Metal louvers/ventillator plates

[Meerkat]

I'm looking for some of those brass or bronze louvers or ventillation "plates" (?) that are often mounted into the front of settee berths to ventilate the area under them.

They should be smallish and inexpensive and I'll need 8 of them (or only 4 if larger). New or used is just fine as long as they are in good shape. Round/square/oval isn't an issue. A modest bit of decoration would be nice. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 10-12" each by 4-6" should do nicely - or about 12" diameter.

The objective is to mount them onto doors of a computer credenza so that the computers inside can run with the doors closed. They are bi-fold doors, each ~18x30" totaling 40" or so (discrepency allows for hings, etc.).

I surfed the web a bit looking, but it was mostly house gable end ventillators or forced air floor regulators - not what I was looking for at all!

Y'all's assistance is requested in sussing out these... smile.gif

[Meerkat]

I'm looking for some of those brass or bronze louvers or ventillation "plates" (?) that are often mounted into the front of settee berths to ventilate the area under them.

They should be smallish and inexpensive and I'll need 8 of them (or only 4 if larger). New or used is just fine as long as they are in good shape. Round/square/oval isn't an issue. A modest bit of decoration would be nice. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 10-12" each by 4-6" should do nicely - or about 12" diameter.

The objective is to mount them onto doors of a computer credenza so that the computers inside can run with the doors closed. They are bi-fold doors, each ~18x30" totaling 40" or so (discrepency allows for hings, etc.).

I surfed the web a bit looking, but it was mostly house gable end ventillators or forced air floor regulators - not what I was looking for at all!

Y'all's assistance is requested in sussing out these... smile.gif

[Meerkat]

I'm looking for some of those brass or bronze louvers or ventillation "plates" (?) that are often mounted into the front of settee berths to ventilate the area under them.

They should be smallish and inexpensive and I'll need 8 of them (or only 4 if larger). New or used is just fine as long as they are in good shape. Round/square/oval isn't an issue. A modest bit of decoration would be nice. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 10-12" each by 4-6" should do nicely - or about 12" diameter.

The objective is to mount them onto doors of a computer credenza so that the computers inside can run with the doors closed. They are bi-fold doors, each ~18x30" totaling 40" or so (discrepency allows for hings, etc.).

I surfed the web a bit looking, but it was mostly house gable end ventillators or forced air floor regulators - not what I was looking for at all!

Y'all's assistance is requested in sussing out these... smile.gif

[Kim Whitmyre]

On the web www.vandykes.com (http://www.vandykes.com) has such things, in metal or wood. Not particularly cheap though. Have them send you a catalog, as it has more and better pictures than the web site.

Search for "registers," btw.

They also have decorative mesh in different sizes.

Kim

[ 11-11-2005, 06:36 PM: Message edited by: Kim Whitmyre ]

[Kim Whitmyre]

On the web www.vandykes.com (http://www.vandykes.com) has such things, in metal or wood. Not particularly cheap though. Have them send you a catalog, as it has more and better pictures than the web site.

Search for "registers," btw.

They also have decorative mesh in different sizes.

Kim

[ 11-11-2005, 06:36 PM: Message edited by: Kim Whitmyre ]

[Kim Whitmyre]

On the web www.vandykes.com (http://www.vandykes.com) has such things, in metal or wood. Not particularly cheap though. Have them send you a catalog, as it has more and better pictures than the web site.

Search for "registers," btw.

They also have decorative mesh in different sizes.

Kim

[ 11-11-2005, 06:36 PM: Message edited by: Kim Whitmyre ]

[Meerkat]

Well done! I'd looked in that general vicinity before, but had not noticed "Victorian Air Return" - in bronze no less! 6" x 10" should do the trick and they're quite handsome too. $36 each for 3 or more and I think I could get by with 4 at this size... or maybe even 2 @ $40/each!

[Meerkat]

Well done! I'd looked in that general vicinity before, but had not noticed "Victorian Air Return" - in bronze no less! 6" x 10" should do the trick and they're quite handsome too. $36 each for 3 or more and I think I could get by with 4 at this size... or maybe even 2 @ $40/each!

[Meerkat]

Well done! I'd looked in that general vicinity before, but had not noticed "Victorian Air Return" - in bronze no less! 6" x 10" should do the trick and they're quite handsome too. $36 each for 3 or more and I think I could get by with 4 at this size... or maybe even 2 @ $40/each!

[Don Kurylko]

http://www.abimarine.com/images/catalo148.jpg
http://www.abimarine.com/images/catalo149.jpg
http://www.abimarine.com/catalog%20pages/ventilation/catalog%20page%2043.htm

How about these from ABI. Don't know the price, but you can probably find them at WEST Marine or some such place. They used to be quite reasonably priced. About 10 bucks when last I checked a few years ago.

Cheers,
Don

[Don Kurylko]

http://www.abimarine.com/images/catalo148.jpg
http://www.abimarine.com/images/catalo149.jpg
http://www.abimarine.com/catalog%20pages/ventilation/catalog%20page%2043.htm

How about these from ABI. Don't know the price, but you can probably find them at WEST Marine or some such place. They used to be quite reasonably priced. About 10 bucks when last I checked a few years ago.

Cheers,
Don

[Don Kurylko]

http://www.abimarine.com/images/catalo148.jpg
http://www.abimarine.com/images/catalo149.jpg
http://www.abimarine.com/catalog%20pages/ventilation/catalog%20page%2043.htm

How about these from ABI. Don't know the price, but you can probably find them at WEST Marine or some such place. They used to be quite reasonably priced. About 10 bucks when last I checked a few years ago.

