candy tin for encosure: bad idea?

[mattpoole]

i have 3 candy tins that are 6"x2"x2". they are thin but ridged enough i believe.

i was thinking of making some pedals out them, does anyone know if using such a thin enclosure will increase noise or cause me problems?

also as a side note: i have completed a neutrino (black), what madbeans overdrive/distortion would complement it well? i am looking for a full sound with some low end. i want to put that neutrino as well as another pedal in one of those tins.

thanks for your time guys,
-matt

[jtn191]

I thought about the same thing after seeing this http://www.tdpri.com/forum/burnt-fingers-diy-effects/222287-sho-altoids-mini-box.html

Noise interference should be fine as long as everything's isolated from the metal...I think your main concerns are space (for switches/jacks) and the durability of this thin metal, if you plan to step on it

[jkokura]

Probably it would work fine!

Fuzz pedals go well in tins. Also, strange noisemakers. Low parts counts help.

Jacob

[G.G.]

you should be alright using a tin.  As jtn191 mentioned, space planning can be pretty important.  Also, having switches & pots attached to a removable lid can make things complicated running wires back and forth. Placing the switch close (but not too close) to an edge or a seam will help stabilize it.  Small tins are surprisingly durable, but again, you run into space problems with complicated builds.  here's a fuzz I put into a tin a while back:

[bigmufffuzzwizz]

Do it!! It's one of my favorite enclosures i see people use!

[mattpoole]

cool i think i will, the tins are large enough to fit two pedals as long as the pcb's are less then 2" in one direction. i'll have to post some pics upon completion.