Enclosures (and other metal stuff) in Detroit area

Consul · Mar 30, 2006

Do any of the other folks in the Detroit area (which may include Ann Arbor and Port Huron as seen fit) know of any local sources for things that can make good project enclosures? Buying Bud boxes from Newark and Mouser seems expensive to me. Thank you for the help.

alk509 · Mar 30, 2006

Par-Metal. I have a few projects in BUD boxes and they REALLY suck.

Peace,
Al.

Consul · Mar 30, 2006

So Par-Metal does more than just rackmount enclosures?

I'll go take a look. Thanks!

Consul · Mar 30, 2006

I don't want rackmount, though. Just little desktop boxes. Or not so little, as the case may be. Pun intended.

I need to start planning for a guitar amp build, too.

alk509 · Mar 30, 2006

Ah! I think Par-Metal only do rackmount chassis...

Peace,
Al.

Consul · Mar 30, 2006

Actually, I just found their tabletop chassis selection on their website. :green: :thumb:

Thanks, Al!

alk509 · Mar 30, 2006

Oh, Cool! I actually have a synth in the works that I'd like to put in a desktop box - I'll check them out...

Peace,
Al.

Consul · Mar 30, 2006

Those Par-Metal desktop cases look good, but I'm still hoping for a local source for stuff like this. I guess I'll keep looking...

Scodiddly · Mar 30, 2006

I'd have to look to see if Mouser still carries them, but...

...back a few years ago I did some preamps in cool black nylon-coated Bud boxes - maybe made by Eagle. Kind of expensive, like $26 for the 2x4x7 size. But the coating is great, extremely durable. That stuff still looks quite nice.

enthalpystudios · Mar 30, 2006

trouble with the desktop series from Par is that they're assembled, and shipping is a good bit more. Was talking to the lady yesterday about that. They do look pretty darn solid however. And probably good for tooling.

billy

Ptownkid · Mar 30, 2006

[quote author="RogerFoote"]Hammond rack boxes suck even worse maybe![/quote]

Really? they look great....

before i order some.....what's the deal with them?

and are we talking about the 19" ones?

kato · Mar 31, 2006

If you have a Fry's Electronics in your area - you should look there.

They have a surprising selection of project enclosures and other electronics tools.

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