Members itstartsstoppin Posted April 5, 2006 Members Share Posted April 5, 2006 On my board i need to raise up a couple of pedals that are right on the end of the board so the input socket is higher than the edge of the acuall board. I was thinking getting a couple pieces of about 1 1/2 inch thick wood. Is this the best thing to do, if so should i velcro the wood to the pedal board then velcro the pedal to the top of the wood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesabooger Posted April 5, 2006 Members Share Posted April 5, 2006 You might get away with 1/4 inch. Just be sure to pain the wood or finish it so adhesives stick to it. I've used epoxy (for the velcro) for a quick fix without having to paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FLYING V 83 Posted April 5, 2006 Members Share Posted April 5, 2006 I use 1/2" plywood blocks with velcro on both sides of the wood itself. Crazy Glue the velcro on, it'll stick to bare wood that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members (((echo))) Posted April 5, 2006 Members Share Posted April 5, 2006 velcro both sides as mentioned.. i've done entire second tier risers this way and have had no problem just sticking the velcro directly to the wood without glue and i've taken it off the board several times. i do suggest if it's a bigger piece of wood that you leave a spot on the underside edge bare so you can get your fingers under there and a decent grip if you need to remove it. i didn't do that with the first riser i made (24"x 6") and it was an absolute bitch to pull off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeD Posted April 5, 2006 Members Share Posted April 5, 2006 I made a tier for my board out of a 1x1 from the HomeDepot. Cut it to length X2 , spray painted them black, a few wood screws, & some velcro. Put them length-wise so there's a channel to run cables thru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members papa taco Posted April 5, 2006 Members Share Posted April 5, 2006 Here's the thing NYC Pedalboards has failed at pedalboard edge height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bucket_brigadier Posted April 5, 2006 Members Share Posted April 5, 2006 Originally posted by papa taco Here's the thing NYC Pedalboards has failed at pedalboard edge height. And general asthetics. I don't like that fuzzy covering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members papa taco Posted April 5, 2006 Members Share Posted April 5, 2006 Originally posted by bucket_brigadier And general asthetics. I don't like that fuzzy covering. I've got one. It's a piece of {censored} in some ways. But I think I can mod it into something pretty cool. I do like the lid enclosure thingy. Pretty bloody heavy though and the carpet sucks ass.taco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robert Keeley Posted April 6, 2006 Members Share Posted April 6, 2006 Steve Vai uses wood blocks, glue and velcro to raise his DS-1 Pedals back in the early 2000's when I had them. Thought it was strange, but it must have worked for him. rk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orourke Posted April 6, 2006 Members Share Posted April 6, 2006 Originally posted by bucket_brigadier And general asthetics. I don't like that fuzzy covering. Yeah, I've got one too, I realy don't care what it looks like, it works great. But like taco said, it's heavy as hell. If I could have a costum board made that was that same size but a three quarters the weight I'd be a happy man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonaldDemon Posted April 6, 2006 Members Share Posted April 6, 2006 Originally posted by orourke Yeah, I've got one too, I realy don't care what it looks like, it works great. But like taco said, it's heavy as hell. If I could have a costum board made that was that same size but a three quarters the weight I'd be a happy man. I have one too and the weight is not the issue for me. It's the fact that it keeps falling apart on me:mad: . I need a bigger board but I think its time to make my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orourke Posted April 6, 2006 Members Share Posted April 6, 2006 Originally posted by DonaldDemon I have one too and the weight is not the issue for me. It's the fact that it keeps falling apart on me:mad: . I need a bigger board but I think its time to make my own. Just curious, what's falling apart Mine has gotten some pretty heavy use, and I haven't had a problem. Is there something I should be watching out for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonaldDemon Posted April 6, 2006 Members Share Posted April 6, 2006 Originally posted by orourke Just curious, what's falling apart Mine has gotten some pretty heavy use, and I haven't had a problem. Is there something I should be watching out for? Well, first the velcro loop sheets came off the tier and main board. Mike at NYC was cool and set me replacements. As a remedy, I put duct tape on the underside of the tier where the velcro edge meets the wood so it would not separate again. Recently, the handle is falling apart and the rubber has peeled off, leaving a sharp metal edge. I take good care of my stuff but I also lug it around to gigs, practice, jams, etc so it does get used alot. The board also seems to give alot when I step on pedals now for some reason??? I don't know, they are great for the price but I can make thes same thing for cheaper and upgrade some things that bother me so that is what I will do. No way I'm paying $350 for a large pedalboard like some companies charge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slim Jim Posted April 18, 2006 Members Share Posted April 18, 2006 Those Island Cases, I would customize it for a second tier, but how roomy is the cover of the case? Cause I'd need to lug it, so I would obviously need it to close properly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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