MOTM

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