Hamptone Kit Cases, Anyone know where they come from?

xfmr · Sep 26, 2010

Does anyone know where Scott Hampton of Hamptone http://www.hamptone.com/index.html gets his cases for his products? I like their look and would like to get a few for some good ol' DIY mic pres.

Biasrocks · Sep 26, 2010

Get some surplus ammo boxes, they're about the same size, heavy duty and can be had for well under $10 / piece.

Mark

xfmr · Sep 27, 2010

Yeah, the ammo box thing is cool and I have used them before for all kinds of stuff. The Hamptone boxes just look really sharp and professional and since he is a modest builder rather than a giant corporation I figured his boxes were something he modified from a product available to all rather than custom manufacture. I like how they can be racked up or used as portable boxes, which is perfect for my application. Are they, in fact, custom manufacture?

sodderboy · Sep 27, 2010

Yes they are. He makes enough to go custom. I searched around for a similar box and gave-up. You can find a nice looking project box and mount a chrome cabinet handle on the top for a similar look. They come in many sizes.
Mike

zayance · Sep 27, 2010

Take something like this:

http://www.hammondmfg.com/dwg14b.htm

or this:

http://www.hammondmfg.com/dwg14.htm

Need bigger:

http://www.hammondmfg.com/dwg14c.htm

Fine Sand paper the box, and add this, with a primer before if you want the paint to stick better:

http://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-7212830-Hammered-Finish-12-Ounce/dp/B0019K909W/ref=pd_cp_hi_1

They have more colors just click on the picture you'll have choices at the right.

Add this:

http://www.hammondmfg.com/handl_round.htm

ANd if you need more holes, then nicely drill them before sand paper and paint of course.

And there you go, not exactlly the same but not bad