| Tristanc1 |
I'm not sure if you'd be able to do this...But if it helps i'd buy about 5 of the 1712HS chassis, but without faceplates, not sure if that's something you'd be willing to do or not. Nothing wrong with the faceplates you have, they're really nice, but I have a bunch of acrylic that i'd like to use, and i'ts a bit easier for me to machine etc...
So like I said, not sure if that helps or hinders the order overall. Let me know either way.
Thanks!
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| nycavsr2000 |
Tristan,
Thanks for your input! I'm just really shocked by the lack of enthusiasm for his 1712HS chassis here. I thought there were quite a bunch of us who needed at least one! They are the cheapest chassis I know of with this level of build quality. The products off shore are at least twice as much! Even if the 1712HS were priced at $200 each I would buy them.
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| Tristanc1 |
Anand,
Agreed, I bought some of the 0610 chassis, and the build quality is excellent as is the price. On a whole other level than the par-metal et al chassis', and for not much more money.
Tristan |
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| h_a |
Yes I also don't understand this.
I know of only 2 (!!) corporations in the world making really great looking enclosures! That's DIY Enclosures and Hexateq (in alphabetical order ;-)).
I don't understand why people still build their own chassis which often look like a piece of junk for their precious high-end amps (Pass, Leach, Self, Curl, Borbely...).
But maybe it's just a matter of time and promotion?
All the best, I hope DIYEnclosures will continue and gather lots of success!
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| N-Channel |
| quote: | Originally posted by eboz
Here are a few more pictures showing the heatsink versions. This option is available for the DIY1712 and DIY1013 chassis at $30 and $50 respectively. The heatsinks require drilling and tapping to mount them.
This is the DIY1013HS, which comes with four 6" tall heatsinks. The windows on the side panels are for mounting power transistors or IC's directly to the heatsink.
DIY1712HS
DIY1712HS shown here with gold preamp face panel and black type1 and type2 knobs. |
I GOTTA get me one of these! (any one will do) :D :D :D :D
Just what I've been looking for!
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| tbrooke |
I am geting ready to start on a Pass F3 and I would be interested in a nice enclosure with a good size heatsink. I'm not sure what I need at this point but I assume it would be about the same as the F4. Maybe a group buy could be put together because I think there was pretty much interest in F3 boards and those people - and me - will need some place to put them when they are done
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| es44 |
I'd be very interested in 2xDIY-1013HS, but i'm in doubt if You are still in business Eboz :confused:
best regards
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| nycavsr2000 |
Michael is still in business last I checked. He just mailed me some nice 0908 enclosures with an AC input installed.
I'm just waiting on word for the heatsink 1712 versions :bawling:
Best,
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| eboz |
| I am definitely still in business and still providing the best quality service possible to each and every customer. I'm always getting awesome feedback and support! About the heatsink versions: I looked into doing larger and fancier sinks, but protos for them are around $2000. I would have made an order to restock everything, but I didn't get a good sign-up for the pre-orders. I'm starting to run low on the normal 1712, black chassis. There are still plenty of the silver version. Why is the silver chassis so unpopular? I personally think it is a more sophisticated color for the audio equip. :D |
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| nycavsr2000 |
Michael,
I now realize there is a small group of us who would like the heatsink version.
I was wondering, if you can sell us the standard version, tell us exactly the size of the cutouts for the sides, we can do it ourselves. In addition, if you can tell us what size heatsinks or where you source those heatsinks we can purchase them and install it.
It shouldn't be too difficult :rolleyes: . And whether I use the silver, gold or black panel at this point, I don't really mind. The base chassis is of such high quality, it makes for an excellent design. See my new gainclone here.
It worked out great :smash:
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| hayenc |
| I know the 1013 had the same extrusion on them that barredboss was selling on eBay. A set of 4 6" versions would work for that chassis. My guess is that a set of 4 3" versions would come very close to working for the 1712, but I only have a non-heat sink version of it to check with. So my recommendation would be to get the diyenclosures as they are the best I have worked with and then look on eBay for the heat sinks. |
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| salesmonster |
I'm new to the site, and I'm just in the planning stages of my first amp.
