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Step 12Glue on the Metal Plates
Once the metal plates are complete (and etched), you may glue them in place (except the socket plate, more on that later). I used JB-Weld because it sticks very well to both aluminum and wood. Regular epoxy may work just as well.
Mix up the JB-Weld and apply a thin coat to each of the metal plates. Stick them down and hold in place for a few minutes. Make sure that the etched plates are facing the right direction! Immediately wipe off any squeeze-out that may impact fit or finish of the pedal later on.
The plate holding the socket is a bit different - don't glue it in place with the rest. Start by modifying the socket by cutting off the screw tabs. I used a band saw, but a dremel or bending them off may work just as well. Glue the socket onto its plate using epoxy or JB-Weld. When the glue is dry, solder the various components and wires onto the socket tabs as shown in the Wiring step. Once that's done you can come back and glue the socket and plate in place on the frame.
Mix up the JB-Weld and apply a thin coat to each of the metal plates. Stick them down and hold in place for a few minutes. Make sure that the etched plates are facing the right direction! Immediately wipe off any squeeze-out that may impact fit or finish of the pedal later on.
The plate holding the socket is a bit different - don't glue it in place with the rest. Start by modifying the socket by cutting off the screw tabs. I used a band saw, but a dremel or bending them off may work just as well. Glue the socket onto its plate using epoxy or JB-Weld. When the glue is dry, solder the various components and wires onto the socket tabs as shown in the Wiring step. Once that's done you can come back and glue the socket and plate in place on the frame.
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