Over the last year I've had a few messages about the AU-777A case. Those who want the vector format template in .eps format (which any CNC router shop will be able to use), just PM me with your email address and I'm happy to share. The template was based on the metal lid for the AU-777A (AU-777 is the same size, I assume other 777 variants are the same).
Also, some (e.g.
see this thread) want the dimension of the wood case to replicate that. So here are the dimensions and some pics.
There are some differences between the metal and wood cover. The metal cover attaches to the chassis four screws, two on either side panel. The metal cover has no base
There are some differences between the metal and wood cover. The metal cover attaches to the chassis four screws, two on either side panel. The metal cover has no bottom. There is a metal panel on the bottom and four screw in feet.
On the other hand the wood case skips the bottom feet, and the wood case has a bottom and is shaped such that it doesn't need additional feet. Four wingnut bolts screw into where the feet would screw into if you have the metal case.
Here are a few more pics, that might be useful for someone making their own wood case.
For the wood case:
- The wingnut bolts are 26 mm long and 3.88 mm wide including thread.
- outer width is 17-1/16"
- inner width is 16-1/8"
- outer height is 6-1/16"
- inner height is 5-3/16"
- depth is 12-1/8"
- the case is about 1/2" thick at the base, but the sides and top are about 7/16"
- the 'feet' are about 1/2" tall at the tallest parts
- I would drill the holes using your screw holes as templates but as a general reference they are separated by 10-10/16" and 8-10/16"
- the two large cut-outs underneath the wood case are at the rear. exact size/placement is not important... the just allow air to rise up through the slots on the back section of the top panel, i.e. chimney effect.