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Custom Rack Manufacturers
- Thread starter Phoenician
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I need to rack up a Ampete 444 amp-cab switcher and a Power Station 2 which are both have shallow depths to them. I’m thinking of maybe getting a custom build so I can get the vents in the right place and a custom Tolex covering.
Ahh, that kind of rack. See, I was thinking guitar storage racks for some reason. Still don't know enough to help, but yeah. Good luck, someone who knows will be along shortly lol.
Some firms like 5-Star and Spider might do it, but they may not if they had too many orders that were returned or not paid for.
To minimise this, some firms sell panels and hardware on Ebay, and it's fairly easy to make your own, bearing some details in mind.
Look at existing methods, for example 5-Star tend to avoid complex cutout forms, which decreases weight and raises strength by keeping the edge fittings in single lengths, minimising holes and fastenings.
A rivet gun and rivets are cheap, and buying a case that is close to that you need, removing some parts, cutting size to what you need, then using the removed fittings on the new edges, can work, but it's better to buy the panels ready cut to order, then buy the hardware to cut yourself. A hacksaw and a drill and a rivet gun are the only vital tools. Existing cases will let you figure out what parts you need to order. If you have access to a bandsaw you can do a lot, quickly and accurately.
Existing cases may be bought used and in near-perfect condition, you can dismantle, cut to size, rebuild, with all parts needed coming from the old case, a lot cheaper than buying them separately.
Doing it this way can save a lot of money. If you need new parts, choosing the panel materials and construction, and the right size of fittings to go with them, are the main thing to take care of, but from what I've seen, sellers are careful to advertise these details correctly so it's easy to get it right.
You can modify and maintain rack cabinets at will if you do this. You might be able to get paid for custom work for people you know, too. For this reason, try asking locally because you may find someone in exactly this position if you're not choosing to do it yourself. Ask at practise/recording studios, they probably know someone doing it.
To minimise this, some firms sell panels and hardware on Ebay, and it's fairly easy to make your own, bearing some details in mind.
Look at existing methods, for example 5-Star tend to avoid complex cutout forms, which decreases weight and raises strength by keeping the edge fittings in single lengths, minimising holes and fastenings.
A rivet gun and rivets are cheap, and buying a case that is close to that you need, removing some parts, cutting size to what you need, then using the removed fittings on the new edges, can work, but it's better to buy the panels ready cut to order, then buy the hardware to cut yourself. A hacksaw and a drill and a rivet gun are the only vital tools. Existing cases will let you figure out what parts you need to order. If you have access to a bandsaw you can do a lot, quickly and accurately.
Existing cases may be bought used and in near-perfect condition, you can dismantle, cut to size, rebuild, with all parts needed coming from the old case, a lot cheaper than buying them separately.
Doing it this way can save a lot of money. If you need new parts, choosing the panel materials and construction, and the right size of fittings to go with them, are the main thing to take care of, but from what I've seen, sellers are careful to advertise these details correctly so it's easy to get it right.
You can modify and maintain rack cabinets at will if you do this. You might be able to get paid for custom work for people you know, too. For this reason, try asking locally because you may find someone in exactly this position if you're not choosing to do it yourself. Ask at practise/recording studios, they probably know someone doing it.
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Although this particular suggestion doesn’t help me with what I’m looking for in my original post. It’s an incredible option for dealing with my mixing board issue and the search for a console rack case plus the DAW project I’d like to get to next year. Outstanding! Thanks!
thses two come to mind
Road Case Designer - Create A Road Case That Matches Your Exact Needs
BC Custom Cases – Made in USA Custom Cases
(I have used other companies too, but the other ones were in Canada)
Road Case Designer - Create A Road Case That Matches Your Exact Needs
BC Custom Cases – Made in USA Custom Cases
(I have used other companies too, but the other ones were in Canada)
If you are handy, you can put one together yourself for pretty cheap.
I was able to get most of the parts like rack rails and rack ears on amazon.
I was able to get most of the parts like rack rails and rack ears on amazon.
If you can skip the custom Tolex, any shallow depth rack will work
Most rack manufacturers offer lots of choices in laminate or aluminum colors.
The 444 has no vents at all, so I'd put that on the bottom, the other unit can go above it with a 1 or 2U vent panel at the front. If you need more cooling, add a small fan moving air above the PS2. You could even add something like this at the top:
https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-...hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583795274020582&psc=1
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