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Tale Gunner
02-24-2007, 10:38 PM
This is the first time I have ever kept a work log on one of my projects. I am building a wood case from cherry. I have a complete wood shop in my Garage.
I started this project in cad trying to layout and work out all the bugs with my design.
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5627/frontviewpy9.jpg
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/5189/rearviewcadfe5.jpg
On the side I am going to use plexiglass to lay in a rabbet cut.
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/756/sideviewny1.jpg
From there the bottom will be the pump housing.
On the water cooling I made a 1:1 file to layout on the plywood bottom.
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/4638/watercoolingcad.th.jpg (http://img223.imageshack.us/i/watercoolingcad.jpg/)
The actual plywood with the template looks like this.
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8796/p1010501on7.jpg
From there I began to layout the water cooling rig.
I will continue to update this worklog as I build this unit.
Tale Gunner
02-24-2007, 10:39 PM
The cooling layout is pretty cool I think. Here is the cad file for the layout.
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8334/watercoolingdetailsad3.jpg
At this time I am not going to cool the video cards ... YET!
I might be a nut but here are all the componets in cad file that I drew out.
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/4369/componets1dd3.jpg
The fillport that I will be using will run up the side of the case and be hidden
by the 5.25 inch card cage.
The card cage (salvaged from a old case) will be inlaid to the front of the
case.
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/175/frontviewtrayscadfw1.jpg
I hope everything goes as well as the drawings.
Tale Gunner
02-25-2007, 02:56 PM
Today I finished the top and bottom boards for the pump housing.
Now that I cut these boards I finished mounting the components and making sure the layout will work.
http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/2492/waterpump3zi3.jpg
That's a Ultra 600 watt power supply that I will be using for cooling only(update I used this PS for another build for my son. Since it was not necessary that I have more than 100 watts for this unit I put an old 350 watt PS in its place). That includes the fans, water pump and the TEC chip to cool the water reservoir. I wanted to see if this would assist the cooling process and I needed 234 watts for powering the chip.
The secondary power supply will be remotely turned on by the primary power supply using a 12vdc relay that will close the power on signal and return the power good signal from the second power supply latching it on.
If you don't have any idea where these signals are, the Grey wire is power good and the green wire is power on.
I built the pump house with the water pump first to locate the radiator and how its going to mount to the side wall with the grills that came with the fans.
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/4594/radiatorwfans.th.jpg (http://img223.imageshack.us/i/radiatorwfans.jpg/)
Tale Gunner
02-25-2007, 04:54 PM
Did ever see the commercial with the guy telling another neighbor that he wasn't allowed to get any more tools until his wife got her dining room set? When the neighbor asked where was the dining room set, he replied you're standing on it. It was a stack of lumber! Well here is my new case in the raw kinda!
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/706/lumber1.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/lumber1.jpg/)
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/5695/beforek.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/beforek.jpg/)
All of this wood came from a guy who just started his lumber mill and didn't want this cherry! Lucky me...
Crimson Sky
02-25-2007, 05:21 PM
Good luck with your project, it looks ambitious...! and welcome to TBCS. Now kill that annoying sig ;)
progbuddy
02-25-2007, 05:57 PM
Wow. Those are some detailed diagrams. Lmao @ your sig. Its friggin' huge.
Tale Gunner
02-25-2007, 07:38 PM
Good luck with your project, it looks ambitious...! and welcome to TBCS. Now kill that annoying sig ;)
Ahh you were just jealous (LOL):p Ok I dropped it but thats whats going into my case.
Tale Gunner
02-25-2007, 08:00 PM
The equipment I will be using is a list a mile long
Delta contractor saw tricked out including dual cast iron table wings
DeWalt Planer with digital readout for thickness
General joiner
Jet 14" Band Saw with Kreg fence
Several different routers
More router bits then I ever wanted to list
7518 Porter Cable 3.25 horse power router on a lift
Delta Drill press
DeWalt Scroll saw with stand
I will be making a raised panel door for the computer case. This presented a major problem in that the DVD recorders stick out. I came up with a plan to create a extension of the case that the door will shut against and not hit the DVD recorders.
This will be fun for me because I am doing both of my hobbies together. I work in the medical field as an engineer and have a great love for computers. I have built about 200 for friends and family.
NocturnaL
02-25-2007, 10:33 PM
Nice plans man. Looks like you have this thing all planned out nicely. Hope it turns out as you plan ;)
Those plans look good man. Good luck with the project
agnat
02-26-2007, 06:27 PM
Plans look great and way to score on the cherry wood! Can't wait to see this as it comes along.
Agnat
Tale Gunner
02-26-2007, 09:31 PM
Plans look great and way to score on the cherry wood! Can't wait to see this as it comes along.
Agnat
Thanks I needed that tonight. Im really bummed out here and just needed some kind words instead of the other...:)
Tale Gunner
02-28-2007, 09:28 PM
Well I got some time for the next step. I've cut all the boards into workable size. The boards are thicker then needed which is what you want so that you can plane them down to a great finish.
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/6690/thickness.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/thickness.jpg/)
I used my circular saw with laser and a speed square to cut them down.
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/267/laseronmr4.jpg
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/6766/nextstephh6.jpg
Lots of cherry planks to work with here. Next stop is at the DeWalt Planer.
http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/7866/img0329uz1.jpg
The DeWalt has a digital readout (add on) to insure the thickness. This is a necessity when doing cabinet building. Well I didn't have a bunch of time tonight to do much more and it takes about 1.5 hours to clean up. An the planer is very loud and the neighbors I sure would not want me to start this late.
Crimson Sky
03-02-2007, 10:45 AM
Ok NO missing thumb pics or bloody mishaps..promise?
Love the laser guide on the circular saw
Tale Gunner
03-02-2007, 07:23 PM
Well now the fun has begun to take more shape. Not in the way of a computer case but a piece of quality board to which something can be made.
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/8676/facejc.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/facejc.jpg/)
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1379/sideci6.jpg
Now that this is beginning its going to take shape a little quicker.
Tale Gunner
03-02-2007, 07:31 PM
Ok NO missing thumb pics or bloody mishaps..promise?
Love the laser guide on the circular saw
Now where did I put that finger tip?:dead:
Crimson Sky
03-02-2007, 07:52 PM
DOH! Let me take a wild guess...router table+dado bit.
Tale Gunner
03-02-2007, 08:12 PM
DOH! Let me take a wild guess...router table+dado bit.
Sliding Van door actually LOL
Ichbin
03-02-2007, 10:01 PM
Sliding Van door actually LOL
DAMN!!! That makes me cringe just thinking about it!!:dead: :dead:
Very detailed designs, very cool.
What kind of finish are you going to put on it? Im a fan of the darker stains on cherry wood.
Very cool though.
Crimson Sky
03-02-2007, 10:16 PM
would be nice with a dark cherry red dye and hand rubbed finish
SSGM4DCOW
03-02-2007, 10:22 PM
it sounds like a great idea good luck
Tale Gunner
03-03-2007, 12:29 AM
it sounds like a great idea good luck
Thank you. Its beginning to come along. My biggest problem is that I am remodeling my basement at the same time and they both fight for my time. Stay tuned, after the boards are jointed then I will begin the real fun. My father in law is going to lend me his DeWalt scroll saw. (I have an old Craftsman) I drool over it evertime Im at his house. He tells me some day it will be mine but I'd rather have him around.;)
Tale Gunner
03-04-2007, 09:01 PM
DAMN!!! That makes me cringe just thinking about it!!:dead: :dead:
Very detailed designs, very cool.
What kind of finish are you going to put on it? Im a fan of the darker stains on cherry wood.
Very cool though.
Yes it will be a dark finish. I haven't gotten that far. I picked up the hinges for the door Saturday and got some new toys for my wood shop. I also picked up a new camera to use for pics. It should arrive by Wednesday if all goes right.
Im using a hidden hinge (barrel hinge that will give me a full 180 degree swing. Easy to install and very attractive.
Ichbin
03-04-2007, 09:47 PM
Nice move with the barrel hinge. +rep
Tale Gunner
03-05-2007, 06:53 PM
Nice move with the barrel hinge. +rep
Thanks Love that sig! Hammertime.....................
Tale Gunner
03-05-2007, 09:33 PM
I finally got my stock down to 3/4". I've been working on the basement that I don't have a bunch of time to devote to this project right now.
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/770/finishedplane.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/finishedplane.jpg/)
Also picked up some more of the hardware I need for this project.
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/7746/partszs3.jpg
The TDX is for the CPU. I had the other water block for another project but I may have a use for it here. The switches, barrel hinges, fillport, magnetic latch, and leds are for this project.
now is that a nice ice cube relay i see there? whats that hunny for?
Tale Gunner
03-06-2007, 09:28 AM
now is that a nice ice cube relay i see there? whats that hunny for?
That will be part of the remote turn on circuit. When the power is applied to the computer 12 vdc will be sent to the relay to close the contacts and create the signal power on to the second power supply located in the pump housing. Then the second set of contacts will provide the signal return called power good so that the PS will latch and stay on. I am thinking about putting a switch in parallel with the contacts to turn on the pump housing without the main system on. (For maintenance or additional cooling after an overclocking session)
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9758/electronicslc5.jpg
Tale Gunner
03-06-2007, 06:58 PM
I had thoughts of something like this.
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9774/electronics2tm7.jpg
Where I can run the water system during start up to fill it and not damage the computer turning it off and on. Then I can also switch it on for extended cooling after shut down.
Tale Gunner
03-11-2007, 04:44 PM
Its been a while and my wife's closet is finished so I got to work on my project. I finally got all the boards jointed and ready for the router.
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4143/img0058h.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/i/img0058h.jpg/)
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1647/img0059vq.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/i/img0059vq.jpg/)
I used my router to then cut a locking glue joint for strength.
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4189/img0061jt1.jpg
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9597/img0060vc8.jpg
Then it was time for glue up.
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8239/img0062lf7.jpg
These boards will have to cure overnight before I can proceed to the next step. Once the glue cures it can be scraped off very easy. I plan to run it through the planer one more time after drying. Stay tuned.
Tale Gunner
03-12-2007, 01:42 PM
Well here is the finished boards in all the glory of planed, jointed, routed sanded and ready for the next step, one that will be more exciting for me finally.
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/3041/ready.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/ready.jpg/)
Tale Gunner
03-17-2007, 05:50 PM
Sorry its taken so long. With work and the basement I have to make time for my project. Today I made great strides getting the pump housing on its merry way. I took the glued board and cut it to size for preparation of making the sides. This is what the glue joint looked like after the cuts.
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2598/gluejointjn9.jpg
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4070/sizecutks5.jpg
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2176/1ft113qba3.jpg
From here I was able to set up the boards in a mock up layout.
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/3408/layoutnl0.jpg
Now was the time to create the joints that would allow me to miter the corners and get a great looking corner for the pump house.
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/3851/45mitrelockingnd9.jpg
I loved the router bits I was using. The locking joints made it so easy to get a great miter joint on the corners.
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/979/routerbitswp1.jpg
Now it was time to make the dado cut for the top and bottom of the pump housing.
