[sdiy] Front Panel Express Template question

[JH.]

2.5mm is good for 19" front panels.
For some ultra heavy tube devices (transformers!) I've used 3mm.

JH.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Schabtach" <adam at studionebula.com>
To: "'Synth DIY'" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 6:06 PM
Subject: RE: [sdiy] Front Panel Express Template question


>
> > 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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