[colonelkernel8]

Well, today, after a revelation I had this morning, I began work on a custom Wooden case for my Pimeta, Tread, and Toroid. It will be made out of 100% solid Cedar Heartwood. So far I have the edges cut to size as well as the bottom glued. The top will be transparent Makrolon polycarbonate, unless I (or you) can think of something better. I will post my CAD design that I whipped up as well as pictures when I can.

 

[colonelkernel8]

Oh, and this is a project I will actually finish considering that its out of necessity.

 

[colonelkernel8]

Here is a picture of the unfinished case. Sorry about picture quality, phone picture.

 

[balou]

looks very nice so far.

do I correctly assume that you will coat it?
and one hole in the front looks suspiciously like it was made for a neutrik 1/4" connector

I have to ask my grandfather for a nice wooden case, he's a retired cabinetmaker, and always on the lookout for a new project

 

[labmat]

That looks pretty cool I can't wait to see it completed. What kind of finish are you going to do the cedar?

 

[colonelkernel8]

Yes, I will finish it. Probably like 6 or more coats of polyurethane, and yes, its a 1/4" neutrik connector on the front.

 

[Joshatdot]

<borat>Very Nice!</borat>

 

[colonelkernel8]

Josh, build an M^3 or pimeta for home, a CMoy is good for portable.

Just a thought. Thanks for the complements.

Just went to the local hardware store and picked up some 400 grit sandpaper for in between coats and some Cabot water-based semi-gloss polyurethane.

 

[Joshatdot]

I know I need a better Desktop amp, the CMoy is all I got now. I plan on building a PIMETA.

 

[colonelkernel8]

Progress Update: I have 3 coats down, looking good so far, I am happy with how good I have been at not putting too much varnish down on each coat. Its looking really nice.

I plan on putting on 6 coats.

 

[atsang]

sweet. any new pics?

 

[colonelkernel8]

Not yet.

 

[colonelkernel8]

Ok, I decided to stop at 5 coats as it wasn't getting any better. I have begun mounting components. Its a real pain when you are working with 1/2" of material in all directions, a lot of sink holes to be drilled and filled. Heh, drilled and filled.

Already messed up once and had to fill a nice 1/4" hole through the bottom with sawdust and glue, I should be able to clean it up nice. Its on the bottom anyhow.

 

[Bjornboy81]

pics pics pics!!!

 

[colonelkernel8]

Yeah yeah, im almost done with it. lol