Any Fisher wood cabinet experts here?
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I think the metal mesh can be purchased from a hardware store and cut to fit for yours.
My current avatar is of a sticker that was applied to all of Fisher cabinets across the board, regardless of style. If it has that sticker, it is a Fisher factory authorized cab.
Now during the time there were several aftermarket manufacturers of cabinets that fit Fisher components. Some of them even mimicked the Fisher product so closely that you couldn't tell the difference then, even more so now. All of the flat faced cabinets I've seen were produced for the later model Fishers during the transition from tubes to SS, and then to SS. I took notice of that cab at auction and quickly thought a) aftermarket and b) for the later SS units. However, keep in mind that all of the Fisher product faceplates were pretty standard in sizes and cabinets, like the one you've pictured, could fit multiple units. It just so happened that at the time of manufacture, it was marketed as fitting the popular tubed Fisher receivers of the time. The correct Fisher product for those receivers is a 30-U
As far as the screen is concerned, I have never seen a Fisher cabinet use that elaborate "radiator" type screen. Today we can debate whether Fisher used a square holed screen or a round holed one but I am supremely confident that Fisher never used the screen pictured. Today many people use the "radiator" screen available at the big box joints. For my builds, I prefer to be as authentic as possible and purchase sheets of 18g stainless with holes ( I believe 1/8") and paint it with high heat engine paint.
Now during the time there were several aftermarket manufacturers of cabinets that fit Fisher components. Some of them even mimicked the Fisher product so closely that you couldn't tell the difference then, even more so now. All of the flat faced cabinets I've seen were produced for the later model Fishers during the transition from tubes to SS, and then to SS. I took notice of that cab at auction and quickly thought a) aftermarket and b) for the later SS units. However, keep in mind that all of the Fisher product faceplates were pretty standard in sizes and cabinets, like the one you've pictured, could fit multiple units. It just so happened that at the time of manufacture, it was marketed as fitting the popular tubed Fisher receivers of the time. The correct Fisher product for those receivers is a 30-U
As far as the screen is concerned, I have never seen a Fisher cabinet use that elaborate "radiator" type screen. Today we can debate whether Fisher used a square holed screen or a round holed one but I am supremely confident that Fisher never used the screen pictured. Today many people use the "radiator" screen available at the big box joints. For my builds, I prefer to be as authentic as possible and purchase sheets of 18g stainless with holes ( I believe 1/8") and paint it with high heat engine paint.
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I have seen that screen before but only a couple times and do not remember what model they were on. It's possible the number 30 is correct and the C means it was used on C models. Just curious since they state it fits 400, 500-C, and 800-C models.
"F30-C" nomenclature is not Fisher lingo. Realize that Fisher receivers were being sold by the billions so the aftermarket guys jumped on the bandwagon to capitalize on the sheer numbers of naked receivers out there. I think Radio Shack even did it. They called it whatever, and named it whatever, but whatever name they attached to it oftentimes closely mimicked the "Genuine" product so that an easy connection could be drawn by the consumer, I presume.
Below is an aftermarket cabinet maker, the cab fitting a Fisher CX2. There were other pictures attached to the auction item which too gave an identifying number/label. Unfortunately, I didn't save those.
Thereyago! Back in the day,"Cabinets by Cl????" began selling cabs to fit the various Fisher products, in this case the large receiver series. They named it whatever and I'm sure they sold enuf to make a living, at least for a while. But whatever they labeled it came out of their own "R&D" and had nothing to do with Fisher.
Bear in mind, if you put that cab in a box and say it is for the later T series of receivers, chances are it would fit perfectly.
Bear in mind, if you put that cab in a box and say it is for the later T series of receivers, chances are it would fit perfectly.
That is very similar except stainless steel which probably costs a bit more. I think the original screen had a gold finish to it.
Yup. Cut to size, sand to score, solvent clean the screen, prime/optional, apply high heat engine paint. Good to go!
Hole size varies. I use 1/8". My first run of cabs used 16g steel. Later I used 18g. Only difference is cost. Functionally there is no difference.
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Contrary to notdigitals remarks that FISHER "DID NOT" numerate their cabinets with a specific model #, I would suggest researching the 1960 thru 1967 product brochures, Allied Radio, Radio Shack brochures. In the Allied and Ratshack Cata., the specific FISHER Models are shown in a listing, with what particular unit fit. Each had it's own internal Allied or Rat Shack part # also. Fisher listed the cabinets in the individual brochures as a $24.99 option and gave the part #.
RSSteves cabinet resembles the cabinet I have on my 250-TX or the one on the 500-TX/800-T. The faceplates on the early S.S. receivers in my experience, generally fit flat against the front edging of the cabinet, not recessed flush. If it is of sufficient dimension, it could be used for a 400, but I can see a "C" sticking out the back.
PJP122954 Take internal Width and height of the cabinet. Then do the same with the X-202 WITHOUT THE FEET! On the 202, Height is the lowest point on the bottom plate, to the highest point on the control cover, behind the Faceplate. If t" to 1/8" smaller than the cabinet, it'll fit. make sure the bottom cut outs match with the ventilation holes in the bottom plate.
1961 Receiver and Amp
1960 Amps
1962 Amp and Receivers
1965 to 67 essentially same for tube gear as 63-64. Radio Shack I couldn't find anything FISHER after 1967.
NOTE: Allied was basically the same setup.
RSSteves cabinet resembles the cabinet I have on my 250-TX or the one on the 500-TX/800-T. The faceplates on the early S.S. receivers in my experience, generally fit flat against the front edging of the cabinet, not recessed flush. If it is of sufficient dimension, it could be used for a 400, but I can see a "C" sticking out the back.
PJP122954 Take internal Width and height of the cabinet. Then do the same with the X-202 WITHOUT THE FEET! On the 202, Height is the lowest point on the bottom plate, to the highest point on the control cover, behind the Faceplate. If t" to 1/8" smaller than the cabinet, it'll fit. make sure the bottom cut outs match with the ventilation holes in the bottom plate.
1961 Receiver and Amp
1960 Amps
1962 Amp and Receivers
1965 to 67 essentially same for tube gear as 63-64. Radio Shack I couldn't find anything FISHER after 1967.
NOTE: Allied was basically the same setup.
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Larry, I think you misread my comments: Fisher ALWAYS designated their cabinets with a particular model number applying to one or more products. It was the after market vendors that attached their own identifying mark. Sometimes it would closely resemble Fisher's designations, sometimes not.
And the 10U? is indeed the proper cab for the x-202-b:
And the 10U? is indeed the proper cab for the x-202-b:
The list above shows cabinet for 400-CX which is the same really.
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Few years back we had a set of those collapsible tea servers sitting around doing nothing. Managed to drag them down to the shop and chop them up to build a blond cab. Never knew they existed until I saw it referenced in the ad. Got in a bit of truble for that stunt
Few years back we had a set of those collapsible tea servers sitting around doing nothing. Managed to drag them down to the shop and chop them up to build a blond cab. Never knew they existed until I saw it referenced in the ad. Got in a bit of truble for that stunt
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Few years back we had a set of those collapsible tea servers sitting around doing nothing. Managed to drag them down to the shop and chop them up to build a blond cab. Never knew they existed until I saw it referenced in the ad. Got in a bit of truble for that stunt
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Very nice....you obviously survived
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Andy
Yeah, barely tho 
