[sdiy] Front Panel Express Template question

[harrybissell]

Order the panel as a blank with no engraving... if its too thin it would still
make a good blank panel, and costs less.    :^P

Might ask them for a small sample of material, a scrapped job or something ???

H^) harry

Adam Schabtach wrote:

> > Another trick is to use the thinnest material you can get away with. Sure
> > you want a synth that's built like a tank but think about it, it's just
> > gonna sit in a rack right?
>
> Got any general guidelines regarding what thickness is adequate for various
> sizes of panels? I've been using 3mm for MOTM-sized panels, and have been
> wondering whether it's overkill. OTOH I'd rather not use trial & error to
> find out what's too thin--the trials are fun, but the errors could be
> pricey.
>
> --Adam
>
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