Pics posted
2008-07-22 by techmaster242
I posted pics of my modular case in the pics section of the group. It's under "Techmaster's Modular". My dad helped me build it (I'm fully qualified, but he has the tools and wood, and he loves woodworking) out of mahogany this past week. The dove-tails give it a really nice touch, I think...that was his doing. I've got a few modules in already and mounted. Hopefully soon I'll have enough modules to call it a "musical instrument". :) Anyways, I wanted to check with you other DIYers out there, and see if anybody had suggestions on hardware for the outside of the case. First, it needs a carrying handle, and second it needs latches to hold the lid on. Right now, the lid just slides on from the front, and nothing keeps it there, no hinges or anything. So, I'm wanting to maybe do 4 briefcase-style latches, two on each side basically. Problem is, there's a lip, roughly 1/2" deep, on both the case and the lid, where they lock together. So, the screw holes need to have at least that much clearance between the top and bottom pieces of the latch. I'm having a hard time finding anything decent that matches the brass hardware I've used so far. Also, I'm thinking a handle on the top sort of like a guitar amp handle. Rockler sells a decent looking one: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=448 I'm just not sure how much weight it can take, or is it even meant to take weight at all... (perhaps it's decorative?) Anyways, I'm in the US...if anybody could suggest some places on the internet to order some good hardware, it would be HUGELY appreciated! Thanks!