Cherry wood Case with water cooling [Archive] - Page 2

Tale Gunner

07-05-2007, 08:18 PM

You can remove the plastic on the edge of DVD drives and replace it with wood so it wouldn't need to be so thin. But I'm not sure having everything wood plated has a great look. It takes even more contrast away from your facade. And no, I'm a photoshop novice, still learning.

I actually like the back with the wood contrast. it looks good to me but Im open to suggestions.

Spacehonkey

07-05-2007, 08:40 PM

But I'm not sure having everything wood plated has a great look. It takes even more contrast away from your facade.

I agree I like your idea better :up:. Plus I think it would be a lot easier to pull off.

Tale Gunner

07-05-2007, 09:01 PM

I agree I like your idea better :up:. Plus I think it would be a lot easier to pull off.

Ok so thats what I'll go for. Wish me luck.

(this will separte the men from the boys) This one board will have to be routed out 4 times. Twice for the DVD (on the back of the board to get the DVD close to the front without going thru or cracking it) and twice for the beveled edge for the tray dressing. The hole will have to be precise which means that the board will have to be measured from only 2 sides to prevent a miss of a fraction of a inch. The cut out for the on/reset switch will have to be done on the band saw with a accurate fence (I have a kreg fence on my band saw so that should work). I planed the board down to 21/32" to give me a flat surface and still allow for the routing. I will have to create a button for each to drive the tray. 5 screws from the inside of the case will hold the board on. I will again use the inserts for anchors for the screws (machine type). New trim will have to be created and then used to hide the holes for the inserts. More work will go into this one board then almost all the others.

DAE_JA_VOO

07-06-2007, 02:41 AM

Hmmm do you have any others that you do like? Drop me a line and let me look at what you think is possible here. If it fits my build I can take it into consideration. Thanks

Sorry for my late reply ;)

No i can't think of any now that will suite your mod, but i really feel that this one doesn't :(

But hey, it's YOUR mod dude, if you like the temp sensor, use it! :D

Crimson Sky

07-06-2007, 07:35 AM

OOooo...JD I like those analog gauges. Great Idea. In my opinion, the hex mesh (or any metal mesh for that matter) is going to take from the warmth and softness you get with wood--think RADIATOR COVER. Blech.

i still think some tasteful use of marquetry would look very nice ;)

http://www.heritageinlay.com/marquetry.jpg

http://piki.org/dpics/20060607/.websize/55-marquetry-table.jpg

Crimson Sky

07-06-2007, 07:43 AM

It would have to be thin. I dont know if I can plane anything down that thin. It would have to be cut using a forest blade on my table saw. That would be the only way. I can try it to see what happens but getting my hands that close to the blade upsets my stomach. LOL but I have done that before so ...

Hey what are you guys Photoshop guru's ?????

Gunner you can always make a thin sheet of cherry on the table saw by making a double pass (but you know that). Raising the blade up full should get you what...3.7"?..double pass flip over would allow you to cut a 1x8 easily into a thin slice. Then you could send it through your thickness sander and then use contact cement to mount that homemade laminate onto a thin sheet of aluminum. That would make for some very clean cut-outs, say using a scroll saw, or hell, even a utility knife for the wood and scroll saw to remove the alum. I would then take the bezels from an alum case, snip off the sides and attach that to my laminated bezel panel. Easy mounting to the case!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/misc/wood-bezel.jpg

Crimson Sky

07-06-2007, 08:13 AM

I actually like the back with the wood contrast. it looks good to me but Im open to suggestions.

You can always stain the wood dvd covers black ;)

Get creative with your bezels--think outside the box for material and parts that are easy to get. Using an aluminum door saddle for Jujube allowed me to make really fine cutouts for my front panel devices using a jigsaw, holesaw and rifler files. For the USB and mic/phone jack, I simply made a paper and pencil rubbing of the device and used that as a template. Doesnt get closer than that!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/misc/jujube_bezel2.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/misc/jujube_bezel.jpg

Tale Gunner

07-06-2007, 09:56 AM

Sorry for my late reply ;)

No i can't think of any now that will suite your mod, but i really feel that this one doesn't :(

But hey, it's YOUR mod dude, if you like the temp sensor, use it! :D

But I don't always think like everyone else. Sometimes if your too close to the project it may cloud your vision! Thanks ...

