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Subject: Re: [motm] SKB pop-up mixer case back installation

From: Simon <simon@...>
Date: 2002-11-19

How about some pics of a painted/screened/installed back!?!?!

Thanks,
Simon
Canberra
AUSTRALIA


>When you install your SKB backs into your SKB pop up rack, you should
>install the backs without the top or bottoms attached, or at least without
>the screws tightened. The top and bottom should be installed or have the
>screws tightened afterwards.
>
>There is some intentional slop between the top and the sides when you
>install the top. This is to assure that the top will indeed fit over the
>sides. If you install ∗and∗ tighten the bottom and top first, it could
>slightly spread the sides which will cause the appearance that the back is
>too wide. That is not the case. I measured each one individually. In fact,
>I rejected 60% of the original backs delivered from the machine shop because
>the there 25/1000 of an inch too wide. When they re-did them, they made
>sure not too me too wide, and some are a few thousandths of an inch more
>narrow than the turned lips on the top. The tops are perfect.
>
>But, if you tighten the tops on before installation, you may spread the
>backs slightly.
>
>Send me a note if you have any questions.
>Larry