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Best timber to make a bass amp + gear transport case from?
I want to build a road case type thing for my amplifier and bass gear, and it will basically be a bottom compartment to fit the amp, simple box with a latch on and off, non hinged front, with a top compartment, which will house my leads, power cables, FX pedal, etc, and this will also be a latch on and off deal. I want it to be relatively strong, but light. Appearance doesn't matter, I will be covering it in carpet on the outside and foam on the inside anyways (any suggestions here would be appreciated too). Also how should I construct it (join it, should i use any paints or lacquers, etc). I have also designed it so that there are as few components as possible, to try and make life easier ( I have no way of showing any pictures of my designs or anything). Im a metal person by training, so i ain't much good with timber, but I still have a fair idea of what i'm doing, and I have access to a good workshop and tools to build it, I just need the know how.
Thanks in advance
I would use kiln-dried 2x2 (actually about 1.5" x 1.5") for a box frame and cover with 1/4" or 3/16" plywood. I wouldn't make a separate compartment in the top; instead, I would make it wide enough to accomodate the gear, and put a divider panel between it and the amp. I would definitely hinge the top on the back with heavy "no sag" hinges (they have plastic bearings between the metal, nice tight action), with latches on the front and maybe sides of the lid. I would make the top out of a single piece of 3/4" ply, and line the inside with 1' x 1" inset from the edges so that it fit tight on the box when closed. I would avoid using particle board or other manufactured woods like MDF because the strength-to-weight ratio of that stuff is terrible. Seal the wood before covering with something like Kilz primer/sealer. I might even mount a pair of wheels on the amp end and a handle on the other so I could roll it around rather than have to always carry it (I don't know how big your amp is, mine is a beast!)
I gotta add a couple more details - I'd skin the bottom with maybe 1/2" to 3/4" plywood, depending on the size of your amp. Attach ply to frame via 1-5/8" drywall screws every 4". Predrill the screw holes 1/16" through both ply and 2x2, and 1/8" thru the ply only. The right torque should put the screw heads flush. If not, remove screw and add a little countersink.
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