Sapele pedal board build
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Sapele pedal board build
A friend talked me out of my lattice style oak board and I needed another. I had some sapele [sorta mahogany with some figure] laying around and I had the 'Go build something, you fool!' urge so I obeyed.
It's 21x14x3.5". I put the power supply and all guitar / amp cable connections underneath. I like the clean look and the 'I can't kick / step / break plugs and connectors' security.
I used a tea wash and first slurry sand with 320. More sanding tonight with 400 and then oil out.
Russ
It's 21x14x3.5". I put the power supply and all guitar / amp cable connections underneath. I like the clean look and the 'I can't kick / step / break plugs and connectors' security.
I used a tea wash and first slurry sand with 320. More sanding tonight with 400 and then oil out.
Russ
Re: Sapele pedal board build
Beautiful, Russ
The size of that thing makes me wonder how many pedals you have![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
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The size of that thing makes me wonder how many pedals you have
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Re: Sapele pedal board build
I wasn't going to be the first one to say it!Ken Moon wrote:The size of that thing makes me wonder how many pedals you have
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Re: Sapele pedal board build
Are you implying something?
This is the 5th board to date. The first three were misguided attempts at building a compact and lightweight boards. Those failed as I couldn't arraign the pedals that kept appearing to fit. That's right they just kept showing up! Magic I guess.
The other problem was they weighed more than the lattice style builds. Also - have you seen the size of pedals recently? What are the designers thinking?!? What are they feeding them?
The last one was 20x14 and it worked well but I had issues with crowding. The new one is the pedal board version of punching another hole in my belt to ease the strain.
If anyone even mentions P.A. [Pedalholics Anonymous] I'll be forced to unleash my 'Punch your nose through the screen' emoticon to chastise the judgmental ones.
Russ
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This is the 5th board to date. The first three were misguided attempts at building a compact and lightweight boards. Those failed as I couldn't arraign the pedals that kept appearing to fit. That's right they just kept showing up! Magic I guess.
The other problem was they weighed more than the lattice style builds. Also - have you seen the size of pedals recently? What are the designers thinking?!? What are they feeding them?
The last one was 20x14 and it worked well but I had issues with crowding. The new one is the pedal board version of punching another hole in my belt to ease the strain.
If anyone even mentions P.A. [Pedalholics Anonymous] I'll be forced to unleash my 'Punch your nose through the screen' emoticon to chastise the judgmental ones.
Russ
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Wow. Too pretty to step on. "Please remove shoes before operating. And get a pedicure, you filthy musician."
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Beautiful work Russ. I wouldn't want to get a booted foot near that thing. It looks like fine heirloom furniture.
(looks like xtian and I were thinking the same thing)
(looks like xtian and I were thinking the same thing)
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Ha ha ha ha!!!!xtian wrote:Wow. Too pretty to step on. "Please remove shoes before operating. And get a pedicure, you filthy musician."
Beautiful work though!
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Please submit a pic when it's all wired up.
Re: Sapele pedal board build
How are the pedals secured to the board...velcro?
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Re: Sapele pedal board build
+1 on that.xtian wrote:Wow. Too pretty to step on.
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Re: Sapele pedal board build
WOW!!! Really beautiful.....
But, as mentioned above , how are you attaching pedals? You can't put Velcro on that!!
Marcus
But, as mentioned above , how are you attaching pedals? You can't put Velcro on that!!
Marcus
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Initially I plan to use flexible banding around the plugs. The long term is to figure out a non invasive attachment for a threaded rod to attach to the bottom of the pedal and thread though a cross piece underneath the slats. This would allow for easy positioning and swaps.
Alternatively I could do the brute force technique and drill and tap the bottom of the pedals and use a screw/threaded rod though a cross piece underneath the slats.
Every time I mention this method the pedal police wail about desecration and devaluation of something that is a tool. Much like the 'no velcro has ever been on this pedal' sales pitch.
Russ
Alternatively I could do the brute force technique and drill and tap the bottom of the pedals and use a screw/threaded rod though a cross piece underneath the slats.
Every time I mention this method the pedal police wail about desecration and devaluation of something that is a tool. Much like the 'no velcro has ever been on this pedal' sales pitch.
Russ
Re: Sapele pedal board build
Finished - for now. Had a hiatus when I dropped the damned thing and broke the front corners off. Titebond to the rescue.
Box wired up
I tapped a .5" x 1.5" brass plate [8-32] attached to the bottom of the pedals with double sided tape and then a 1" washer / lock washer / nut
The power supply is zipped in for now - I used wood wedges to hold the last one in place.
Sadly I only had enough brass for 6 pedals - note to self: If you think it will work buy at least two!
Off to the hardware store for more brass.
I have a RAT 2 inbound and am trying to talk myself in to a Strymon DIG. Maybe if I'm a good boy Santa will bring me one. DISCLAIMER - I set the good boy bar very low.
Russ
Box wired up
I tapped a .5" x 1.5" brass plate [8-32] attached to the bottom of the pedals with double sided tape and then a 1" washer / lock washer / nut
The power supply is zipped in for now - I used wood wedges to hold the last one in place.
Sadly I only had enough brass for 6 pedals - note to self: If you think it will work buy at least two!
Off to the hardware store for more brass.
I have a RAT 2 inbound and am trying to talk myself in to a Strymon DIG. Maybe if I'm a good boy Santa will bring me one. DISCLAIMER - I set the good boy bar very low.
Russ
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Wow!
After looking at your nice woody, I feel that I've been short-changed, and I'm starting to question my adequacy
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After looking at your nice woody, I feel that I've been short-changed, and I'm starting to question my adequacy
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Re: Sapele pedal board build
Wow!
That's impressive!!!
Kind of at a loss for words...
Very nicely done!
That's impressive!!!
Kind of at a loss for words...
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
Very nicely done!
It sounded so sweet... And then it caught fire!