Building Cases, but Where to Find Parts?

[BassAxe]

Hi there.
I'll be posting this in the DB side, too.

I have some instruments of unusual shapes. Instead of searching for something that might do the job, I've decided to build the cases exactly as I want them.

I'm handy with tools... welding, riveting and such. I can find websites offering replacement parts like hinges, corners, latches and locks. What I can't find are the rails where the two halves of the case will meet. I'd like something which will help deflect rain drops from getting in to the instrument.

I'm thinking of cases like I see pictured on this site:
http://www.unitecproducts.com/_cases.php

I plan on filling the insides of the cases with this spray-in expanding foam which will contour to the instrument, before I cover the foam with velvet or something.

If anyone knows of any good sources for these parts, please let me know.

Thanks!

[The Golden Boy]

Please be sure to post your results!!

I have an old EB-0 with the tuning keys sticking out to the rear, which make it impossible to fit in any ordinary case. I've been playing around with the idea of making or modifying a case.

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Not trying to be an a-hole, but in Europe most of the on-line music stores carry hybrid strips and case-/lid- makers.

BTW, if You can find them, do use case- and lid-makers as that reduces a lot of guesswork and cutting time. (You do need a sturdier saw though).

Not to advertise or anything , but here's where I shop:

http://www.thomann.de/gb/rack_fittings.html

The only problem is the 1 meter max lenght .

Regards
Sam

[joegeezer]

http://www.reliablehardware.com/

These are THE guys. Best I've ever dealt with anyway. Good Luck!!

[BassAxe]

Originally Posted by joegeezer

http://www.reliablehardware.com/

These are THE guys. Best I've ever dealt with anyway. Good Luck!!

YOU ARE THE MAN!!!





Thank you very much!

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Have a look at Adam Hall:

http://www.adamhall.com/

Originally Posted by T-Bird

http://www.thomann.de/gb/rack_fittings.html

The only problem is the 1 meter max lenght .

All Adam Hall stuff