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ontariomaximus
10-31-2008, 12:47 PM
Source for chassis'? Looking to get some chassis' made up, perhaps 10 or 20 to start. Just a simple .080 alum, approx 7" x 15" x 2.75". Anyone have a recommendation?
phsyconoodler
10-31-2008, 12:58 PM
Just blank chassis? I get a local aluminum fabrication shop to do mine.Depending on how many you do they are reasonable.There's likely one near you.
When I want punched chassis I go to another local machine shop.For 22 chassis they charged me 27.00 each,welded and all holes.The price obviously goes up the lower the quantity.That's .080" aluminum.
ontariomaximus
10-31-2008, 02:08 PM
What company and what person? What size did you get? Is that CNC punched? btw, I am in Ontario Thanks - Randy
jay42
10-31-2008, 02:12 PM
Just a simple .080 alum, approx 7" x 15" x 2.75". Anyone have a recommendation?Nice and deep, but not very wide...you sure about that?
ontariomaximus
10-31-2008, 02:53 PM
15" is wide enough for 30w. What do you suggest?
eBay
10-31-2008, 03:13 PM
Source for chassis'? Looking to get some chassis' made up, perhaps 10 or 20 to start. Just a simple .080 alum, approx 7" x 15" x 2.75". Anyone have a recommendation?

OK, that's cool and all but I have an idea that I'd love to see:

Use an auto valve cover instead. The after market ones look bad ass. They have great mounting systems that look cool. They're way sturdy and they're cheap.

http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/a3/58/8489_2.JPG
http://i3.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/16/0b/1505_2.JPG

Just search on eBay. These were under $30 for the pair. These are both aluminum.

I think the biggest problem is going to be cutting the holes because they are thicker than an the typical chassis.
jay42
10-31-2008, 05:52 PM
15" is wide enough for 30w. What do you suggest?The Trainwrecks are 17" wide and I find them a bit cramped....you can buy those from Allynmey. I like at least 19" wide. http://www.komboking.worldbreak.com/custom.html
is an internet source.
3th3r
11-02-2008, 01:23 AM
Check out this thread
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=390670

There is also this company
http://www.emachineshop.com/

Also, Hammond (of transformers fame) takes custom orders on chassis
http://www.hammfg.com/mods.htm
stratman_el84
11-02-2008, 01:48 AM
I know that these aren't exactly the size you specified, but have you checked Watts Tube Audio? They offer a variety of blank amp chassis. Maybe one would work for you.

Watts Tube Audio: http://www.turretboards.com/

Cheers!

Strat
gldtp99
11-02-2008, 01:22 AM
KomboKing has made several chassis for me---- he does good work---http://www.komboking.worldbreak.com/custom.html
stratman_el84
11-02-2008, 01:38 AM
Has he recovered from his family tragedy?...Last I knew he wasn't responding to emails.

Cheers!

Strat
gldtp99
11-02-2008, 03:53 AM
Has he recovered from his family tragedy?...Last I knew he wasn't responding to emails.

Cheers!

Strat

He built me some nice Hiwatt-type chassis several months ago---i sent him a nice email and he made them up---i haven't contacted him lately--- here's pics of one of the Hiwatt-type chassis he made up----i ended up building a 70's Orange OR80 clone on this chassis instead of a Hiwatt.............gldtp99

http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f112/gldtp99/OR80%20Clone/
FortinAmps
11-04-2008, 10:07 AM
Source for chassis'? Looking to get some chassis' made up, perhaps 10 or 20 to start. Just a simple .080 alum, approx 7" x 15" x 2.75". Anyone have a recommendation?

+1 for Hammond. They'll do custom chassis for you. Minimum order is 25 pieces. They also offer silk screening services, power coating etc..all at very affordable prices.

Cheers,
Mike