Tale Gunner

07-06-2007, 09:58 AM

[QUOTE=Crimson Sky;116173]OOooo...JD I like those analog gauges. Great Idea. In my opinion, the hex mesh (or any metal mesh for that matter) is going to take from the warmth and softness you get with wood--think RADIATOR COVER. Blech.

i still think some tasteful use of marquetry would look very nice ;)

Man that is some really nice work. I have done some of that in the past but I have to revisit my books to make sure I remember all the different tricks and traps.:up:

lorddarkwolf

07-06-2007, 12:16 PM

Tale Gunner

07-06-2007, 03:25 PM

I got an idea from reading other people suggestions. Since you were unable to paint the drive cages black. Why not make like a wooden box or something to cover them up on the inside? Especially since you don't need to attach anything with screws because of the slide and clip setup you have going.

Neat idea but the sides provide air flow to prevent damage to the drives. Don't think I would get enough air flow to prevent the overheating of the drives unless I rig a fan to extract or blow air into the cage. Thank you

Tale Gunner

07-06-2007, 03:28 PM

I have started to cut out the new panel. I used my trusty ole table saw but had the need to break out the band saw. With the Kreg fence it was quite accurate to cut the inside corners.

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3922/img0573vn5.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1002/img0574jd8.jpg

BigJohnson

07-06-2007, 05:48 PM

tybrenis

07-06-2007, 06:02 PM

Hey Tale Gunner. Your mod looks awesome! I have always admired a good wood worker. A good friend of mine had been teaching me some techniques and I think if you're still looking for a way to make a cover for the DVD drive plate you could try this. Take a piece of Cherry MDF and put your guide on the table saw about 1/8" to 1/4" away and use the piece of cherry that holds the MDF together. I hope you can follow that. I havent done anything like that in a while. But we needed a really thin piece to pick up the slack and (I can't remember what you call the iron-on piece that is used to give MDF a finished edge) and it worked really well.
-Big Johnson

Thats a great tip! For something like that, I would head down to my local Woodcraft and buy some cherry veneer specifically for the purpose. However, in a pinch, thats a good suggestion.

In woodworkers words:
Take a piece of cherry veneered MDF and set the bandsaw fence to the depth of the veneered substrate, usually between 1/32" and 3/32". Resaw the board so only the veneered portion is removed, and voila, you have your own veneer.

Tale Gunner

07-06-2007, 07:36 PM

I have gotten to the point where the rear of the panel has been routed out. Looks good and it wont be seen from that side but it still looks good.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/6734/img0577nb8.jpg

Tale Gunner

07-06-2007, 07:38 PM

Hey Tale Gunner. Your mod looks awesome! I have always admired a good wood worker. A good friend of mine had been teaching me some techniques and I think if you're still looking for a way to make a cover for the DVD drive plate you could try this. Take a piece of Cherry MDF and put your guide on the table saw about 1/8" to 1/4" away and use the piece of cherry that holds the MDF together. I hope you can follow that. I havent done anything like that in a while. But we needed a really thin piece to pick up the slack and (I can't remember what you call the iron-on piece that is used to give MDF a finished edge) and it worked really well.
-Big Johnson

There is edgeing that covers the end but I haven't seen it in cherry. I have seen oak and maple. Good idea though. I have cut a piece of cherry 1/16" without breaking it. I will see if I can do something with this. Thank you very much.:up:

Tale Gunner

07-06-2007, 07:39 PM

Thats a great tip! For something like that, I would head down to my local Woodcraft and buy some cherry veneer specifically for the purpose. However, in a pinch, thats a good suggestion.

In woodworkers words:
Take a piece of cherry veneered MDF and set the bandsaw fence to the depth of the veneered substrate, usually between 1/32" and 3/32". Resaw the board so only the veneered portion is removed, and voila, you have your own veneer.

Good words to work by! thank you very much.

Tale Gunner

07-06-2007, 08:26 PM

TThe next step was to adjust the table to cut the lower line of the opening. Then take the panel and place it face up on the table. Using the router lift allow the bit to cut through the wood.

