Newbie Ruby Build Pic.

[Hamfist]

First off, I've learned a LOT just lurking here.  So I figure I should start posting now that I've started building pedals from the layout galleries.  I'll just use my Ruby project as an intro photo.  I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.  I had some leftover white tolex from a failed rehousing of an old Traynor head, and I found some 1/2 inch MDF in the cull bin at Home Depot for $1, so why not? 

 

It's not perfect, by ANY means.  But I'm exactly using pro quality tools.  I'll get some gut shots soon.  I thought I had some already, but no.  I used Dragonfly's vero layout.  Easy and fun build!  There's hole drilled in the top of the chassis and a battery clamp mounted on the outside so you don't have to remove any screws to change batteries.  I put an on/off switch on the front so I don't have to remember to unplug the instrument cable to turn it off.  And a LED on indicator just because it looks cool. 

I started building pedals because I quit smoking, and I felt like I should have something new to learn to occupy my mind/keep my hands busy.  It's working to the point where I think I'm more addicted to building than I was to smoking.  And building pedals is actually cheaper than cigarettes.  Other builds I've done are the '77 DOD 250 OD and Dragonfly's Mezcal Fuzz.  I'm mostly an overdrive/distortion/boost freak, and I'm REALLY impressed with that version of the 250 OD. 

I'll put pics of those two up in the picture thread later tonight.  I just wanted to say hi and thanks for all the help!

[$uperpuma]

that is CUTE! is that copperclad for the front face? Brilliant

[Ken]

That looks pretty damn good to me  

Good job.

Cheers Ken.

Ps. well done with the smokes.

[tjcombs]

First off, I've learned a LOT just lurking here.  So I figure I should start posting now that I've started building pedals from the layout galleries.  I'll just use my Ruby project as an intro photo.  I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.  I had some leftover white tolex from a failed rehousing of an old Traynor head, and I found some 1/2 inch MDF in the cull bin at Home Depot for $1, so why not? 

 

It's not perfect, by ANY means.  But I'm exactly using pro quality tools.  I'll get some gut shots soon.  I thought I had some already, but no.  I used Dragonfly's vero layout.  Easy and fun build!  There's hole drilled in the top of the chassis and a battery clamp mounted on the outside so you don't have to remove any screws to change batteries.  I put an on/off switch on the front so I don't have to remember to unplug the instrument cable to turn it off.  And a LED on indicator just because it looks cool. 

I started building pedals because I quit smoking, and I felt like I should have something new to learn to occupy my mind/keep my hands busy.  It's working to the point where I think I'm more addicted to building than I was to smoking.  And building pedals is actually cheaper than cigarettes.  Other builds I've done are the '77 DOD 250 OD and Dragonfly's Mezcal Fuzz.  I'm mostly an overdrive/distortion/boost freak, and I'm REALLY impressed with that version of the 250 OD. 

I'll put pics of those two up in the picture thread later tonight.  I just wanted to say hi and thanks for all the help!

That thing looks great to me!
Congrats on quitting too!

[Hamfist]

You know, I didn't even THINK of using copperclad on the face!  That's a killer idea.  It's just Rustoleum copper spraypaint. 

It's is pretty adorable.  It's got a definite "purse" vibe going on.  Looks absolutely hilarious sitting on top of a 4x12.

Wait...  There's an idea... make some purses that look like amps.  The newest wave of suburban heavy metal teengirls will go MAD for em!

[JimRayden]

Oh my... that is the cutest and coolest ruby I have ever seen. I'm a sucka for white tolex too.

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Jimbo

[oldrocker]

I Like it!!    
I wish my wife would quit the smokes.

[Roobin]

Looks lovely! Nice lil' carry hadle as well. How does she sound. (Why she? Why not he?)