Timber Panels

jamikl · 2nd August 2008, 10:20 AM

With so many of us interested in open baffles and even good solid front baffles for boxes I would like to know if any Aussies out there have used the pine panels supplied Porta Moldings. www.porta.com.au. They are made in clear panels up to 600mm wide and the useful lengths appear to 1200mm and 1812mm. Useful thicknessesd are 19mm and 26mm. They look really good with different stain and varnish treatments. I must add that I have no connection whatsoever with this company, just impressed with what I saw.
jamikl

Moondog55 · 2nd August 2008, 12:11 PM

I know of "Porta" the factory used to be in Heidleberg but the website seems to be down, I haven't seen these panels yet, where have you seen them??
What constuction are they??

jamikl · 3rd August 2008, 10:42 AM

Thanks for the reply moondog. I have seen them in Bunnings, Mentone and Mitre 10 Chelsea Heights. They are edge glued but there are no dowels or biscuits. They are also finish sanded and very clear grain. I think with a suitable stain and treatment they would hardly look like pine at all. The 1900 v 600 x 26 mm is about $149 and the 1200 x 600 x 26 is about $99.
jamikl

Moondog55 · 3rd August 2008, 12:20 PM

Price is not unreasonable, I wonder how resonant they are??
My last baffle vibrates like a wind instument reed ( chip board and ply using PVA glue ) and is going to need further teatment before I'm happy.

2nd August 2008, 10:20 AM	#1
jamikl diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne	Timber Panels With so many of us interested in open baffles and even good solid front baffles for boxes I would like to know if any Aussies out there have used the pine panels supplied Porta Moldings. www.porta.com.au. They are made in clear panels up to 600mm wide and the useful lengths appear to 1200mm and 1812mm. Useful thicknessesd are 19mm and 26mm. They look really good with different stain and varnish treatments. I must add that I have no connection whatsoever with this company, just impressed with what I saw. jamikl

2nd August 2008, 12:11 PM	#2
Moondog55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norlane; Geelong: Victoria: Australia	I know of "Porta" the factory used to be in Heidleberg but the website seems to be down, I haven't seen these panels yet, where have you seen them?? What constuction are they?? __________________ QUOTE" The more I know, the more I know, I know (insert maniacal laugh >here<) NOTHING"

3rd August 2008, 12:20 PM	#4
Moondog55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norlane; Geelong: Victoria: Australia	Price is not unreasonable, I wonder how resonant they are?? My last baffle vibrates like a wind instument reed ( chip board and ply using PVA glue ) and is going to need further teatment before I'm happy. __________________ QUOTE" The more I know, the more I know, I know (insert maniacal laugh >here<) NOTHING"

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3rd August 2008, 10:42 AM	#3
jamikl diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne	Thanks for the reply moondog. I have seen them in Bunnings, Mentone and Mitre 10 Chelsea Heights. They are edge glued but there are no dowels or biscuits. They are also finish sanded and very clear grain. I think with a suitable stain and treatment they would hardly look like pine at all. The 1900 v 600 x 26 mm is about $149 and the 1200 x 600 x 26 is about $99. jamikl

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