TRIBALOVERKILL, "Blackout" [Archive] - Page 3

tribaloverkill

11-30-2005, 03:07 PM

So,... i know a lot of you are wondering what the hell the hold up is with Blackout. Well,... Blackout isn't the only thing I have been working on lately. You see,... it wasn't until now that I can bring all my ideas to life. Before,... I didnt have the money, space, machines, or tools to pull off what I am working on now,... what I will be working on from here on in:) A.C. Ryan has made it possible for me to create,... what ever it is that I want to create, LOL. They have my back 100% of the way. I will use what I know to create the craziest, coolest,... computers, parts, and accessories. If I dont know how to do something,... I'll learn. If I have to go to school to learn it,... fine! This is what I do. For the longest time I had no idea what I wanted to do as a career. Clueless. But,... now, I do. This. I want to create. A.C. Ryan is going to help me build my career and inreturn I will help them. One hand washes the other. It's going to be crazy cool. I don't really want to give away my ideas because I want to keep them original. I can tell you that right now I am working on alot of water cooling accessories. We are calling it Tribaloverkill's "Liquid Evolution". You are going to flip when you see some of the stuff I have planned. You are going to flip when you see what I already made although it's not quite done. I am creating a revised version of it now,... you'll see in a bit. I am going to be creating computers of all sizes, big small, tiny so they can be used say,... in your car:) A.C. Ryan wants computers for cars, kitchens, everywhere! Some computers are going to look sleek and sexy, other will look hardcore and rough! Theres going to be welding, painting, sculpting, etching, bending, everything,... even electronics!!! I dont know S#$% about that so I'll have to school for that. LOL. We are going to be attending computer shows, events, lan parties,... promoting. So theres a good chance I'll get meet you guyz!!! Can't wait for that. Ummm,... Blackout is still in full effect. I will be working on here and whatever else it is I'll be working on. Right now I am doing all this part-time. Hopefully soon I will be able to do this full-time. Now,... part-time is what I was doing before, posting almost everyday. Full-time,... You have no idea! I swear I will be working around the clock to get stuff done. I want to pump out as much stuff as possible! I will pretty much have at least 2 active work logs and I estimated up to 4 once I reach full-time. These work logs are going to be on about 9 forums!!! Geez. Yea. What else? I know I am missing something. Oh,... I have a homepage! Right now it's www.acryan.com/studio/tribaloverkill but we are working on changing it to tribaloverkill.acryan.com. Maybe tomorrow the new address will be live. For now go to the first one and when the second goes live the first will be hot linked to the second, follow me? GOOD! So go there and READ I COMMAND YOU!!! Here it from them. So,... I am tired. I am going to create another work log so you guyz need to check it out! We need your feedback. So important. So post away! If you have any questions feel free to ask. PEACE!!!

Rankenphile

11-30-2005, 03:39 PM

Holy crap YES!!!

Tribal, this couldn't have happened to a better or more qualified guy. I am so proud! This is the best news!!!

Seriously, bro, I am extremely happy for you. I'm glad to hear your hiatus from the boards wasn't because of drama, but because of something as kick-ass as this! Congratulations, I can't WAIT to see what you can accomplish now that you can devote your full attention to this.

Um... does this mean that Spongebob is working with A.C. Ryan, too?

tribaloverkill

11-30-2005, 03:49 PM

LOL. Thanks dude!!! You have no idea of the things I have planned. Welding is the first thing I will be learning. Think about how cleaner that HDD rack is going to look once I start welding:) Gawd. This is goign to get very interesting. I'm about ready to post my other work log. Check for it! Oh,... and Mr. Square Pants is offical working with A.C. Ryan too,... poor SB. New tools,... new ways of torturing him:)

wingman358

11-30-2005, 04:08 PM

Tribal, thats so ****ing cool that you got a job doing this. You're really good at it, that's for sure. Can't wait to see the stuff you come up with!

hxcguitarist

11-30-2005, 06:02 PM

tribaloverkill

11-30-2005, 06:20 PM

I have been watching your worklogs for a long time (almost since it began) and all i gotta say is that you way deserve having that job. You have the skilz and the perfect attitude for it. CONGRATS!!!!!!!! :D

Thanks guyz! I won't let you down!!! I'm going to make sure all your heads are spining before your even done sippin your morning coffee:)

tribaloverkill

11-30-2005, 06:24 PM

Holy crap YES!!!

