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Old 12-17-2018, 09:19 PM
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Default Centuri Professionals Firing Panel

Someone who has one of these (as shown in the 1972 Centuri catalog), can you list the dimensions of the metal box? I just want to make one about that size. Thanks.
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Old 12-18-2018, 08:02 AM
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I have cloned the EP-612, I believe I found the OEM source for the aluminum box..LMB Heeger Commerce Ca. Part# LMB 139. Check out their web page. John
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Old 12-18-2018, 09:21 AM
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This might be a nice accompaniment to a LIA-100.

I'd love to see plans.
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Old 12-18-2018, 04:56 PM
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I have cloned the EP-612, I believe I found the OEM source for the aluminum box..LMB Heeger Commerce Ca. Part# LMB 139. Check out their web page. John

John,

Just curious if you think this is actually the same box Centuri used 45 yrs ago? That would be remarkable.

Steve
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Old 12-18-2018, 09:54 PM
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John,

Just curious if you think this is actually the same box Centuri used 45 yrs ago? That would be remarkable.

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That would be remarkable, but then LMB has been around forever... BTW LMB stands for 'Little Metal Box'. Looks like Heegar bought the LMB company at some time.
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Old 12-18-2018, 09:59 PM
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I don't know for sure, the box is identical in construction as the Centuri unit and LMB Heeger has been in business since 1946. Just a guess...

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Old 12-19-2018, 12:31 AM
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John,

That's amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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Old 12-19-2018, 03:47 PM
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I believe the stock number may have changed. I only see an unpainted version. Will keep looking.
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Old 12-19-2018, 04:33 PM
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Looks like unpainted, black and grey here: https://lmbheeger.com/interlockingseries.aspx
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Old 12-19-2018, 05:26 PM
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Yes, the 139 black is the one I used.
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