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/5761/pumphousing2es0.jpg
There was a small lip the occurred but a little sanding and no problems.
Then it was time to put the top and bottom on the pump housing for fitting. Nothing at this point is glued up, only dry fitting.
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/5365/bottompumphousingdg5.jpg
That was as far as I got today. To bad for me next week I'm away at a company training class and won't be able to make any more progress. And of course I have to get back to the basement to keep the wifey happy!
Drum Thumper
03-17-2007, 07:15 PM
+ rep and /subscribe as well. This is gonna be sweet once it's done!
Tale Gunner
03-18-2007, 08:50 PM
Well I just couldn't leave it alone before I left. I went into the shop to cut the power supply and air ports for the pump housing.
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/7540/airportsyh0.jpg
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9871/airportsandradiatormy0.jpg
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/894/pumphousepsqw5.jpg
From here I can begin to use a little of that glue to get something finished here. I have not selected the fan grills yet. I am looking for something unique. I love Mountain Mods original design with the big M in the center. Theres reasons for that but I would like them to be metal and they are plastic.
Any suggestions?:banana:
Crimson Sky
03-19-2007, 07:54 AM
MMm..Yummy wood goodness. For the fan grills, why not get some thin aircraft grade plywood and break out the scroll saw? Whip up a nice design in photoshop and get cuttin'! You could cut a rectangular piece of ply and cut both holes for the radiator, making a nice facia. If you have a lathe, turn some nice little cherry button head pegs to attach the grille ;)
Oh and you've been featured! Keep it up man.
Canadian Eh?
03-19-2007, 09:57 AM
Are you going to stain the wood? Not saying that i hate the natural color or anything, just curious. Oh! and Good Luck!
FPMachine
03-19-2007, 11:23 AM
Nice work. I always liked working with wood. its ultimatly versitile and well done woodwork is a pleasure to see, smell and touch.
Commando
03-19-2007, 03:01 PM
This project is so cool. I can't wait to see it come together. The woodwork is great. I know who to ask questions of now, when I build my next desk.
Cagedconnerman
03-19-2007, 06:31 PM
this looks great bro, keep up the good work. Congrats on getting featured!
Tale Gunner
03-19-2007, 09:18 PM
MMm..Yummy wood goodness. For the fan grills, why not get some thin aircraft grade plywood and break out the scroll saw? Whip up a nice design in photoshop and get cuttin'! You could cut a rectangular piece of ply and cut both holes for the radiator, making a nice facia. If you have a lathe, turn some nice little cherry button head pegs to attach the grille ;)
Oh and you've been featured! Keep it up man.
Thanks for the featured. I will come up with a grill to honor TBCS. I am humbled ...:up:
Tale Gunner
03-19-2007, 09:19 PM
this looks great bro, keep up the good work. Congrats on getting featured!
Thank you very much. When I get back to my home I will be doing some more so stay tuned.
Tale Gunner
03-19-2007, 09:23 PM
Are you going to stain the wood? Not saying that i hate the natural color or anything, just curious. Oh! and Good Luck!
Yes there will be a dark stain. Most likely it will be a satin finish (not sure yet) but the stain definitely. The grain will be sanded to a fine finish. This will be some trouble because the smoother the finish the less the wood tends to absorb the finish.
Crimson Sky
03-19-2007, 09:48 PM
Too bad you're not in New York, we could make a killing in the high-end home theater market ;)
Tale Gunner
03-19-2007, 09:55 PM
This project is so cool. I can't wait to see it come together. The woodwork is great. I know who to ask questions of now, when I build my next desk.
Thanks Commando. Anything I can answer I would be glad to help.:D :up:
Tale Gunner
03-19-2007, 10:01 PM
Nice work. I always liked working with wood. its ultimatly versitile and well done woodwork is a pleasure to see, smell and touch.
I have loved wood working since I was 8 years old. I never made a living from it but always loved it and now I have the chance to share it.
hogan
03-19-2007, 10:28 PM
they do say Jesus was a carpenter, your doing god's work.
Tale Gunner
03-20-2007, 08:03 AM
they do say Jesus was a carpenter, your doing god's work.
I don't know what to say? Humble...
Tale Gunner
03-20-2007, 08:04 AM
Too bad you're not in New York, we could make a killing in the high-end home theater market ;)
Wish I could. I used to live in CT. You know the suburb of NY!
Tale Gunner
03-20-2007, 06:01 PM
<insert corny sexual joke about wood here>
You know why this mod is badass? Because it is sophisticated. All of the mods on the forum (well 95% of them I guess or whatever) are cool as hell in their own respect. Your mod, to me, eminates sophistication and attention to detail. Things that you will do to make this look so nice, that others won't see, they will only see the finished product. I definately keep my eyes on this mod, I love coming to look at it. One of those "inspirational" mods. ;)
-Jai
Thank you for the kind words. When I get back to my shop I will begin to do some glue up and testiing. :D
Tale Gunner
04-03-2007, 01:03 PM
Been a while since I posted but I have been very busy with the basement. I did however glue up 4 more boards for the case. I will be posting soon the pictures of the glue up of the pump housing and case.:p
Tale Gunner
05-05-2007, 08:41 PM
Sorry I have been away so long. With the passing of my mother I have so much to deal with. I have been working on my basement to get that ready for my new office. Today I jumped back into the case and got the pump housing glued and sanded. With all the work in my basement, I've misplaced my battery charger and my camera batteries are dead. No fear though I will get some tomorrow and send pics of the work. Its good to be working with my hands again on something I enjoy besides wiring/drilling tapcons into concrete/mounting studs/and cutting bead board!
Ichbin
05-05-2007, 08:48 PM
sorry about the passing of your mother.
Your mod is looking great though mate, this is very professional.
.Maleficus.
05-05-2007, 08:49 PM
Sorry I have been away so long. With the passing of my mother I have so much to deal with. I have been working on my basement to get that ready for my new office. Today I jumped back into the case and got the pump housing glued and sanded. With all the work in my basement, I've misplaced my battery charger and my camera batteries are dead. No fear though I will get some tomorrow and send pics of the work. Its good to be working with my hands again on something I enjoy besides wiring/drilling tapcons into concrete/mounting studs/and cutting bead board!
Hey man, don't worry about it. With the passing of a family member, don't feel you need to even post a notice on why you were gone. That's some tough stuff, so it's ok you haven't been here. I am glad to hear you started working again! This is such a cool mod! My best wishes go out to you and your family, and I can't wait to see what you've done!
jdbnsn
05-05-2007, 09:15 PM
TG-
Very sorry to hear about your loss. You have our sympathies and support, the mod can wait.
dfigravity
05-05-2007, 09:33 PM
Hey, there's no need to apologise for being away so long...take care of your family business first. I'm very sorry for your loss. It will be great to see how this one comes out though. Good luck with everything! Where in Ohio are your from?
Tale Gunner
05-06-2007, 07:09 PM
Thanks all for your understanding. I really appreciate your kind thoughts. I have started back and have the pump housing ready for viewing.
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3684/img0140nr4.jpg
The case will consist of the boards laying on top of the pump house. I took time to show you the steps to getting here.
First the glue up shown earlier in the work log. When removing the wood from the clamps, you find the next picture.
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/217/img0131wx9.jpg
Then its best to scrape off the excess glue. I used a paint scraper to remove most of the excess glue. I am using a polymer glue (Gorilla Glue). This glue is activated by water. The water causes the glue to foam. Thats what you are seeing here.
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/9589/img0132po6.jpg
You can see after removing most of the glue it still has a residual amount left. You can use many tools to remove the small amount left behind. From a palm sander to a planer the list is endless. I chose the palm sander because I did not want to change the thickness of the boards. Belt sanders are great here but they can remove to much material and change the thickness if the boards or make the boards uneven.
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/3821/img0133y.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/img0133y.jpg/)
Now we are talking. We have 4 boards ready to be prepared to build the case.
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2154/img0139ez2.jpg
Here is the pump house all by itself.
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1002/img0127ta0.jpg
One small accident here. Its difficult to see but between the two holes I have developed a crack. I will glue and clamp this for repair but not to worry it will not show. I will be working on this some more in the days to come. Stay tuned for more.
Tale Gunner
05-07-2007, 09:23 AM
Boy did I get the cart in front of the horse here. I wanted to show you how I got the cut out for the power supply in the rear of the pump housing.
I took an old case with a power supply cut out that matched the size of my power supply. Note that most all of the cases out there have the same power supply opening but there are some with their own PS that requires you to purchase their PS vise going out and getting a replacement power supply.
http://img452.imageshack.us/img452/9245/img0141hi9.jpg
I traced this outline onto the board to be cut. Now taking a 1/2" drill bit I drilled 4 holes in the corners of the wood about 1/4" away from the line. I took my father-in-laws DeWalt scroll saw and cut the opening staying at lease 1/4" away from the line. Then I used the drill press to drill the mounting holes for the Power Supply. This was necessary for accuracy. On the inside I drilled a recess to allow for a nut to be inlaid so that the wood could lie flat against the table top of my router table. Using a tall flush cutting bit seen here,
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4306/img0142kb0.jpg
I set up the table to cut out the opening by attaching the old case to the board. With the bearing riding against the metal case, the flush cutting bit made the opening in the board exactly like the one from the case.
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/8687/img0128sg2.jpg
It sounds harder then it really was and only took about 1.5 hours to go through the whole process. I will be doing this again for the case PS so I will be taking more pictures of the entire process to show everyone.
jdbnsn
05-07-2007, 09:47 AM
That case is going to look beautiful!
GT40_GearHead
05-07-2007, 09:56 AM
great work man, it looks AWESOME !
+rep
Tale Gunner
05-07-2007, 04:56 PM
Hey, there's no need to apologise for being away so long...take care of your family business first. I'm very sorry for your loss. It will be great to see how this one comes out though. Good luck with everything! Where in Ohio are your from?
Lancaster, Ohio
Tale Gunner
05-08-2007, 12:30 PM
Now comes the task of transferring the cad drawing to the wood. Some of the measurements do not show up in the picture because they are in an area that will be visible. Therefore I had to write them in pencil. The darker lines shown on the drawing will be removed via the saw.
http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/9167/img0145aa0.jpg
I will drill 4 holes in the PS opening to cut it out with the scroll saw. Then I will attach the template from the old case and use the flush cutting bit to rout out the area for accuracy.
The motherboard tray will be a different technique. I will raise the blade to a height and mark on the rip fence the beginning and end of the blade. I will adjust the rip fence to the desired width of the board to remain. Then I will do what they call a drop cut on the table saw. I will position the board against the rip fence and holding one end to the table I will lean the board down to the blade and cut the opening slowly as not to go beyond the line of where the blade begins and ends. That will give me a straight cut and a professional finish on the project. Afterward I will rout out the lip of the motherboard tray to inlay it about 1/16". Pictures to follow...
sirkillalot617
05-08-2007, 01:38 PM
Nice what screens behind that wood how big is it.
Tale Gunner
05-08-2007, 02:41 PM
Nice what screens behind that wood how big is it.
