Author Topic: Etched enclosures (Read 912155 times)

Vitrolin · « **Reply #2180 on:** July 25, 2016, 06:32:46 PM »

Quote from: stallik on July 25, 2016, 11:28:28 AM

I like it too....with the exception of that white washer.

i agree,
i see that alot someones makes an excelent enclosue design, and then ruins it with the plastic washer...why?
i dont like them so i throw them away.

stallik · « **Reply #2181 on:** July 25, 2016, 06:38:36 PM »

Personal taste that's all. I have a particular fondness for the washers used by TC Electronics but they, I'm sure, are proprietary. The white ones just don't float my boat.

vigilante397 · « **Reply #2182 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:33:15 AM »

I don't have a problem with the plastic ones. Obviously they don't add anything aesthetically, but in most cases I don't personally feel like they take anything away. Preferences

deadastronaut · « **Reply #2183 on:** July 26, 2016, 02:00:04 PM »

ban the white washers...

bloxstompboxes · « **Reply #2184 on:** July 26, 2016, 05:36:01 PM »

On a white pedal they look fine. Otherwise, for me it is hit or miss. I prefer a metal washer, but I'm not going out of my way to order or buy them because of it.

bluebunny · « **Reply #2185 on:** July 27, 2016, 03:07:04 AM »

I got myself some copper washers (plumbing supplies!). Not sure how they'll end up in the long run. I'm hoping for a charming patina, but they may just end up green...

chuckd666 · « **Reply #2186 on:** July 27, 2016, 03:47:55 AM »

Lookin' good to me! If they get a lil' patina that'll only add to the charm.

duck_arse · « **Reply #2187 on:** July 27, 2016, 10:28:12 AM »

if nothing else, blue, it'll keep the slugs away.

statzern · « **Reply #2188 on:** July 27, 2016, 09:56:53 PM »

Quote from: stallik on July 25, 2016, 11:28:28 AM

I like it too....with the exception of that white washer.

What do you use instead? I know they're pretty unsightly, but I've read they are pretty important in terms of stress relief on the switch. I wonder if they can be primed/painted?

chuckd666 · « **Reply #2189 on:** July 27, 2016, 10:36:09 PM »

I've seen people paint them. I just get cheap similarly sized washers from the hardware and fang 'em in.

bluebunny · « **Reply #2190 on:** July 28, 2016, 03:22:24 AM »

I've also got some red fibre washers. Like the copper ones, they're smaller than the whiteys and blend in quite nicely with a red(-ish) case finish.

GiovannyS10 · « **Reply #2191 on:** September 08, 2016, 09:55:31 PM »

It's what we have for today. Yes i forget the pedal on the chloride, but be sincerely, was not too bad, no? Haha!

Gus · « **Reply #2192 on:** September 09, 2016, 05:22:20 PM »

Has anyone tried dying the washer?

Back in the 80's when I raced RC cars we would dye the nylon parts with RIT dye.

bluebunny · « **Reply #2193 on:** September 10, 2016, 11:33:15 AM »

Could try dropping one in a chicken madras next time I have a curry?

Perrow · « **Reply #2194 on:** September 13, 2016, 08:21:31 AM »

Quote from: bluebunny on September 10, 2016, 11:33:15 AM

Could try dropping one in a chicken madras next time I have a curry?

Why, that sounds like a perfekt idea, thank you for that.

(Don't mind me, I'm just trying to curry a favor)

((Now where's my coat?))

duck_arse · « **Reply #2195 on:** September 13, 2016, 11:12:46 AM »

seeing as it was yr birthday, perrow, we'll let you off with that one. [luckilly, I don't know any curry puns.]

roseblood11 · « **Reply #2196 on:** September 13, 2016, 05:03:28 PM »

I just dyed some knobs for my stratocaster. With coffee and tea, not much happened. Then I added a bit of curry...

stallik · « **Reply #2197 on:** September 13, 2016, 06:05:48 PM »

Ah, the wonders of saffron. I recommend applying it with bare fingers while wearing white. Kitchen worktop is a suitable location and do invite the grandchildren to help. A slap dash approach is usually the most effective way to impress the wife...

bluebunny · « **Reply #2198 on:** September 14, 2016, 02:48:58 AM »

I like the way you think, Kevin. >

Turmeric can be so colourful!

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Pettol · « **Reply #2199 on:** September 14, 2016, 08:25:40 AM »

My latest etch. Combining reversed etch and hammer paint turned out to be quite tricky. I'm satisfied with the result, but it's not perfect (I think you can see it on the knob labels).

And the usual mess inside.

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