DIY road case (flight case) - easier than you think!
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- čas přidán 12. 10. 2023
- 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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I like seeing non-industry peeps do a case build like this, and do it so well!
Thanks so much! This was an incredibly fun build, and we learned a lot along the way. We'll definitely make another one in the future!
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!😃
That's awesome! These are so much fun to work on. Good luck with your project!
Thank you for building it with the correct hardware! The roadie in me is happy!
QUICK ... CLEAN ... NEAT.
Thank You.
We're so glad you liked it!
Nice project. I’ve always wanted to build one of these.
Thanks! You should totally try making one for yourself and tell us about how it turns out. Good luck!
Brilliant video, thanks! I’d love to make one but I only have basic hand tools (for now!).
We're glad you liked the video. It was a lot of fun to build! We wish you luck when you do decide to make one!
Really slick stuff, thank you for showing it! I just wish I had a workshop where I could make something like this...
This was a fun build... we're glad you like it! If you don't have a workshop of your own, we'd highly recommend looking for a nearby makerspace. It should be able to give you the room and the tools you need to make the projects on your list. ...and you'll likely meet some awesome like-minded folks there too!
Great video and well explained, thank you from george.
We're so glad you liked it, George. Thanks for the kind feedback.
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.
That's really cool. Thanks for sharing. Covering the inside is a great idea. The rivets and other metal bits can certainly scratch things up. We've seen carpet applications as well as custom cut foam to hold things in place. We just love how customizable these cases are.
Thanks! Musician, so I need to build as much as possible to save some cash.
So glad you like the project. Good luck on your build!
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
We're glad you like the video. We bought all of our hardware from www.diyroadcasesstore.com and they sell case wall material, but I don't think they carry what you're looking for. Are you referring to aluminum diamond tread plate? If not, maybe try to Google "aluminum sheet", or "brushed aluminum sheet", or "aluminum flight case wall material". I hope you find what you're looking for. Good luck making your own.
Hi, you are looking for 'aluminium stucco'. It's available in a thin laminate or pre-laminated to plywood.
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?
Our primary goals were to learn how to build something like this, and to tailor it to our specific needs. The cost of a new unit like this was also on our minds, and I think we did save a little money. We spent about $320 US on the metal parts (this includes shipping and taxes), plus about $50 on the plywood. I think it would have cost at least a few hundred dollars more for a new unit of this size. That said, I have been told that you can find used road cases for a bargain if you look around a bit.
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.
Thanks for the great feedback! We were certainly intrigued by the double wall extrusions, but went with the single wall as it just felt a bit more familiar, and aligned with our typical approach for building wooden boxes. We're glad to hear that they make the project go much easier. Also, thanks for tip about the 1/4" ply. Our case did end up a bit heavier than we had hoped, so we'll definitely have to give thinner ply a try for our next build!
DO NOT USE A REGULAR WOOD BLADE - YOU NEED A BLADE WITH A NEGATIVE RAKE
Thanks for sharing this advice.
an oscillating tool would have removed that block really cleanly without any plywood damage
That's such a great tip! ...and I own an oscillating tool too. Why didn't I think of it??? I guess the lesson here is to slow down when you're faced with a problem and really think it through. Thanks so much for sharing!
@@ournextmakeha ha! I way too often rush to fix mistakes, only to make them worse!