Boy, am I glad I found this thread. My biggest concern about building was the chassis, and the 1013 looks great.
The biggest hurdle for me in my project was the metal work. Now I feel that I can proceed with no worries.
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| eboz |
| quote: | Originally posted by hayenc
I know the 1013 had the same extrusion on them that barredboss was selling on eBay. A set of 4 6" versions would work for that chassis. My guess is that a set of 4 3" versions would come very close to working for the 1712, but I only have a non-heat sink version of it to check with. So my recommendation would be to get the diyenclosures as they are the best I have worked with and then look on eBay for the heat sinks. |
Actually that is exactly what I did with the heatsink versions. I even purchased them from barredboss. He wasn't anodizing them at the time (not sure if that's still the case), so I had that done separately along with the other chassis parts. |
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| Dougie085 |
| I just got some of his heatsinks and they are quite amazing for the price. I was kind of wondering any of your chassis could be sold with the heatsink cutouts but without hte heatsinks as well. |
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| stefan5000 |
how much would you ship to England London for (heat sinks) wersion
regards |
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| stefan5000 |
| they look great,hope to fit alpeh5 clone in to them. Did anyone try it?if yes please let me know how did it work out. |
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| eboz |
Is anyone interested in a DIY-1013 with heatsinks included for free? :eek:
The only catch here is that this is not the HS model, so it does not have the side panels cut-out for the sinks. For the price of one black, ventilated top, front panel color of your choice DIY-1013 chassis, I will give you four 6" sections of anodized heatsink. These are the same heatsinks from the HS versions and it's my last set of them.
It'll have to be a PayPal invoice because of the difference in weight and shipping. |
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| nycavsr2000 |
I sent you an e-mail that I was interested.
Best,
Anand. |
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| sts9fan |
| Is the DIY-1712HS going to be avalible anytime soon? |
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| eboz |
The DIY-1013 with free heatsinks was sold. Still waiting to hear back from Anand about his friend's order..
I'm not sure how soon the HS versions will be available again. The regular models are selling slowly and I need the proceeds from them to begin another batch. |
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| Dougie085 |
| You could accept pre orders with some sort of discount to help get the second batch going. Just an idea? |
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| eboz |
| Yep, I did try that. I didn't get enough pre-orders though. I got about 10 I think? |
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| Dougie085 |
| Ah well then alls good! |
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| eboz |
| But 10 isn't enough.. I need at least 20 because I'll be making an order of btw 150 and 200 chassis total. And believe me, I'm giving ya guys a discount as it is. These things aren't cheap! |
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| Dougie085 |
| Oh I believe it. |
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| n_maher |
eboz,
If you get ready to try a pre-order let me know. I've got some friends who build DIY stuff all the time and are always on the lookout for high-quality chassis. Honestly, I've tried to buy from you before but I never seem to hit a time when you've got what I want in stock. :(
Nate
P.s. I sent you an email through your website this morning. :) |
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| eboz |
| I'm thinking that I'm going to sell out the remaining stock and then move to a large vendor, like partsconnexion. I'll have some sale prices coming up near the holidays. |
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| nycavsr2000 |
Mike,
I go the 1013 chassis and heatsinks. Looks great. Currently putting everything together on Front Panel Express.
Great quality as always. I'll probably use the (4) heatsinks you sent me for an SKA150D and then order a set of heatsinks from "Conrad" for the SKA300D.
Thanks,
Anand. |
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| Mauroo |
I am considering the DIY-0610 case and would like to know if it is possibly to buy two of the 2mm 'top panels' instead of one and if yes- can the 'top panel' be used on the bottom as well to further strengthen the case?
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| eboz |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mauroo
I am considering the DIY-0610 case and would like to know if it is possibly to buy two of the 2mm 'top panels' instead of one and if yes- can the 'top panel' be used on the bottom as well to further strengthen the case?
