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Title: Sourcing Metal for control panels
Post by: Generic Eric on December 14, 2014, 10:02:42 pm

Is it possible that metal of a side panel of a dryer, stove or washing machine would be thick enough for a control panel?

Title: Re: Sourcing Metal for control panels
Post by: BorgDog on December 14, 2014, 10:59:03 pm

i would say old ones would be fine, newer appliances not so much.   :angry:

Title: Re: Sourcing Metal for control panels
Post by: AzureKnight on December 15, 2014, 10:13:32 am

I would guess no.  When you lightly push on most washer/dryers that I have seen the "pop" in and out pretty easily and make quite a thundery racket.

Maybe if you double up a couple of sheets?

Title: Re: Sourcing Metal for control panels
Post by: Vigo on December 15, 2014, 12:36:43 pm

I think size of panel, and if you are bending the metal at any spot would make a difference as well. I would think you could easily reinforce it in key areas as well. 

Title: Re: Sourcing Metal for control panels
Post by: jennifer on December 16, 2014, 01:10:14 am

    Your local HVAC guy will have scraps of 16ga. you can pick through.... That or your local metal outlet, they always have a wall of bargain leftovers.