Where to buy Large looper enclosers

[OptimusPrime]

Hey all this is my first post on this forum so here it goes

I was planning on building a large looper and need a enclosure 22" wide by 2.2000".
I looked on mammoth electronics but could not find anything.
I was wondering if any of you guys know wher I could get an enclosure of that size.
Also if you know of a place I could get it drilled at, that would be great too!

Thanks, Prime

[hardrubbish]

I've just been looking for the same kind of thing and stumbled across this:
http://www.geofex.com/article_folders/steelstud/steelstud.htm

[R.G.]

Steel studs are good - tough! But they are heavy.

If you want a lighter version look here: http://www.industrialmetalsales.com/2-Thru-4_c94.htm

You can get extruded aluminum tubing in neat, tidy, 24" and 36" lengths for not a lot of money.

They are full tubes, but it's easy enough to sweat and curse for a while with a hacksaw and make them into an open-bottom "C" shape. It's also easy enough to do all the wiring outside the tube, then thread it into place and plug the switches into pre-drilled holes and run the nuts onto the bushings with some coathanger wire, a flashlight and some attention.

[armdnrdy]

I like the idea of aluminum interlocking extrusions. One can utilize the slots for securing the PCB and to screw in end caps.

Here's a link with an animation showing how the box goes together.

http://www.protocase.com/products/?e=Aluminum

There are many different types of extrusions. You can find one that doesn't have slots from top to bottom that will allow the installation of jacks.

You'll have to search the internet for the right extrusion.

[mth5044]

http://www.loop-master.com/product_info.php?products_id=292

[OptimusPrime]

http://www.loop-master.com/product_info.php?products_id=292

Perfect! thanks!

[Arcane Analog]

http://www.roadrageprogear.com/

[OptimusPrime]

Thanks for the replies guys! Do any of you happen to know a good place that i could have it drilled at?
I dont trust my skills with a drill enough to do it myself

[seedlings]

Thanks for the replies guys! Do any of you happen to know a good place that i could have it drilled at?
I dont trust my skills with a drill enough to do it myself

You can do it!  Get it laid out with markings where the holes go.  Pre-drill a pilot hole with a 1/16" or other very small bit.  That one is easy to get pin-point accuracy, and then the actual size bit will follow.  If you're drilling aluminum, you can use Spade Bits for drilling Wood or Unibits work fine too.

CHAD

[davent]

Thanks for the replies guys! Do any of you happen to know a good place that i could have it drilled at?
I dont trust my skills with a drill enough to do it myself

You can do it!  Get it laid out with markings where the holes go.  Pre-drill a pilot hole with a 1/16" or other very small bit.  That one is easy to get pin-point accuracy, and then the actual size bit will follow.  If you're drilling aluminum, you can use Spade Bits for drilling Wood or Unibits work fine too.

CHAD

Don't forget to center-punch your holes-to-be, makes a world of difference in getting the drillbit to go where it's suppose to go, and get quality, sharp drillbits... at least for the initial pilot holes, being totally anal i step through 1/16, 3/32, 1/8",  the Unibits are great after that.

[mth5044]

I've found some local places that drill holes in aluminum, just takes 20 seconds of googling and an email or phonecall.

My favorite so far is a luthier - see if there are any guitar repair techs in your area, they usually have a drill press.

[CodeMonk]

You might want to have a look at Hammond and see what they make:
http://www.hammondmfg.com/