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| Some variables that you can customize with your own road case are: | Some variables that you can customize with your own road case are: | ||
| - | 1. **Strength** - Thicker wood for the walls will provide more strength. Usually, 1/ | + | ***Strength** - Thicker wood for the walls will provide more strength. Usually, 1/ |
| - | 2. **Finish** - Laminate is a common finish used with road cases; however, this is very expensive. Instead I used a black colored enamel and then a high performance polyurethane to protect the outside. | + | ***Finish** - Laminate is a common finish used with road cases; however, this is very expensive. Instead I used a black colored enamel and then a high performance polyurethane to protect the outside. |
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| - | 3. **Accessories** - There are latches and handles that come mounted to a back plate already. If you get those, you will have to cut holes in the wood to set those in. | + | * **Accessories** - There are latches and handles that come mounted to a back plate already. If you get those, you will have to cut holes in the wood to set those in. |
| ===== Materials Needed ===== | ===== Materials Needed ===== | ||
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| __You can buy most of the road case specific supplies, like the aluminum extrusions, ball corners, handles, latches, etc., online from various places. I bought mine from << | __You can buy most of the road case specific supplies, like the aluminum extrusions, ball corners, handles, latches, etc., online from various places. I bought mine from << | ||
| - | Here is an example of my Bill of Materials | + | ^ PART NAME ^ SKU or ASIN ^ QTY ^ PRICE (USD per unit) ^ URL ^ |
| - | {{ :roadcase_bom.png?nolink&400 |}} | + | | 3/8" Double Angle Corner Extrusion |
| + | | Handle (Surface Mounted) | ||
| + | | Latch (Surface Mounted) | ||
| + | | Medium Ball Corner | ||
| + | | Tongue and Groove Extrusion | ||
| + | | POP Rivet for 3/8" & 1/2" Walls | 6690 | 150-200 | ||
| + | | Backing Washer | ||
| + | | 3/16" Drill bit | B0BPC6WQLC | ||
| + | | Black Enamel Spray | # | ||
| + | | Polyurethane Spray Coating | ||
| + | | Black Bed Liner Spray | #4860951 | 1 | 16.96 | https:// | ||
| + | | Plywood Sheet | # | ||
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| ===== Getting Started ===== | ===== Getting Started ===== | ||
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| ===Step 3: Cut Extrusions=== | ===Step 3: Cut Extrusions=== | ||
| - | Next, measure out the aluminum extrusions for all corners | + | Next, measure out the aluminum extrusions for all edges of the box. Start to measure the edges from an inch inside all corners. This will leave your extrusions 2 inches shorter than their edges. |
| - | __Make it easier on yourself, | + | |
| + | Using a miter saw, cut the extrusions to your measured length. | ||
| + | __Make it easier on yourself, | ||
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| ===Step 4: Drill Holes and Rivet=== | ===Step 4: Drill Holes and Rivet=== | ||
| - | After lining up the extrusions with the wood. Drill holes through the extrusion and wood at even intervals. Next, put the rivets into the holes, with the nail part sticking towards the outside of the case. Rivet them down to attach the extrusions to the wood. NOTE, if you have a case with multiple parts, like a lid, make sure to leave the edges that connect the two bare for now. We will attach tongue and groove extrusions to that later. **To remove a rivet, use the same drill bit used to drill the initial hole and drill out the rivet** | + | After lining up the extrusions with the wood. Drill holes through the extrusion and wood at even intervals |
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| For the lining of my roadcase, I used this truck bed liner spray. | For the lining of my roadcase, I used this truck bed liner spray. | ||
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| + | Tape off the edges of your road case and apply the liner of choice, following the instructions. | ||
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| + | ===== Conclusion ===== | ||
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| + | The goal of this tutorial was to give a step-by-step account of building a customizable road case. At this point, the reader should have the proper knowledge and vision to build their own road case. | ||
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| + | For questions or clarifications, | ||
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