In need of advice for a first "real" build.

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@tipsy

It will cost more money/time/effort than you think. I would buy one if possible.

this, times two

But if you want to go down that route, I’d do it before buying anything else

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$40 Home depot custom enclosure

I wanted to finally start logging a build here at the risk of making something that dosen’t work so we can all learn together. One of the hardest things I’ve found about esk8 is sourcing well-fitting enclosures cheaply. One route is ABS or Kydex. However, I don’t have an oven big enough to soften the stuff to form around a mold, plus my lady will kick me out if she finds me using the oven to bake anything other than food again. I have some decent experience in shaping foam and laminating surfb…

Avoid ABS and carbon fiber enclosures. Fiberglass or non-carbon composites are best.