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2597/img0578ve9.jpg

Slowly moving the wood from side to side cut the 1/2 of the slot.

Next readjust the fence of the router and lower the bit so that it is just under the wood but not touching.

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/57/img0579la8.jpg

Raise the bit up through the wood again and this time cut the upper line for the slot.

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/7825/img0581jf1.jpg

Sand the slot and clean the edges with a razor knife. (I'm not done but I wanted to show how I was progressing)

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9872/img0582uw2.jpg
Then I tested it for fit.

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/7220/img0585sn1.jpg

Tale Gunner

07-06-2007, 08:52 PM

I set up for the last cut this evening. Its starting to loose daylight and I don't like to work without proper lighting. I captured the bit just coming through the wood this time.

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/2673/img0591bj7.jpg

Again the fit with the DVD drive moved to the upper slot.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/5314/img0592cm9.jpg

Tale Gunner

07-06-2007, 09:40 PM

Rotflmao. I just checked my email and saw a DeWalt response to me. Opening it I found I won the survey and got a DeWalt radio charger! Too funny!

tybrenis

07-06-2007, 10:31 PM

Congrats on the radio, lol!

Thats really looking great, your router table is making me envious - I wish my router table had a lift.

hagatha

07-06-2007, 10:33 PM

tybrenis

07-06-2007, 10:38 PM

Tale Gunner

07-06-2007, 11:30 PM

Tale Gunner,

Invest in set of mortising bits for your drill press. Super easy and super clean corners. Stealth the optical drives with the veneer... The look you'll have when finished will be what you want...

Lee

I have them. Look at the post earlier. Hummm "off to drill a square hole" (page 23). It all comes down to preference. I happen to like the router table because of the depth I can get especially since it was 6 15/16". Thats a little hard to do on a mortise machine or attachment to a drill press. Thanks...8)

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/4493/img0595o.th.jpg (http://img246.imageshack.us/i/img0595o.jpg/)

Tale Gunner

07-07-2007, 12:43 PM

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4739/img0597rq4.jpg

FrooP

07-07-2007, 12:53 PM

just a quick question, where do you put the butttons for the cd drives? you can solder a wire on them so you can put em anywhere you want :)

Tale Gunner

07-07-2007, 12:56 PM

just a quick question, where do you put the butttons for the cd drives? you can solder a wire on them so you can put em anywhere you want :)

You can or you can create a actuator to work with the panel and phush the button on the circuit board.

hagatha

07-07-2007, 12:59 PM

Your correct... it is a matter of preference. I missed the "square hole post". Your router table is of the same quality as my mortising machine... You gona stealth the optical drives?

Lee

Tale Gunner

07-07-2007, 01:23 PM

Your correct... it is a matter of preference. I missed the "square hole post". Your router table is of the same quality as my mortising machine... You gona stealth the optical drives?

Lee

Not sure yet. I am working on getting the trim and finishes to the panel. I will make a cover for each of these rather I use them or not. I will be creating a bevel on each of the openings to feather out the finish. The covers will have the same feather. Thank you

Spacehonkey

07-07-2007, 09:41 PM

just a quick question, where do you put the butttons for the cd drives? you can solder a wire on them so you can put em anywhere you want :)

I while back I found a tutorial that shows you how you can create a stealth drive and not have to rewire a new button placed somewhere else on the tower. They used a small square piece under the cover plate over the eject button. Here is the link ----------> Lego Stealth Drive (http://www.rabidhardware.net/?id=2).

Tale Gunner

07-08-2007, 12:09 AM

I while back I found a tutorial that shows you how you can create a stealth drive and not have to rewire a new button placed somewhere else on the tower. They used a small square piece under the cover plate over the eject button. Here is the link ----------> Lego Stealth Drive (http://www.rabidhardware.net/?id=2).

Thats what I believe he was saying. To parallel the existing button or like I said to create a actuator through the panel.

Tale Gunner

07-08-2007, 01:32 AM

I took the day off and started out to build my new router table and fence. New miter trough.