I dont know what it is but everytime I see this I bust out laughing!!!

Ali_2k

11-30-2005, 08:11 PM

This is something speacial, the care and effort you guys put into your work is outstanding, I just hope i can do at least a half ass job with my lcd mod lol :p

good luck with the rest of "blackout" and i cant wate to see how your lcd turns out

--2k--

tribaloverkill

12-01-2005, 01:06 AM

Thanks dude:) You'll be fine and if you need help we're here:)

sXenoG

12-01-2005, 03:42 AM

Cant wait until you get this going full time, I come on this forum everyday just to see if you've added to blackout. If you go to lanfest (new eggs event) im gonna make sure i get a chance to meet ya. Anyways good luck with all this and still thanks for all teh inspiration you bring ot us all.

tribaloverkill

12-01-2005, 04:21 AM

Thanks guyz! I dont know as of now how the whole events thing is going to work. I will go to some on my own free will and acryan will want me to go to others. They will let me know. Hope you meet you guyz:)

adreamtraveler

12-01-2005, 04:28 AM

WoW! Congratulations! that is too awesome! I haven't been here more than a week but am very impressed with your work and based on what you've done with blackout alone i can clearly see why you got this. very very cool, congrats! :D

Xbrid

12-01-2005, 05:43 AM

That is Sick. Congrats. u deserve it after all the work you have put into Blackout. Hope to see some sick water cooling stuff.

Greddy

12-01-2005, 08:45 AM

tribaloverkill

12-01-2005, 10:03 AM

Hey TRIBALOVERKILL this is my first reply and first time in this forum and i must say... i am absolutely blown away .. your a legand honestly ur awsum and i strive to be like you, ive never done a mod or anything so i dont know the level of hardness involved but that is just soo awsum .. i must now go change my pants ahaha nah dude ur wikid as, a true inspiration!

Sweet dude:) Its not really hard at all. You just need some patience. I have no patience but when it comes to this I do, because I love it. If you loved it wont seem as hard to learn/ to do. It might be frustrating here and there but once your done doing what your are doing,... it all pays off and you are all ready to do it again:)

EDIT: OH,... AND WELCOME TO THE FORUMS!!! LOL.

Greddy

12-01-2005, 10:28 PM

I've been going over and over this Worklog and I'm learning so much so thank you, I am now starting a mod of my own :)
Cheers TRIBALOVERKILL, If you we're down here in Australia I'd buy you a beer

tribaloverkill

12-02-2005, 03:02 AM

So I am thinking that I will open a design studio so I can get out of my mothers garage. I would do all my work there and I was also thinking about become a supplier of materials too such as acrylic and aluminum. I would have ll the popular colors and thicknesses. I would have sheets, rods and tubes in both materials. I was also thinking about supplying little things that I use for my projects such as bolts, the nice ones,... hex button and cheese head, hose barbs, clamps, yadda yadda. The studio would be equipped with so cool quipment such as a laser for cutting acrylic:) I would have to look into it, talk to A.C. Ryan, see what they say. I want to find a place wher eI can live there too. That I am really shooting for,... this way I could work around the clock with ease. I wouldnt have to worry about driving to work,... I would be right there. I also want to maybe setup a live web camera or cameras so you guyz can tune in and watch. I mean I am going to be working constantly so you guyz would see me all the time. What do you think?

sXenoG

12-02-2005, 04:14 AM

Absolutely great idea especially since the more you mod the more i get to see! :D

tribaloverkill

12-02-2005, 05:26 AM

Absolutely great idea especially since the more you mod the more i get to see! :D

LOL. TRUUUUUUE THAT!

