Here's the plan:

I am going to build a 15" Haas box out of sheet aluminium.

Parts:
A Dell 1503FP - should arrive soon~ $50
setup for s400dd bulb - got it quick~35
Old aluminium tool box - in back yard~FREE!!!!
s400dd or compatable bulb - not yet shipped ~ 45ish
fresnels and triplet - soon I hope
PEM - got one for free
cooling system - still figuring out what I want to do
reflector- still looking
misc parts

Wish me luck.

Sounds interesting..out of aluminium, good luck... I will be following with interest

Do you have the drawing files? I have been looking for them for someone. If you had them could you post please? Thanks

No I dont have them, but I know I've seen them around here somewhere.... If not I'll make some once I get the dimensions right. Is Auto-cad ok for you?

aluminum, sounds cool. someone made one from metal a while back, dont know if it was aluminum. there should be some plans in the plans section of the forum, if you need any help let me know. you might want to contact Haas_man, he might have some autocad files for you or contact joe2000chevy.

Yes autocad is fine. I have been looking around for them for awhile now. I seen them once, but haven't found them since.

I think mine was the first metal one, and is aluminum as well. While the whole thing may weigh in at around 25 lbs, it is a bit hot and noisy. I do like the portability of it, and I've used it in many different locations. My next one will be a vertical MDF monstrosity with a HTPC built into the base of it. I'm hoping to make it floor standing so it won't need any stands or anything, with casters to make it "portable". You can check out my PLOG for more info on my build. It was a pain in the but that I wouldn't do again though.

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I read through your post looks interesting, I'm sure I will be referencing it during this build. Good luck with the vertical design.

Just for the fun of it, here is the sacraficial toolbox.

I thikn I got it

check out IRfanview for resizing your pics. its a free program, do a google search for it.

Thanks for the tip. It works great!

Granite

I recieved my ballast/ignitor/base Every thing looks great. My LCD should be in soon. Construction should begin this weekend (After I stain my girlfriends bed ) I'll post pics of the enclosure as I go.

I got the same ballast combo as you did just received it today, was a great deal. Now all I need is a lamp hope to see your results with it. Good luck with your build.

Thanks. You too! I'm also in the market for a bulb. I can't wait to get started.

I got the lcd in. So all I need now is a bit of free time and a final design. Wish me luck. I'll post pics soon