Third times a charm

[studiodunn]

I decided I'd start etching this year, and finally tried my hand at it.

The A box was my first attempt.....FAIL! So thinking I was ready for another I went at the DD. It was better but crap too. But with some creative sanding it was salvaged. Now armed with a wealth of knowledge about etching ( Approx. 2 hours) I sanded down the A box and got what I was after. On to the pedals.

DD is a Rub a Dub Deluxe and Eco-plex from 1776. Nice boards, great docs and straight forward to build. I am going to put a flipper switch in, I just forgot it. Of all the random things, the "e" on the tape label didn't etch, so now it says tap, which is a great feature.....just not here 

The A box is a Speaker cranker layout from tagboard. I played with some values to get it a little hotter, but it's a great little dirt box.

These are my first builds using utility boards. I got these from Ben and I don't guess I'll ever build another pedal without them....AMEN!

[rullywowr]

I love the etches, and great selection of circuits too.  The RADD and MP are great sounding PCBs.  One day, I will attempt an acid etch of an enclosure....one day

[cooder]

Very cool and unique look there! Great builds!

[Leevibe]

Well done! The etches look great.

Of all the random things, the "e" on the tape label didn't etch, so now it says tap, which is a great feature.....just not here 

HAHA!!!

[selfdestroyer]

Looks great. The etches came out awesome and I too agree with the RAD & MPlex. They sound smashing together.

Cody

[billstein]

Well done! The etches look great.

Of all the random things, the "e" on the tape label didn't etch, so now it says tap, which is a great feature.....just not here 

HAHA!!!

That's so cool you build pedals with a "Faux Tap" feature.

Nice builds

[studiodunn]

Thanks all. I'm pretty happy with the etch, but even more so for the next batch.

Does anyone have any experience with photo paper as opposed to PnP?

[m-Kresol]

Nice builds. You'll get better with every time, there is a steep learning curve here I found.

Does anyone have any experience with photo paper as opposed to PnP?

Check out Cody's and Graham's tutorials here, if you haven't already. They helped me a lot.

http://music.codydeschenes.com/?page_id=2035

http://diy-guitar-effects.tumblr.com/etching

[Stomptown]

Very nice!  I love both etches and give you props for taking on such a large enclosure when your just starting out.  As far as PNP vs paper goes, I now prefer paper for enclosure etches but it is a totally different process.  Definitely check out Cody's tutorial and follow it to the T if you decide to give it a go.  Just make sure you have the right type of paper (gloss text) and a nice laser priner (I got a brother for $70.00) and your set!

[Schectadon]

Very cool!!!
I tried using waterslide decals and failed miserably. That pushed me into etching. Prep work of the enclosure is the most important part along with patience. Well done!!

[wgc]

Sweet stuff love the skulls!

[gordo]

I like those. Kinda dark and ratty looking in a great way