tribaloverkill

12-02-2005, 07:41 AM

So the material that I'll provide can be cut to size, general sizes. You can get say 4'x8', 4'x4', 2'x4', 2'x2', 1'x1', etc. I dont know the sizes for sure yet. Anyways,... I most liekly wont be able to get the machinery to make super clean accurate cuts so I thought I would offer score and snapped sheets which leave a not so good looking edge and the sizes wouldnt be exactly say 4'x4',... it would be like a 16th of an inch off. So you would have to take that into consideration before purchasing. The thing is that I would sell it for a reasonable price. The whole idea is to help fund what I use to do my work. Not really looking to make huge prfoit off materials just enough to fund maybe a little extra just in case. Point being,... it would be cheaper then an actual acrylic supplier. They carry evrything,... I carry what you most likely need. Now,... the studio is probably going to have a laser that can be used to cut acrylic and wood. For a little bit more I could use that to cut you whatever you want really as long as it's sized within the limits of the machine. It as you know already leaves nice edges:) I was told that its not cnc,... I believe it works off of images. Not to sure just yet but I am:) You could send me custom prints and wham! Done:) Aluminum,... same thing, I would jig saw or ue a circular saw to make the cuts. Would be cheaper then getting it from a metal shop. Cant laser the aluminum though. Tubes, rods, blocks whatever. What do you think of this? most suppliers wont even sell you smaller pieces. This would keep me goign to and keep you guyz modding. What do you think?

adreamtraveler

12-02-2005, 11:35 AM

most suppliers wont even sell you smaller pieces. This would keep me goign to and keep you guyz modding. What do you think?

i think it's great, especially for people that don't have the tools to cut everything up. i know that for myself (once i'm done with college this next year and actually have an income) would probably take advantage of the laser cut acrylic. would be great for all of the custom designed pieces that can be hard to do with normal tools. how would you price things? would you offer welding too?

tribaloverkill

12-02-2005, 11:58 AM

i think it's great, especially for people that don't have the tools to cut everything up. i know that for myself (once i'm done with college this next year and actually have an income) would probably take advantage of the laser cut acrylic. would be great for all of the custom designed pieces that can be hard to do with normal tools. how would you price things? would you offer welding too?

Haven;t though to dep abuot pricing yet. I'll worry about it later but the idea is to make sure its cheaper then the other suppliers. Offer welding? I will be welding,... what do you mean by offering welding? Customs welds? If so I dont think so because remember I have to design and create. I cant get caught up doing a ton of custom work for sale. But you never know though. One step at a time.

Rankenphile

12-02-2005, 12:31 PM

Sounds like a very cool plan, bro. I'd be very interested in seeing how this would take off.

Moddabe

12-02-2005, 12:52 PM

tribaloverkill

12-02-2005, 01:00 PM

I would offer some type of kit, I mean it takes a really organized person too know exactly what measurements he's gonna need and all the parts for it. It would be much easier if you made some minimal like hard drive rack kit, or just offered ideas on how to use your parts to make certain case mods for at least the novice modders like myself. That's just my two cents.

Oh yea,... this is our goal. To make products that are rather simple but still cool the way they are. Reason being,... it leaves room for the person who bought it to mod it to their liking. Then there are other products that are maxed out with detail that look amazing. I want to provide a little bit of everything for everyone.

Greddy

12-02-2005, 01:19 PM

Sounds GREAT dude would you do shipping over seas? Little old Australia is at a loss to other countries and their modding fanatics...

adreamtraveler

12-02-2005, 01:42 PM

Haven;t though to dep abuot pricing yet. I'll worry about it later but the idea is to make sure its cheaper then the other suppliers. Offer welding? I will be welding,... what do you mean by offering welding? Customs welds? If so I dont think so because remember I have to design and create. I cant get caught up doing a ton of custom work for sale. But you never know though. One step at a time.

yea, the welding would be like, lets say, once in a blue moon someone would have a design that had two pieces of angle metal as the system's main support and they did not want a large bulky bolt connection. so in that case the design would require the strength and low profile of a weld. so what i was going for was more of a 'two or three basic/square pieces welded together to form a simple frame shape' rather than uber custom cutouts and shapes and what not. :p you'd be welding all day if people came to you with custom cutouts and shapes lol :p

tribaloverkill

12-02-2005, 02:10 PM

Sounds GREAT dude would you do shipping over seas? Little old Australia is at a loss to other countries and their modding fanatics...