ViewSonic 22":D VX2235
Tale Gunner
05-19-2007, 04:05 PM
I just got back from another business trip. I took time to cut out the openings for the front of the case as well as the power supply and mother board tray.
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4560/img0154rv8.jpg
Here you see the 5.25" CD ROM and 3.5" slides for my computer. They fit like a glove and it looks just like I pictured. On the router tabel you see the rear of the computer case with the power supply and motherboard tray openings.
http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/4855/img0153cv3.jpg
Here is a rear view of my drive cage that I salvaged from another case.
And one last view before it began to rain. I had to rush to get everything back in the garage.
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/382/img0152vc3.jpg
jdbnsn
05-21-2007, 07:38 AM
That's gonna look peeerrrttyy! Great wood-working skills dude!
Tale Gunner
05-21-2007, 08:50 AM
lookin phenominal so far gunn4r.
My condolences as well for your loss. :(
-J
Thank you.
Tale Gunner
05-21-2007, 08:53 AM
That's gonna look peeerrrttyy! Great wood-working skills dude!
Thank you for your comments. I make the best sawdust in the world just not the best projects!:D Actually this is turning out very good and I'm looking forward to its completion. I need to find the electrical componets now (my office in my house is being refinished and I put everything in a safe place, where I don't know)!
Vertigo
05-26-2007, 02:56 AM
Damn, that wood is gorgeous and you're doing great things with it. Keep it up.
+Rep
Drum Thumper
05-26-2007, 04:01 PM
Are you going to put some trim around the optical/floppy housings?
Personally, I would put some dark wood trim there, but that's just me.
+rep, this is coming along very nicely!
tribaloverkill
05-27-2007, 04:16 AM
I like you! LOOK AT ALL THEM TOOLS AND MACHINES!!! I'm jealous:( I want mine. I like your table saw and router table. Thats nice. Good job man!
Tale Gunner
05-28-2007, 05:31 PM
:banana:
I like you! LOOK AT ALL THEM TOOLS AND MACHINES!!! I'm jealous:( I want mine. I like your table saw and router table. Thats nice. Good job man!
Thanks. The table saw is about 22 years old and I'm looking to get a new Stop Saw that would replace it. But I have kept it in good shape and it followed me around while I was in the Navy.
Tale Gunner
05-28-2007, 05:33 PM
Are you going to put some trim around the optical/floppy housings?
Personally, I would put some dark wood trim there, but that's just me.
+rep, this is coming along very nicely!
Yes I plan to make custom trim to go around the drive cases. Also plan to do a custom fan grill with the logo from this forum as long as I get permission from the admin. I love dark trim so don't be surprised if you see some here.
Tale Gunner
05-28-2007, 05:34 PM
Damn, that wood is gorgeous and you're doing great things with it. Keep it up.
+Rep
Thank you. I plan to show some new progress the week of Memorial day. I have vacation that week.
Tale Gunner
05-28-2007, 06:03 PM
The button for reset and power presented a little problem when it came to 3/4" cherry. The button was shorter then the thickness of the board.
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/1165/img0189ew4.jpg
So I measured the nut to see how big of hole it would take to allow me to mount the button. I used a 1" forstner drill bit to drill down to allow the shaft of the button to protrude through.
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8635/img0179hc8.jpg
Above you can see a test drilling on a scrap board to see what it would take to mount this switch. Note that this board was only 5/8" but it still would give me valuable practice prior to drilling the cherry.
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/1227/img0184pp5.jpg
Using my drill press for accuracy I set up to drill the first half of the hole.
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9265/img0182ci4.jpg
Make the first drill pass.
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/371/img0181vo5.jpg
All the measurements were drawn on the board to set up the drilling.
Once I had the drill for the nut it was time to drill the rest of the hole.
Note the indentation in the center of the hole. I would use this to drill the same exact center for the smaller hole holding the shaft of the button.
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/1227/img0184pp5.jpg
Here I am drilling the second half of the hole. This is a 3/4" forstner drill bit. There is a small piece of wood under the face plate to prevent tear out.
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/4575/img0185jf1.jpg
Here are the holes with a shoulder to allow the button to attached to the face plate.
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/3292/img0186lj0.jpg
All that was left to do was to mount the button to the face plate and attach the nuts to test the design.
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/9604/img0187bu3.jpg
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8659/img0188rr2.jpg
The next step will be to recess the drive cage into the face plate.
tybrenis
05-28-2007, 06:46 PM
Looking great my friend! This case has been a pleasure to watch, as I am very much into woodworking and cherry is such a beautiful wood. Great job!
Tale Gunner
05-28-2007, 06:50 PM
Looking great my friend! This case has been a pleasure to watch, as I am very much into woodworking and cherry is such a beautiful wood. Great job!
Thank you. The real work is just around the corner. I have to get all the inlays done prior to any glue up. The bottom has to be cut out to allow for air flow, water and electrical connections.
tybrenis
05-28-2007, 08:41 PM
Wow, your adding inlays to the case? Very cool! What sort of inlays will you be adding? Also, how do you plan on finishing the case? Cherry is such a beautiful wood I personally just like to rub it down with linseed oil.
Tale Gunner
05-28-2007, 09:08 PM
Wow, your adding inlays to the case? Very cool! What sort of inlays will you be adding? Also, how do you plan on finishing the case? Cherry is such a beautiful wood I personally just like to rub it down with linseed oil.
Not finished with the drawings yet but I will post them at completion of the cad files. The will be hand done provided that time permits,
slytherock
05-28-2007, 11:01 PM
Really nice work :up: unless the fact that I dislike wood for computer cases (moisture stays inside the case) it's an incredilble work and cant wait to see the final results
+rep
Tale Gunner
05-29-2007, 08:39 AM
Really nice work :up: unless the fact that I dislike wood for computer cases (moisture stays inside the case) it's an incredilble work and cant wait to see the final results
+rep
I have never had that problem with moisture, if the case is adequately vented. There are case fans to keep the air cirulating. There is also a maintenance switch to keep the fans running even after shutting down.
moon111
05-29-2007, 05:04 PM
ViewSonic 22":D VX2235
Have you thought about making some trim to go on the outside frame of the LCD? Something like corner bead you can buy in a store?
Side note: I work at an airport which has some old hangers that are being demolished. All wood construction, some of the beams have to be 8" x 36" BC fir. Don't know why, but it pains me to see them being ripped down without a thought being put into salvaging anything. I see diver's that are bring up old logs from the bottom of rivers, why can't the salvage this stuff makes me shake my head.
Tale Gunner
05-29-2007, 08:12 PM
Have you thought about making some trim to go on the outside frame of the LCD? Something like corner bead you can buy in a store?
Side note: I work at an airport which has some old hangers that are being demolished. All wood construction, some of the beams have to be 8" x 36" BC fir. Don't know why, but it pains me to see them being ripped down without a thought being put into salvaging anything. I see diver's that are bring up old logs from the bottom of rivers, why can't the salvage this stuff makes me shake my head.
Not a bad suggestion. I will look into that after I finish the case. Thanks for your feedback. I'll take a stab with the cad files later.
As for the hangers I feel your pain too. I wish I could live close enough to get some of that wood. You never know what it can be turned into.
Tale Gunner
05-30-2007, 03:13 PM
Today I had some extra time so it was to the wood shop for me. I started out to attach the motherboard tray to the rear of the case.
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/8108/img0216ha.th.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/img0216ha.jpg/)
I used my router table to remove some of the wood to allow my tray to recess into the back. I needed to be careful as not to prevent access to the screws to hold my video cards, sound card and any peripheral cards.
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/6889/img0221r.th.jpg (http://img261.imageshack.us/i/img0221r.jpg/)
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/3091/img0220f.th.jpg (http://img246.imageshack.us/i/img0220f.jpg/)
Next I had to devise a way to lock the motherboard in place and allow for the plexiglass side cover. This was a challenge. After several prototypes I came up with this one.
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/7247/img0224gm2.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/i/img0224gm2.jpg/)
It was routed to allow the different moldings on the tray to sit flush. It also allowed me to have the 1/4" plexiglass side cover without causing problems. Cutting that board was a little challenging and the blade scorched the board a slight bit but I can sand it clean.
Now I had to attach the tray to the back board so I used brass inserts to hold my motherboard tray. I drilled 2 holes in the rear board on the lip I created earlier.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/149/img0225ca9.th.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/i/img0225ca9.jpg/)
I used the tool to insert the brass "nut" into the wood.
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9100/img0229ns3.th.jpg (http://img72.imageshack.us/i/img0229ns3.jpg/)
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1849/img0226nq9.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/i/img0226nq9.jpg/)
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/6167/img0227tz8.th.jpg (http://img72.imageshack.us/i/img0227tz8.jpg/)
This allows me to use a machine screw to hold the motherboard tray in place with 8-32 screws.
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2039/img0228ef9.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/i/img0228ef9.jpg/)
On the back side where the screws show through I will be putting trim, so I wasn't worried about looks yet. But I did not want the screws to extend beyond the wood.
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8276/img0230nu5.th.jpg (http://img174.imageshack.us/i/img0230nu5.jpg/)
Next I adjusted the router bit to only cut 1/16" of wood 5/16" wide to route for the drive cage. I needed to make the card cage flush.
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/2655/img0214p.th.jpg (http://img527.imageshack.us/i/img0214p.jpg/)
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6530/img0213mz.th.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/img0213mz.jpg/)
Got to do some more work to keep this project moving.
Tale Gunner
05-30-2007, 04:52 PM
Before I can consider assembly of the case I have to make sure that all penetrations are finished. The fan in the front panel is one. To cut a hole 3" you can either cut it with a hole saw and drill or you can use a drill press and a hole cutter like I did.
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/2442/img0231.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/img0231.jpg/)
Its adjustable and can cut a very clean hole. I will need to locate and punch a starter location on the front panel.
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5324/img0232eh5.jpg
Then its time to cut the hole. Because of the danger while the bit is spinning I could not take any photos. I made 2 passes with the hole cutter, one from the front and one from the rear. This device is so accurate that its difficult to see where they connected (other then the color difference).
The grill on the fan will be replaced with a custom grill made from .....Wood!
Tale Gunner
05-30-2007, 07:58 PM
Well here are the pieces parts to this thing I call fun. This marks 1/3 finish, so theres so much more to come. Tomorrow I plan to drill the 3 holes for the hinges then its the top for a 120 MM fan. After that I open the bottom of the case to the pump housing. That should get me to routing the boards for a interlocking mitre and glue up.
http://img452.imageshack.us/img452/9940/img0238mc0.jpg:up: :D
chaksq
05-30-2007, 10:41 PM
Wow you accomplished a lot. Your woodworking skills are great. Good luck.
Tale Gunner
05-31-2007, 04:52 PM
Wow you accomplished a lot. Your woodworking skills are great. Good luck.
Thank you. I love wood working and computers. It just seemed natural that I get them together. I have completed the barrel hinges and will post the pics later.
