Thanks to Larry and those who responded privately.
Barry
--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "J. Larry Hendry" <jlarryh@i...> wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: coyoteous <antithesist@m...>
> I'm looking for opinions on the "Blacet to MOTM Converter Panel":
> http://www.blacet.com/motmconvFP.jpg
> http://www.blacet.com/misc.html (near bottom).
> How does the finish compare to MOTM/Stooge type/quality?
>
> The finish is different. It appears to be a powdercoat to me as opposed to
> wet paint. Paul and Stooge Products both use Sherwin Williams Polane.
So,
> the finish is slightly different. However, it is quite nice. Given that
> the module will be completely different, I would say the difference in the
> finish is acceptable.
>
> > Do the panel size and mounting hole placement follow MOTM standards?
>
> The holes see to be in the right place. certainly within a few thousandths,
> if not right on. They fit just fine in yur MOTM rig.
>
> > Do the pilot holes line up with the MOTM grid?
>
> They seem to be very close.
>
> > I assume this is one in action with a Noise Ring:
> http://www.retrosynth.com/slideshow/ahmw04/ahmw04_049.jpg
> (seems a bit out-of-kilter).
>
> Yes, I got this one specifically because I wanted to be able to mount the
> Noise Ring up in my MOTM system for AHMW 2004. Your observation that
is is
> out-of-kilter is indeed correct. However, that is not fault of the
> conversion panel. Clearly, John sells this as a "Blacet" to MOTM conversion
> panel. You cannot assume that also means ALL frac rack to MOTM
conversion.
> The two pots on the edge of the Wiard panel are too close to the edge and
> conflict with the metal cutout. I had to either enlarge the metal cutout,
> or skew the holes off to one side to make it fit. Since I was in a hurry,
> It was easiest for me to just stretch by drilling the mounting holes to one
> side. If it had been a permanent installation, I would have taken the time
> to grind the hole out larger around the pots where the conflict with the
> panel.
>
> Larry H