Louvers

[jfetter]

Been looking for an easy cheap louver solution.
Everything seems to be press type tool die.
$500-1500 all I've found.
Any suggestions...

 

[russc]

I imagine your only solution to avoid buying an expensive tool is to fit pre-louvred air vent panels to your build. Available in aluminium or even polished stainless.
Xpelair Gas Louvre Vent Stainless Steel 189 x 126mm | Air Vents | Screwfix.com

 

[jfetter]

Yes I've seen nice stainless louver vents in marine/yacht stores.
But recently I found some cheap stainless steel enclosures, ready to go just need louvers.

 

[Enzo]

Well, perhaps a local welding shop metal worker could punch them out? We have had them bend chassis and punch panels before.

 

[PRR]

> a local welding shop metal worker could punch them out?

Custom hot-rods. Business or a hobbyist.

I know Rat-Rod Jimmy next door does not have a louverer, but I bet he knows a guy who knows a guy would trade a few louvers for a few beers.

 

[jfetter]

More louvers, more louvers need more louvers.....

 

[jfetter]

Here is the chassis.
Smoker box chassis-enclosures

 

[levistubby]

Car/boat size louvers are likely to be too big for our use. Motorcycle custom shops may use smaller ones.

 

[russc]

Handmade Louvers – Mad About Morgans

 

[jfetter]

Yep I think that is doable for me.
I can use a cutoff saw to make slit.
The rest is straight forward.