Tale Gunner
05-31-2007, 08:10 PM
Not much accomplished today, my counter tops were measured for my office so most of the day I spent making sure the guys had everything they needed. But I did get the barrel hinges drilled and installed. Finding a 14 mm forstner bit proved unsuccessful so I converted to standard. (14mm = .055118) From there I looked for a close conversion. (9/16 in = .5625) That was about as close as I was going to get in this town so I ran over to the nearest hardware store and picked up a 9/16" drill bit. Even though the 9/16" bit was larger then I needed I knew that I could wrap the hinge with plumbers tape to make up the difference. It worked!
http://img473.imageshack.us/img473/4769/img0239bm6.jpg
Then just for fun I put everything back on the front to see how everything was going to fit.
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/451/img0240cn1.jpg
The door will swing to the right because of its location in my office. That's why you see all 3 hinges on the right hand side of the front. Now I have to make 2 more cuts to finish the major cutting prior to completing the routed locking mitre cuts to join the boards.
Update I just found out that the counter top installers cut several of my cat 5e lines in my office. :pics:
Tale Gunner
05-31-2007, 08:44 PM
Quick update the counter top installers cut 2 of my cat 5e cables.:devious: :dead: :mad:
Now I find out that the network com is blown in my wifes computer.
Tale Gunner
05-31-2007, 10:34 PM
I plan to make this grill from wood and brass. The emblem will be back lit with blue led's
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/3302/tbcskq9.jpg
Crimson Sky
05-31-2007, 10:38 PM
Nice! will be the first TBCS fan grill ;) cool router work! I like the recessed metal parts.
Tale Gunner
06-01-2007, 10:43 PM
Well I have my counter tops in the basement and I wasnt able to make any progress on the case today. This weekend is the big car show that I go to every year. I may not be able to make any more progress this weekend but I assure you that I will not stop until the project gets finished.
Wannabeamodder
06-02-2007, 06:16 PM
Great looking case and some very professional looking wood working skills there dude!:D
You can build my kitchen cabinets anytime!
Looking forward to seeing the end results.
Charles
Tale Gunner
06-03-2007, 07:43 PM
Great looking case and some very professional looking wood working skills there dude!:D
You can build my kitchen cabinets anytime!
Looking forward to seeing the end results.
Charles
I would love to have the chance to build your kitchen cabinets. I love the wood shop. ;)
jdbnsn
06-03-2007, 08:19 PM
Your TBCS is a great idea, it may look a little nicer if you kept the proportions and mounted the center piece on something like screen.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f395/jdbnsn/misc/TBCSBP.jpg
Rincewind
06-04-2007, 01:55 AM
I guess the B&O-Designerboys are going nuts if they´ll see your Work, TG. Nice details and the look of the cut-out´s, respect......
Rince...
Tale Gunner
06-04-2007, 01:29 PM
Your TBCS is a great idea, it may look a little nicer if you kept the proportions and mounted the center piece on something like screen.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f395/jdbnsn/misc/TBCSBP.jpg
Great idea. I will give it some work to see just how I can develope the grill. I had wanted to go with the dark stained wood and brass. I will see what I can do.
Tale Gunner
06-04-2007, 01:30 PM
I guess the B&O-Designerboys are going nuts if they´ll see your Work, TG. Nice details and the look of the cut-out´s, respect......
Rince...
Thanks Rincewind...
Tale Gunner
06-08-2007, 07:57 PM
Just doing some test fitting here and wanted to share the picture. I really like the black power supply and I'm thinking of painting the mother board tray black also. What's everyone think?
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4756/img0257nf7.jpg
jdbnsn
06-08-2007, 07:59 PM
I agree, that black sets off the color of the wood nicely.
Tale Gunner
06-08-2007, 08:14 PM
I agree, that black sets off the color of the wood nicely.
I agree with you. I really getting excited here and soon more is going to fall in place.
Drum Thumper
06-08-2007, 09:21 PM
It's an excellent contrast. I say go for it.
+Rep!
Tale Gunner
06-09-2007, 07:57 AM
It's an excellent contrast. I say go for it.
+Rep!
Then thats what we will do thank you for your feedback.
Tale Gunner
06-10-2007, 11:39 AM
In a mock up of the finished product I wanted to see how everything was working out. I was very pleased to see this layout was working very well. Yes it is large but it is supposed to look like a cabinet in my new office. It will blend in perfectly after I build the raised panel door.
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2413/img0258kj5.jpg:banana: :banana:
FrooP
06-10-2007, 12:09 PM
this looks soooooooooo cool, banana time
:banana:
Tale Gunner
06-10-2007, 12:13 PM
this looks soooooooooo cool, banana time
:banana:
Thanks today I should be cutting in the top fan (120mm) and the opening in the bottom to the pump housing. Then if time permits I want to do the mitre joint to glue it up.
Tale Gunner
06-10-2007, 01:36 PM
The top fan is a 1225 from Thermaltake. Larger then the 120 for max air flow.
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2470/img0259yw8.jpg
This is what I need to accomplish this time.
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/4249/fillportdwgxl4.jpg
Then the next step will involve 3 different hole sizes at one location. The first step will be to drill a 1/16" pilot hole to maintain the center of the hole.
http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/6769/img0260tx8.jpg
Then to drill the top of the case to inlay the fill port for the water cooling.
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/8459/img0261un6.jpg
Turning the fill port upside down and placing it in the hole tells me if there needs to be any adjustment.
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/9919/img0262ej0.jpg
All is good here so now to flip the board over and work from the bottom side of the case top.
Tale Gunner
06-10-2007, 01:38 PM
Drilling a test hole in a piece of scrap will let me know if it is large enough for the nut to the fill port.
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9589/img0263xt4.jpg
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1810/img0264oi1.jpg
Just right. Now to drill the actual board deep enough to get threads from the fill port. Then its time to drill the 3rd hole that allows the fill port to penetrate the top board.
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2999/img0265di6.jpg
My daughter was excited that I took a picture of her hand to be on the Internet.
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5939/img0266dk6.jpg
An here is the final picture of the fill port (a DangerDen product) inlaid on the top board to fill the water cooling.
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/3211/img0267xg3.jpg
Tale Gunner
06-10-2007, 03:37 PM
Here is the mounting holes for the fan and just laid on the board for fitting. You can see the fill port hole on the bottom and a little more detail as to the shoulder cut that would allow the unit to be attached to the case.
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5762/img0268oq1.jpg
The bottom of the case was opened to match the pump housing. This for connecting the computer to the water pump rig with the hoses and electrical connections and most important, air flow. (that cut was done free hand and no fences to keep the blade straight)
http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/5987/img0269tm6.jpg
Tale Gunner
06-10-2007, 08:35 PM
I took a break and went to the pool with my kids. They were hot and so was I. After I got back I had the router all set up for the final mitre interlocking cuts and whipped them out.
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7875/img0270mx3.jpg
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5858/img0271eq8.jpg
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/9080/img0272yn3.jpg
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6102/img0273kn5.jpg
Now things are really beginning to come together.
Tale Gunner
06-10-2007, 10:22 PM
One last pic for the night. I wanted to show you just how much easier it is to use a interlocking mitre router bit. The corners look great but look at how accurate they are.
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5682/img0274jt1.jpg
Its important to keep 90 degree corners and this bit does just that with ease.
tribaloverkill
06-10-2007, 11:03 PM
Damn,... I cant see the pics beause I'm at work. I'll check this out later;)
Tale Gunner
06-10-2007, 11:12 PM
Then disaster strikes. The bottom of the case hit the floor and broke. I can't believe this but all is not lost. Since I was in the middle of the glue up then maybe I could add a couple of clamps and glue the crack. And the good news is that it is the bottom and the crack won't show all is ok.
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9919/img0276xy1.jpg
I wanted to give you a idea with this type of glue the process it requires. You have to wet down both sides of the wood to activate the glue.
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/769/img0275im5.jpg
I was trying to take more pics but when the bottom broke I quit with the camera and worked as quickly as I could to get the parts together before the glue activated.
Sorry...
Tale Gunner
06-11-2007, 08:22 AM
I took the case out of the clamps this morning. Every looks great. Now some removal of the glue and sanding and this thing is ready for some more action.
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7129/img0278hu4.jpg
The bottom glued up nicely. I am happy with the results. Here is a pic of the repair on the bottom board.
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9041/img0277zg2.jpg
:thumbsup:
Things are coming together nicely. I am beginning to see the fruits of my labor. I have to make the trim for the unit. All the molding will be homemade. I have several bits to chose from for the design of the molding. The case will be modular to remove it from the pump housing for any repairs necessary. That will require me to put 4 of the brass inserts to screw the case to the pump housing. I will be cutting a rabbet cut on the sides. This will allow a shoulder to put Plexiglas covers on the sides. The door will be a raised panel door with the 3 barrel hinges to access the drives. I plan several custom grills for the fan openings. So this is the beginning of lots of fun.
Tale Gunner
06-11-2007, 09:15 AM
I wanted to get back to you with the rig I used for some of this work.
Here is the router bit in the router / lift combo. The dial to the right allows for adjusting the bit height. The throat plate is zero clearance for best cutting without tear out
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/2529/img0279pu7.jpg
The router below the table is the Porter Cable 7815 3.25 horse power with the speed adjustments. Its a real work horse.
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/2/img0282hx1.jpg
The fence is a Freud with micro adjustments for correct positioning of the fences. They can be adjusted together or independent of each other.
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1883/img0280ds7.jpg
And this is the entire setup. There is a remote on off switch wired to the router for ease of power control, and its on locking casters to move it around when needed.
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2531/img0281mg0.jpg
tribaloverkill
06-11-2007, 09:24 AM
friggin awesome job dude. I need a better a router. Mine is crap. The actual blades have a wobble to then when they spin:( Router is messed up or something,...
Tale Gunner
06-11-2007, 09:29 AM
The next set of router bits are the raised panel for the door. I have a great collection of bits. The router tends to be one of the most versatile tools in the wood shop.
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/9031/img0283su2.jpg
Tale Gunner
06-11-2007, 09:31 AM
friggin awesome job dude. I need a better a router. Mine is crap. The actual blades have a wobble to then when they spin:( Router is messed up or something,...
These things can cut plastics too. I can't imagine working without one. Thank you Tribaloverkill. I have been following your post closely.
Tale Gunner
06-11-2007, 04:55 PM
Did some sanding today to get this unit ready for the next phase of the work. I am really pleased as to how this is turning out.
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/9923/img0284oy4.jpg
Tale Gunner
06-11-2007, 06:41 PM
I had told you of other projects I have done in wood working. New Yankee Workshop is my favorite show. I did 4 of Norms jewelry cases. Here is a picture with 2 of them.
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/5304/img0285a.th.jpg (http://img223.imageshack.us/i/img0285a.jpg/)
(All 4 are in this picture you just can't see them very plainly! They are behind the one with the lid open) LOL
All of the drawers are dovetailed. All 4 cases are alike and difficult to tell apart. It was the first time I ever tried dovetails. But after 3 years they still are not stained. My wife insisted that she stain them. I have to wait to put the mirrors on the tops inside of home made trim.
B1Gtime
06-11-2007, 07:11 PM
nice work you got, +rep
Tale Gunner
06-11-2007, 07:12 PM
nice work you got, +rep
Thank you B1Gtime.