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1017/img0600kb3.jpg

A test form for the table lift.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4889/img0601sv7.jpg

Holes to hold the new router fence

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/2109/img0602cl4.jpg

It took a couple of hours to build this fence. Once it was built I used its accuracy to cut the miter trough.

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8411/img0603is1.jpg

That's my daughter helping out put the miter trough in place and yes it fits like a glove.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6630/img0604re8.jpg

Once it was anchored it tested satisfactory.

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/9652/img0605yw6.jpg

Daylight began to leave us so all the work stopped, but not before we started to cut the new plate in.

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/1540/img0607hr2.jpg

The old router table was removed from the frame and the new was secured to it. Now I will take and complete the router lift insert and its a new router table. I will use the old one on the table saw for additional router setup. I did all this to clear my mind and get back to that I need to do and that is finish the computer case. I will be able to use this more accurate fence for better cuts and alignments.

tribaloverkill

07-09-2007, 04:22 PM

Great job JG! I know that whatever you go with it will look good! You have great taste and skills my friend! Take care!

FrooP

07-13-2007, 04:10 PM

/off topic *hopes not getting slapped*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY "DUDE" :) :) :)

tribaloverkill

07-13-2007, 04:47 PM

OH S@#%! I forgot it was your birthday too!!! Happy Birthday TG!!!

Drum Thumper

07-13-2007, 06:03 PM

Happy Birthday indeed!

calumc

07-13-2007, 08:09 PM

ditto ^^^

Tale Gunner

07-13-2007, 08:24 PM

Great job JG! I know that whatever you go with it will look good! You have great taste and skills my friend! Take care!

Thanks my friend

Tale Gunner

07-13-2007, 08:24 PM

/off topic *hopes not getting slapped*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY "DUDE" :) :) :)

Getting old my friend but loving every minute

Tale Gunner

07-13-2007, 08:25 PM

OH S@#%! I forgot it was your birthday too!!! Happy Birthday TG!!!

LOL thanks!

Tale Gunner

07-13-2007, 08:25 PM

Happy Birthday indeed!

Thank you very much.

Tale Gunner

07-13-2007, 08:26 PM

ditto ^^^

Thank you very much

Tale Gunner

07-18-2007, 10:56 PM

At little off subject here but I think you will see where I'm heading.
I took some time off to create a new tool for my wood working. It started off as a minor mod (much like our computer cases) and grew from there. Remember the start:

http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/8318/allgoneuw6.jpg

I wanted to have a little better control over my work so I started to design a new and better one.

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8365/img0611bk3.jpg

I added the new router fence system from Incra. But the table just didn't thrill me. Sooooooooooo

I found an old table being thrown away with a 1 1/8" top. Now thats my kind of top when its all wood.

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/4716/img0612ib5.jpg

Created an addition to the table for storing routers and other options. Added some drawers for storage and dumped the 2nd table top for the newest.

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5628/img0614mm6.jpg

Aligned the fence to the router insert.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3303/img0616nh5.jpg

Removed all the hardware, sanded the top and added a touch of finish and what did I get?

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6596/img0619xa3.jpg

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/7484/img0621xl7.jpg

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3324/img0623dy9.jpg

Now I can really have some fun here. I will be resuming my quest on my computer case.

rendermandan

07-19-2007, 12:24 AM

Extremely nice! + rep

tribaloverkill

07-19-2007, 03:14 AM

:eek:

Drum Thumper

07-19-2007, 03:25 AM

Now that looks pimp. +rep for sure!

Damn, gotta spread it around again!

calumc

07-19-2007, 07:43 AM

After seeing that who the hell would want a pre-made router table?!
+rep

Tale Gunner

07-19-2007, 09:15 AM

After seeing that who the hell would want a pre-made router table?!
+rep

Thats what I thought! I watched Norm Abram build his and thought that I could do one too. Thank you

Tale Gunner

07-19-2007, 09:17 AM

Extremely nice! + rep

Thank you. I will put it to good use. I still plan to put hinged wings on each side to be used as necessary but not take up space when stored, and another set of drawers beside the others. Never have enought storage.

