temol
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My gun has fixed voltage. It's a basic setup, no adjustments. I don't know what the voltage value is
Sheet metal enclosures... inspire me
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My gun has fixed voltage. It's a basic setup, no adjustments. I don't know what the voltage value is
steviejr92
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Ahh I see! The thing with this powder is if you go to heavy then you just get a brown messy blob...the clear nature doesnt help. Maybe go heavy on the face and pulse the trigger on the sides that you, you can avoid buildup!
temol
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Here it is - first enclosure in transparent copper.
You can see powder buildup near the edge of the bottom lid.
I had to redo the main part of the box. Soaking in acetone, etc.. Then: thick coat -> oven -> another coat over hot box -> oven -> another coat over hot box -> oven. I wanted a slightly darker color, but it's better than overdoing it and having streaks.
You can see powder buildup near the edge of the bottom lid.
I had to redo the main part of the box. Soaking in acetone, etc.. Then: thick coat -> oven -> another coat over hot box -> oven -> another coat over hot box -> oven. I wanted a slightly darker color, but it's better than overdoing it and having streaks.
steviejr92
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I love how you can get different shades with this powder! I know you’re aiming for a darker color but I have to be honest this looks really good!
temol
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steviejr92
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You are right on the kerf being so much smaller. I can tell when you start bending the enclosure its going to look seamless! Im a big fan of that look.
darwin999
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Very slick looking enclosures! Very creative!
Hmm, if you made them somewhat trapezoidal (wider at back than at front), when they would be placed side by side they would form an arc...
Might make the stompbox look a bit like a coffin, though - or maybe that would be cool, who knows?
Example of trapezoidal shape. I didn't mean to suggest making exact copies of these, more the general body shape adapted to your sheet metal bend technique.
Anyway, great stuff!
Hmm, if you made them somewhat trapezoidal (wider at back than at front), when they would be placed side by side they would form an arc...
Might make the stompbox look a bit like a coffin, though - or maybe that would be cool, who knows?
Example of trapezoidal shape. I didn't mean to suggest making exact copies of these, more the general body shape adapted to your sheet metal bend technique.
Anyway, great stuff!
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temol
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Thanks
I think I have trapezoidal shaped enclosure in a design stage, somewhere on a hard drive.
Aluminium. It's easier to work with.
steviejr92
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Coincidence lol
steviejr92
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My goodness....thats beautiful. What kind of wood do you use if you dont mind me asking?
temol
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Here - Sapele and Cherry wood. But I also used Walnut and Merbau.