Mapleshade Tube Shields

doctorcilantro
doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
edited February 2014 in 2 Channel Audio
I forgot they offered these...anyone tried them?

http://shop.mapleshadestore.com/prodinfo.asp?number=TUBECROWN-1

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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited February 2014
    Looks interesting, though I wonder about the wisdom of having metal screws directly touching the side of the tube. Only one review so far on their website . . .
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,442
    edited February 2014
    Dude I'm right there with you. Although looks good I'm not sure about bolts/screws on glass.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2014
    Looks like the creation of another doctor.
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited February 2014
    Same reason i never tried them.Why not use a teflon screw touching the tube if that's the disign you want to market.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited February 2014
    I would assume that the metal screws are a better vehicle to accomplish what Pierre's design is trying to accomplish. If inquiring minds want to know the correct reason simply give Pierre a call & he'll be more than happy to explain his design theory as to why he uses metal screws instead of plastic. Pierre is a fun guy to talk to & is extremely passionate in all of his endeavors.
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  • Hofy
    Hofy Posts: 169
    edited February 2014
    Metal screws on glass? I know this is what the tube would look like after I got done with it.

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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited February 2014
    Hofy wrote: »
    Metal screws on glass? I know this is what the tube would look like after I got done with it.

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    Too funny...that's why they also make SS gear. LOL!!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited February 2014
    birdsdes1012 reported.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited February 2014
    Hopefully folks will not tighten screws against the glass sides of the tube. Just hang it on the top slope of tube glass.

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