Tale Gunner

07-19-2007, 09:18 AM

:eek:

That was the same reaction from my wife! LOL Thank you

Tale Gunner

07-19-2007, 09:19 AM

Now that looks pimp. +rep for sure!

Damn, gotta spread it around again!

Now I can get down to business and do some real mods! thank you

Tale Gunner

07-30-2007, 07:47 PM

Not much of an update here. Been real busy with work and family. I had to go to the doctors for passing out. They ran an MRI, EEG and other tests in an effort to find out why. I have had my driving privileges suspended until they can determine what is going on. Needless to say my wife has a heart attack when I fire up any of my tools. I was able to do some work here to get the trim moving forward.

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/3175/img0624ph3.jpg

After the blanks were routed...

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/8364/img0625si9.jpg

They were cut to size and attached.
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/976/img0626kp4.jpg

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/3922/img0627rc4.jpg

calumc

07-30-2007, 08:44 PM

great work as always tale gunner!
hope theres nothing serious wrong with you, get well soon!

Tale Gunner

07-30-2007, 09:10 PM

great work as always tale gunner!
hope theres nothing serious wrong with you, get well soon!

Me too. I already had a bad year don't need any more. Thank you

Wannabeamodder

08-04-2007, 01:14 PM

Not much of an update here. Been real busy with work and family. I had to go to the doctors for passing out. They ran an MRI, EEG and other tests in an effort to find out why. I have had my driving privileges suspended until they can determine what is going on. Needless to say my wife has a heart attack when I fire up any of my tools. I was able to do some work here to get the trim moving forward.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/Tale_Gunner/IMG_0624.jpg

After the blanks were routed...

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/Tale_Gunner/IMG_0625.jpg

They were cut to size and attached.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/Tale_Gunner/IMG_0626.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/Tale_Gunner/IMG_0627.jpg

Hey TG your pics are not loading.

Charles

Tale Gunner

08-04-2007, 03:00 PM

Hey TG your pics are not loading.

Charles

I don't understand why. I received a message that the bandwidth had been exceeded till next month. Hummm?

Tale Gunner

08-04-2007, 05:13 PM

I will be taking time to switch everything over to Image shack and removing from photo bucket.

tribaloverkill

08-07-2007, 08:31 AM

Whats up TG! How you feeling?

Tale Gunner

08-07-2007, 02:01 PM

Whats up TG! How you feeling?

Not that hot. But soon everything should be back to normal. I have had a MRI and EEG. I have to go to our Cardiologist next.

tribaloverkill

08-07-2007, 02:41 PM

Not that hot. But soon everything should be back to normal. I have had a MRI and EEG. I have to go to our Cardiologist next.

I wish you luck man:(

jdbnsn

08-07-2007, 02:57 PM

Damn dude, I hope you get over it. I suspect the Cardiologist will be looking for artial fibrillation with a portable heart monitor. The good news is that it's often easily treated with meds, the bad news is if it doesn't respond to meds, they may have to shock it periodically :eek:

BigJohnson

08-08-2007, 03:43 PM

Hey TG I wish you the best of luck with your health. Its the most important thing. How are we going to live through your mod if you're in the hospital?

Tale Gunner

08-08-2007, 04:20 PM

I'll have my son finish it :) Not really but he has helped me. I will get it done I promise.

tribaloverkill

08-08-2007, 04:46 PM

I'll have my son finish it :) Not really but he has helped me. I will get it done I promise.

Dude, take your time and worry about your health. Modding comes later. *wife talk*

Tale Gunner

08-08-2007, 04:56 PM

Dude, take your time and worry about your health. Modding comes later. *wife talk*

LOL Love your style.

tribaloverkill

08-08-2007, 05:25 PM

LOL Love your style.

:p

Tale Gunner

08-10-2007, 02:09 PM

I have picked out the stain that I will be using on this project. Its made by Mohawk and is very good. I will be filling in some of the grain using a grain filler. That will give it a fantastic sheen.

amberella

08-15-2007, 05:13 PM

Thats what I thought! I watched Norm Abram build his and thought that I could do one too. Thank you.