NightrainSrt4
06-12-2007, 12:17 AM
That looks like its going to be beautiful when its all finished. +rep!
The jewelry boxes are very nice as well.
I used to watch that show all the time when I was younger. I would watch it with my uncle and then try to build something similar and make him proud. Think I did so a couple times...good times, good times
tribaloverkill
06-12-2007, 09:50 AM
These things can cut plastics too. I can't imagine working without one. Thank you Tribaloverkill. I have been following your post closely.
Oh yea,... I cut aluminum and acrylic with mine. But still,... I am dying to get a better one:( Good job man:)
Tale Gunner
06-12-2007, 08:50 PM
That looks like its going to be beautiful when its all finished. +rep!
The jewelry boxes are very nice as well.
I used to watch that show all the time when I was younger. I would watch it with my uncle and then try to build something similar and make him proud. Think I did so a couple times...good times, good times
I still watch or record the show every Saturday. I will watch it no matter what the subject is because it still has educational information.
Glad to see that I could help you relive good memories. Sweet....
Thank you very much.
Tale Gunner
06-12-2007, 08:51 PM
Oh yea,... I cut aluminum and acrylic with mine. But still,... I am dying to get a better one:( Good job man:)
I wish I had a spare to share with you. Anyone that is intrested in routers can only be good.....;)
Tale Gunner
06-12-2007, 09:34 PM
Because I have received emails asking about the locking mitre I thought I would post some pictures how it works.
The bit and fence were already adjusted from the other day.
First the horizontal board.
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/4360/img0286b.th.jpg (http://img223.imageshack.us/i/img0286b.jpg/)
Then the vertical board.
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/923/img0289gv2.jpg
Then a pic of the 2 different boards. The wider board was the vertical and the skinny board was the horizontal.
http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/6834/img0290sg7.jpg
Then a pic of the joined boards.
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4418/img0291yo3.jpg
Because of safety reasons I cannot take any action pictures unless my wife would help out. Maybe I can get my daughter to help but shes gonna want her picture in the log too. LOL
Drum Thumper
06-13-2007, 03:26 AM
How's that old saying go? The family that mods together stays together or something along those lines?
+rep when I can, I've got to spread the love, so to speak.
Eclecticos
06-13-2007, 04:23 AM
Amazing Job on those Jewelry Cases! I admire the work your doing on the PC case as well. You should try to make a Toolbox similar to a Gerstner, my Father collects them. Even to this day he still won't let me touch them. .Says "Do it and you will lose a Hand" :)
Tale Gunner
06-13-2007, 04:03 PM
Amazing Job on those Jewelry Cases! I admire the work your doing on the PC case as well. You should try to make a Toolbox similar to a Gerstner, my Father collects them. Even to this day he still won't let me touch them. .Says "Do it and you will lose a Hand" :)
Too funny. Gotta love those toolboxes... Thank you....:banana:
Tale Gunner
06-13-2007, 04:04 PM
How's that old saying go? The family that mods together stays together or something along those lines?
+rep when I can, I've got to spread the love, so to speak.
Love it thank you....
Tale Gunner
06-13-2007, 04:04 PM
LOL Crimson Sky big smiles.............
Tale Gunner
06-13-2007, 09:00 PM
My son came back from camp today to tell me he wants to start making more projects. When he showed me his latest work I had to agree. He loves computers and now wood working. Hes 9 years old.
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5977/img0292yr7.jpg
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/504/img0293d.th.jpg (http://img223.imageshack.us/i/img0293d.jpg/)
Then he asked if he could put an decorative edge on his unit using dad's router table. I couldn't say no.
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5882/img0301uj3.jpg
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2249/img0302dy6.jpg
FrooP
06-14-2007, 04:21 AM
THIS made your 9 years old son? *jealous*
Tale Gunner
06-14-2007, 09:30 AM
THIS made your 9 years old son? *jealous*
Yep he wants to see what he can do. He asked if we could sand the edges round and route the top to give it a specal finish for Mom.
Tale Gunner
06-14-2007, 10:47 AM
I had planned to do trim this weekend, but things changed. My wife's birthday is next Tuesday so I have finish shopping for her present. I think maybe tonight I will do the raised panel door frame. Since the frame is 2 1/2" deep with a 3/4" panel on the front I will route both sides and bottoms with the interlocking bit prior to cutting them to width. That way I have a 6 or 7 inch board to work with which is easier then the 2 1/2" board. Then I will cut them to the correct width. The boards will already be cut to length so this will make the entire process easy.
:pics:
Tale Gunner
06-14-2007, 05:59 PM
Here what I got done tonight. First I cut the boards the proper size.
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/192/img0294at4.jpg
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1714/img0295kh6.jpg
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2796/img0296ah0.jpg
For those who have been asking for a action shot here it is. The blade is still spinning. LOL (humor)
http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/3247/img0297ap9.jpg
I set the door up just for checking the work
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/9618/img0300kf9.jpg
Then I used the clamp to hold it together to see what it looked like against the case.
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3888/img0303qs7.jpg
Great fit.
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8799/img0304md0.jpg
Now from the front to see that nothing will be hit with the door.
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/5004/img0305qf2.jpg
Here is a better pic still with the clamp on it so don't write me and tell me its up to high now! LOL
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4047/img0306ew7.jpg
Tale Gunner
06-15-2007, 02:00 PM
We are moving forward with the door. With the frame cut out and routed, the next step is to drill the hinges for the door. Barrel hinges are great but require strict accuracy. 1/32" off here multiplies X2 over there.
http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/3050/img0309pb0.jpg
Now to put the rest of the door together and see what it looks like with the case.
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1210/img0310ad3.jpg
And with it closed...
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/148/img0311fn1.jpg
Success. Now I can move to the next step of the door. Glue up then create the raised panel. Feeling great about this project.
jdbnsn
06-15-2007, 02:02 PM
Damn dude, that is looking good! You still going to go with all black hardware?
Tale Gunner
06-15-2007, 02:05 PM
Damn dude, that is looking good! You still going to go with all black hardware?
Thank you very much. To answer your question right now, Yes. There may be some other things in the fold here. Someone sent me a PM with a great suggestion. A custom wood bezel for the drives. I will look at that closely and see what these old hands can do.
jdbnsn
06-15-2007, 02:07 PM
That sounds cool too, can't wait to see what you come up with.
Tale Gunner
06-15-2007, 03:35 PM
I'm bored to death. Watching glue dry hmmmmmmmmmm. Thats like watching grass die, or bread rise....... LOL
Tale Gunner
06-15-2007, 06:14 PM
While I'm waiting for the glue to dry and since its a beautiful day I'm taking advantage of the weather. I set up my router table to cut some trim. I think I'm gonna need some input as to which trim to use. I will be posting some different cuts of trim here as we go. The first is a simple cove bit cut with 3/16" lip on either side of the cove.
Here are some of my router bits to choose from.
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9056/img0312bw7.jpg
After setting up the cove bit and putting the rest pin in the table I route the board.
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1456/img0313xq9.jpg
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/8167/img0314gb5.jpg
Next step is to set up the table saw. I want the rip fence set to 3/4". Since this is way to small to attempt with only my hands I used my gripper. The gripper is adjustable to prevent from hitting the blade.
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/205/img0315rn9.jpg
The end result is a nice trim piece for my unit. This is the first attempt to see what kind of trim looks the best. (Thanks Norm for the lessons on making your own trim)
http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/7015/img0316pf6.jpg
http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/7093/img0317qe8.jpg
http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/3382/img0318es6.jpg
So that's my first. This is the same as all the cad files show. Next its a roman ogee profile.
tybrenis
06-15-2007, 06:27 PM
Looking awesome!
The cove trim compliments the piece beautifully - the simple curves and nice flow add to this. I'd also love to see how the ogee bit will look - I think that could be great too.
Tale Gunner
06-15-2007, 06:45 PM
Yes I've had a great day and I wanted to do as much as possible with the table saw and router. I have more pics of the different trims.
Roman Ogee is the next set of pics.
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/4908/img0321yl1.jpg
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4714/img0322jw3.jpg
Does anyone like one over the other. I can create more from different profiles such as a beveled look (45 degrees), rounded over (opposite of the cove), beaded look (a 1/4" bead at the top of the trim and more. Let me know what you think, like or don't like.
Tale Gunner
06-15-2007, 06:45 PM
Looking awesome!
The cove trim compliments the piece beautifully - the simple curves and nice flow add to this. I'd also love to see how the ogee bit will look - I think that could be great too.
There it is take a look and let me know.
Tale Gunner
06-15-2007, 06:57 PM
To add to your decision here is the panel cutter for the raised panel door.
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/9445/img0324ag4.th.jpg
Tale Gunner
06-15-2007, 07:28 PM
Im really favoring the cove bit.
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/3575/img0326ea2.th.jpg
Wannabeamodder
06-15-2007, 10:36 PM
I vote for the cove bit it looks the best to me.
And congrats to your son on a job well done! :D
And with you to teach him he can only get better.
Charles
Tale Gunner
06-16-2007, 11:01 AM
I vote for the cove bit it looks the best to me.
And congrats to your son on a job well done! :D
And with you to teach him he can only get better.
Charles
Thanks Wannabeamodder. I'm looking foward to your project. Hope everything is going well.
Zephik
06-16-2007, 11:25 AM
I vote for the cove bit too. I wasn't sure at first, but that last picture convinced me.
Good luck! ^_^
Tale Gunner
06-16-2007, 02:03 PM
I vote for the cove bit too. I wasn't sure at first, but that last picture convinced me.
Good luck! ^_^
Thanks SnowFire Most have agreed that the cove bit is the one to go with.
Tale Gunner
06-16-2007, 05:24 PM
Today I took a chance at a raised panel door. I have never attempted this before so this would be my first shot. I am pleased so far.
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/540/img0327nu8.jpg
As soon as I get the panels I will post more
:pics:
Tale Gunner
06-16-2007, 07:02 PM
Well here is my first panel for my door. I am excited about the progress. Norm I couldn't do it without your show.
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7793/img0328fk7.jpg
tribaloverkill
06-16-2007, 08:27 PM
Damn man,... so jealous. GAWD.
Tale Gunner
06-16-2007, 08:59 PM
Damn man,... so jealous. GAWD.
Hey when I look at your thread I feel the same way. GAWD
Tale Gunner
06-16-2007, 09:22 PM
Well I ran out of wood large enough to use for panels. So it was back to the table saw.
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/3928/img0330be0.jpg
Rip 2 more boards.
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/1889/img0331gn9.jpg
Plane them to 3/4".
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5885/img0329qu3.jpg
Route the edges.
http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/1120/img0061uh1.jpg
And glue them up.
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/1093/img0332vm3.jpg
Well at least its dark here so I don't have to worry about anything else tonight. I cleaned up the shop and put all the tools away for today.
Tale Gunner
06-16-2007, 11:20 PM
I think I just cant quit working on this project. I am really enjoying myself. Its great therapy. I have removed the board from the clamps and scraped off the excess glue in preparation for sanding tomorrow.
