker grills, for enhanced acoustic transparency....The devil is in the details...Re: Porsche 911 (993) w/HiFi speaker option (#490) - Door speaker's enclosure "grills".
Kickass stuff. That press you got there was the star of this project
Great video - glad to see you are back!!!
This is the first video of yours I've seen I like it. awesome work.
Daam Dude you have exceptional woodworking skills.
Absolutely brilliant- really excited to find this channel and looking forward to the motivation i get from it!
GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK!
Im glad to be back, thank you for the support!
I will simply refer to you in the future as "the Professor". Great video like always. Keep them coming. A+
Haha nice! Thank you! Show me some of your work so I can grade you! I expect it first thing Monday :)
Great step by step quality videos. I appreciate your attention to detail. Great job
Awesome video deff encouraged me to get my two memphis m3 mojo 15's set up just got the 4kw amp last weekend! So now it's design time!
Great description and video. I'll have some of my own, soon, and I'll be sure to post and share!
I'm new 2 the fabricating world so I've been watching a tone of video's and I've found yours 2b top quality when it comes 2 information and video set up, editing and such. i think your a good man 2 follow. THANKYOU SO MUCH
+GOOD-vs- EVIL thank you for watching
Thanx for sharing. I'm in the prosses of making sub boxes. this does help.
Where to buy this mesh from? Thank you! Can't find it anywhere
box is looking awesome! im going to have to try the molded grill mesh in my future installs!
if you have the tools and the mind you make everything!! you are one of a kind!!! keep up the great work!!
Thanks for the respect you show to the viewers, explaining and going straight forward to the point. 👍
Great video with the usual epic step by step teaching
v erry well done.. you are a master from this tittle... my respect.. show more videos please...thnks for teaching us new things... grettings from michoacan mexico..
Great video Mark, have a new shop in Jacksonville and this will be a huge help
Thanks! I don't have an interest in speakers, but it was fun seeing how it was done. Your video was nicely done, so thank you for your hard work. I know that it takes time and energy to do all this, so please know that it's appreciated!
Very impressive results!
Where do you purchase the thin gauge honeycomb mesh used on your video for speaker grills?
Very helpful! I am making a through body mesh exhaust port.
I enjoy your videos as I have worked with some real badass installers (Jon Webb, Jason Grade, Jaramy Kufman and others) I watched them do super involved builds but did not always retain the tips I was shown.. Great asset to the 12volt fab world thank you!
Great video! very well done and extremely professional results! Keep up the great work.
Wow you do some beautiful work!!!
Great job! I can see lots of skill and attention to detail goes into your work! Keep the videos coming!
Thanks, this is actually one of my older videos, be sure to check out my latest!
These videos have helped me so much thanks for all the help keep up the good work
@caraudiofabrication where can I find that mesh?
Thank you for taking the time to make all of these videos.
+rocbola Thanks for watching! Glad to hear it is helping you out! I do these videos on my spare time and out of pocket, I rely on fan funding to keep the videos going, if you are able to help I would love to have your support, if not, no big deal. Details here: goo.gl/3KQGNQ
hi mi name is garth i have been thinking of doing some custom interior design on my car but i wasn't shore on how to go about it. I am glad i found your website, i really like the ideas and tools you have thank you
Missed you man. Another great tutorial!
Nice Work on explaining everything
where can you buy the grill mesh ???
That looks better than alot of professional work ive seen done
Very good . I enjoyed it. Also keep your head up, don't let anything get you down. I'm a street rod interior customizer about to relocate to Las Vegas.
I am from Trinidad would like to attend your training camp one day .love this kind of car audio look.
Great video, keep them coming.
Absolutely beautiful
your awesome bro. i moulded the wire mesh on the front of my grill looks awesome. next step is to make fake wall and do my signiture business logo on the wall face and have it backed up with blue led lights to shine through with plexi glass. thanks again love ya videos. keep it coming from Australia
OMG. Best. Channel. Ever!!
brilliant work as always love your work,thanks for the tips
Beautiful work man !! Looks factory but better.
Mark great job as usual. Looking good and love the work. The mesh template box is a great tool to use. Thanks for all the great videos hope all is well and glad your back to the great videos on youtube. Peace.
Wait til you see what I have coming for you guys next. :)
Thanks for watching!
You can do right angle, but you have to shape the top piece double angled. First the gentle angle you have now, then the ninety that ends in a chamfered (ball preferably) edge. I've done it on just about any type of mesh that's made of under 2 mm material on the "link". Anything thicker, and you're going in to complicated forms or bigger presses. The other critical thing is, this method will draw the "skirt" on the outside far more severely than any other method. I recommend slice cuts made to match the kinks found via a sacrifice test piece.
Nice art creation , hope to try this for myself
really useful DIY tutorial. It 's great to find this video. Thks, good works , thumb up !!!
cring0101 Thank you for watching, hope you slammed the like button!
Thank you for this video! If only I had a 12 ton hydraulic press in my apartment!
Must of over Looked link to Mesh..
Great Video...
Nice job ,I worked in prototype ,there are a lot of different perforation pattern's available in brass ,it forms easily,but not as strong as strong as steel ie dent resistance .have used high durometor polyuerathane castable rubber for press form's.etching primer is ness before paint ,powder coat,or plating work's well also on both for more option's
Thinking about this for vent guards in the dash. Good video
Hey man, I've been watching and thoroughly enjoying your videos. I think it's great how you go into the little details and tricks. Also love the way your videos have improved since the first one with the kerfed subwoofer port. Keep up the great work :)
You are very talented. Congratulations and thanks for share all the information
wow! nice! thanks man! you are truly an artist!
Im trying to replace the mesh on a damaged microphone. This has given me some idea as i cant find anyone that replaces mic mesh im going to have to give it a go. Thanks
this video was awesome def gave me some good ideas
Great job man you should make grills for cars cars. good job keep doing the good work
Cool video fabrication, liked the end product amazing