I hereby reclaim this hideous enclosure

[thermionix]

[setting up therm with this:] yer box going to have curtains of some sort?

I really HOPE you don't think I'd stoop SOLO as to mention ARBY'S.

[thermionix]

I have a feeling things are going to get really horrible here when I get to the point where I'm ready to talk about different types of finishes. 

It would be funniest if you ended up just painting it pink again.

New name for the pedal:  King's Cross (ask Duck)

[EBK]

It would be funniest if you ended up just painting it pink again.

That thought did cross my mind.  I was thinking I could match the original color exactly, and create a stunned silence as I calmly, and with a straight face, stated that my work was now done and I was very happy with the improved enclosure. It would be a pretty sweet prank. 

At least it would be intentionally pink if I did that. 



Does your avatar change automatically once a day or are you doing that yourself?

[EBK]

Step 3: Reconfiguring (part 4):
I always feel like I need to post enough actual progress on my pedal to keep this thread from getting locked or deleted for being primarily about sexual euphemisms.   

I've started cutting a window out of the lid.  Makes the most sense (Thanks, Duck).  I do happen to have a Dremel-like high speed cutter, but, alas, I can't use it because I can only build while the kids are sleeping.  So, I'm doing this with drill bits, a mini hacksaw, and files (I'll switch to sandpaper when it gets close to final size).


I'm steering well inside my markings so I can enjoy some beer while working (for now). 

[duck_arse]

I have a feeling things are going to get really horrible here when I get to the point where I'm ready to talk about different types of finishes. 

we'll come to this (in good time).

I been meaning to arkse, what prostitute-period would this colour pink be (it's bloody hard to photograph this fluzz)?


kings X is for the tourists. if you want the good stuff, head to darlinghurst instead.

[EBK]

Jesus, Duck! I thought you were just kidding when you described that pedal before! 

Also makes me wonder if you slaughtered a Sesame Street character to make that.

[Kipper4]

That Pink Duck Is Billy Gibbons bum Fluff Cerise.
Excellant choice.

[duck_arse]

my orange squeezer - big knob, red tit, partly hidden button, why wood I joke about such a thing? and what era did you say?

"bum Fluff Cerise". excellent.

[Kipper4]

loving the wood too.

[thermionix]

kings X is for the tourists. if you want the good stuff, head to darlinghurst instead.

You're the expert.  But which one is a better pedal name?

[EBK]

Step 3: Reconfiguring (part 5 -- perhaps "Reconfiguring" was too broad to be considered a step)
Window has been cut out.  Just need to switch from beer to coffee for a while to get it to its final precise shape and size.

[jfrabat]

You know you have to put your finish over the main body, right?  That's how you protect it...  😁

[highwater]

kings X is for the tourists. if you want the good stuff, head to darlinghurst instead.

You're the expert.  But which one is a better pedal name?

Well, the "King of Tone" was also based on a Bluesbreaker, so "King's X" could invite legal difficulties if you were to sell it... which would certainly be in keeping with the theme.

[duck_arse]

[/taste] if the box was too small for the build - "darling, it hurts" (also a paul kelly song, about darlinghurst). [taste]

[EBK]

I've started work on the circuit that will go into this pedal.  2 solder joints in, I'm already feeling confident when I say that it will be a miracle if this thing works the first time I power it up. 

[thermionix]

Was it hard...to get the legs spread like that?

[EBK]

Was it hard...to get the legs spread like that?

They were very easy.

[EBK]

Making some more slow progress on the circuit. 

[Marcos - Munky]

This is beautiful! What's the name of that building style?

[EBK]

This is beautiful! What's the name of that building style?

I'm glad you like it, but if you really want to see beautiful circuit building, here's a sample of the work of Peter Vogel that inspired me.  Mine is quite crude by comparison.

Don't know if the style has a name, but there have been others building the same way.