Macho Cases

DJ Exprice · 28th May 2006, 10:24 PM

I want to be able to build a sweet case for my next amplifier with the least metal cutting. How would I do this? Can I just use some parts out of old VCR decks? What should I do?

I_Forgot · 28th May 2006, 10:35 PM

Use Lego bricks. No cutting involved.

I_F

DoomPixie · 28th May 2006, 10:38 PM

i managed to get hold of some really nice powder coated aluminium / steel heatsink cases from ebay that i am useing for my chipamps..

they are really nice ad wernt too costly.. so mabey its worth keeping your eyes open and seeing if you can get any similar bargains?

DJ Exprice · 28th May 2006, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by I_Forgot
Use Lego bricks. No cutting involved.

I_F

Sounds sweet actually!

I have some Legos. I'm gonna go se what I can Make

Quote:

Originally posted by DoomPixie
i managed to get hold of some really nice powder coated aluminium / steel heatsink cases from ebay that i am useing for my chipamps.. they are really nice ad wernt too costly.. so mabey its worth keeping your eyes open and seeing if you can get any similar bargains?

This also sounds tight! I can just use some silpad for da chips and voila.

Thanks you guys! Good replies so far

!

DoomPixie · 28th May 2006, 10:49 PM

yup.. it has a kind of raised bit inside with predrilled holes for mounting transistors too and the holes were fine for mounting my TDA 1554Q... i'll get some pictures of my amplifier when it is finished, there are plenty of places selling simmilar products (some that actually look a lot better than the ones i have aswell)
OWen

RCBandwidth · 29th May 2006, 01:36 AM

I have been making some nice cases out of scrap wood,this was made from small pieces that were laying around the shop,the top is veneered MDF..It's a lot easier to cut and shape than aluminum!!.

Bob C.

DJ Exprice · 29th May 2006, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RCBandwidth
I have been making some nice cases out of scrap wood,this was made from small pieces that were laying around the shop,the top is veneered MDF..It's a lot easier to cut and shape than aluminum!!.

Bob C.

Sweet.

lgreen · 29th May 2006, 06:17 AM

An old VCR is fine. Here is a GC I made from an old Kyocera CD player that I got for $20 on Ebay (not working), and I slapped a new front panel on it. I recently acquired a small SUN SPARC workstation and will be using this case for a GC.

DJ Exprice · 29th May 2006, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lgreen
An old VCR is fine. Here is a GC I made from an old Kyocera CD player that I got for $20 on Ebay (not working), and I slapped a new front panel on it. I recently acquired a small SUN SPARC workstation and will be using this case for a GC.

http://www.parttimeprojects.com/audi...Box/front1.JPG

You gotta be kidding me. That kicks @$$!

Leolabs · 30th May 2006, 01:51 AM

Hi DJ,you can use this dumb method too:cardboard!

(One of my friend used it to make a speaker box,and...........LOL)

28th May 2006, 10:24 PM	#1
DJ Exprice diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, California	Macho Cases I want to be able to build a sweet case for my next amplifier with the least metal cutting. How would I do this? Can I just use some parts out of old VCR decks? What should I do?

29th May 2006, 06:17 AM	#8
lgreen diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego, USA	old vcr's are fine An old VCR is fine. Here is a GC I made from an old Kyocera CD player that I got for $20 on Ebay (not working), and I slapped a new front panel on it. I recently acquired a small SUN SPARC workstation and will be using this case for a GC. __________________ My DIY audio projects- PartTimeProjects.com.

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28th May 2006, 10:35 PM	#2
I_Forgot diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, Az.	Use Lego bricks. No cutting involved. I_F

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DoomPixie diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Aberystwyth / Llanelli (wales)	yup.. it has a kind of raised bit inside with predrilled holes for mounting transistors too and the holes were fine for mounting my TDA 1554Q... i'll get some pictures of my amplifier when it is finished, there are plenty of places selling simmilar products (some that actually look a lot better than the ones i have aswell) OWen

30th May 2006, 01:51 AM	#10
Leolabs diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bukit Mertajam	Hi DJ,you can use this dumb method too:cardboard! (One of my friend used it to make a speaker box,and...........LOL)

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