DIY reclaimed wood "eurorack" synthesizer case

In this video I built a super-simple all-wood eurorack synth case using only hand tools and reclaimed materials like pallet wood. I think it came out pretty well but the dimensions could've been improved - I will post updated plans shortly.

[@the_runofff]

awesome vid

[@fer_fdi]

Nice and inspiring! Very well explained

[@sglee4708]

My girlfriend thought I was watching something with Johnny Depp she said you sound like him

[@dcurry7287]

On one hand, as someone else who makes things and used to live in a tiny apartment, I completely get using hand tools for a project like this. You feel so much more connected with your work, and the feeling of "*I* **made** this" is so much stronger afterwards. On the other hand, Ex, my man, warching this makes me want to mail you a jigsaw so badly. You do what works for you, cause clearly it is working, based on how great your projects come out. But jeez man, you really work for it.

[@extralifedisco]

Lol, thanks, I do have a jigsaw! It's nice for making blind cutouts (I do hate using a coping saw) and for working in plywood, but I think I prefer hand saws for regular old straight cuts in wood. I recently picked up some old disston panel and backsaws that are a little more versatile than the ryoba, and the exercise probably does me some good!

[@cwrigh13]

Great video! You should consider getting a pocket hole jig. Saves the risk of splitting wood.

[@justinorndorff2754]

So glad I found your page. Eurorack cases are way to much... Im about to build my first case. Good people check..

[@channelite]

what kind of tools did use? what was that file you used? i really like your videos, they are very informative and fun to watch.

[@extralifedisco]

Thanks! I used a vaughn bearsaw, which is a japanese "ryoba" saw sold in the US. I don't think I did any filing but I did a lot of planing with a stanley no 4 handplane - also called a smoothing plane, which is probably the most common handplane used in the US. They're still made but also easy to find cheap and used at antique shops, garage sales, ebay, etc.

[@AllenSynthesis]

I love the look of this! Is the wood strong enough to take the screws that hold the modules in or do you use longer screws than a normal rack?

[@bobmichelle]

no alu rails is not a issue ?

[@extralifedisco]

Wood works fine unless you need to move modules around frequently. Modules are generally star grounded through the bus board but a strip of aluminum foil over the wooden rail wouldn't hurt if you want to ensure all the front panels are at the same potential.

[@Channel37synth]

Maybe I missed it, but how will you power this case?

[@op3nsignal174]

great tutorial thanks