Australian Handyman - July 2018

COMBINATION

SQUARE

O^1 Cut the plywood

For the top of the mixer, measure a

450 x 350mm rectangle from 4mm

hardwood ply wood. Cut using a circular

saw. For the two deck bases, cut two

420 x 320mm rectangles from 32mm

ply wood using a circular saw.

TIP You can vary these measurements

according to your requirements, and

use any type of ply wood you like.

O^2 Cut the sides

Measure the sides for the mixer box

using the top as a guide. hen, using

a tenon saw and mitrebox clamped

securely to a work surface, cut mitred

corners for each piece. Fit the sides to

the top and secure with adhesive and

bullet-head nails.

TIP Fit the sides one by one and measure

the next against the itted pieces.

O^3 Mark the elements

Use a combination square to mark

where the elements will go on the mixer

top (this mixer utilised an existing

timber abacus and a plastic nuts and

bolts kit). Mark a rectangle for the

abacus, then mark the positions for

the holes and slots for the various

elements, ensuring the spacing is

suitable for other items in the kit.

O^4 Cut the slots and holes

Drill holes for the elements with

a 12mm drill bit, predrilling holes if

needed. Test-it with a toy bolt, then

enlarge the holes using a round ile, if

needed. Cut slots for the channel levels

and crossfader using a jigsaw. Drill

holes at each corner of the rectangle to

make cutting easier, then use a jigsaw

to make the cut-out for the abacus.

O^5 Fit the elements

Sand the top of the mixer with 80 grit,

then 120 grit, sandpaper. Fit the short

bolts in the slots and holes, securing

on the underside with plastic nuts.

For long bolts, use other pieces of the

kit to raise them slightly. Position the

abacus and secure with adhesive,

then use tung or hemp oil and a rag

to seal the timber.

O^6 Drill holes for cable plugs

At the rear of the mixer box, drill

a selection of holes using 3mm and

6mm drill bits to it diferent-sized plugs

and cables – your helping hand will be

able to indicate which sizes are required

for their particular set-up. Also drill

a few holes at the front of the mixer box

to be used for headphones, and at the

rear of each of the deck bases for cables.

MAKE THE MIXER

HARDWOOD

PLYWOOD

CLAMP

MITREBOX

TENON

SAW

SIDE

PIECE

COMBINATION

SQUARE

SLOT MARKS

ABACUS

RECTANGLE

MARK

HOLE MARKS

JIGSAW

CLAMP

CHANNEL

SLOT MARK

CROSSFADER

SLOT MARK

ABACUS

RECTANGLE

MARK

CHANNEL

LEVEL

CROSSFADER

ABACUS

CABLE

HOLES

REAR

SIDE

DRILL

56 JULY 2018 Australian Handyman

PICTURES

JESS COX