Great video Matt, fantastic job with detailing every step of the process! One thing I would suggest, would be to paint the two supporting sides for the laptop shelf to give it a fully finished look. Again, great video! 👍🏼
Fantastic video. I really appreciate the amount of effort you put in Matt! In terms of installing foam to secure the DJ hardware, how can we do that? And where would be a good place to buy that foam from?
Thanks so much! I received the foam for diyroadcases.com. Here's a link: www.diyroadcasesstore.com/foam-1-thick-ester/ It may be a good idea to call them to check on the best foam to use for your application. They also sell the spray adhesive for applying the foam, though it can also be purchased locally. Hope this helps!
Sorry about that, I did not have a case made of plywood to compare with. I can only tell you that working with plywood panels you can immediately feel the weight difference handling these composite panels. I did put the weight in the description of the finished composite case. Hope that helps!
You speak well and clear I like it . Just wondering more or less how much a kit like this would cost a poor man like me for a DDJ-400 all I can afford for now . If I get better as a Dj I'll move up to a wedding Dj at least that's what I'am hoping for a lil extra cash wouldn't hurt. Trying to make a dollar or 2 for my daughter to go to college which I definitely can't afford. just a poor man trying to see where I can save some mo mo Money. Thanks by the way I like your RU-vid video.
Thank you for your comments! You would have to contact DIY road cases for pricing on their kits. I did not purchase the kit, they sent it to me to do the build as a sample.
Imo, I would of put the heavy handles on the bottom part of the case instead of the lid. I know those latches are designed to "hook" together, but if the latches ever give way (or you forget to fully latch them properly), you will be left holding the lid while the bottom falls to the floor. Also, having the handles on the bottom half makes it so much easier to move the case around even after it has been set up and the lid removed. Nice looking case though.
Thanks for the comment! Good point on the handle location. I built the case to spec, so had no choice in this. That being said, I don’t think the dropping issue should be a concern, as the latches are very robust, and you would have to being fairly negligent to leave enough latches open to experience a “drop”. Moving the case after it is opened is a good point, though. I think the gear it holds would be fairly light and the case is fairly light, so again, probably not a big deal to move around without handles. More convenient with handles, though.
Hi Mr. Molnar. Thanks for the video; very instructive and easy to follow! I have a great difficulty getting corner brackets to finish off the ends (in fact also with extrusions); any suggestions for alternative solutions? Great job!
Not really! Having made a couple of these boxes, I've found that some of the rules of normal box construction don't apply. Working with the extrusions and panels is a unique experience, kind of a fun break from wood.
In the UK there's a brand made by EMS it's a modular 19" rack.you can change hight/depth using bolt together panels. Can't change Ali flight case ones once they've been built?
can you build me a custom one? I need one for a pioneer ddj sx2.But I need it to be like 19'' high because all the other one are to low and Ii have a bad back.
I was looking for a case that will fit my Mackie Profx16v2 and bottom 5U or 6u, and I don't think your case will do, but just for curiosity how much are you selling the case for ? and I also noticed that the video was 5 months old..
Would sell for $150 plus actual Shipping cost. I do have interior foam I would include. I didn’t glue that in because I wanted to keep layout options open. Yes, I built it back in June, I think it was.
Hi Matt, thanks for the video. Just wandering if the composite panels you have are the same as polycarbonate panels like Twinwall or Corflute. The names of these panels differ depending in which country your in. Is there a link to these panels that are similar. I tried DIYroadcases, but the info was kinda vague
Mo Sulusi Hi Mo! I’m don’t have any info on the panels. Sorry about that! Did you talk to Diyroadcases support? They have always been able to get me any info I have needed.
Hi matt - is this 3/8" or 1/2" composite panel? I need to build large, essentially flat cases (like 96" x 48" x 6"), and I'm curious as to how much deflection I should expect in the middle of the panel with average loading/unloading use. I don't think I've ever seen this kind of panel in person before...for that kind of case would you opt for plywood over the composite? Weight is a serious concern, cost is secondary. Thanks
Good question! It is fairly rigid, though I don’t think as rigid as plywood. I guess it would depend how much weight is pressing against it and what kind of interior protection you had for your goods. I would suggest you get a hold of DIYroadcases.com. They could probably give you more specific numbers to help you decide if this material works for your intended purposes.
@@joekyle3479 I'll take a closer look later and see how much the material deflects with weight. The spans you are talking about are pretty large, obviously. I would think a plywood box of that size would be pretty heavy, maybe 150 lbs. Yikes!
I don't see why not. They make a strong case. The one thing to consider though, is if you need to attach much to the panels themselves. The material does not have the properties of plywood and wouldn't be the best choice if you had to, say, hang a monitor with an articulating arm on the side of your booth. It could be done, but you would have to put an inner reinforcement in such a situation. In my plywood Photo Booth I glued pieces of thicker wood to the inside to use as mounts for powerstrips, etc. This material would require a different approach. It's advantage is it's light weight.