How many hours I spent watching New Yankee Workshop growing up. Everything he made always fit **perfectly** ... the first time. Definition of the Master Craftsman and workmanship to aspire to. :rolleyes:

Then my dad would want me to help him build something and I'd be like, "somehow I don't think Norm would do it like this ... or swear so much..."

Good times. And good job to you!

electro143

08-16-2007, 12:50 PM

Dude,... thats a Delta saw table? How you like it? Pros, cons? What you pay for it if you dont mind? Reason I ask becaue I was looking at a Delta saw table. It was like 500 or so but it ws a really nice heavy duty table. Is yours belt driven?

At my job they gots many delta band saw and overall these saw are great,I never changed a motor on any of them,depending on your job,look at how many hp the motor had.This make difference between a great and a bad saw...

Tale Gunner

09-23-2007, 11:52 AM

I am starting to do minor work on the wood case now. The doctors still do not know what was going on but I will be limited to the amount of work done with power tools

tribaloverkill

09-23-2007, 12:53 PM

I am starting to do minor work on the wood case now. The doctors still do not know what was going on but I will be limited to the amount of work done with power tools

Damn good to see you TG. Can't believe they haven't figure this all out yet. When was the last time you passed out? Well,... start off small and work your way up. Mayeb there a way you can rig kill switches to your heavy equpiment so if you fall it will cut off?!?! Like on jet ski's when you fall off the motor stops. Just an idea. Get better mr promodder,...

Tale Gunner

01-05-2008, 08:41 PM

Im sorry I have been away for so long. All my toys are ready to dust off the cob webs and get back to work (after such a long lay off since my last post). Only thing is I have to get a knee replaced now (lol), I just cant win. But this week end has started the testing of all my equipment in my wood shop.

jdbnsn

01-05-2008, 09:01 PM

Now where have you been young man, we have been worried sick! Sorry to hear about the knee but I'm glad to hear that you are otherwise okay and back on the scene.

-Jon

Tale Gunner

01-05-2008, 09:07 PM

Im moving slow but getting back is what the doctor ordered. Hope to show some new stuff real soon (after I check out all the equipment).

jdbnsn

01-05-2008, 10:14 PM

http://digg.com/mods/Re_Cherry_wood_Case_with_water_cooling

tribaloverkill

01-06-2008, 11:19 PM

BigJohnson

01-07-2008, 10:42 AM

Fantastic! You're back. Great to see you are getting back to work. See the great thing about knee injuries (if there is such a thing) is that you can still do a lot of work and scoot around on chairs with wheels.
+rep for the Return of TaleGunner

tribaloverkill

01-07-2008, 10:59 AM

Big,... Johnson. LOL. Couldn't help myself. HA HA HA.

Tale Gunner

01-07-2008, 01:02 PM

Welcome back TG! Missed you big guy! A ton of people have been asking about you man. We all missed you. Can't wait to see you back in the shop. Everything with you is ok? Tolerable? I have my own problems now too. I thinkI have a heart problem. Well,... we're not for sure but it runs in the family. Been having heavy hearts beats and fullness in my upper chest and neck/ throat. I refuse to give up my lifestyle of modding/designing/fabricating, going to the gym, etc... My doc has me on Toprol XL 25mg now. I'm cool though. I'm not worried or scared about it,... more or less it's pissing me off:) lol. anyways,... break out the broom and duster,... get that place cleaned up:)

I had my own heart catherization done and the coronary arteries were clear. That was the good news. The MRI and CT scans don't tell anything conclusive. So... I got tired of just letting my equipment rust. I do this because I love wood working and computers.....Thanks for all your thoughts and I pray that everything turns out good for you.

BigJohnson

01-07-2008, 06:55 PM

Big,... Johnson. LOL. Couldn't help myself. HA HA HA.

Yeah, that nickname goes way back with me. Although it used to be an insult, then I got into some pretty good shape (other than round). Then it became a compliment.8)

tribaloverkill

01-08-2008, 04:35 PM

I had my own heart catherization done and the coronary arteries were clear. That was the good news. The MRI and CT scans don't tell anything conclusive. So... I got tired of just letting my equipment rust. I do this because I love wood working and computers.....Thanks for all your thoughts and I pray that everything turns out good for you.

