D-I-Y !!! thread
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raith_cab
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to get the ball rolling, here's one i posted from my previous thread.
Pedalboard Case.
"Factors in deciding the final outcome:
- light
- spacious
- durable
- wheels
So here it is my freaky FRIGHTcase.
Materials and construction:
Case
- Large plastic storage container (actually meant for under-bed storage thus the narrow depth.) Available at Howard’s Storage World or Giant.
- Old luggage for its tilt wheel and handle(dismantled and cut) and side-handle(dismantled) Side-handle for carrying it briefcase style but I’ll try not to use it often. Both items fixed on the plastic container. These joints had to be the strongest. (refer to C and D)
- Luggage straps. (refer to A and E) Lockable one for the outside and a normal clip one for the inside. The side locks that the plastic container had wasn’t secure enough.
- Opaque decorative adhesive film. To cover up the container (comes in a roll). I went with black. Available at DIY shops.
- Cheapo floor mat. (refer to F) Glued on the inner sides of the case for some protection.
- Bubble wrap. Made into a pillow for pedal protection. Can also sleep on it if you’re tired during jamming.
- Two small wood cubes. (refer to B) to make the case stand straighter and to protect the plastic when it’s upright.
- Various nuts, bolts and screws. To fix the ‘tilt wheel and handle’ and ‘side-handle’ to the plastic container. Here’s the tricky part, as I had to be careful not to crack the plastic.
This was further strengthened by:
- Araldite to the joints and fixtures. (epoxy. It’s stronger than plastic when dry.) Available at DIY shops.
Pedal board
- Plywood and 2 handles. (refer to G) Plywood cut to size according to the inner dimensions of the box. Handles screwed on the sides. Available at Ikea, shelving area.
- Velcro
So that’s basically it. It took about a week plus to do with a lot of treasure hunting for the materials and also sweat and cursing for the construction. I got lazy with the finishing touches actually with the outer adhesive film as you can see but I guess the thing about DIY is that there’s a certain kind of satisfaction no matter how the product turned out.
Tell me what you guys think aye?
Cheers."
Pedalboard Case.
"Factors in deciding the final outcome:
- light
- spacious
- durable
- wheels
So here it is my freaky FRIGHTcase.
Materials and construction:
Case
- Large plastic storage container (actually meant for under-bed storage thus the narrow depth.) Available at Howard’s Storage World or Giant.
- Old luggage for its tilt wheel and handle(dismantled and cut) and side-handle(dismantled) Side-handle for carrying it briefcase style but I’ll try not to use it often. Both items fixed on the plastic container. These joints had to be the strongest. (refer to C and D)
- Luggage straps. (refer to A and E) Lockable one for the outside and a normal clip one for the inside. The side locks that the plastic container had wasn’t secure enough.
- Opaque decorative adhesive film. To cover up the container (comes in a roll). I went with black. Available at DIY shops.
- Cheapo floor mat. (refer to F) Glued on the inner sides of the case for some protection.
- Bubble wrap. Made into a pillow for pedal protection. Can also sleep on it if you’re tired during jamming.
- Two small wood cubes. (refer to B) to make the case stand straighter and to protect the plastic when it’s upright.
- Various nuts, bolts and screws. To fix the ‘tilt wheel and handle’ and ‘side-handle’ to the plastic container. Here’s the tricky part, as I had to be careful not to crack the plastic.
This was further strengthened by:
- Araldite to the joints and fixtures. (epoxy. It’s stronger than plastic when dry.) Available at DIY shops.
Pedal board
- Plywood and 2 handles. (refer to G) Plywood cut to size according to the inner dimensions of the box. Handles screwed on the sides. Available at Ikea, shelving area.
- Velcro
So that’s basically it. It took about a week plus to do with a lot of treasure hunting for the materials and also sweat and cursing for the construction. I got lazy with the finishing touches actually with the outer adhesive film as you can see but I guess the thing about DIY is that there’s a certain kind of satisfaction no matter how the product turned out.
Tell me what you guys think aye?
Cheers."
