Let's see your finished DIY projects!

[skullservant]

Haha it does look like the board broke hahah. I had a Meathead circuit where the Gloom Drives were that I removed and popped the other board in hahaha

PEDAL PARTS PLUS HAS THE BEST FINISHES

[excane]

Totally. What's the name of that finish?

[skullservant]

I think its called Red Vein. It's under the premium finishes!

[BlindtoFaith]

I have a Creepy creation coming from Brad in red vein!

[Achtane]

That finish is so badass.

How/what did you do to achieve it?

Thanks dood!
I used Mr. Elwood's tactic for rusting guitars and stuff. Bought some iron surfacer jank and rusting solution from these guys: http://www.tricoatstore.com/home.php?cat=253
I had previously tried to etch the pedal and it didn't really come out so hot, but instead of sanding it back down I just painted the iron stuff over it and let it dry for a day. Then I threw another light coat on it and a few hours later sprayed it/dabbed/brushed/dripped the rusting solution onto it. The sooner you apply the rust after the iron coat, the more reddish it turns out.
While it was drying that night, I sprayed Windex onto it, which ate into the rust and dissolved it in some spots. Later I let some more rusty jank drip onto it and pool.
You can do whatever you want. Throw and kick the pedal around after the iron coat's dried for cool results on the surface. A cool thing happened with some metal plates I practiced on and left out in the rain; the rusty surface was bubbly.
I sanded the knobs so they wouldn't be shiny in the spots that weren't covered in rust, then sprayed them and let it pool.
The "techniques" are probably similar to those used for relicing guitars, except I'm not trying to fool anybody or make it look gently worn.

[Tendollarcat]

That finish is so badass.

How/what did you do to achieve it?

Thanks dood!
I used Mr. Elwood's tactic for rusting guitars and stuff. Bought some iron surfacer jank and rusting solution from these guys: http://www.tricoatstore.com/home.php?cat=253
I had previously tried to etch the pedal and it didn't really come out so hot, but instead of sanding it back down I just painted the iron stuff over it and let it dry for a day. Then I threw another light coat on it and a few hours later sprayed it/dabbed/brushed/dripped the rusting solution onto it. The sooner you apply the rust after the iron coat, the more reddish it turns out.
While it was drying that night, I sprayed Windex onto it, which ate into the rust and dissolved it in some spots. Later I let some more rusty jank drip onto it and pool.
You can do whatever you want. Throw and kick the pedal around after the iron coat's dried for cool results on the surface. A cool thing happened with some metal plates I practiced on and left out in the rain; the rusty surface was bubbly.
I sanded the knobs so they wouldn't be shiny in the spots that weren't covered in rust, then sprayed them and let it pool.
The "techniques" are probably similar to those used for relicing guitars, except I'm not trying to fool anybody or make it look gently worn.

As much as I love the look of etched pedals, I think this is even cooler. Awesome idea and execution!

[excane]

That finish is so badass.

How/what did you do to achieve it?

Thanks dood!
I used Mr. Elwood's tactic for rusting guitars and stuff. Bought some iron surfacer jank and rusting solution from these guys: http://www.tricoatstore.com/home.php?cat=253
I had previously tried to etch the pedal and it didn't really come out so hot, but instead of sanding it back down I just painted the iron stuff over it and let it dry for a day. Then I threw another light coat on it and a few hours later sprayed it/dabbed/brushed/dripped the rusting solution onto it. The sooner you apply the rust after the iron coat, the more reddish it turns out.
While it was drying that night, I sprayed Windex onto it, which ate into the rust and dissolved it in some spots. Later I let some more rusty jank drip onto it and pool.
You can do whatever you want. Throw and kick the pedal around after the iron coat's dried for cool results on the surface. A cool thing happened with some metal plates I practiced on and left out in the rain; the rusty surface was bubbly.
I sanded the knobs so they wouldn't be shiny in the spots that weren't covered in rust, then sprayed them and let it pool.
The "techniques" are probably similar to those used for relicing guitars, except I'm not trying to fool anybody or make it look gently worn.

I definitely want to try this one day.

[skullservant]

It's final state before being shipped to PumpkinPieces. Added starve and pregain as well as master volume!

[DannDubbleEwe]

HOT.

[skullservant]

I think I might start offering just the Gloomy Drive circuit side in a stand-alone pedal. It's such a trashy junky sound, I love it

[excane]

:joy: HOT.

Totally!

[skullservant]

And now, finally, for the sounds. CC: PumpkinPieces

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS8xVSYS0KM[/youtube]

[Jwar]

Here are two more shots. Realized I seriously need a master volume on the Gloom Drive side because it is impossible to NOT feel like its going to blow up my amp with how loud it is.

Dude, I might have to order one of these from you in the near future. Fer realz. Also where the fuck did you find those pots?

[skullservant]

Cool man! I'd be more than happy to build one for you. And they're just dust
Covers for the pots themselves, from Mammoth!

[Jwar]

Thought this was worth sharing. Fucking piece of shit.