[sdiy] rack enclosures

[Tom Arnold]

On Mon, Feb 19, 2007 at 03:32:05PM -0600, drew meyer wrote:
> sorry if i was unclear.  i'm referring to enclosures for the devices 
> that i'm building, not the rack.  i'm trying to find a good diy 
> solution, rather than use front panel express.

While I'm sure everyone on the list is tired of my posting this.
http://www.sdiy.org/xyzzy/panels/

Thats how I make my front panels.  Then for my rackmount enclosures I use
PAIA Fracrak housings or Blacet ones if I'm feeling spendy.  At some point
I'll figure out a cheap way to make up threaded rails and stop buying these.

If I want something thats standalone, I use the Bud rackmount enclosures.
Search mouser.com for the CH14400 for an example of one of the series I
like.  These are aluminum enclosures.

I'll also make wooden cases for things.  I need to post a picture of my
still unfinished Box-o-Trix.  Front panel is made as described above, but I
made the box myself out of red oak and I think it looks mighty fine.  It
also made me a convert to the "textured paint" club.  I've always liked the
50's radio look and there is paint that hits that pretty close now...

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