[AMRadio] Restore info

[rbethman]

Home Depot still carries a large variety of perforated of aluminum sheets.

One that may come close:

<http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100250804/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053>

I did a search of "perforated aluminum sheet"

There are many different ones.  This is just one example.  The specs do 
not give the gauge, however, they provide the thickness in fractions of 
an inch.

I picked up one of the sheets several years ago for an RF Final enclosure.

It bends on the desired line very easily, without having to resort to a 
metal brake.

Bob - N0DGN

On 1/29/2012 10:51 AM, Gerald Stockinger wrote:
> Good Morning to the list. I am restoring a 1954 Handbook classic (500 watt
> Multiband VFO transmitter) that will soon be on the air on AM. As received
> the unit while very well built has "ratty" perforated aluminum in the
> enclosure. For many years we used Renyolds "Do-it-yourself" metal which was
> sold off a rack in every Hardware store in the country. I am unable to find
> this and I think they may be gone. Does any one know of a suitable
> replacement? The original was 24 gauge metal amd all I am finding is
> heavier. I welcome your suggestions. 73
> Gerald D.(Jerry) Stockinger
> K9GOZ
>