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Started by PhiloB, February 05, 2014, 04:08:30 PM

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PhiloB

February 05, 2014, 04:08:30 PM
Funds are limited and making stuff is fun:) Got the hard shell suitcase at Goodwill for $5. There was a larger one (double the size) for $12 but wanted to keep it reasonable.  Scrap wood and nails from the garage $0. Need to get some elastic to secure the wah and volume pedal in the top.  May also secure the pedal board the same.  Currently my signal chain is:
Engineer's Thumb Comp>RC Boost Clone>Klon (Sunking)>Eternity OD clone>BYOC Rat>Multiplex Echo>Biyang Reverb>BYOC Boost.
As much fun as this was, I plan to give it to my son eventually and splurge for a pedaltrain or similar board with isolated power supply:)

billstein

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February 05, 2014, 06:17:13 PM
That's awesome. Major DIY mojo. :)

raven174us

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February 28, 2014, 08:46:33 PM
Nice, I did something similar with a Texas Instruments calculator case. This is an old pic but I cut the pins off the hinges and put removable pins in it.
This is a newer pic.
Jason

jimilee

#3
February 28, 2014, 09:35:35 PM
We got the DIY bug bad! I showed mine off here I believe also
Pedal building is like the opposite of sex.  All the fun stuff happens before you get in the box.

lincolnic

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March 01, 2014, 04:48:29 AM
Quote from: raven174us on February 28, 2014, 08:46:33 PM
Nice, I did something similar with a Texas Instruments calculator case.

...how big is your calculator?!

raven174us

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March 01, 2014, 04:53:25 AM
Quote from: lincolnic on March 01, 2014, 04:48:29 AM
Quote from: raven174us on February 28, 2014, 08:46:33 PM
Nice, I did something similar with a Texas Instruments calculator case.

...how big is your calculator?!

I'm blind so I need a huge calculator!  :o
Jason

billstein

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March 01, 2014, 05:07:27 AM

Quote from: lincolnic on March 01, 2014, 04:48:29 AM
Quote from: raven174us on February 28, 2014, 08:46:33 PM
Nice, I did something similar with a Texas Instruments calculator case.

...how big is your calculator?!

That's exactly what I was thinking. Must have been one of those early steam powered models.

raven174us

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March 01, 2014, 05:50:12 AM Last Edit: March 01, 2014, 05:52:49 AM by raven174us
Haha, When I got the case there was foam with cutouts to hold multiple calculators.
Jason

junkemail86

#8
March 01, 2014, 09:38:19 PM
Nice DIY case.  I've done the same thing for 1 about that size and also 1 much larger, both made from hard suitcases from thrift stores.  If anybody is considering doing the same, I recommend styrofoam to build up the pedals to the right height and still keep it light.  I made a pillow to put in the lid side to keep everything cushioned and in place when I close it.  Those old suitcases are indestructible. 

PhiloB

#9
March 01, 2014, 10:28:08 PM
Nice tip with the styrofoam

lincolnic

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March 02, 2014, 06:44:18 AM
Quote from: raven174us on March 01, 2014, 05:50:12 AM
Haha, When I got the case there was foam with cutouts to hold multiple calculators.

I guess that makes more sense...but I still like the idea of one freaking enormous calculator better.
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