Will this be alright?

[Tim]

Hi,

My dad made me the Craig Anderton Compressor the other week. And so now I want to try and build a pedal on my own. The only problem is, I'm a por old student. So I want to keep costs to a minimum, and so the last few days, I've been price comparing, to see how cheap I can make the pedal, my dad came up with an ingenious way to cut down on the proce of a stomp switch, and now I have come to the enclosure...

What I want to know is will this enclosure be suitable for a Tube Screamer,http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/catalog/viewproductdetails.jsp;jsessionid=MJ3AY4JBKI0N5QFIAEXCFE4AVAAS2IV3?prodId=301528
Im quite sure the size is fine, but has anyone ever used an eddystone box, because I know most people like Hammond boxes... I will be using an enamel paint to panit the box...

Any help is appreciated

[MR COFFEE]

It'll be fine - go for it!

[Peter Snowberg]

Welcome Tim,

If the Eddystone box you're speaking of is die cast aluminum, it's actually made by Hammond. Hammond bought their die cast box division in 1998.

In any case, you can use just about any box that will stand up the the pressure of your foot. Metal boxes are the best because they shield the circuit from power line hum, but you can also use plastic boxes if you line them with foil. I would recommend using an aluminum box because they're easier to drill than steel and you get the shielding too.

Best of luck on your screamer!

Take care,
-Peter

[petemoore]

Conversion elec. junction boxes are what mine mostly are.
 Cheepest box that meets my criterion, sturdy, sized, shielded. for a few.
 They're alot of trouble compared to a prepared box...the punchouts must be epoxied before drilling or presssure.
 I got some for 89c bottoms 47c.
 Not as nice as what you are lookin at there, main reason the bottom plate screw heads at opposite corners protrude and adjustments must be made for it to sit without being wobbly.

[Tim]

Thanks for the replies  

I guess the only thing now, is to order it, and build the circuit