Members H.R. Shove and Stuff Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Fantastic job. Any pics of the orange board/head/amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justintee Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 that is some nice work. i would love to work on something like this but lack the tools. but primarily it would just give me more space to buy more gear again, though, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted March 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Simply amazing, I should have gotten you to build mine! I'm really digging the orange and black. I think once I finally settle on which pedals I want on my board for good then I'll really turn my Gorm into something a little more attractive. I really like how clean and organized it looks, absolutely no cord spaghetti! Yeah, the GORM boards really lend themselves well to a clean layout where you can easily hide the cords. Here's the back of the completed pedalboard. It works great for EHX-type pedals where the cables come out the back. BOSS-type pedals work well in the front row where side-mounted cables can go into the gap between the first and second row of wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted March 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Fantastic job. Any pics of the orange board/head/amp? Ask and ye shall receive. I've been swapping in some different tubes lately, so I've taken off the Tiny Terror's cover. But I moved it over to the cab just for this shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted March 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hey, I just realized that this build entitles me to make my first legitimate post in the epic "Current Pedalboard - Post yours" thread! I'm heading there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jenesis Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Superb job! Matching colours FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maravich Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 nice work! did the stabilizer eliminate the flexing problem? can the board handle a karate kick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted March 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 nice work! did the stabilizer eliminate the flexing problem? can the board handle a karate kick? Yes, and no. I'm sure the stabilizer helps, but I had to make it out of hard wood (poplar?). Can't remember, but it was hard as hell. Anyway, it's not attached to the front of the board because I'm afraid of splitting the wood if I try to use a wood screw. So I'm hoping I can find someone with a finishing nail gun. If I could get two really thin nails holding the stabilizer to the front of the pedal, it'll make it *much* more stable over the long haul. For now, it does add a bit of strength to the pedalboard, but a well-placed karate kick would probably do it in. To survive a karate kick, you need a PedalTrain Jr. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gusvolta Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stazinish Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Love it mang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members turnitto11 Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Looks killer!!! But why did you make a whole board to match the DS-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warioblast Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Amazing build. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Goldenglove Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Awesome. I guess I'll do my pedalboard the same way (maybe just the Gorm shelf and nothing else, just for the ease of transportation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gnoj_LL Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 wow!!! that thing is legiT!! awesome job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kikaruu Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 That's a sweet looking board, man. Matching colors for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pioneerprogress Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 That really looks fantastic! Looks a lot better than my homemade pedalboard built from home depot materials and is waaay too big and heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Nice job! I'm going to do another build soon when the weather is warmer. Satisfying to make a board just the way you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted March 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Awesome. I guess I'll do my pedalboard the same way (maybe just the Gorm shelf and nothing else, just for the ease of transportation). Attaching the end pieces was actually really easy. I used the same short pieces of pine that are designed for the GORM shelf extensions. The angle isn't too steep, but it gives you plenty of room underneath the pedalboard for a power strip and a couple of non-standard adapters. You only need a power hand drill and saw. And if you don't make the front strip, you can probably make the cuts yourself using an old school hand saw (a power saw or table saw is required for the front strip). By the way, for folks who haven't been to IKEA before, here are links to the 2 parts I used: GORM Shelf The shelf also includes 4 iron-looking bolts. GORM Height Extension Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members falseswipe Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Yeah, the GORM boards really lend themselves well to a clean layout where you can easily hide the cords. Here's the back of the completed pedalboard. It works great for EHX-type pedals where the cables come out the back. BOSS-type pedals work well in the front row where side-mounted cables can go into the gap between the first and second row of wood. Not sure if this has been asked or not, but what patch cables are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members claytonjohn18 Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Where'd you get the velcro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnrambo Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 if there was an ikea near me i'd be all over this. nice work man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Northstar Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 I feel like buying Orange cabs and amps just to have a matching Gorm pedalboard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted March 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 Where'd you get the velcro? I bought industrial strength Velcro at a local crafts shop (I think it was Michaels). They had a hobby version and an industrial strength version that cost twice as much. I bought 15 feet for $30, and I still have a lot left over, even after Design Flaw #2 that made me rip all of the hook side Velcro from the bottom of my pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members falseswipe Posted March 15, 2009 Members Share Posted March 15, 2009 For the connectors, I bought these ones from Parts Express on Amazon.com: link-o-ramma. They're only $1.18 each. Here's a close-up: For the wiring I used, I used some 22 gauge Canare GS-4 cabling that I bought in bulk (25 feet). I also ordered this online (lots of vendors to choose from). If you use these thin connectors, you *must* use thinner 24 gauge wiring like the GS-4 or you won't be able to fit the center coil through the small metal ring in the plug. I bought industrial strength Velcro at a local crafts shop (I think it was Michaels). They had a hobby version and an industrial strength version that cost twice as much. I bought 15 feet for $30, and I still have a lot left over, even after Design Flaw #2 that made me rip all of the hook side Velcro from the bottom of my pedals. I'd really like to make some custom length couplers out of those, but I have absolutely no experience soldering or wirecutting. Maybe I could get some lessons from a friend or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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