justanother DIY, T5, stealth, micro-cab, bozo style!

that is a very nice cab sir. I am about to attempt to convert an old wardrobe. It has a few different compartments but the one I'm using is nearly 5 feet tall, 2.5 feet wide, and 2.5 feet long. So a little different dimensions than yours but the work I have ahead of me is essentially what you have done to your dressor. My dressor is conveniently missing the back to it (you open the front doors and you can see right through the back). I say conveniently because I don't have a drill bit and wouldn't be able to cut holes in the wood... so what I can do is cover the back with a thinner material.. I'm thinking masonite might be perfect... you cut through it with a pocket knife, correct? I could cut passive intake holes, a hole for my exhaust fan, and little holes to run cords through, all into the back of the dressor, if it is masonite and not thick wood. did you install electrical sockets on the inside of your cab for stealth reasons?

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Originally Posted by MedusaGrower

that is a very nice cab sir. I am about to attempt to convert an old wardrobe. It has a few different compartments but the one I'm using is nearly 5 feet tall, 2.5 feet wide, and 2.5 feet long. So a little different dimensions than yours but the work I have ahead of me is essentially what you have done to your dressor. My dressor is conveniently missing the back to it (you open the front doors and you can see right through the back). I say conveniently because I don't have a drill bit and wouldn't be able to cut holes in the wood... so what I can do is cover the back with a thinner material.. I'm thinking masonite might be perfect... you cut through it with a pocket knife, correct? I could cut passive intake holes, a hole for my exhaust fan, and little holes to run cords through, all into the back of the dressor, if it is masonite and not thick wood.

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i did indeed use masonite but you will still need a drill bit (a $2.00 item) to make holes in it.

if you absolutely CAN'T get a bit to make holes, i'd suggest you go to a
place that sells appliances, refrigerators, washers, dryers and such, and
go through their trash looking for a suitable piece of cardboard, it won't
be anywhere near as sturdy, but it's much easier to work with.

you could then line the inside with Panda plastic (black on one side and white
on the other) to ensure it was light proof and reflective.

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Originally Posted by MedusaGrower

did you install electrical sockets on the inside of your cab for stealth reasons?

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yes, and also for convenience, i built my cab to last!

anyway, here is a picture of some Panda in case you are unfamiliar with it,
and a couple of a cardboard grow to show what can be done.

just always remember that cardboard is essentially nothing but paper so
extra care needs to be taken throughout the life of the cab as paper, water
and electricity can be a dangerous combination.

Hi, Brilliant build. The vents at the back, do they let light in? Im confused as to how to put vents in a cab that doesnt let the light in? without blocking the vent on the inside, How have you lightproofed everything?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by frantastic

Hi, Brilliant build. The vents at the back, do they let light in? Im confused as to how to put vents in a cab that doesnt let the light in? without blocking the vent on the inside, How have you lightproofed everything?

Thanks

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sorry i didn't get back to ya sooner, anyway, this is my mother cab so i don't
worry about the small amount of light leaking out the back.

if you're still having trouble figuring how to light proof your cab, give me a shout
and i'll post up some links that should help.

Then i will put the question out there ..how do you light proof a cab? pure curiousity.
Thanks and stay up :pimp:

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Originally Posted by deleafer2220

Then i will put the question out there ..how do you light proof a cab? pure curiousity.
Thanks and stay up :pimp:

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here ya go man, should be able to find what you need here.

looks amazing my friend! awesome job. makes me want to go and build something. maybe i will.....

-shake

much appreciated justanotherbozo
Thanks and Stay Up :420thought:

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Originally Posted by headshake

looks amazing my friend! awesome job. makes me want to go and build something. maybe i will.....

-shake

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thanks shake, good to see ya

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Originally Posted by deleafer2220

much appreciated justanotherbozo
Thanks and Stay Up :420thought:

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...you're welcome man, thought those links would be more useful than
anything i could think to say, lol.

Wow I just browsed through all those pics awesome build man. Want to see what bud you get out of that. Very stealth.