Well thats good and bad news. Good because your ok according the to the tests,... bad because you still dont know whats going on. I'm with you man,.... you could be waiting a while trying to figure out whats wrong. You might never find out. No sense to wasting time then. You do what you like to do and that be that. If something happens something happens. Thats life. Same goes for me. I have schedule some tests now. This S@#$ is driving me nuts. But im still working:)

Khuz360

01-10-2008, 06:31 AM

I have been looking at the this for the past couple and I cant help but be amazed at the attention to detail and the talent that you have. The case looks awesome and I look forward to seeing the finished article once you are back to full health hope you feel better soon.

Tale Gunner

06-19-2008, 07:24 PM

I'm Back. It tooks surgery and some time off but I'm back! I really appreciate all the good wishes and I will be posting some pictures picking up where I left off. :banana:

Eclecticos

06-19-2008, 10:03 PM

I am glad to hear you are back on your feet.
I have followed your work, and look foward to seeing more.

OvRiDe

06-19-2008, 10:12 PM

Damn Good to hear you are doing well! I wondered how you were from time to time, so I am relieved to hear that things are hopefully back to normal for ya.

Looking forward to your progress!

BigJohnson

06-20-2008, 09:44 AM

Awesome. Welcome back! Are you back to where you need to be?

Tale Gunner

06-20-2008, 10:19 AM

Awesome. Welcome back! Are you back to where you need to be?

Thankfully yes. Its been a journey to get to here. I have some new tools that I hopefully will be putting to use. I will be posting some pics soon.

Tale Gunner

06-21-2008, 03:16 PM

At long last I begin with some new toys for my shop.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/Tale_Gunner/P1010001-1.jpg

I needed to update my drill press for more precision work.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/Tale_Gunner/P1010002.jpg

I believe that I can get started on this thing again and finish pretty quick.:santa:

JohnyFive

06-24-2008, 07:42 PM

Nice to see you back mate, hope all is well with you. You have talent my friend, keep up the exellent work!

_'j5

Drum Thumper

06-25-2008, 12:35 AM

Like the others, I'm damn glad you're back on your feet! Now we get to see this thing finished!

Tale Gunner

07-20-2008, 09:38 PM

Well believe it or not I worked on this project today. I started off working on my compound miter saw putting an aftermarket laser to aid accuracy and then had time to work on my case. I will post pictures later as its 9:34 pm and I’m sweaty and stinky and tired (mostly tired). But I made plugs to cover the old location of the hinges because I was having some issues with them. After plugging the holes I redrilled the hinges and now I’m satisfied with the results. I put the door back on and tested it and all is good. Thanks to everyone that was concerned about my health. I'm doing great and back to 85% of my old self. :banana:

Liquid_Scope_99

07-20-2008, 10:05 PM

Very nice table saw btw we have one of those where i work very nice looking great on the mod hope to see some updates if nothing happens

SXRguyinMA

11-06-2008, 05:22 PM

how's it comin? I cant wait to see!!

Tale Gunner

05-08-2009, 11:07 AM

Believe it or not Road Runner has finally fixed the problem. I could not log back onto the forum for over a year. I have worked with Paul and Road Runner and it all came down to Road Runner. I'M BACK. I will be showing some of the new and improved drawings and progress. Unforunately for me I lost my job due to downsizing and now have a new purpose in life, to find employment.

Luke122

05-08-2009, 11:17 AM

Welcome back!

Sorry to hear about your job, same thing happened to me just before Christmas, but there's always work out there! :D

DonT-FeaR

05-09-2009, 10:38 PM

welcome back mate

NocturnaL

05-10-2009, 07:32 PM

Thank god this thread is going to be back up and running soon. I hate seeing such great work being unfinished. Sorry to hear about your job there TG, but no matter how bad the economy gets, I always like to think optimistically. I think there will be always be work out there for honest hardworkers, Stick in there!

nevermind1534

05-11-2009, 01:02 AM

Welcome back

Khuz360

05-11-2009, 05:21 AM

Welcome back fella... Im sure with your creative talent your going to have no problem finding a new job.

