Printable Version of Topic

Posted by: Calwaterbear Oct 17 2017, 06:45 PM

so I figure use 1/4 inch plywood, and hit it with a couple of coats of varithane. put on a new pedal stop from 914 rubber.

any advise, or anyone willing to talk me down and change my plans?

Posted by: cn2800 Oct 17 2017, 09:29 PM

I would never try to dissuade someone from a good D.I.Y. project, but since you asked - It's a piece with a lot of complex cuts (outer edges and inside holes), and 914 rubber has the boards in stock for $37.50 http://shop.914rubber.com/Plywood-floor-board-drivers-side-only-914FB-P.htm

If you want to do it to see if you can do it, and you've already got the plywood stock, paint, and a jigsaw, go right ahead. Otherwise, I'd spend the money for one someone else has already figured out how to make, and concentrate my efforts elsewhere.

Posted by: Perry Kiehl Oct 18 2017, 05:43 AM

A lot of guys do it. If you use boutique stomp boxes it can get expensive though

Posted by: KevinW Oct 18 2017, 06:01 AM

I have one that you can have for the cost of shipping.

Posted by: bdstone914 Oct 18 2017, 07:35 AM

Use Marine grade plywood.
Have fun

Posted by: worn Oct 18 2017, 10:37 AM

I did mine with a router and alu honeycomb. Can't find the photos, but I posted them a couple years back. No one seemed too thrilled 'cept moi. Strong and light though. Downside is you have to make hard points for the screws.

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 18 2017, 10:53 AM

Not super hard, by the time you buy the wood, and set up a pattern, you'll have an afternoon into it. So, if you're just looking for cheap therapy, it's not a hard task. Enjoy

Posted by: Spoke Oct 18 2017, 11:18 AM

I made a pedal board a while back from plywood and made it in 2 pieces that screwed together. Very easy to install and remove.