Re: cases.

It seems that cases are a common issue. Usually the amount you think is
reasonable to pay for what is basically some folded sheet doesn't buy what
you need.
Here in the U.K things are usually costlier than the U.S.
I needed to get a case that was 15x10x7 and I phoned around to get prices
for custom made from local sheet metal companies most wanted about �50 which
is about $75 for a basic box in mild steel without any welds and simply bent
and folded with a lid.
Whilst speaking to a friend he mentioned that companies that specialise in
air-con ducting use very elaborate corner bend-tuck presses and use good
galvanised steel and knock out the box sections in record time using guys
that were paid very low rates per piece.
I found a local company in the Yellow Pages and went in person as phone
quotes mean talking to some salesman. When I got to the yard, I went up to
the one of the guys making the units and got a quote of �10 and ready in 30
minutes for that he also made up the linternal baffles I was needed to mount
the fan and cooling air without getting any dust into the electronics - it
was a work of art ! He has offered to make as many more as I need at very
low cost. I am sure if you tried this route you may get a good result too.

I will put up pictures of my box and internals on my web site soon.

Mo