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Bottlehead Kits => Moreplay => Topic started by: El Tel on November 08, 2021, 11:21:44 PM

Title: Copper Chassis
Post by: El Tel on November 08, 2021, 11:21:44 PM

Hi Everyone

I thought you may be interested in  my Copper plate chassis that I made using the original one from the kit as a template.
Also I used some big stainless washers that I then drilled to go around the valves.

Title: Re: Copper Chassis
Post by: Chris H on November 08, 2021, 11:24:52 PM

I like that. Really good looking build and nice touch with the washers.

Title: Re: Copper Chassis
Post by: El Tel on November 08, 2021, 11:33:38 PM

Quote from: Chris H on November 08, 2021, 11:24:52 PM

I like that. Really good looking build and nice touch with the washers.

Thanks Chris, the washers idea came out of necessity really, as I knew it would be quite tricky to replicate the pattern around the valves by hand. So I came up with the washer idea instead.
The holes are matched underneath to let the air flow, also I got 6 countersunk screws to replace the ones in the kit and that enabled me to cover up those with the washers too.

Title: Re: Copper Chassis
Post by: kgoss on November 09, 2021, 03:57:04 AM

Super nice build!  I love the copper plate (my favorite top plate) and the DIY "tube coolers" are really cool!

Title: Re: Copper Chassis
Post by: hddeluxe1 on November 30, 2021, 06:27:09 AM

   That looks awesome! I just ordered it and cant wait for it to arrive. I'm going to make the base out of black walnut and inset the Bottlehead logo instead of the alder.
 Haven't decided what to do for the top yet. Grats though for the quality build.

Title: Re: Copper Chassis
Post by: jbrahen on November 30, 2021, 07:02:30 AM

Nice build!!

Title: Re: Copper Chassis
Post by: Karl5150 on December 01, 2021, 02:39:51 AM

Wow, I don't know how I missed this before. Very nice build. I've had custom panels made before but never attempted to fabricate one myself. Congrats on the vision and the execution.
Karl

Title: Re: Copper Chassis
Post by: El Tel on December 23, 2021, 04:23:53 AM

Thank you all for your kind comments and a merry Christmas to everyone.

Title: Re: Copper Chassis
Post by: Mucker on December 24, 2021, 05:33:04 PM

Love it ... that's how you do it right there. Good job!