Bc2000 (for the BCF2000 & BCR2000)

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> --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "azymbol" <azymbol@> wrote:
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> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bc2000/photos/album/47268658/pic/list
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> Wow, that looks cool! This could be a solution for my girlfriend's 2
> BCRs. Do you have a template for these side brackets? Maybe as PDF or
> in a vector format...?
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> ok, some facts first:
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> The panels are made from 9mm thick MDF 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium-density_fibreboard
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> With a decent jigsaw both panels were cut simultaneous so they are
> identical.After sanding I painted them with a water based primer. Then
> different layers and mixes of silver,bronze,dark blue,black were
> applied and sponged off to get a matching colour.Finally two coats of
> water based acrylic varnish to protect the paint job.
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> To join the BC's together,the side panels are removed and also the top
> controllers front (all non-destructive)
> the bottom-controller rounded front panel has 2 small plastic support
> lips (one on each side) I removed these (small metal saw works good)
> but left the rest of the support strips intact so remounting the
> original panels is no problem.
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> I have a pdf ready that contains 3 scans of a side panel; if you print
> these at original size, stick them together and cut out the shape,you
> should have a template (but please check the distance of the screws on
> the actual devices against the template before cutting the wood).  
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> None of back panel in and outputs are covered by the mod
> BUT...remember to switch on the power of the bottom BC before mounting it.
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> I'm prepared to cut some sets. Maybe some formula like cut,sanded and
> primed (finish it yourself). It might be hard to get the same result
> with the paint job...
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> --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, DB <dave@> wrote:
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> > And when do these go on sale, I'm ready for one now...
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> > azymbol wrote:
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> --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "e_buy_sell" <e_buy_sell@> wrote:
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> > Flat out fantastic! Have you decided on a price, with shipping in the USA? Please let me know!
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> > --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "azymbol" <azymbol@> wrote:
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> > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bc2000/photos/album/47268658/pic/list
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> glad to hear you liked the mod.
> I got the same question about making the panels and sending them
> to the USA in february.
> Seems like shipping these over would cost at least 2 times more than making them as I'm living in Belgium.
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> Your best option is to print the pdf (in files section) at 100% and stick it together to make a template.
> Disassemble the original side panels (and front panel of the top BC)
> Put the 2 controllers on their side and see if the screw holes of the 
> template match the holes in the BC's.
> Then find a local woodcutter and show him the template.
> 
> DIY option:
> find 2 pieces of wood or MDF(I used MDF 9 millimeter thick so the original screws could be used)
> attach the template to the wood/MDF with (double sided)tape,put the second piece of wood under it and drill the screw holes. I put 4 wood screws in the drill holes to stick the 2 pieces of wood together so they won't slide while cutting them. 
> Now cut along the lines of the template with a decent jigsaw.
> After cutting,remove the wood screws and use some sand paper to remove
> the rough edges.
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> I hope this helps...
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> Thank You for all the information, and for sharing your solution to joining these two units together....I really appreciate it!
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> --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "KrisV" <azymbol@> wrote:
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> > --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "e_buy_sell" <e_buy_sell@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Flat out fantastic! Have you decided on a price, with shipping in the USA? Please let me know!
> > > 
> > > --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "azymbol" <azymbol@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bc2000/photos/album/47268658/pic/list
> > > >
> > >
> > 
> > glad to hear you liked the mod.
> > I got the same question about making the panels and sending them
> > to the USA in february.
> > Seems like shipping these over would cost at least 2 times more than making them as I'm living in Belgium.
> > 
> > Your best option is to print the pdf (in files section) at 100% and stick it together to make a template.
> > Disassemble the original side panels (and front panel of the top BC)
> > Put the 2 controllers on their side and see if the screw holes of the 
> > template match the holes in the BC's.
> > Then find a local woodcutter and show him the template.
> > 
> > DIY option:
> > find 2 pieces of wood or MDF(I used MDF 9 millimeter thick so the original screws could be used)
> > attach the template to the wood/MDF with (double sided)tape,put the second piece of wood under it and drill the screw holes. I put 4 wood screws in the drill holes to stick the 2 pieces of wood together so they won't slide while cutting them. 
> > Now cut along the lines of the template with a decent jigsaw.
> > After cutting,remove the wood screws and use some sand paper to remove
> > the rough edges.
> > 
> > I hope this helps...
> >
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