Need advice on loop station enclosure

[Hoffy84]

Hi guys. I'm planning on building n effects looper, and I found this for an enclosure:
http://www.iprojectbox.com/sloped-keyboard-style-enclosure-p-52.html
My concern is that the surface material where all the switches will be is only .05" (or 1/20") thick. Seems like this thickness may be prone to the surface bowing/creasing every time I hit a switch with my foot. What are your thoughts?

[DutchMF]

Man, that's a big one! And a bit expensive as well...... How many footswitches are you planning on putting in there? Depending on that number, there are probably a couple of less expensive alternatives.

Paul

[Hoffy84]

I was thinking 10 effects switches and 1 bypass switch. Wanted a lot of space between them cuz I am Bigfoot. 

[DutchMF]

Ah, same here..... maybe this: http://www.hammondmfg.com/dwg16.htm
They're a bit sturdier, and available in a couple of different sizes. Not sure about pricing.
If you stagger the switches like this:
* * *
* * * *
You might be able to build it a bit more compact while still keeping spacing decent.

Paul

[Hoffy84]

Staggering won't be an issue. I did look at these, but think the pricing may be higher as it's more of an industrial enclosure. Guess I'll need to give them a call.

Thanks!

[Hoffy84]

Ah, same here..... maybe this: http://www.hammondmfg.com/dwg16.htm
They're a bit sturdier, and available in a couple of different sizes. Not sure about pricing.
If you stagger the switches like this:
* * *
* * * *
You might be able to build it a bit more compact while still keeping spacing decent.

Paul

Actually they are on Digikeys website. $34 for the 14" wide and $40 for the 17" wide. Way better price than what I first looked at.

THANKS PAUL!!!

[DutchMF]

You're welcome, looking forward to what you come up with. Be sure to post a build report!

[derevaun]

You could reinforce from inside with a couple pieces of shaped wood or plastic.