[Elecraft] Question re Grill Cloth

[Tom Hammond NØSS]

Frank:

>I've got a question regarding the lst mod i.e. the grill cloth.  The way I
>read the directions, the grill cloth is cut small enough so that it does not
>touch the fibre washers.  Therefore, the screws that mount the speaker do not
>puncture the cloth.  It's merely held in place by friction between the
>speaker and cabinet?  Is this correct?  Why not the screws puncture the cloth
>with the speaker on top?  Is the cloth taught enough that it won't move?

I believe this was done to help eliminate any chances that you (anyone) 
might cause a strand of the mesh to pull improperly.

If you feel the need to use holes, I see no reason not to do so, but the 
method Elecraft has provided works well. Sometimes, trying to place holes 
'just' in the right (aligning them) place can result in the material beng 
'pulled' slightly to one side or the other, producing is a less than 
satisfactory result.

73,

Tom  N0SS