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Hi Wes,

On 22.05.2006 7:05 Uhr, park avenue music wrote:
> I built a wood case and used normal rack rails in it. I just had to get some rack screws. they're
> a little bigger but it works great!
>
> wes
>

thing is, I tried to go the DIY route for the cases. I'm not very
satiesfied since the boxes got way too heavy.

Thanks, Michael.

> --- "Michael Zacherl (aka TonTaub) " <egroups@...> wrote:
>
>
>> Hi All,
>> forgive me if this has been discussed many times:
>> Since I simply don't find the time to design and eventually build a
>> decent wooden cabinet for my MOTM-style modules I'm pondering why not
>> someone let build two 19" cases like the many you find on the road
>> (redish/brownish plywood with aluminum frame, butterfly locks, a pair of
>> handels, etc.).
>> I'm thinking of something rather slim yet simple for three rows of
>> modules each plus 3U for additional stuff like FX or multiples (i.e. 18U
>> of height).
>>
>> Who's using that in a similar way and what are the pros and cons?
>> What's the inner depth (clearance) your cabinets have?
>>
>> Anything else I have to think of?
>>
>> Thanks a lot, :-) Michael.
>>
>>