===== Finalizing =====

  * Steel boxes: before drilling a knock-out, braze or JB-weld it
    * Weld/braze or JB weld on the inside. Don't worry about this if you've got an aluminum box.

  * Tight pots and tight knobs last
    * Drill anti-rotation holes.
    * Twist the knobs hard, try to twist them off.
    * If the knob budges tighten it!
    * If the the pot budges when you turn it, then the anti-rotation holes are missing, or not being used right.
    * Replace the pot if the threads look bad (stripped is when the nut goes loose suddenly when you're tightening it)

  * LEDs that stay in their clip will shine for a long time...
    * Make sure they're wedged in the clip tightly, and the leads aren't in danger of sorting out to the box or the clip

  * Is it labelled or is it art...?
    * if it's not labelled, include a printed card with the drill layout of the pedal and words telling what's what.

  * www.commonsound.com on every pedal (no matter who made it), so they know where to find us years later
    * Don't write 4ms Pedals unless you work for 4ms!
    * Make sure to put the name of the model (Noise Swash, Tremulus Lune, etc..)

  * Secure the board! 
    * Use the glue-on mounting posts

  * Make a place for the battery
    * If the pedal uses a battery, check the battery holder is screwed to the box with at least two screws, and put a battery in there to make sure one really will fit!

  * The underside needs feet  

  * Try it
    * Tighten the cover plate screws and plug it in.
    * Turn each knob all the way up, all the way down and listen.  
    * Playing it should make sense, and not be confusing.
    * Give it a shake or a thump and listen to it more.
    * Get familiar with the pedal's sound, especially for pedals with mods.
    * Make sure you like it!


** It's finished! **