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4036/img0334hj6.jpg
tribaloverkill
06-17-2007, 08:41 AM
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?
Tale Gunner
06-17-2007, 10:05 AM
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?
Yes that is a Delta saw (contractors saw) It has many extras on it. First there is the second cast iron extension on the left. (the right comes with the saw). The second thing is it is a 50" extension on the right for plywood sheet cuting. Then under the table on the trunion I have the PALS system. Thats a Precision Alignment and Locking System. I have dial indicators that show when the alignment is off. I use a master plate and super bar for all adjustments on the table. Mine measured yesterday was .005" off before alignment. Afterwards is measured at .002" which either was acceptable but I just like to try to keep it as close as possible. The inserts are zero clearance for the least amount of tear out. The knife at the rear of the blade is a Merlin spliter to prevent kick back. The table itself is on a mobile base. I have the Unifence for convenience only. If I were to do it again I would get the Biesemeyer fence just because you can build jigs onto the fence system easier then the Unifence. Many of your contractor saws are belt driven. Some are direct drive (DeWalt comes to mind) but I like the belt driven. It has a Power Twist link belt for the best drive you can get from a v-belt. Thats not to say that its better then the ribbed belts. It was the drive system that came with the saw. I just updated it with the linked belt for smoother operation. I put stainless steel pulleys on the trunion and motor because they were better balanced. So there are things you can do to the Delta contractor saw to make it better.
The original cost of my saw was $400 (many years ago). $500 is not a bad price for the saw but you have to find out what comes with that price tag. If its used get someone to go through the saw before you buy it. If the trunion is bad STOP. You will pay more then $500 to get a new one. Have them check the run out on the trunion (done with a dial indicator). Run out measurement checks how true the blade is at 90 degrees. If the blade wobbles its one of two main things. Blade or trunion is bad.
And don't go out and get one of those thin kerf blades. Its only 1/16" of savings on the wood, but the blade will need to be stiffined. Thats a thing about 1/4" thick that looks like a huge washer that rests against the blade to keep it from flexing while the blade is running. What a pain in the (you know the rest). Spend money on a good blade up front and you won't be dissapointed. I use Forest Wood Worker II on my saw. Its the best in my book but thats my opinion. It runs anywhere from $90 to $130 so don't be surprised. And when its time for sharpening the blade don't take it to Uncle Sams pawn shop and sharpening service. It takes someone who know what they are doing to sharpen the blade. Hope that helps some.....
Tale Gunner
06-17-2007, 02:27 PM
Well lets try this again. I made a mistake on the first try.
he new boards will not show the seam that was created when glued and sanded.
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/8464/img0337vy.th.jpg (http://img223.imageshack.us/i/img0337vy.jpg/)
The new panels were cut to size.
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/4226/img0336m.th.jpg (http://img223.imageshack.us/i/img0336m.jpg/)
Then they were routed to produce the panel shape. The bit was too large to take all of the material in one pass, there for I used two 1/4" strips of plastic to aid in this process. Both were connected to the table fence to space out the cutting 1/2" from the fence.
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8964/2wopanelseo1.jpg
Then you run the panels through the router. You want to start with the end grains first to prevent tear out. Do all four sides of the first panel and then do the next panel.
Then its time to remove one of the plastic strips to let 1/4" more of the cutter to be exposed. Here I'm showing you how I removed one strip without messing up the alignment.
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/9471/removeonevs7.jpg
Well you should be getting the picture so to speak as we progress though the router.
http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/173/img0341md9.jpg
Then you do the same thing over again and following the same steps.
http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/8318/allgoneuw6.jpg
Now you have completed the panels lets see if they fit in a mock up of the door.
http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/5000/img0343fc6.jpg
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/738/img0344fs9.jpg
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/8123/img0345uc3.jpg
And they are square too.
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/1029/img0346rn0.jpg
All thats left to do is glue and clamp.
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/4590/img0347gj9.jpg
tribaloverkill
06-17-2007, 02:42 PM
Dude. You rock. When it comes time to get mine,... I'm a coma knockin. Thanks man.
Tale Gunner
06-17-2007, 03:24 PM
Dude. You rock. When it comes time to get mine,... I'm a coma knockin. Thanks man.
Any time tribaloverkill. Thank you for all your comments.
Tale Gunner
06-17-2007, 03:24 PM
Well here is the final door on the frame. It turned out great.
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/8022/img0348fm9.jpg
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/1290/img0349nz6.jpg
The great thing is that it is identical to my plan.
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5627/frontviewpy9.jpg
Drum Thumper
06-17-2007, 04:29 PM
Wow. I'm speechless. This is a thing of beauty!
tribaloverkill
06-17-2007, 06:34 PM
Any time tribaloverkill. Thank you for all your comments.
Anytime sir. You do great work. I love your talk of accuracy;) I was like, "hell yea!" all throughout reading your post. LOL.
Tale Gunner
06-17-2007, 08:51 PM
Anytime sir. You do great work. I love your talk of accuracy;) I was like, "hell yea!" all throughout reading your post. LOL.
Thanks tribaloverkill. I hope that helped. If you need any more info let me know.
Ouch!
06-18-2007, 09:12 AM
That's real professional work....I can't wait to see the finished article!
Very nice!
Ouch!
Tale Gunner
06-18-2007, 06:16 PM
That's real professional work....I can't wait to see the finished article!
Very nice!
Ouch!
Thank you very much. Its been on the drawing board so to speak for over a year.
Tale Gunner
06-22-2007, 08:05 AM
New Toy for Fathers day!
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6820/img0350bv7.jpg
My wife and family got me a gift certificate from one of my local wood working stores so I purchased a laser alignment for my drill press.
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/9200/img0352xz2.jpg
OvRiDe
06-23-2007, 12:04 AM
Its got frickin laazer beams!!!
Very Nice!! I have every confidence that you are the one to put it to very good use!!
Tale Gunner
06-23-2007, 08:34 PM
Its got frickin laazer beams!!!
Very Nice!! I have every confidence that you are the one to put it to very good use!!
I will try thank you!
Tale Gunner
06-23-2007, 08:34 PM
Well today I started out working on the drive cage and thought about working on the custom panels. I was using a 1 " chisel when I switched hands and put the sharp thingy in my left hand. Well I paid for that mistake. So after my trip to the emergency room I decided to work on the drive cage again.
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/5673/img0353.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/img0353.jpg/)
I took a small drill bit to make a hole in the metal flange of the drive cage and a small needle bit to open a hole in the cherry wood. I drove in brass nails to hold the drive cage in place.
After routing my trim on the router table using the smallest cove bit (in keeping with the rest of the wood trim) I began to trim out the drive cage.
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/4476/img0354f.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/img0354f.jpg/)
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3553/img0355ar4.jpg
From the picture you can see a new trim piece on the side of the case. I later sanded that smooth and it looks great. Its to support the hinges on the raised panel door.
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9343/img0356ja0.jpg
Here you can see a rabbet cut in the side of the case. That is to hold smoked plexiglas panels on both sides.
You can also see more trim on the side of the drive cage.
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/8945/img0357g.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/i/img0357g.jpg/)
Things are beginning to look up on this log.
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1782/img0358wz3.jpg
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/3454/img0359gt1.jpg
Proper clearance on the buttons so everything is good
Until the batteries went dead on the camera. As soon as they charge I will have more pictures.... LOL
Tale Gunner
06-23-2007, 09:02 PM
Well here is the picture of the front of the unit with the trim in place.
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/1796/img0360bc0.jpg
And here is a picture of the new brace behind the hinges (looked really bad in the earlier pic LOL)
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4236/img0361gm3.jpg
Bucko
06-23-2007, 09:12 PM
This is such a sweet looking mod. I can't wait to see it all finished.
Tale Gunner
06-23-2007, 09:18 PM
This is such a sweet looking mod. I can't wait to see it all finished.
Thank you I will do my best..
Tale Gunner
06-24-2007, 09:58 AM
Well here is the monitoring unit I plan to use. It will bring the USB ports to the front along with the firewire. There is a temperature display to watch the CPU. And there are 2 fan controls.
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/8669/img0362pb2.jpg
Things are really looking good. Dark Stain will make this look better.
are you gonna be putting a piece of trim over the spot between the cd and floppy bays?
GT40_GearHead
06-24-2007, 12:06 PM
some of you may remember in my junior days on this forum i had a sig saying : metal good, wood bad ! well.... foock that, I LOVE WOOD, I love WOOD, I L O V E IT !!!
GOD DAMN< I LOVE IT !!!
YES SIR , I DO !
Tale Gunner
06-24-2007, 05:33 PM
are you gonna be putting a piece of trim over the spot between the cd and floppy bays?
I intend once I have all the drives and everything mounted to fill in that spot between the cd and floppy cage, otherwise it would look unfinished.
Tale Gunner
06-24-2007, 05:35 PM
some of you may remember in my junior days on this forum i had a sig saying : metal good, wood bad ! well.... foock that, I LOVE WOOD, I love WOOD, I L O V E IT !!!
GOD DAMN< I LOVE IT !!!
YES SIR , I DO !
Thanks GT40_GearHead. I really appreciate that!
Tale Gunner
06-26-2007, 10:31 AM
The case I stole the drive cage from had slides to make it easy to remove and insert drives into the case.
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/9430/img0365lp3.jpg
These are old drives that I have in my shop so I tested them for looks only.
Tale Gunner
06-26-2007, 01:54 PM
I received many emails telling me that the 5.25" bay should be separated from the 3.5 inch bay. That had been my intention all along.
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/9560/img0366jw6.jpg
Tale Gunner
06-26-2007, 02:26 PM
mann
that grain in the wood, it just does something for me, when I see it in a computer case.. phreakin love it gunner..
I could go one for days about the beauty of wood..
-J
Thanks MintyMadness. When I walk into my shop its the wood that I smell and the looks of wood around me that gets me wanting to do more.
Drum Thumper
06-26-2007, 04:06 PM
looks a touch crooked, but that could just be a trick of the camera. Otherwise this is phenomenal!
Tale Gunner
06-26-2007, 04:26 PM
looks a touch crooked, but that could just be a trick of the camera. Otherwise this is phenomenal!
Youre correct its a trick on the camera. Look closely at the bottom of the drive. It gives the appearance of being slightly down hill. Its not. The bottom of the drive is reflecting the flash
When I look at it beside me it straight.
Tale Gunner
06-26-2007, 04:42 PM
Here is the proof that its straight.
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1692/img0377hv2.jpg
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/884/img0378xl7.jpg
Tale Gunner
06-26-2007, 10:00 PM
I figured out why everyone was getting different ideas about where it was off. The problem was in the small piece above the button. Its at a upwards angle. That makes more since when it was here that I was in major pain and just wanted to get it done. I am making the corrections to the case and will post pictures when I get it corrected. Thanks to all for your input. TG
Tale Gunner
06-30-2007, 11:37 AM
Well success without injury or at least not major! I did scratch my arm but hey what the heck. I took all the trim back off and filled the holes. Then I started over with a very watchful eye and it looks great.
Starting off I made lots of new trim blanks to insure I didn't have to reset everything to make more in the middle of the process. I pre-sanded these to help with the final sanding.
