[sdiy] Where can I get desktop synth enclosures

[Theo]

Get some 1mm alu sheet and DIY.
To cut to size scratch deep with a sharp knife (box cutter) and the bent a
few times up and down to snap it of.
Bent to shape on the edge of the kitchen table.
You might want to sand the metal with 200 paper (60 or 40 if you use a
machine) before cutting and bending.
This helps (spray) paint to hold better to the metal later on.
DO clean with whitegas or similar before painting, fat free is the idea.

For the wooden side panels glue two layers of wood (one wood one MDF?),
roughly the same form but one smaller so the real wood part sticks out 5 to
10mm.
The metal parts get mounted on the smaller (MDF?) inner part.
For extra points glue some M3 nuts in the inner part for mounting the metal.
The use of button head or 'normal' hex screws add to a professional look.

HTH
Theo


----- Original Message -----
From: Vincent L. <vlab at hotmail.com>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 6:03 AM
Subject: [sdiy] Where can I get desktop synth enclosures


> Hi all !
>
> I'm trying to restore a Pro One, that has no Keys and wheels,
> I'm looking for a desktop metal enclosure wide enough to contain the
Pro-One
> panel,
> about 24X10 with a slight angle . I made some research on the web...
> I've seen Hammond makes some, but not as large as I would need,
> (Wooden ends would be a wonderful option too!!!.)
>
> Any tip would be more than welcome!
>
> Thanks once again !
>
> Vincent
>
>
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