Larger Enclosures....no likey?

[Jabulani Jonny]

I actually like the height of the 125B, primarily for top mounted jacks.  I am refitting whatever pedals I have with side mount jacks to top mount so I can put them side by side on the board.  It also makes label design much easier when I just stick with one size.  I did recently order a couple of 1590A enclosures, not sure what for actuallyl.   

[blearyeyes]

Here is the Fuzz I did with tolex covering on the bottom/sides. Overkill space wise? Sure, but I like big!

That is really excellent looking and I love the Tolex. Very classy.

How did you do the graphics on the steel face?

[jkokura]

Yeah, the height of the 125B is as low as I'll go really. It's perfect for top mounted jacks, and if your foot complains that it's 3/8" higher to lift and stomp on it, I'm a bit curious really, you can thread the stomp switch down 1/4" so it's closer to the enclosure, and the switch still fits internally...

I recently did some 1590B builds... which reminds me why I like the 125B best.

Jacob

[peAk]

Here is the Fuzz I did with tolex covering on the bottom/sides. Overkill space wise? Sure, but I like big!

That is really excellent looking and I love the Tolex. Very classy.

How did you do the graphics on the steel face?

thanks! I use clear waterslide decals. I really have a love/hate relationship with this method. I use an inkjet printer so maybe that has something to do with it. Not sure if having to clearcoat the decal before you dunk it in water (unlike laser jet) has any affect on it but I have a problem with creases towards the edges. Maybe it's the brand of waterslide I am using? Don't know. My heart starts racing everytime I have to do it though.

[Leevibe]

+1 on the tolex. It looks nice against the stainless.

[blearyeyes]

I did my first clear water slide tonight and it came out great..thanks to the many posts I read beforehand.. This DIY thing is really all about standing on the shoulders of giants! Still want some of those enclosures...

[billstein]

thanks! I use clear waterslide decals. I really have a love/hate relationship with this method. I use an inkjet printer so maybe that has something to do with it. Not sure if having to clearcoat the decal before you dunk it in water (unlike laser jet) has any affect on it but I have a problem with creases towards the edges. Maybe it's the brand of waterslide I am using? Don't know. My heart starts racing everytime I have to do it though.

You doneed to clearcoat the decal if it is inkjet.

[Stig]

I really dont get that ultra small package. I mean just how many pedals do you really need on a board?

I really like the bigger enclosures, I have even made one from an art tube preamp enclosure for my kingslayer. Which is unnecessary large. 

I see why you want to make one, because you are bored or need the challenge. But every one?

I guess Im a bit old school regarding my board pedals. I 3 drives, reverb, delay and a fatpants. All above that is really just for show :-)

[sonarchotic]

Here are some boxes a friend and I just made. Based on the EHX Russian boxes. We changed a couple of the angles a bit and kept the lip of the bottom piece over the top so you could use veneers without needing a border. They are big and I can't imagine too many circuits that couldn't be fit in there. We had a metal fab shop make the protos but I am going to try and make them myself in the future. If the price is at all reasonable I'll look at making more models and offering them to you guys.

[culturejam]

^^^ Sign me up as a beta tester. 

[jimilee]

I really dont get that ultra small package. I mean just how many pedals do you really need on a board?

Uhhh all of them.

[Stig]

I really dont get that ultra small package. I mean just how many pedals do you really need on a board?

Uhhh all of them.

All at the same time or what?:-)

[jimilee]

I really dont get that ultra small package. I mean just how many pedals do you really need on a board?

Uhhh all of them.

All at the same time or what?:-)

If necessary.

[peAk]

Here are some boxes a friend and I just made. Based on the EHX Russian boxes. We changed a couple of the angles a bit and kept the lip of the bottom piece over the top so you could use veneers without needing a border. They are big and I can't imagine too many circuits that couldn't be fit in there. We had a metal fab shop make the protos but I am going to try and make them myself in the future. If the price is at all reasonable I'll look at making more models and offering them to you guys.

Love em! I would definitely buy some of those if the price was decent.