finally started my board build.

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:08 am

i've posted about trying to build a board ages ago and now i have the time and stuff to do it.
work had these mdf packing strips and a nice sized board for mdf that wasn't too big.

heres the board laid out with pedals on and the strips acting like a frame. i think after it's cut down it'll be the right size to fit in my old laptop messenger bag.
next for marking out with pen and cutting down. thinking of handles at the sides and using some george l's for patch cables.

SGJarrod · Post by **SGJarrod** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:39 pm

looks good, needs more fuzz thou

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:19 pm

so this is where i'm at now. i've cut the board down and mounted the frame round the edge. also underneath there is two rails at each end acting as long feet with two block top and bottom edge underneath. i've left a gap at the top left for power and cables in/out of the board. the holes are for the wah feet, so it slots in secure and you can use velcro.

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:31 pm

Totally off topic... but is that angled line with the upwards point arrow the actual electronic symbol for gain? Is there an actual symbol?

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:35 pm

i don't know. i just know it's the orange logo for gain.

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 5:43 pm

endsjustifymeans wrote:Totally off topic... but is that angled line with the upwards point arrow the actual electronic symbol for gain? Is there an actual symbol?

It's for a variable resistor.

JohnnyTheBoy · Post by **JohnnyTheBoy** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:17 pm

Nice idea for a build Mr Prog!
I've been wanting to organise my pedals into some form of order for ages too..ive already got a flightcase/style board that a mate gave me, but it's not as accessible as something like youre creating...clever idea about the holes for the wah!..i took my feet off mine so's i could get my wah in the case...

My only problem now is i have another 2 pedals to the arsenal, so i shall watch how your board turns out, and consider building one too!
I can get mdf from work from mini pallets we get stuff delivered on....nice work!

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:06 pm

What's that cream Dano pedal?

willlin · Post by **willlin** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:14 pm

Is that wah not the wrong way 'round?

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:16 am

willlin wrote:Is that wah not the wrong way 'round?

a question better asked, "does the pedal orientation matter on a board where nothing is actually plugged in?"

great build, rob!

JohnnyTheBoy · Post by **JohnnyTheBoy** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:13 am

ekwatts wrote:What's that cream Dano pedal?

Tuna melt tremolo

willin wrote:is that wah not the wrong way round

Yeh...it's my Haw Haw pedal..

seriously..it's in transit mode..the lid won't shut otherwise..

hotrodperlmutter wrote:does the pedal orientation matter on a board where nothing is actually plugged in?

Nahhh you're right there captain!..and it's first in my chain normally as well...

So what material will you be using to finish it Mr Prog?

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:29 am

Ah, thought so, just the colour of the photo I guess.

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:11 am

Plasticote spray paint probably. Though I've never used it on mdf. I think primed and a couple of coats colour will be fine for it.
Before I left my old job, I Picked up a couple of sonic blue coloured spraycans quite cheap so might go that route.

I'm also gonna get handles for the top sides and maybe cable clips once I've got the layout sorted.

JohnnyTheBoy · Post by **JohnnyTheBoy** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:43 am

Yeh I was gonna say..that melt pedal is bright yella ha ha! Good pedal too...I bought it to get an Radiohead sound for playing Creep about 6 years ago..hav replaced it now with a Nano Clone...for playing Cars by Gary Numan ha ha!!!

Plasticotes good shit Prog! I sprayed an mdf fireplace surround in the stone effect stuff, and it turned out fab! Really durable, and mdf after priming takes paint really well!
If I remember I sealed it with pva glue first, primed it, then plasticoted it.

Inspired me to sort mine out now! Cheers!
Have a look in poundshops for handles and stuff, or maybe wilkinsons or b&q..