citymariner Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Hey, Built a new pedalboard yesterday to house my new array of effects. I've made it out of MDF and now I'm at the point of covering it. What do you recommend? I'm in a city so I have most DIY places on the doorstep. I'm thinking getting some of that self adhesive plastic, laying a thin layer of extra strong glue and applying it. It's quite thick and will be a pain to do but I think it will give a good finish. Velcro strips can then go on the top. Fabric is another option.... Any advice from past projects will be appreciated! CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Is it the board itself that the pedals go on to (not a housing for the board)? If so, why not cover the board in loop fabric (something that the hook side of Velcro will stick to) & that way you can put the pedals anywhere. Pretty sure Shep did this with the inside of his board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymariner Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Thanks for your reply. I decided to trial your method and it was great for the pedals - super grippy (with the opposite velcro on them) I realised I didn't need the whole board covering in it though so went down the plastic wrap route with velcro added. I think it is gonna be a good solution. The board is made from MDF (12mm) - its great till it gets wet so the plastic wrap will give it some moisture protection as well as structural integrity. I sprayed the board with super stick glue then wrapped the plastic on to it using a heat gun to get it tight to board. Its not been done in one piece but is almost like I've vacuum formed a wrap for it. I could get 8 boss sized pedals easy on it (it is two tier) At the moment the bottom tier has my Z3 and BDI top tier has an ls2 lmb g50 and a tuner - I know the B3 does all these things but wanted to free it up to do other stuff than just compress etc. I like my tuner on all the time too so run from the G50 tuner out to a pitchblack. This board then slots into a flight case that holds all my cables that I got for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Picture for proof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymariner Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) [attachment=116143:IMG_1067.JPG] The mess. [attachment=116140:IMG_1068.JPG] The check it all fits. [attachment=116141:IMG_1069.JPG] The wrap. [attachment=116142:IMG_1072.JPG] And most importantly the play There you go! (TR-2 not staying but making way for a dedicated comp) Edited August 20, 2012 by citymariner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobematt Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Do you have a case for it? I'm in the market for a new board and I'm thinking about making my own but need to make it van proof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me And My Bass Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 First picture looks like he has them in a hard case for it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobematt Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Just found this http://www.maplin.co.uk/rugged-case-large-225744 Gonna pick one up today, looks like just the trick! Will post photos when I'm makin my board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 What to cover it in? It's got to be black Gaffa surely. None more rock 'n roll and easily repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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