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Subject: Shell cases

From: Mike Estee <mikest@...>
Date: 2003-06-27

MOTM Metalworkers,

Is anyone else interested in a metal case for their MOTM system? By
this I mean a rack mountable enclosure, not a rack itself. I'd like to
build a steel enclosure with ports and mount points on the back for the
power supply to mount in, as well as an audio break out panel. A
breakout for Larry's "MOTM Standard Power Connector" would be welcome
too.

Would anyone else be interested in something like this?

Something a little like the Cyndustries six pack at about the same
price point.
http://www.scampers.com/cyndustries/cases_sixpac2.cfm

What I am interested in is if anyone can share their experiences
getting cases fab'd. I've done my own hardware work through
Schaeffer-Apparatebau, but they only work in aluminum and they don't do
forming. I'm more than happy to do the design work myself, but I'm not
sure where to find a reputable metal fabrication shop.

I know a lot of you like the classic wood cases, and I do too, but I
also like having modules all neatly contained, and I'm guessing others
do as well.

--mikes