Author Topic: Etched enclosures (Read 912166 times)

deadastronaut · « **Reply #2520 on:** July 07, 2019, 04:13:23 AM »

cool, love the back end of the car man, the bezels look great on the back lights....nice.

Jubz · « **Reply #2521 on:** July 14, 2019, 06:49:07 PM »

Hi.

Some works in progress. They get cleaner but I still have hard times getting deep enough etch before the Naoh begins to eat the toner.

- Earthquaker devices disaster transport jr
- Deadastronaut Chasm reverb
- A very modified big muff (hommage to the supercollider)

auden100 · « **Reply #2522 on:** July 17, 2019, 06:54:51 AM »

Quote from: lars-musik on March 26, 2019, 01:12:11 PM

Hi Lars, I was wondering if you’d be willing or if you have guts shots of those boxes? I have the same kind I believe, and I’m having a bit of trouble getting the jacks and controls so close together. Or perhaps you can just tell me where you get those wonderful jacks.

lars-musik · « **Reply #2523 on:** July 19, 2019, 05:00:25 PM »

Quote from: auden100 on July 17, 2019, 06:54:51 AM

I was wondering if you’d be willing or if you have guts shots of those boxes?

Sure. Unfortunately I gave the Fuzz away without taking any gutshots (the layout was for a 1590a, so there was a lot of wiring going on), but I found one of the envelope filter.

The jacks are Lumbergs, I buy them here:

https://www.musikding.de/63mm-Mono-jack-Lumberg

It is always a bit crammy, so be sure to have your Dremel ready to make the jacks fit!

Best regards, Lars

ElectricDruid · « **Reply #2524 on:** July 20, 2019, 07:31:10 PM »

+1 for Lumberg jacks. The most jack in the minimum space!

I've got a few in a bag waiting for the perfect moment, but it hasn't arrived thus far, but I know it will come!

italianguy63 · « **Reply #2525 on:** August 14, 2019, 11:44:37 AM »

Nothing real fancy.. but, it gets the job done!! Newest build.

1590B GDMC! Banshee (Tube Screamer TS-808).

Sounds great!!

MC

deadastronaut · « **Reply #2526 on:** August 14, 2019, 11:48:09 AM »

cool, came out great man........

italianguy63 · « **Reply #2527 on:** August 15, 2019, 02:51:43 AM »

Quote from: italianguy63 on August 14, 2019, 11:44:37 AM

Nothing real fancy.. but, it gets the job done!! Newest build.

1590B GDMC! Banshee (Tube Screamer TS-808).

Sounds great!!

MC

LOL! Note piece of solder slag under pin 5 of the OPAMP. Obviously the camera sees far better than me!

Fixed.

MC

125Signal · « **Reply #2528 on:** September 07, 2019, 07:53:41 PM »

My first attempt to fill an etched area with glitter paint. Still a ways to go before I improve this process.

deadastronaut · « **Reply #2529 on:** September 09, 2019, 08:54:31 AM »

cool....came out great.

vigilante397 · « **Reply #2530 on:** September 09, 2019, 02:32:56 PM »

Quote from: 125Signal on September 07, 2019, 07:53:41 PM

My first attempt to fill an etched area with glitter paint. Still a ways to go before I improve this process.

Holy hell I love it. I would definitely like to see your next attempts as well

deadastronaut · « **Reply #2531 on:** November 29, 2019, 11:43:51 AM »

hi guys, whilst searching around online for stuff i came across ''thermal toner transfer '' paper....

anyone tried it?.....used it?....its yellow, and very cheap . just curious.

i have no complaints with my efforts, but just wondered.

deadastronaut · « **Reply #2532 on:** January 05, 2020, 10:34:02 AM »

custom jobby for an yngwie fan........

sevrien · « **Reply #2533 on:** February 02, 2020, 03:29:15 AM »

Guys,

How do you add contrast on your etchings?

I use the electrolytic method since it is easy and I do not need special ingredients.
But after cleaning there is barely any color difference in the design, any tips or tricks?

I tried this one with spraying black paint on it an whipe it off when still wet,
After a few coats it started to look ok.
I'm looking for an easier way.

deadastronaut · « **Reply #2534 on:** February 02, 2020, 04:33:46 AM »

I spray Matt black into the etch....Let dry then re sand off the excess......removes the paint and gives the box a final buff.

Mask off any places you dont want paint on to save a bit of sanding later..

sevrien · « **Reply #2535 on:** February 02, 2020, 11:11:33 AM »

indeed a good way to do.

This one has been etched with a vinyl mask, then sprayed with matte black and a light coat of gold, all with the mask still on.
When dry, brushed it with steel wool. I'm pretty satisfied with the result