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/209/img0524cl7.jpg
Then starting over and making sure that I had the correct dimensions for top and bottom of the trim I began to make cut and attach the trim.
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2785/img0525kb9.jpg
Each piece was custom fitted for best look.
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9933/IMG_0526.jpg
The last two pieces of trim to go in were the hardest.
http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/5502/img0527uf1.jpg
But when they were finished I really loved the look.
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1180/img0528bp8.jpg
Then it was time to trim out the rear of the case.
http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/4497/img0529gm1.jpg
Once finished on the small trim I was very pleased.
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/1226/img0532vj2.jpg
Some of the details get missed when you're doing something like this and I wanted to make sure I captured them. Here was the piece that looked like gluey mess in an earlier picture, but here it shows the details of the hand work to fit it to the case.
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/7317/img0534va1.jpg
alphastryk
06-30-2007, 12:28 PM
wow!... looks amazing... i wish i was good at working with wood...
Tale Gunner
06-30-2007, 12:50 PM
wow!... looks amazing... i wish i was good at working with wood...
All I ever did was pick up a piece of wood and cut it. And cut it. And cut it until I learned what everyone was talking about. Thank you.
Tale Gunner
06-30-2007, 01:04 PM
Well since I was having a great day I decided to continue my work. I wanted to attach the case to the water pump housing. I drilled the holes with the case and the pump housing at the same time to get the alignment correct. That meant that I had to test the trim around the case for proper fit prior to drilling.
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/7317/img0534va1.jpg
And the sides.
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6681/img0536yn6.jpg
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/1809/img0540yy4.jpg
And the front!
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2033/img0538kz5.jpg
Then I clamped down the case, measured and drilled the holes.
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/8748/img0541ot3.jpg
Then I couldn't find my tool to set the inserts so I used a screw and nut to drive them in. No problems with that.
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/5459/img0543xx3.jpg
Last I attached the two parts with screws.
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/1237/img0542sd8.jpg
Adding some of the cooling components here I looked to see what it was going to look like. I love it!
http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/5800/img0544mu3.jpg
tribaloverkill
06-30-2007, 01:42 PM
OMG! Dude,... your doing a wicked job man! HOLY S@#$!
Tale Gunner
06-30-2007, 02:12 PM
OMG! Dude,... your doing a wicked job man! HOLY S@#$!
Thanks Tribaloverkill. Hey yours is wicked too.
Drum Thumper
06-30-2007, 03:20 PM
Tale Gunner, this just keeps getting better and better! Beautiful work!
Tale Gunner
06-30-2007, 03:59 PM
Tale Gunner, this just keeps getting better and better! Beautiful work!
Thank you very much DrumThumper I really appreciate the comments.
Tale Gunner
06-30-2007, 03:59 PM
I have painted the Motherboard tray to match the power supply. I think it looks great.
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5033/img0546ta0.jpg
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1044/img0547vr1.jpg
http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/483/img0548rn4.jpg
http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/3138/img0549ky7.jpg
alphastryk
06-30-2007, 10:58 PM
looks better and better every time I look!
jdbnsn
06-30-2007, 11:28 PM
I agree, and that black looks great with the wood.
Tale Gunner
07-01-2007, 07:58 AM
looks better and better every time I look!
Thank you. Its getting there slowly but surely.
Tale Gunner
07-01-2007, 07:58 AM
I agree, and that black looks great with the wood.
I thought so too. I only wish I had done that to the drive cage.
Drum Thumper
07-01-2007, 11:20 AM
I thought so too. I only wish I had done that to the drive cage.
What's stopping you? :D
Tale Gunner
07-01-2007, 11:43 AM
What's stopping you? :D
The drive cage is not removeable. It has been locked in by trim and with all the holes and such it might spell disaster when I paint it even if I taped it off. So much work has gone into this and paint could mess up the wood before I stain it.
Tale Gunner
07-01-2007, 07:54 PM
Its time again to make some blanks for the trim. This time its easier, being that all I need is 3/4 square blanks to be routed with the cove bit. just take a board any board much like this one.
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4949/img0550oh6.jpg
Cut some lengths to which you need for the trim.
Plane them to size (in this case 3/4")
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/6375/img0329ol6.jpg
Square them up with a jointer or saw depending on if you can get a good true cut.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6083/img00581db8.jpg
And then cut them to the desired width (again 3/4")
http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/9277/img0551ct2.jpg
Note that some of these appear to be less then straight. That is correct. Wood, after cutting, can deflect. That's because the grain at which you just cut may have had tension on keeping itself together, Cutting them allow the board to "bend". That's why I cut so many. I want to insure that the trim is true when its routed and them cut for final installation.
tribaloverkill
07-01-2007, 09:25 PM
Holy s@#$,... That is just cool! How you took that whole damn board and just cut it down like that! I need to do that with aluminum and acrylic. You think I would be able to cut 1/4" wide strips of both materials with a table saw? I'm worried about shattering the acrylic but then again I think it would be fine. What I REALLY want to do is cut 1/8" strips of acrylic. That would be hot! I cant wait to try that out.
Drum Thumper
07-02-2007, 03:33 AM
The drive cage is not removeable. It has been locked in by trim and with all the holes and such it might spell disaster when I paint it even if I taped it off. So much work has gone into this and paint could mess up the wood before I stain it.
Fair enough. Chalk it up to experience then!
Tale Gunner
07-02-2007, 05:21 PM
Holy s@#$,... That is just cool! How you took that whole damn board and just cut it down like that! I need to do that with aluminum and acrylic. You think I would be able to cut 1/4" wide strips of both materials with a table saw? I'm worried about shattering the acrylic but then again I think it would be fine. What I REALLY want to do is cut 1/8" strips of acrylic. That would be hot! I cant wait to try that out.
Yes you can do it with acrylic. Just make sure you have a 60 tooth blade or 40 that is very sharp. Anything more or less will just chip the heck out of it or melt it. I have some and will take some pics when I do it. Thank you.
Tale Gunner
07-02-2007, 05:22 PM
Fair enough. Chalk it up to experience then!
But I agree with you that it would be fantastic to do it. I'm not against trying just want to protect the project. Thank you.
tribaloverkill
07-02-2007, 05:30 PM
Yes you can do it with acrylic. Just make sure you have a 60 tooth blade or 40 that is very sharp. Anything more or less will just chip the heck out of it or melt it. I have some and will take some pics when I do it. Thank you.
I have an 80t that works well. I should try a 60t to see how well thats works. I think 40t would be a bit harsh for acrylic. Thanks TG.
Tale Gunner
07-02-2007, 05:33 PM
I have an 80t that works well. I should try a 60t to see how well thats works. I think 40t would be a bit harsh for acrylic. Thanks TG.
If the 80T is sharp and is not melting the acrylic then it would be the one I would go with. Think kerf is also desired so that it does not take too much at once. I have a fat 1/8" kerf for my wood.
tribaloverkill
07-02-2007, 05:43 PM
If the 80T is sharp and is not melting the acrylic then it would be the one I would go with. Think kerf is also desired so that it does not take too much at once. I have a fat 1/8" kerf for my wood.
The 80t cuts nicely,.. but I cant see the shavings kind of like clinging together. So its like borderline. But then again,... I am cutting up the 2.5" tubes so thre really isnt anywhere for the shaving to go. They get caught up inside. I am going to have to try a 60t. I bet it would work sweet.
Tale Gunner
07-02-2007, 06:13 PM
I have an 80t that works well. I should try a 60t to see how well thats works. I think 40t would be a bit harsh for acrylic. Thanks TG.
If the 80T is sharp and is not melting the acrylic then it would be the one I would go with. Think kerf is also desired so that it does not take too much at once. I have a fat 1/8" kerf for my wood.
Tale Gunner
07-03-2007, 04:35 PM
I have been looking into some more work for myself and this machine. Heres what I already have in place.
Nice tight Lines on the front of this machine.
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3219/img0552sj7.jpg
So I thought maybe I could take out the Hardcano and do something like this.
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8741/frontpanelxf3.jpg
And put it in the top space.
http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/780/img0553lp9.jpg
Whats everyone think? get back to me...
jdbnsn
07-03-2007, 06:00 PM
You know what I think would look best in that 3.5" double bay? Analog gauges like DaveW used in TIP-3000.
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/davew/Stage_1/S/P1040030.JPG (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/davew/Stage_1/P1040030.JPG)
You could find a double, use one for water temp and the other for a flow meter assuming you can get one of our nice programmer members to put together a PIC for you. That would be awesome! Do you intend to change the front of the CD-ROM drives? If you have the patience I'll be you could craft faces out of wood.
Tale Gunner
07-03-2007, 06:10 PM
You know what I think would look best in that 3.5" double bay? Analog gauges like DaveW used in TIP-3000.
You could find a double, use one for water temp and the other for a flow meter assuming you can get one of our nice programmer members to put together a PIC for you. That would be awesome! Do you intend to change the front of the CD-ROM drives? If you have the patience I'll be you could craft faces out of wood.
Hummm sounds intresting. I will look.
Tale Gunner
07-03-2007, 07:29 PM
I took a scrap piece of wood to create a panel to go in front. I will attempt to drill a square hole in it to place the temperature monitor in it. (using a mortise kit on my drill press)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/4911/img0555jw3.jpg
Tale Gunner
07-03-2007, 08:02 PM
You know what I think would look best in that 3.5" double bay? Analog gauges like DaveW used in TIP-3000.
You could find a double, use one for water temp and the other for a flow meter assuming you can get one of our nice programmer members to put together a PIC for you. That would be awesome! Do you intend to change the front of the CD-ROM drives? If you have the patience I'll be you could craft faces out of wood.
I just remembered the only problem with this is that I was putting a memory card reader in one of those 3.5" slots.
jdbnsn
07-03-2007, 08:15 PM
What would you think of moving the drives up one slot and making the bottom 5.25" bay into a pull-out drawer with all of the input & card reader slots in it? You could use that piece of wood and fit it with guide rails.
Tale Gunner
07-03-2007, 08:36 PM
What would you think of moving the drives up one slot and making the bottom 5.25" bay into a pull-out drawer with all of the input & card reader slots in it? You could use that piece of wood and fit it with guide rails.
Not a bad idea. The problem I see is the top space is larger then the other two 5.25 drives. That was one of the reasons I began to look at different ways to change out the Hardcano 10. I wanted to use more of the space and customize it for better looks. I havent thrown your idea out just looking how to make it work if possible.
hagatha
07-03-2007, 09:15 PM
Tale Gunner,
You are truly talented. Your design is sound and the craftsmanship is superb. My Father was a cabinet maker for 50+ years, and I followed in his footsteps... I've been doing custom cabinets since I was 16... I'm now 50+. I know talent when I see it...
You've got good tools and know how to use them. You are correct... with a table saw and router table... you can build most anything!
You are getting close to completing your project... remember! it will only be as beautiful as it's finish. Clue us in on your plans... what type of finish are you going to use?
If it was me... I'd use Lin seed oil tinted with a fruit-wood stain and paste wax... or amber varnish. Please clue us in on your plans!
