Metal transformer enclosure needed

[M Fowler]

Looking for a metal transformer enclosure/instrument case with rounded top like the Bad Cat Unleashed has.

I've looked at Bud, Hammond, and Ebay stores. Also did google search. I might call Bad Cat next.

Plan is to build either a preamp or complete tube amp into it.

[Regan]

Hmmm, if you can't find just the case, maybe try tool stores, maybe one has a broken down battery charger or automotive analyzer- even a small welder that you can buy for the case.
Regan

[Phil_S]

Something like this maybe? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ATX-PSU-Case-Ch ... 233f11bf1f

[M Fowler]

No I can find all kinds of cases but I want a with nice radius top like the Unleashed has. Most are just square shaped and I may have to settle for that.

[Regan]

Mark,
How about something like this?
http://ca-en.alliedelec.com/search/prod ... U=70149045

[sepulchre]

$100 seems a little steep for that.

[M Fowler]

I might have glossed over that one because of price but USA price is $90.

Still cheap if you consider that includes cost of chassis, enclosure, handle, and rubber feet I would have to buy.

[jazbo8]

$90 for an empty case?! You can get a whole welder for less such as this one - not sure if you wold like the square corners though...

[M Fowler]

$90 for an empty case?! You can get a whole welder for less such as this one - not sure if you wold like the square corners though...

Yeah but I would end up using the welder and forget about building the amp.

Maybe I should figure out the chassis layout and then bend up some metal for the hood, have the local hot rod guy louver it and paint some flames. But I got a feeling I would have more into it then $100. But it's the adventure that could be a lot of fun.

I might have the back off and old dryer or washing machine around here with louvers already I could bend up over some large diameter pipe.

[Regan]

Unless its going to be a small production item, maybe look at old o'scopes etc for a case, would be a lot cheaper and would have a chassis set up for tubes. Stick a cool faceplate on and your good to go!

edit:
hmmmm, on the welder thing, how about this one? chassis looks perfect size for an amp, heavier gauge metal than the bud, and it has all the prerequisites!
http://www.amazon.com/Campbell-Hausfeld ... uctDetails

[Regan]

Maybe this for a preamp/small amp?
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-02 ... uctDetails
This might be even better
http://www.amazon.com/Shumacher-SE-40MA ... y+chargers

[M Fowler]

That Campbell welder is the best I've seen so far, thanks.

[katopan]

Can't you get something like this over there. Thought they were common enough.

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=HB5446