DonT-FeaR

05-12-2009, 05:30 AM

/\ yeah agreed that is so true, good luck with the job hunt

a.cowen

05-13-2009, 04:32 PM

Gorgeous woodwork. Very professional looking.

Tale Gunner

10-02-2009, 09:13 AM

I really have restarted finishing the system. I took time to seal the wood and tung oil the water pump housing. Then I took a old PS and cut the connector to the motherboard off. I needed to create the on/off circuitry and latch circuit that will turn on and off with the main system. The first picture to share is the after the sanding sealer on the wood.
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/272/img1254l.th.jpg (http://img30.imageshack.us/i/img1254l.jpg/) The wood has a beautiful natural hue to it. No stain here just natural wood.

The front has a really fantastic grain.
http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/570/img1255m.th.jpg (http://img2.imageshack.us/i/img1255m.jpg/)

Next I took time to add the PS for fitting only. I wanted to make sure of the wiring for the pump, fans and turn on circuitry.
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/66/img1256u.th.jpg (http://img43.imageshack.us/i/img1256u.jpg/)

The layout is exactly what I wanted here. I then disassembled the PS and spray painted it black. In more pictures I will show the PS disassembled and the paint job for the unit.

Tale Gunner

10-02-2009, 09:22 AM

The power supply came was super easy to disassemble as you can see in the picture. That made my job so very easy. Once I took it apart, the painting was easy. Remember that this is just an old 300 watt PS that will supply power to the water cooling. This allows me to do maintenance on the water cooling section without having to power up the computer. A bypass switch will allow me to energize the water pump to test the system and perform maintenance on the system.
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4517/img1257k.th.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/img1257k.jpg/) Well the only thing to do now is watch the paint dry. Hummmmm

As for my job, no such luck yet. I sometimes wonder why a company would give up experience of 20 years. I know that its easier for to cut the higher paid employees and put someone that makes a whole lot less in their place but the experience is lost. It takes a long time to make up all that lost education. I continue to look for employment. :whistler:

Tale Gunner

10-02-2009, 09:53 AM

This is the case while I watch to see how it dries. Humm think this may take about 5 hours to the touch with 24 hours final.
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/9726/img1260.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/img1260.jpg/)

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/1730/img1261.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/img1261.jpg/)

Tale Gunner

10-02-2009, 10:32 PM

I just finished a mock up of the water pump system. Checking for leaks and making sure to get the air bubbles out of the lines. Everything worked perfectly without leaks (kinda the most important:banana:)
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8341/img1264wv.th.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/img1264wv.jpg/)
Here you see the water block for the CPU just hanging outside the case.
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/7984/img1265n.th.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/img1265n.jpg/)
Here is a view into the water pump housing. Things are moving forward and since the long time away from the project. The relay is used to turn on the power supply for the water pump when the main system is turned on. I plan to add some LED's in the water pump and case to add some flare to the system.

OvRiDe

10-03-2009, 12:36 AM

WOOT!!! TaleGunner is BACK!!

Great to see you working on the mod again. Beautiful work as usual!

Tale Gunner

10-03-2009, 11:18 AM

Thanks Override it's great to be back. Being ill and without a job takes its toll.

I let the system run last night to check for leaks and run out any air bubbles. Air will make noise in the system (for you sailors out there cavitate). It’s now quite and water tight. Next step is to finish the main computer case. :up: I disassembled the case from the water pump last night to see the movement of the water bubbles.

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8715/img1266g.th.jpg (http://img514.imageshack.us/i/img1266g.jpg/)

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/7812/img1267j.th.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/i/img1267j.jpg/)

After I get the case sealed with the sanding sealer, tung oiled and waxed, I will have to break down this computer to put in into the case. Good thing for me that I have 4 other computers here that I will be able to post updates and pics with. I know that some (not all) have only the one computer and have to take it down to finish the mod. The 5.25", and the 3.5" racks will be painted black. The paint takes so long to dry. I guess I'm not very patient these days.

Tale Gunner

10-03-2009, 01:34 PM

Just a simple note here. If you guys see a image that does not load please drop me a line. I just finished going through all the pages and made sure that the images that were supposed to load did. I found some images that I did not post that were on my log and deleted them off.