Flemming Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Many of you might know me as the dude who builds stuff in cardboard boxes... well, i stepped up, and i am now manhandling plastic :D I was really sad that my MB6582 had to stand here uncovered, so i had to improvise a dustcover. I had some of this cheap plastic cloth lying around (sry, but i have no idea what the international term for this would be. Here in DK we call it 'presenning') I measured all sides of the box and made a simple template using paper and tape I used the template with a permanent filt tip pen to draw up the shape onto the plastic. When i cut it out, i made sure to leave enough plastic in the corners, so i could later clamp'em together. For the clamping i used an ordinary paper stapler ('heavier' staples would really have been nice). I was kinda liberal during the measuring because i was afraid to make it too small, so mine might seem a bit chubby :) it could easily have been a slimmer fit. I cut out a hole in the back to allow the cover to fit even if cables are attached All in all i'm very pleased with the result considering i spent about 20mins and $1.5 on it. And now i want to make covers for all my other boxes too :D It may not look that slick, but in the end i'm more interested in keeping my stuff safe. In the end, the important thing is that i left my former habit of using cardboard :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Nice cover! Where will it all end - you´re cutting plastic sheets, i am grinding ebony wood, all for our MIDIboxes :-) For now, I use silk sheets to cover the ´boxes, which look ok, but your covers are cleary a lot more "pro" looking :-) Greets, Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojjelito Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Mmm, "pressening" (same in Swedish) or tarpaulin (or Abdeckplane, bâche). Cool idea! Maybe one could score some from a building site or some trucking company for added feel-good factor about recyling stuff? Use a stapling gun Then have fun with a cutout stencil and some paint to mark your gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antix Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Hi Flemming, you dont know the international name of that material but the picture you have posted can be recognized on Mars too :thumbsup: Here is TELA INCERATA or TELA IMPERMEABILE. Greets from Italy Antonio Edited August 4, 2011 by Antix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findbuddha Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Great idea! Thanks for sharing. I have been a little concerned about dust getting into my motor faders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technobreath Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Mmm covers. Nice idea flemming. It's presenning here too. Is the cover durable? I might try the same stuff with a bit thicker plastic cover just to make you look bad muhahahaha. Nah, u know I'm full of shit. Nice work and good tip flemming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nILS Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Using equipment works well against dust, too ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antix Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) Using equipment works well against dust, too ;) Yes... just wash your hands first ;) Edited August 29, 2011 by Antix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Thank you...................... :smile: For sharing your cover idea with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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