we use a 1” forstner bit and counter sink about 3/32-1/8” then 7/8” forstner or paddle bit through hole. On the plywood boards, we’ll then go around the hole and sand down the sharp edges, nothing crazy, just knocking the edge off and rounding it slightly...
Use a very sharp forstner bit, 7/8” and it should cut straight through. You’ll want to go slow once to the exiting side and possibly drilling from the opposite side once you can see the tip of the bit protruding through. Just go slow and it’ll be fine!
I would opt for the locking 1/4” style and then get new hardware that had a bolt-nut type hardware setup. Prob about .20 worth of hardware store at your local hardware store go-to.
@@Westcoastpedalboard thanks so much for the quick reply! I see the locking hardware on your website - but I’m not sure what you mean about hardware that has a “bolt-nut” type hardware setup…
@@trevorforssell8403 you’ll need a small bolt and a nut setup that holds it together, rather then using our wood type screw. Call into the shop M-F and we can assist further if needed 🤙🏼
It's almost impossible to find a vid showing how these boards actually work. This is all I could find addressing the jacks on the sides. So they have female jacks in the side and then the cables come out of the top of the board to plug into your pedal? And you plug your guitar and the other cables to connect the rest of the pedals into the jacks on the sides?
Hey Ethan, you can always call or email in for assistance. when we sell and ship those two components together, we purposefully thread them both together, to make sure the machining process for each part (made by two separate vendors) mesh correctly. Reach out on email or a call and we can assist. 🤙🏼
Really bingeing these videos now. These are great.
"That's Perfect" 0:26
Thanks very much, very informative. Would it be a similar thing for and XLR jack too?
Yes similar... Here is our pdf install guide link...
westcoastpedalboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AudioJackHarnessInstall.pdf
@@Westcoastpedalboard Thanks
the leads are really exposed is EMI or RF a problem?
What size bit would you use for the initial counter sink if you were covering the board in tweed?
we use a 1” forstner bit and counter sink about 3/32-1/8” then 7/8” forstner or paddle bit through hole. On the plywood boards, we’ll then go around the hole and sand down the sharp edges, nothing crazy, just knocking the edge off and rounding it slightly...
How would you approach adding jacks to a board that’s already covered in tolex?
Use a very sharp forstner bit, 7/8” and it should cut straight through. You’ll want to go slow once to the exiting side and possibly drilling from the opposite side once you can see the tip of the bit protruding through. Just go slow and it’ll be fine!
What would you recommend if using a suitcase with a thin wall? Would the Jack’s stay put?
I would opt for the locking 1/4” style and then get new hardware that had a bolt-nut type hardware setup. Prob about .20 worth of hardware store at your local hardware store go-to.
@@Westcoastpedalboard thanks so much for the quick reply! I see the locking hardware on your website - but I’m not sure what you mean about hardware that has a “bolt-nut” type hardware setup…
@@trevorforssell8403 you’ll need a small bolt and a nut setup that holds it together, rather then using our wood type screw. Call into the shop M-F and we can assist further if needed 🤙🏼
@@Westcoastpedalboard thanks so much!!!
It's almost impossible to find a vid showing how these boards actually work. This is all I could find addressing the jacks on the sides.
So they have female jacks in the side and then the cables come out of the top of the board to plug into your pedal? And you plug your guitar and the other cables to connect the rest of the pedals into the jacks on the sides?
Exactly!
It's pretty self-explanatory, it's not rocket science
My audio Jacks (that i bought from WCPB) don't seem to fit the 1/4" chrome sockets I installed (Also from WCPB). Does anyone know why this might be?
Hey Ethan, you can always call or email in for assistance. when we sell and ship those two components together, we purposefully thread them both together, to make sure the machining process for each part (made by two separate vendors) mesh correctly. Reach out on email or a call and we can assist. 🤙🏼