Thanks |
Yes we could do that, but it would be nice if I could keep the extra bottom panel if you aren't going to be using it. Otherwise I just have an incomplete chassis on hand... I would quote you using PayPal and charge $5 for the "upgrade." And yes, you can certainly use these 2mm panels for both the top or bottom panels. |
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| eboz |
| My SSL certificate for e-commerce orders is going to expire on the 16th. :dead: I've done my best to contact support so that I can get a new cert ordered, but they are not responding because of the holiday. :( I'm afraid it will expire before I can get it renewed, so I wanted to warn everyone. You can still safely make orders at the diyenclosures.com site, but your browser will warn you that the cert is expired. If in doubt, please just email me your order and I will send you a PayPal invoice. Thanks and I am sorry about the site. :bawling: |
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| eboz |
| WHOO!! Got the new SSL cert installed, so it's good now until 2009! :D I need to get the eTrust badge up there and change when it switches over to a secure site. I can assure everyone that no CC info is sent unencrypted - I've been asked a few times. If you are ever in doubt, the entire site can be browsed using https at any point in the url instead. |
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| Grumpy_Git |
eboz
I'm definitely interested in the 1712HS when you next decide to order a bulk of them in, especially as I've just put an order for a standard 1712 with preamp plate, on your site.
Its just a shame I have such poor metal work facilities that I had to buy the silver version as I'd have prefered an all black case with polished knobs! mmmmmmm...... :D
Cheers and heres hoping it arrives soon.
Thanks again,
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| eboz |
| quote: | Originally posted by Grumpy_Git
eboz
I'm definitely interested in the 1712HS when you next decide to order a bulk of them in, especially as I've just put an order for a standard 1712 with preamp plate, on your site.
Its just a shame I have such poor metal work facilities that I had to buy the silver version as I'd have prefered an all black case with polished knobs! mmmmmmm...... :D
Cheers and heres hoping it arrives soon.
Thanks again,
Nick. |
Nick,
Why can't you go with all black and polished knobs?? The DIY-1712 black body, black preamp face, blank black top, IEC rear panel is available... If you want that instead, just place another order and I will consider the previous one canceled. |
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| pinkmouse |
| Eboz, just a quick note, if you go to the "Suggestions" page on your site, the link indicates it leads to some other way inferior, ( :devilr: ) internet forum, but actually comes to our much superior site here. You might want to amend it. ;) |
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| hbarki |
Hi Eboz,
Nice chassis, I am thinking about purchasing the 1712 chassis.
Would it be possible to have the rear panel punched out for seven Neutrik D-style jacks? If yes, how much extra?
Would be nice if you offer pre-puched rear panels.
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| Grumpy_Git |
eboz
The reason being, my metalwork skills are poor (and i cant find a company willing to do the work for me).
that means any rip-out on the holes cut for the tubes on the top of my amp would be unsightly white scratches on the black sheet, at least with the natural colour this effect is mitigated.
If anyone feels this wouldnt happen then say so nd I'll change the order.
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| Grumpy_Git |
scratch the last post, its about time i got away from the "black box" brigade, it will be nice to have something a bit different.
Nick. |
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| eboz |
| quote: | Originally posted by Grumpy_Git
scratch the last post, its about time i got away from the "black box" brigade, it will be nice to have something a bit different.
Nick. |
Agreed!! I much prefer the silver chassis most of the time. Although black body with gold face and black knobs is also pretty sharp!
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| Grumpy_Git |
well I was considering Black body, gold face, polished knobs but that would have just been faaaarrrrr to fussy, lol!
Now I just have to hope they dont arrive over xmas whilst I'm away and the post office doesnt bin them or something.
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| Grumpy_Git |
Hi all, just wanted to say my order arrived in the UK (lucky I was off sick today really!). The chassis is beautiful and I'll post pics once I've got hold of some hole punches and caged the pre-amp!
Cheers all
Nick. |
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| Paul Ebert |
Just wanted to say that I'm very pleased with the enclosures for my preamp. The quality is very good and I'd recommend them to anyone wanting a nice enclosure for their DIY project.
I'm planning to purchase another for the power amp I've got waiting in the wings.
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| h_a |
Hi Michael!
I just want to say that my ongoing amp fun is starving for new enclosures! Unfortunately I'm one of these black box guys so I have to wait until you make the new run.
I really hope that everything - quality, looks, price - stays the same so that it fits perfectly to my other gear.
Oh most important that I can order them at all!! I'm a bit worried wether I could order at partsconnexion at all....I think it would be great if you could continue to sell them directly!
