Pics of my first complete box, a bass fuzz.

[Peter B]

Hi All,

I've attached a couple of pics of my first fully complete box.  It's a bass fuzz circuit based on the Bazz Fuzz.  I've added the Millenium Bypass to the PCB and used a cool (well so my son tells me) blue LED for the indicator.

The box is an Aussie (Jaycar HB-5067) equivalent to the Hammond 1590.  I engraved the lettering and smiley face with a Dremel like tool prior to painting.  I used Holts Duplicolor over an etch primer, both baked in the oven.  The lips and teeth were painted by hand, then the engraving was redone to reveal the silver diecast.  A coat of clear was then sprayed and baked to complete the job.

Hopefully I've worked out how to get the pics to display....

Cheers,
Peter.

[eliktronik]

Wow, that looks great!! Very nice job.

[ExpAnonColin]

I really like the design!  Simple simple... but where's the bottom lip and teeth

-Colin

[Peter Snowberg]

Very nice!

Congratulations!

-Peter

[Marcos - Munky]

Great job. My first effect was the Bazz Fuss too, and if you see what I used for enclosure, you will laught.

[petemoore]

Fine Work, the inside is very tidy!!! U've built many, but none look so neat..Congrats !!!

[Mike Nichting]

Very cool~!!  You must have a steady hand to engrave like that :-)

 keep on keepin' on~!!

Mike

[Peter B]

Thanks for the positive feedback guys  

I have another few effects ready to box and plan to try decals on lighter coloured backgrounds.  Another option I had thought of for finishing boxes was to adapt what I've done here but to take the boxes to a prefessional engraver (ie. Trophy shop or similar) for engraving after I've done the painting.  One issue I see with any type of engraving is that it reduces the chances or re-using the box for another effect later.  At least a labelled box could be stripped down and repainted to accommodate a different effect as long as the number of pots, switches etc. is the same.

Anyway... I'll keep on with it.  A very rewarding hobby, greatly helped by this site and other similar ones.

Cheers,

Peter.

[The Tone God]

Great stuff!!! I'm afraid no one will tell you but the only problem is now your hooked.

Andrew

[Andy]

Thats real nice man!!  keep the pics coming!

[Dan N]

Nice work!

What kind of bit did you use? One of those with the little ball on the end?

[80k]

looks fantastic!  congrats

[gez]

Nice work!

What kind of bit did you use? One of those with the little ball on the end?

Obviously I can't speak for Peter, but I engrave my boxes too.  The bits I use are Dremel if I recall, and they're purpose built for engraving (yes they have the little ball on the end).

I'm pretty crap at it, but I print off text that looks 'shaky', tape it to the box and then use it as a template.  The font style allows for any slight errors (it's very forgiving).  The end result looks a bit grungy, but because the spacing is right it looks quite professional (well by my standards at any rate!)

PS nice work Peter!

[gez]

Forgot to mention, I use a flexible shaft that attaches to the drill.  You hold it like a pen and it makes life a lot easier.

[Peter B]

Nice work!

What kind of bit did you use? One of those with the little ball on the end?

Yes Dan... that's the one.  The tip I use has a ball about 3mm or so diameter.

[V!N]

LOL  

Great ! can't help loving those crossed eyes on the fuzz' face

I really like the design!  Simple simple... but where's the bottom lip and teeth

Stop making such a fuss