Well I have been playing with the idea of making a small batch of fascias ( with approval 1st ). I know others are in the midst of doing the same thing but I just want to make a small batch of them.

I work for a casting company so if I could get my hands on a newface, even the volume knob then that would simplify the job big time.

Otherwise it will take awhile. And I only have the stock fascia to work with

If anyone would be nice enough to lend one out that would be great. I will make it worth your while. Something like a free fascia for helping me out.

Please PM or email to ctcsoft@cox.net

*** Also open to other ideas on Fascias. I really like the 303 design though and would want something similar.

Have you seen the threads in Projects? They are about buttons instead of Fascias. But have you considered doing any casting? Being in the business, and having an empeg of your own can be a big help! If not, have any advice for us?

I like the stock design, but would be interested in a new material...

Well I'm in the Aluminum casting business. I work in the Office of the business but do have the knowledge of the casting process.

I've talked with a Foreman and he is working with the stock fascia to start with. Haven't even thought about buttons yet but I'm sure we could make some. Starting with the stock fascia first then going from there.

I don't mind the stock fascia but I do like 303's too. It would be nice if someone could lend one out for me to work with. If not I will have to spend much more time on this and either just go with the basic stock look or come up with something on my own ( your input welcome here ).

Hopefully this all works out as planned and we can get our empegs customized. Its truly the best electronic gadget I've ever bought.

Hi, will this be cast or machined? If machined, have you seen this?



CADs are here

I'd love to see this one done with some fluorescent end glow acrylic inserts for the buttons.

Since you're casting aluminum, definitely look into doing a new handle to go with the new fascia. The current handle is notched in spots to match the current fascia design, and doesn't look quite right when put up against a differently-styled fascia.

I second that about the handle. And maybe remaking some stock handles for the people who've broken theirs or want to keep a spare. Do you do black powder coat (or whatever that is?).

Also, can anyone put ctcsoft intouch with 303 to make sure that it's ok to duplicate his design? Or wait, didn't 303 sell or hand-off his designs to someone else on the BBS? I forget and don't have enough time to search right now.

ctcsoft: There are more than a few threads about redoing the empeg fascia. Run a search and you'll surely find them. Lots of input from the community about features that they'd like.

One thing to consider is possibly keeping your new fascia compatible with existing lenses (and buttons, if we get our illuminated ones created). Are the Filener basic lenses totally flat with no oval section cut into them? If so, that'd be nice to reuse them on a new fascia!

Good luck, I'm anxious to see what cool fascia comes out of this!

Are the Filener basic lenses totally flat with no oval section cut into them?

Both - there are flat lenses as well as lenses with raised areas fitting the original empeg fascia (but as an added layer instead of material milled away from a thicker stock).

/Michael

Mach,

Going to start with casting but can machine too. We have a full machine shop as well. Will look into the new fascia your provided the CAD files for.

tfabris,

I plan on looking into handles but would like to get the fascias done first. Also not sure how many people would actually want to purchase a new handle. Won't hurt to make a few though.

FireFox,

I can have the fascia anodized as well. Actually had planned on doing that.

Keep the info coming.

Order of Importance??:

New Fascia(s)
buttons
handles

IIRC Beaker had said that there were some problems with the CAD files.

Here's a front shot of his fascia:



Here's his archived website

Also here's a shot of the CNC fascia that Cruzths did a few years back:



Here's the thread

still looking. Please pm me through this BBS name.

I lost my cox.net email so I'm using ctcsoft@gmail.com

I would like to get this project rolling and make a few faces. I'd also like to borrow the rotary knob as well.

Lender will be compensated with a FREE face once finished.

Jay