All the best, with kind regards, Hannes |
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| Dougie085 |
| Yeah I've been wondering when they are going to get more enclosures in but its been months and he still doesn't have the ones I'd be interested in. |
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| j.videtich |
| Wow I love your cases. Do you have any larger pictures of assembled cases? I'd like to see how black+gold or black+silver look. Can't make up my mind! |
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| rabbitz |
Received my DIY-0908 chassis today. Very nice indeed and great value.
Cheers |
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| Dougie085 |
| I was just wondering can you accept paypal? I have some money in my paypal account so would like to pay that way if at all possible :) If so I'd love to order a chassis for my DAC possibly. |
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| h_a |
Yes one can pay with paypal!
Would be great to hear about the developments of Eboz'business? It's a pity he seems to be no longer around here :bawling:
Have fun, Hannes |
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| quietdragon |
| quote: | Originally posted by h_a
Yes one can pay with paypal!
Would be great to hear about the developments of Eboz'business?
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Eboz is still replying to email but the response time is really slow.
You can pay with PayPal but will have to pay the PayPal fee. |
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| quietdragon |
The DiyEnclosure front panel is a finished 0.25in thick aluminum sheet.
What is the best way to drill a small hole to mount an LED without damaging the finish? |
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| Paul Ebert |
I placed some masking tape over the hole location on the front side, marked the location on the tape, and drilled away (using a drill press). I got a nice clean hole on the front and had to do some minor deburring on the back. I used a larger drill bit for the deburring. Of course, the wall of the hole is bare aluminum. With the LED in place, that's not too big a deal (to me, anyway). I suppose the wall could be painted to match the anodizing.
I also suppose that some cutting fluid on the drill bit might be a good idea, but it wasn't a problem to drill without it.
For mounting the LED, I plan to gorilla glue a piece of MDF onto the chassis plate behind the face plate and drill a hole sized to press fit the LED in place.
How do you plan to mount it?
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| jacco vermeulen |
| put tape and a scrap alloy strip on both sides, clamp 'm, then drill the hole through all 3 layers. |
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| hegestratos |
I used a mill to make a bigger hole for a switch, but a drill in a drill press will work. Cover the area with masking tape, and drill from the front to the back. Some lubrication is helpful, but not required for a small hole. Just make sure you have a sharp drill.
I'm starting to wonder if there will ever be new stock. I built my gainclone in a silver 1712, info and pics here. I'd like my preamp and DAC to match, but the silver faces are sold out. :(
Cheers,
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| quietdragon |
| quote: | Originally posted by quietdragon
What is the best way to drill a small hole to mount an LED without damaging the finish? |
Wow! Thanks for all the great answers.
I see you all recommend a mounted drill (drill press) for a great finish.
I don't currently own a bench drill. Perhaps this is a good excuse to buy one :D
I have a plastic LED holder for a 5mm, but I just had a look and fear that it is too short (about 0.125in collar). I didn't read the web site properly and didn't count on such a thick front plate.
Like hegestratos, I plan to mount my PCBs on an internal plate, and then attach the plate to the chassis base.
hegestratos, what kind of LED holder did you use? What kind of LED?
hegestratos, I saw the pictures of your great project on your web site. Did you use the rubber feet? |
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| hegestratos |
| quote: | Originally posted by quietdragon
Like hegestratos, I plan to mount my PCBs on an internal plate, and then attach the plate to the chassis base. |
This worked really well for me. I think I will do the same for my next projects, even though they will not have a heavy transformer mounted in the middle of the case. I will probably still use quite a thick plate to give the case some more structural integrity, and so that I can just tap thread into the mounting holes in the plate.
| quote: | | hegestratos, what kind of LED holder did you use? What kind of LED? |
There is no LED, except for the LED in the switch. The switch is a vandal-resistant type push button. It has has nut at the back that holds it in place. I find that most LED holders are quite ugly, so I try not to use them.
| quote: | | hegestratos, I saw the pictures of your great project on your web site. Did you use the rubber feet? |
I do use the rubber feet, but I didn't fix them to the case. So it's just resting on them. That's OK so long as I don't want to move the thing around. I might end up "mounting" them with double-sticky tape. |
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