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Modular controls panel discussion
Xiaou2:
heh, I just designed this to help out : ) My panel idea will be something different. I had modular ideas long ago - but then I came up with the rotating control panel idea.
If you think that the 1/2 mdf will be too thick... you could take thin metal and bend its edges over a corner - hammering it to 90 degree angle - and create a nice little box using this method. That, or maybe you can find a nice premade bo or plastic container that will work as well.
However... just remember that the pressure you squeeze on the boxes may ruin them if not strong enuff... but you could make it so that only the top part is pressured... or something like that.
4 out of 6 sides box? Might work well enuff. Make sure to use corse thread drywall screws if using mdf else screws will strip out and assembly wont hold together well.
The best thing to do is to plan very well. Make many drawings and mockups... before you start to build. This will save you lots of money from mistakes, failures, ect.. and overall you will be more pleased with the results - which is much better than looking at the thing saying 'i wish i hadnt done it this way'.