large enclosures

[nils]

Hi there!

I'm looking for a large enclosure. So far I've only worked with the Hammond 1590-Series die cast enclosures. Now these are only available up to 192mm width, which is not enough for me. I want to build a Captain Coconut-like 3-in-1 pedal, so I need loads of space, especially as I need enough room for 4 footswitches so they are still operable on a dark stage with boots on. I've browsed the hammond catalogue, and the 1456 series look nice, especially with the sloped front. Anyone got any experience with these? Are those tough enough to step on it? Any other ideas for large enclosures?

Thanks!

[sir_modulus]

*sigh* my time's up...I guess I hafta give up my secret for my show boxes  :cry:

http://www.hammondmfg.com/r190.htm

They're beyond amazing...beyond!  

Cheers,

Nish

[C Bradley]

NDS makes a 8" PVC drain cap. That's pretty large and sturdy, and inexpensive too. They're a little more than $2 each. I've used the 4" caps, which is about the largest I've seen at Home Depot or Lowe's. A commercial plumbing supply store should have the big 6" and 8" caps.

[petemoore]

I used a piece of extruded reinforced aluminum panel, plenty of holes already drilled in it, I had to cover the tuner window after removing it from the ol ONKYO Reciever front panel.
 It's now in a wood 'picture frame' so it's just deep enough [about 2.5 inches], plenty long [nice feature], and about 8'' deep, has a wah, and a splitter blend 'twist treadle' [the ratio is such that I can turn it with my foot 1/4 turn for full potrange rotation], a BMP, and a Booster, loopjacks, and 18V !! It stays put very well and the hardwired side saves cables, stage space, hookup time etc. I'm thinking about pulling the BMP and replacing it with a Brown Mu Mu though, trial and error for chain order is slowed with hard wirings, ITC it would mean 4 easy wires to change and 1 board mount screw as opposed to just plugging and unplugging a PS and a couple cables and jacks.  The low profile/large size and 'side wiring' of the Cct boards offboard pots makes the panel easy to work the circuits in, *1 unscrew access to the bottom of any of the  boards.

[Cabezahead]

I've said this in another thread... It bears repeating.

I made an eight loop box with a buffer in the front, tuner out and power switch with a 15" BUD box...

Mouser part 563-CU712A

Check out that whole series.  It worked great 'fer me.

-CH

[Paul Perry (Frostwave)]

Every six months, I say "early metal modem case from the thrift store".
Plenty of room :wink: Plus, you get some recycled parts!!

[R.G.]

Then, once again, there are Steel Studs.

[wampcat1]

Then, once again, there are Steel Studs.

The only problem I've found with steel studs is reinforcing them in the middle so they are stronger

I don't know about other places, but in Indiana there aren't alot of folks using steel studs, so not a lot to choose from at the home improvement stores.

[R.G.]

The only problem I've found with steel studs is reinforcing them in the middle so they are stronger  

I don't know about other places, but in Indiana there aren't alot of folks using steel studs, so not a lot to choose from at the home improvement stores.

Yeah, the home improvement stores only stock the minimal 25 gauge 2x4 replacements.

You have to look for non-mass-market places that sell primarily to the building trade. They have the larger steel studs I mention in my article, up to 18ga. 18 gauge steel will suppory you standing on it.

I have a foot controller I made from 2 x 8 18ga steel stud with eight footswitches on it in a 20 inch section.

[wampcat1]

The only problem I've found with steel studs is reinforcing them in the middle so they are stronger  

I don't know about other places, but in Indiana there aren't alot of folks using steel studs, so not a lot to choose from at the home improvement stores.

Yeah, the home improvement stores only stock the minimal 25 gauge 2x4 replacements.

You have to look for non-mass-market places that sell primarily to the building trade. They have the larger steel studs I mention in my article, up to 18ga. 18 gauge steel will suppory you standing on it.

I have a foot controller I made from 2 x 8 18ga steel stud with eight footswitches on it in a 20 inch section.

OH! I didn't realize there were other metal thicknesses in steel studs -- I'll check those out for sure! thanks for the tip.

Brian

ps - I know you are busy with Bob Weil in prep for the store opening in nashville, but if you get a chance, can you send me a response regarding our last email? (bw at indyguitarist.com )
Thanks,
Brian

[ejbasses]

R.G.

do you have pics of your foot controller? what kind of switches did you use?