MOTM

Thanks for the wisdom. I'll see what kinds of plywood "Home Depot" carries
this weekend. Boy, after looking at the photos from "T.J."'s post this
morning, I'm wishing I could build a nice big MOTM console out of a fine
wood. That sure looks gorgeous. But I really need my cases to be moderately
road-worthy (not heavy gigging-just moving between my studio & a friend's).

I have a Korg CX-3 organ that I never brought on the road-home/studio use
only. But after 15 years of just moving it from this room to that room and
three different houses, that beautiful wood cabinet has visible knicks in it
that drive me *wild*. All of my machines are in mint condition except the
CX-3, and solely because of the wood case. That's why I'm afraid to use good
wood for anything that has to see the inside of my trunk six times a year.

Lastly, I think multiple smaller cabinets (ala Moog IIIp) will work better
for me than a huge console since I tend to reconfigure the studio from time
to time and it's always a 'magic square' puzzle. I'm currently thinking
along the lines of cases that hold two rows of MOTM modules with a 3u row
along the bottom. This 3u extra space can be used for 19" devices (like a
Kenton, delay unit, etc.), or in some cabinets could hold a Frac Rack.
Mostly, I'm thinking of a Row of 3u high "service modules" that I will
tinker together. The whole thing probably WILL end up looking like a IIIp
when I'm done with it.

I think it's very interesting to see & hear how others are enclosing their
MOTM modules.

		

		My $.02 forget particle board.  Get a good grade of plywood.
Also note
		that some plywood thickness (particularly the thin ones) are
available in
		varied construction layers.  The more layers, the better.
for example, you
		can get 1/2 plywood in 3 layers of 5.  Warp?  Sure, the
cheap stuff (3
		layer CDX) that is sometimes used for roofing will, but not
the good stuff.
		Larry H