saadasound Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I've been working out the set up for my cart, and I've been thinking about the possibility of using ATA road cases, but then drilling holes in the sides to attach a locking system to the case so I don't have to use a ratchet strap to secure the case to the cart. Even if it were secured by a few screwing pins or locking pins, I'd like that better then ratcheting. I also want to make sure that drilling holes into these cases won't compromise the integrity of the case. Any thoughts or suggestions would be great! Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Be warned that the ATA roadcases are heavy. Find a store that stocks them and make sure you know in advance how much weight these things have. They're great if you're on a stage or have access to easy elevators and ramps; not so good if you're sinking in mud or constantly on the move up and down stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 My case is 3/4 ply 16RU - it's attached to custom steel frame. I've had it in all sorts of mud and dirt and up ramps and stairs. It's heavy, but 99% of the time it's more than manageable. I like the durability and convenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpsanos Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Steve, what cart are you using and what size rack are you looking at ? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadasound Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Mike, I have the Filmtools upright sound cart and I'm looking to have 2 separate cases. Top case would probably be an 8 or 10 RU and bottom would probably be an 8 RU. I wouldn't need the top rack to be 18" deep, would probably go for 12" or 15" to save weight and space. The bottom rack would be closer to a full rack or 15" deep rack with drawers and such. I've thought about the possibility of utilizing the Filmtools shelf I got with the cart, which is a full sized shelf... mounting the top case on that and bottom one on the nose plate, of course. However, I've even considered just making a separate welded shelf that I can mount the top rack on. I want to try and orient the cases so the cart isn't on its side when in use, which is how most/all of the filmtools uprights have been used, as far as I've seen. This idea would still try to incorporate a locking pin or screw system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpsanos Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Steve, I've used the upright cart with skb cases .... the need to attach to the "ladder" is I think , important. Too much flex in the cart function , steering, tipping back etc. Still think the ratchet straps are the better way .... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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