Pre-drilled boxes

[aziltz]

Are there any sources for pre-drilled boxes of more "common" hole patterns?  I'd like to avoid the whole "make a template for each box thing" b.c i'm very short on time this summer.  Looking for like the 3 (or less)  knob triagle MXR type or a 4-5 knob Zvex-type pre-drilled enclosure.

Austin

ps search is being really slow


On a side note, i found some different spray paints that my mother was using during her DIY stage (furniture, endtables).  Crackle Paint and this kind of Rough, almost Sand-Paper Texture Paint, both available from home depot.  Any thoughts?

[choklitlove]

i know smallbear was going to carry at least one pre-drilled enclosure, but i haven't seen it on their site yet.  he mentioned it in a thread.

here it is: http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=45880.0

it's not mxr size, but it's from smallbear.  but i just checked, and they still don't seem to be there.  steve, what's the deal?

[hubble]

http://www.geofex.com/Article_Folders/craklpnt.htm

[aziltz]

I don't see how that link says anything about predrilled boxes.  Is there a database or collection of common templates maybe?

[skiraly017]

I don't see how that link says anything about predrilled boxes.  Is there a database or collection of common templates maybe?

Drilling templates can be found here.

[smallbearelec]

Here is a pic of the Sovtek offering:

http://www.smallbearelec.com/stores/sbe/catalog/BBDrilled.jpg

The only thing I didn't like was that the hole for the power jack is square. But that is a few strokes of a reamer to change. If you use a naked LED without bezel, no other tooling is needed.

I don't have this posted for sale because I have not yet received stock. Order is in, and I expect that (and the larger box) to be in-cave early next week. I will post an update as soon as they arrive.

SD

[hubble]

Here is a pic of the Sovtek offering:

http://www.smallbearelec.com/stores/sbe/catalog/BBDrilled.jpg

The only thing I didn't like was that the hole for the power jack is square. But that is a few strokes of a reamer to change. If you use a naked LED without beael, no other tooling is needed.

I don't have this posted for sale because I have not yet received stock. Order is in, and I expect that (and the larger box) to be in-cave early next week. I will post an update as soon as they arrive.

SD

any early quotes on a price? or would it be the same?

[smallbearelec]

any early quotes on a price? or would it be the same?

Small lots will be $9.95 each. I am only taking 100 for now till I can gauge demand. Will stock commercial quantities if they prove popular.

[aziltz]

I noticed the pre-painted boxes you get from toadworks (i think).  great idea.

[smnm]

I was looking at these, the guy sells them painted or plain, but they seem a bit small...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Empty-Zinc-Box-for-DIY-Guitar-Effect-Pedal-Stompbox_W0QQitemZ7423596212

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[soggybag]

I was looking at these, the guy sells them painted or plain, but they seem a bit small...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Empty-Zinc-Box-for-DIY-Guitar-Effect-Pedal-Stompbox_W0QQitemZ7423596212

s

I like that guy's box. But, $8 + $11 shipping in the USA = $19! I'm not sure that it's worth it. Drilling is not too dificult and doesn't take to long. I don't have any special tools just a electric hand drill and some bits. A few minutes of planning goes a long way...