Family Hoof
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http://www.protocase.com/
Anyone used them? I'd like to go ahead but have to get ahold of (and learn how to use!) some Autocad or Solidworks software first.
My dilema is that I'm making a very small run of 1RU cases for a project and I really want them to look flawless. I have yet to do any metal work by myself or invest in punches and specialty drills, but I can only imagine I'd really muck it up compared to a service like this or Front Panel Designer.
I got a case from Par-Metal (10-19082) and was quite pleased until I realized that 1) I cannot get any bolts to be flush with the case surface (already replaced the stock ones with flat head). This is going to mean scratch city when mounting in a rack with other units. I've seen commerical units which only have the bolts on the sides. This is very clever. Anyone know where to get something like this?, and 2) The rear panel has two folded over edges (upper and lower lips with screw holes) and I don't think Front Panel Express will be able to work with it for that reason, although I've yet to ask them directly. I was think of having FPE make a new rear panel which doesn't have this feature but then there would be empty screw holes on the top and bottom, and less structural support.
Comments, advice? I've already read the older posts I found. Thanks!
Anyone used them? I'd like to go ahead but have to get ahold of (and learn how to use!) some Autocad or Solidworks software first.
My dilema is that I'm making a very small run of 1RU cases for a project and I really want them to look flawless. I have yet to do any metal work by myself or invest in punches and specialty drills, but I can only imagine I'd really muck it up compared to a service like this or Front Panel Designer.
I got a case from Par-Metal (10-19082) and was quite pleased until I realized that 1) I cannot get any bolts to be flush with the case surface (already replaced the stock ones with flat head). This is going to mean scratch city when mounting in a rack with other units. I've seen commerical units which only have the bolts on the sides. This is very clever. Anyone know where to get something like this?, and 2) The rear panel has two folded over edges (upper and lower lips with screw holes) and I don't think Front Panel Express will be able to work with it for that reason, although I've yet to ask them directly. I was think of having FPE make a new rear panel which doesn't have this feature but then there would be empty screw holes on the top and bottom, and less structural support.
Comments, advice? I've already read the older posts I found. Thanks!