DIY road case (flight case) - easier than you think!

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9 ай бұрын

How to build a custom, diy road case (flight case) to perfectly match your specific needs. Built from aluminum and maple, and held together with rivets, this tough case opens to reveal, onboard power, a monitor, and LED lighting. Attaching simple legs turns the case into a display unit suitable for any event.
Where we got our metal parts: www.diyroadcasesstore.com/
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@Terrible_Peril

I like seeing non-industry peeps do a case build like this, and do it so well!

@tankthebiker

Thank you for building it with the correct hardware! The roadie in me is happy!

@compnmuzac 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I'm currently restoring an Anvil case from rotted foam and I am going to add casters as per your design!😃

@nevillecreativitymentor

QUICK ... CLEAN ... NEAT.

@alexsouthgate7551 21 күн бұрын

Brilliant video, thanks! I’d love to make one but I only have basic hand tools (for now!).

@timothybaker8234

Nice project. I’ve always wanted to build one of these.

@leisureshoot

I occasionally order these for work. They aren't terribly expensive, but this is an awesome build. One thing I like about the place I order form is they cover the inside with carpet, which covers all the hardware to avoid scratching equipment and hands. They cover the outside with some sort of hard vinyl-like black coating that nothing sticks to, which keeps it looking clean an new. Over the past several years we've experienced about 5 shipping incidents where the shipper puts their forklift forks through the side. I have either patched the holes with a steal plate and bolts and lock washers, or ordered new cases.

@georgemacdonald5282

Great video and well explained, thank you from george.

@MrJkbubbabutt

Thanks! Musician, so I need to build as much as possible to save some cash.

@IrregularShed

Really slick stuff, thank you for showing it! I just wish I had a workshop where I could make something like this...

@studio12archive60

Great video. I am now inspired to attempt this myself but I would like to use that crinkly aluminium covering that I see many flight cases covered in. Not knowing what it is called I am having great difficulty sourcing it. Can you tell me its correct name so I can find it? Many thanks

@cctknight84

Do you have any idea if building your own case saved any money over purchasing one? Or is it just that you could customize it to your needs?

@gregorymacneil2836

To frame your case you should have purchased the 1/2" double angle if you wanted to go with 1/2" plywood - The double angles makes sizing and assembling the case so much easier. Solves any issues with the corners. Ideally you would use the 1/4"plywood sheets with plastic laminate and 1/4" double angle to keep the case weight down - This stuff is durable - I bet it is as durable as what you built! I buy these all the time for my equipment - they are not that expensive - I have also purchased used ones at government auctions and downsized them. You can typically buy them at an auction for 1/2 the hardware cost.