Lee Haag
Tale Gunner
07-03-2007, 09:40 PM
Tale Gunner,
You are truly talented. Your design is sound and the craftsmanship is superb. My Father was a cabinet maker for 50+ years, and I followed in his footsteps... I've been doing custom cabinets since I was 16... I'm now 50+. I know talent when I see it...
You've got good tools and know how to use them. You are correct... with a table saw and router table... you can build most anything!
You are getting close to completing your project... remember! it will only be as beautiful as it's finish. Clue us in on your plans... what type of finish are you going to use?
If it was me... I'd use Lin seed oil tinted with a fruit-wood stain and paste wax... or amber varnish. Please clue us in on your plans!
Lee Haag
I have a dark stain that I was looking to match another cabinet in my office. I plan to use the grain filler to add to the luster of the stain. Thank you for those compliments. I cant tell you how much I appreciate them.
Tale Gunner
07-03-2007, 10:10 PM
Here is a better picture of the wood panel aligned correctly.
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8779/img0561ce3.jpg
And after setting up the mortice attachment on the drill press I had this to look at.
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2219/img0563pu1.jpg
DAE_JA_VOO
07-04-2007, 02:23 AM
Looks great :D
I just dont like the Thermaltake temperature sensor. Those sensors look cheap and i'm scared it will detract from the beauty of the case :(
Tale Gunner
07-04-2007, 08:15 AM
Looks great :D
I just dont like the Thermaltake temperature sensor. Those sensors look cheap and i'm scared it will detract from the beauty of the case :(
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
FrooP
07-04-2007, 12:16 PM
a brushed aluminium cover would look : 8)
great stuff TG
Tale Gunner
07-04-2007, 03:49 PM
a brushed aluminium cover would look : 8)
great stuff TG
Thanks ..
Wannabeamodder
07-04-2007, 04:03 PM
Hey TG:
In looking at the pics and thinking about your temp monitor delima.
It dawned on me that in order to keep an eye on the guages the door would have to be open all the time. Why not put the guages in the door front?
Or in the base front.
Just a thought.
Charles
Tale Gunner
07-04-2007, 06:12 PM
Hey TG:
In looking at the pics and thinking about your temp monitor delima.
It dawned on me that in order to keep an eye on the guages the door would have to be open all the time. Why not put the guages in the door front?
Or in the base front.
Just a thought.
Charles
Hey I'll give that a try. Thanks wannabeamodder
hagatha
07-04-2007, 08:45 PM
That style of temp monitor are only as accurate as the location of the sensor... Your best bet to monitor temps of the CPU, GPU, NB or system... would be software based. There are several free programs out there that take the readings from the BIOS or from the chip directly. I have a Logitech G15 keyboard that displays alot of information temps, mem usage... etc... right on the built in LCD.
I'd fill the bay with either a fan controller or a 3.5 floppy disk. DON"T Laugh... most BIOS updates still require a floppy disk!
Are those the optical drives your going to use? SATA or IDE?
You given any thought to wire routing/management? Custom cables? I've done a lot of both... If you need help, let me know. What are you putting inside this case? Component list?
Lee
Tale Gunner
07-04-2007, 10:01 PM
That style of temp monitor are only as accurate as the location of the sensor... Your best bet to monitor temps of the CPU, GPU, NB or system... would be software based. There are several free programs out there that take the readings from the BIOS or from the chip directly. I have a Logitech G15 keyboard that displays alot of information temps, mem usage... etc... right on the built in LCD.
I'd fill the bay with either a fan controller or a 3.5 floppy disk. DON"T Laugh... most BIOS updates still require a floppy disk!
Are those the optical drives your going to use? SATA or IDE?
You given any thought to wire routing/management? Custom cables? I've done a lot of both... If you need help, let me know. What are you putting inside this case? Component list?
Lee
Thanks. I appreciate the offer and my take you up on it but I have been building computers since 1980. I have seen the logitech keyboard and its great, but this is getting away from my original build and I really don't want to do that. Yes there are some MB's that still require the floppy disk for updating the bios but not mine. I have a crash free bios that if there is a problem it allows me to restore the bios using a flash disk with bios file on it. I do have the option to use a floppy disk but with a flash disk its very easy.
No the drives I used are for measurements only. The two I will be using are presently in another case (this one to be exact) and will be transfered over to the new case after the construction is complete.
My componet list:
Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX - Retail
(2) PNY VCG8800XXPB GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP
(2) CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
(2) Seagate Barracuda 500GB/250GB 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
(2) LITE-ON Black 20X IDE Burner with LightScribe Technology
Wire management will occur during the build. Since I work for a medical company and I am an engineer it should not be a problem with the cable management. I am looking into a different LCD screen to display the information and I have software to drive it. I just need to select the LCD to build into my unit. Thanks again for the offer.
Tale Gunner
07-05-2007, 09:58 AM
I have been looking into some of the possibilities for different look on the front of my computer case. I'm not sold that I would like this mod but everyone keeps sending me recommendations. This will cause me major grief here to attempt this and could possibly damage the case. But since its just time and effort here with no damage I drew up a cad file to see what it would take.
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/2545/computermodificationbwu7.png
This panel would stick out 3/4" over the existing trim. I could not put it inside the trim because of the space between the CD Roms and the trim. Its just too small and the Cherry would be too thin and possibly break when cutting it. If I lowered it down to cover the trim across the 3.5" bay then the trim would show 1/4" below the panel and would not look correct. Covering it all would eliminate all the trim I already spent time creating plus it would really create a huge problem with the switches. I wanted the switches to be difficult to get to (to avoid accidental resets and such) but this would be crazy. The panel would stick out 1.25" and if I added trim round the new panel it would be out 1 3/4". That's a little too much.
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/6403/computermodificationcgv0.png
In covering the 3.5" bays it would be murder to attempt to create all the different cuts for a memory card reader in that area that I would have to abandon the idea to put one in there. The slots are too close and the wood most likely break during that modification. Removing the trim is out of the question. I am not going through that again. From the card cage to the front of the drives its 13/16". So removing the trim would be out of the question. I would need that space to keep the CD Rom from poking through.
jdbnsn
07-05-2007, 10:01 AM
Can you snap a photo of a direct frontal view of the case, for better visualization?
Tale Gunner
07-05-2007, 10:09 AM
Here it is from earlier posts.
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/5649/img0545be9.jpg
jdbnsn
07-05-2007, 10:11 AM
Doh! I knew that.
Tale Gunner
07-05-2007, 10:15 AM
Here is a picture from the side. As you can see the CD-Roms will extend out beyond the trim.
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/5374/img0566sp7.jpg
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9306/img0565ak5.jpg
Tale Gunner
07-05-2007, 10:23 AM
Hey TG:
In looking at the pics and thinking about your temp monitor delima.
It dawned on me that in order to keep an eye on the guages the door would have to be open all the time. Why not put the guages in the door front?
Or in the base front.
Just a thought.
Charles
In thinking about your solution I remembered that the monitor has a temperature alarm. This would sound off first then I would look to the display for the temperature reading. If I set the alarm low enough I would have plenty of time to react to any issue with temperature. So its not something I would want or need to see all the time.
jdbnsn
07-05-2007, 10:36 AM
I still think you should consider gauges, like this maybe...and you could fit this in with slimline drives
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/jdbnsn/misc/woodcase.jpg
Tale Gunner
07-05-2007, 11:06 AM
I still think you should consider gauges, like this maybe...and you could fit this in with slimline drives
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/jdbnsn/misc/woodcase.jpg
Looking at your picture gave me some inspiration. I took the old burner with the black bezel and removed the front plate. Now I have a simple tray that can be slotted out the front of a piece of cherry. I love the analog meters but they would not work where you have them. There are only 3 drive bays and the slides would not allow for 2 slim lines. But not to worry I could possibly move the temperature alarm to the pump housing front (visible at all times wannabeamodder) then put the two meters in the top bay. But what would they display?
jdbnsn
07-05-2007, 11:21 AM
That's why I mentioned slimline drives, or laptop disc drives which would fit two in one bay (roughly). I would ask around and find someone who can program a PIC or something to rig a flow meter and water temp to those gauges. I'll ask Dave what he thinks about it, he is the PIC guy and would know how possible it would be.
Tale Gunner
07-05-2007, 11:21 AM
That's why I mentioned slimline drives, or laptop disc drives which would fit two in one bay (roughly). I would ask around and find someone who can program a PIC or something to rig a flow meter and water temp to those gauges. I'll ask Dave what he thinks about it, he is the PIC guy and would know how possible it would be.
Now its me doh! Read the post dummy (talking to myself)!
Tale Gunner
07-05-2007, 03:18 PM
Well I just finished making an new front panel for the computer case. The board is in the clamps and drying. I will attempt to make openings on the front panel and allow the trays to come through. I will also have to make a new button to open the tray on the front panel. I will fasten it with screws and p[ut new trim on the front panel to cover the holes. The screws will be acessable from the rear so I do not have to pry the trim off to replace/upgrade the case. Stay tuned. Thanks jdbnsn for the tip. Hope you find something out from DaveW about those meters.
Tale Gunner
07-05-2007, 07:29 PM
With the help of jdbnsn I developed a idea that I think might be intresting. what do you think? (thanks jdbnsn)
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5047/kindasortacopyvj0.jpg
jdbnsn
07-05-2007, 07:31 PM
Not too shabby!
FrooP
07-05-2007, 07:48 PM
loooks cool except the cardreader.. to many technical holes.. lol maybe a woodcover or aluminium
jdbnsn
07-05-2007, 08:00 PM
It seems to me that the facade is lacking some contrast, it's needs something to set it apart from the surrounding wood. Perhaps some black grill/mesh around the components?
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/jdbnsn/misc/kindasortacopy2.jpg
Tale Gunner
07-05-2007, 08:01 PM
I took a scrap board that was too small in either direction to work but if I ran it through the router for the locking joint, cut it in half, glued it together and planed it down it would give me a new board that I could use.
Glued
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8323/img0571sk0.jpg
http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/3927/img0572rh9.jpg
Now I have to cut it to size and then the hard part. I will have to route out the back of the board to give me space to put the DVD into then cut the door open with a precision alignment.
Spacehonkey
07-05-2007, 08:02 PM
I think it would look better if you put a small piece of wood over the black plastic.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j189/spacehonkey/WoodCase.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j189/spacehonkey/WoodCaseCovers-1.jpg
EDIT: Just saw jdbnsn idea. That's not bad either.
Tale Gunner
07-05-2007, 08:03 PM
It seems to me that the facade is lacking some contrast, it's needs something to set it apart from the surrounding wood. Perhaps some black grill/mesh around the components?
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/jdbnsn/misc/kindasortacopy2.jpg
Maybe hmm. I will see after the new trim is in place on the panel.
Tale Gunner
07-05-2007, 08:09 PM
I think it would look better if you put a small piece of wood over the black plastic.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j189/spacehonkey/WoodCase.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j189/spacehonkey/WoodCaseCovers-1.jpg
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 ?????
jdbnsn
07-05-2007, 08:14 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.
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