MOTM

Koos Fockens writes:
>>What are the 'white' strips between the modules?  I like that visually,
and I guess it comes in quite handy when you're patching in poor light
conditions, and trying to find the right module.<<

That's I think 3/32" tape that I bought in the remote control airplane
section of a hobby shop.  I sticks well.  I'm glad I bought the last two of
that color and size, because all these years later they've never restocked
it.  It helps a lot for the MOTM.  Synths like the Moog modular already had
delineation lines.

KHeck73 writes:
>>Looks nice. Can you point to a good tutorial, or do you have any advice on
how to cover with Tolex? I assume it's cut and glue, but what's a good
technique to avoid seams and wrinkles, make the corners and angles, etc.<<

I had to learn from others too.  I was told to use spray-on rubber cement to
attach the Tolex, so that's what I used.  I learned through experience that
it really needs to be applied to both the Tolex and the wood, otherwise even
though it may seem secure at first, it will usually start peeling off along
the edges and air bubbles will start forming underneath in different places.
If air bubbles do form a few days after applying the Tolex, I use a pin to
poke small invisible holes to let the air out and push that spot down again.
My case only uses two separate pieces of Tolex.  One piece covers the top
and both sides, including curving around the bottom about an inch.  Just
start at one end and slowly and firmly pull the Tolex and apply it as you
go.  The other piece is for the rest of the bottom.  I had to do that
because of my odd case shape, but that's also how I'd do a regular rectangle
case too, as the two seams while visible if you look at the bottom of the
case, will be invisible in normal use, because the metal corner pieces will
hide them.  I can't remember exactly how I cut the corners (probably cut a
triangle shape out), but that part will always look a bit sloppy.  It
doesn't matter though, because the metal corner protectors cover all that up
so it's not seen.

-Elhardt

Funny what can be found on the internet.  A 1974 picture of my father (he's
the one wearing his homemade pickelhaube) which because of him, brewing beer
at home has been legal in the US for about the past 30 years.  Click on
photo for larger image:  http://www.maltosefalcons.com/about/