So, I was thinking about making my own case...

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by yellowhello

I guess fiberglass is out then. Seems like a REAL hassle for the average person. I'd stick with aluminum and plexi.

Vacuum forming isn't all that hard, but for only one time, yeah a hassle it would be.

[Stormcrow]

Yeah, for molding I'd have to suggest using Bondo over fiberglass unless you have access to the tools needed. You could just always get some vacuum bags and use a pump to siphon out the air and extra resin for about 50-100 bucks, but setting everything up for just one shot isn't worth it like Polo said.

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

Fiberglass isn't necessarily hard, but more time-consuming. However, the end product is nice.

I say it's heavy because at least in car audio, fiberglass enclosures (GOOD ones) way a bunch because they're made thicker to prevent leaks.

$6 for a 18"x24".

So I'd need like... 5 or 6 of those... not bad... How'd you cut the PG? Score and snap?

[Yellowhello]

Yep, I scored it with a box cutter (a nice, new sharp one) about 20 times, then put it on the edge of a table and snapped it.

[Stormcrow]

Originally Posted by yellowhello

Yep, I scored it with a box cutter (a nice, new sharp one) about 20 times, then put it on the edge of a table and snapped it.

For christmas lets get Yellow a dremel set

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

Originally Posted by Stormcrow

For christmas lets get Yellow a dremel set

Sameer needs one too...

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by Stormcrow

For christmas lets get Yellow a dremel set

LOL, yeah... I tried to convince my dad that we should have gotten one while we were at Home Depot, but he didn't go for it... How expensive are they?

[Stormcrow]

Not bad, you can get a decent one for about 30-50 bucks. They're well worth it, I couldn't live without one with a hole saw attached.

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by Stormcrow

Not bad, you can get a decent one for about 30-50 bucks. They're well worth it, I couldn't live without one with a hole saw attached.

OK, sweet! I definitely want one now... When I have the money... I'll probably have one by my new modding project.

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

OK, so thinking about dimensions of 18"x8"x17" (LxWxH). About the size of the Centurion 5, which is what I was comparing it to. Needs about 4 sheets of plexiglass, but I'll make it 5 for safekeeping.

Depending on what I see at Home Depot when I go, I'm thinking that I'd outline the edges of case with that 90 degree bend aluminum things... I don't have the foggiest idea what they're called. For the side panel, I'm thinking I've using lock mechanism to hold it on. I don't really know how to explain it either, but I think it'll all come together.

Otherwise, I'm off to a decent start. Plus, if I want a tint, I'll go buy those cheapo car window tint things at Wal-Mart.