DIY road case (flight case) - easier than you think!

I like seeing non-industry peeps do a case build like this, and do it so well!

Thanks for the tips. I'm currently restoring an Anvil case from rotted foam and I am going to add casters as per your design!😃

Thank you for building it with the correct hardware! The roadie in me is happy!

QUICK ... CLEAN ... NEAT. Thank You.

Brilliant video, thanks! I’d love to make one but I only have basic hand tools (for now!).

I occasionally order these for work. They aren't terribly expensive, but this is an awesome build. One thing I like about the place I order form is they cover the inside with carpet, which covers all the hardware to avoid scratching equipment and hands. They cover the outside with some sort of hard vinyl-like black coating that nothing sticks to, which keeps it looking clean an new. Over the past several years we've experienced about 5 shipping incidents where the shipper puts their forklift forks through the side. I have either patched the holes with a steal plate and bolts and lock washers, or ordered new cases.

Nice project. I’ve always wanted to build one of these.

Really slick stuff, thank you for showing it! I just wish I had a workshop where I could make something like this...

Thanks! Musician, so I need to build as much as possible to save some cash.

Great video and well explained, thank you from george.

Great video. I am now inspired to attempt this myself but I would like to use that crinkly aluminium covering that I see many flight cases covered in. Not knowing what it is called I am having great difficulty sourcing it. Can you tell me its correct name so I can find it? Many thanks

Do you have any idea if building your own case saved any money over purchasing one? Or is it just that you could customize it to your needs?

To frame your case you should have purchased the 1/2" double angle if you wanted to go with 1/2" plywood - The double angles makes sizing and assembling the case so much easier. Solves any issues with the corners. Ideally you would use the 1/4"plywood sheets with plastic laminate and 1/4" double angle to keep the case weight down - This stuff is durable - I bet it is as durable as what you built! I buy these all the time for my equipment - they are not that expensive - I have also purchased used ones at government auctions and downsized them. You can typically buy them at an auction for 1/2 the hardware cost.

DO NOT USE A REGULAR WOOD BLADE - YOU NEED A BLADE WITH A NEGATIVE RAKE

an oscillating tool would have removed that block really cleanly without any plywood damage