Cheers,
Don

[JimConlin]

How about this?
http://images.rockler.com/rockler/images/37148-md.jpg
They're from Rockler (http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11230&cookietest=1)

Get fancy with a blower if you're ambitious.

[JimConlin]

How about this?
http://images.rockler.com/rockler/images/37148-md.jpg
They're from Rockler (http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11230&cookietest=1)

Get fancy with a blower if you're ambitious.

[JimConlin]

How about this?
http://images.rockler.com/rockler/images/37148-md.jpg
They're from Rockler (http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11230&cookietest=1)

Get fancy with a blower if you're ambitious.

[Meerkat]

OK, another Awesome Award to the WBF!

Don; those are exactly what I was thinking of from years ago.

The wood louvers from Rockler are even better! And, on the same page is a link to exhaust fans!

Most Excellent! Thanks!

[Meerkat]

OK, another Awesome Award to the WBF!

Don; those are exactly what I was thinking of from years ago.

The wood louvers from Rockler are even better! And, on the same page is a link to exhaust fans!

Most Excellent! Thanks!

[Meerkat]

OK, another Awesome Award to the WBF!

Don; those are exactly what I was thinking of from years ago.

The wood louvers from Rockler are even better! And, on the same page is a link to exhaust fans!

Most Excellent! Thanks!

[Meerkat]

Hmmm... where does one find a 4" hole saw? Rockler doesn't list one...

[Meerkat]

Hmmm... where does one find a 4" hole saw? Rockler doesn't list one...

[Meerkat]

Hmmm... where does one find a 4" hole saw? Rockler doesn't list one...

[StevenBauer]

Any hardware store. Or plumbing supply house.

Steven

[StevenBauer]

Any hardware store. Or plumbing supply house.

Steven

[StevenBauer]

Any hardware store. Or plumbing supply house.

Steven

[Paul Girouard]

Meer ya could rent one , more than likely you'll need a 1/2" drill motor as well , and hang on tight when/if she hangs up , real wrist breaker :eek:

Only problem with the rental, is how sharp will the hole saw be ??

Good luck, Paul.

[Paul Girouard]

Meer ya could rent one , more than likely you'll need a 1/2" drill motor as well , and hang on tight when/if she hangs up , real wrist breaker :eek:

Only problem with the rental, is how sharp will the hole saw be ??

Good luck, Paul.

[Paul Girouard]

Meer ya could rent one , more than likely you'll need a 1/2" drill motor as well , and hang on tight when/if she hangs up , real wrist breaker :eek:

Only problem with the rental, is how sharp will the hole saw be ??

Good luck, Paul.

[JimConlin]

...or use a jigsaw. Won't be quite as tidy, but the flange of the louver will cover the ugliness.

Alternatively, buy the holesaw ($20?) and borrow or rent the 1/2" drill motor.

[JimConlin]

...or use a jigsaw. Won't be quite as tidy, but the flange of the louver will cover the ugliness.

Alternatively, buy the holesaw ($20?) and borrow or rent the 1/2" drill motor.

[JimConlin]

...or use a jigsaw. Won't be quite as tidy, but the flange of the louver will cover the ugliness.

Alternatively, buy the holesaw ($20?) and borrow or rent the 1/2" drill motor.

[Paul Girouard]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JimConlin:
[QB]...or use a jigsaw. Won't be quite as tidy, but the flange of the louver will cover the ugliness.

Maybe :rolleyes: if your really lucky , not good cuz , well if you try that, drill a access hole and tape the area the saw shoe will be on and the hole area to reduce scratching / splintering etc and use a good Bosch jig saw and a fine tooth blade and pray before you start the saw. Or maybe it doesn't matter if it's not really clean and good . Good luck if ya try it , you'll need it. Paul

[Paul Girouard]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JimConlin:
[QB]...or use a jigsaw. Won't be quite as tidy, but the flange of the louver will cover the ugliness.

Maybe :rolleyes: if your really lucky , not good cuz , well if you try that, drill a access hole and tape the area the saw shoe will be on and the hole area to reduce scratching / splintering etc and use a good Bosch jig saw and a fine tooth blade and pray before you start the saw. Or maybe it doesn't matter if it's not really clean and good . Good luck if ya try it , you'll need it. Paul

[Paul Girouard]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JimConlin:
[QB]...or use a jigsaw. Won't be quite as tidy, but the flange of the louver will cover the ugliness.

Maybe :rolleyes: if your really lucky , not good cuz , well if you try that, drill a access hole and tape the area the saw shoe will be on and the hole area to reduce scratching / splintering etc and use a good Bosch jig saw and a fine tooth blade and pray before you start the saw. Or maybe it doesn't matter if it's not really clean and good . Good luck if ya try it , you'll need it. Paul

[capt jake]

I made my louvers for my computer desk. They were a pain to get set-up, but after that, it was real easy.

In line with what Paul has said, I would opt for the square louver, as cutting a decent square 'hole' would be much less difficult to accomplish, IMHO. smile.gif

[capt jake]

I made my louvers for my computer desk. They were a pain to get set-up, but after that, it was real easy.

In line with what Paul has said, I would opt for the square louver, as cutting a decent square 'hole' would be much less difficult to accomplish, IMHO. smile.gif

[capt jake]

I made my louvers for my computer desk. They were a pain to get set-up, but after that, it was real easy.

In line with what Paul has said, I would opt for the square louver, as cutting a decent square 'hole' would be much less difficult to accomplish, IMHO. smile.gif