Dont quite know yet. To early.

Slatter

12-15-2005, 06:59 AM

What heppened to Project Blackout????

tribaloverkill

12-15-2005, 10:50 AM

Blackout is still in effect. I'm just trying to get this damn reservoir done:) As soon as I am done with this reservoir I am goignt o put several days into blackout. Blackout is going to be worked on alot more then what I use to do. No worries there. I just wan tot finish this one reservoir so I have something complete you know? Very soon.

crazybillybob

12-15-2005, 11:33 AM

Tribal,
I've got some Acrylic needs that I'd order from you (what the heck am I going to do with 6 feet of 3"OD 1/4 wall tube?)

Keep up the Great work man!

Crazybillybob

Malatory

12-15-2005, 03:34 PM

Tribal,
I've got some Acrylic needs that I'd order from you (what the heck am I going to do with 6 feet of 3"OD 1/4 wall tube?)

Make R2D2 a man.. :eek: :eek:

I have the same thoughts .. I did find a place that sells 2" OD 1/8 buy the foot.

Would either like to see Tribal get started so we can help him out a bit.

tribaloverkill

12-15-2005, 10:00 PM

Ok,... here's my update for the 13th.

Dec-13-2005

Heres the crazing I was telling you about,...
http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_13_2005_0_100.jpg (http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_13_2005_0.sized.jpg) http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_13_2005_1_100.jpg (http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_13_2005_1.sized.jpg)

Here a practice run with the new glue,... no crazing.
Heres the crazing I wa telling you about,...
http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_13_2005_3_100.jpg (http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_13_2005_3.sized.jpg) http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_13_2005_4_100.jpg (http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_13_2005_4.sized.jpg)

Going to be using thumbs for now on:) Looks better this way and saves on bandwidth.

tribaloverkill

12-15-2005, 10:01 PM

Ok here's the reservoir closed and ready for shields,...

12-14-2005

Quick pic of the shop at it's worst,...
http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_14_2005_0_100.jpg (http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_14_2005_0.sized.jpg)

New bubble disc. 1/8" thick. The center rod passes through this disc. It will be ground down and then fused to the disc. Then sanded and polished.
http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_14_2005_1_100.jpg (http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_14_2005_1.sized.jpg)

Finished,.. well, not finished but ready for shields. Crazing was MINIMAL this time. Hardly any. I still want to cal IPS(weld-on manufacturer) and ask them about shelf life and such. I wan tot but more of this stuff because the date under both of the can are dated 2002?!?!? So,... yea. ! year shelf life??? Geeez.
http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_14_2005_2_100.jpg (http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_14_2005_2.sized.jpg) http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_14_2005_3_100.jpg (http://images.gruntville.com/casegallery/albums/Nov-08-2005-Liquid-Evolution-Reservoir_1/Dec_14_2005_3.sized.jpg)

Going to start on brackets and shields tomorrow. Have to make some calls too. I was suppose to do that today but I was too tired from work and gym:( It's all good though.

tribaloverkill

12-15-2005, 10:02 PM

Tribal,
I've got some Acrylic needs that I'd order from you (what the heck am I going to do with 6 feet of 3"OD 1/4 wall tube?)

Keep up the Great work man!

Crazybillybob

Ok,... I don't have 3" OD right now but I do have 2.5" OD with 1/4" and 1/8" walls. You definitely need 3"??? If so I can order it. Let me know. Email me.

crazybillybob

12-16-2005, 12:08 PM

E-mail sent!

Love the Res!

jptrvlr

12-29-2005, 11:24 PM

tribaloverkill

12-30-2005, 01:45 AM

checking in from the off road world, your stuff has been seen on at least three rock crawling forums im on/admin. as well as military locations all over. just to let ya know this has been seen around the planet a few times. a buddy sent it to me around page 20 something and ive been watching it from virginia, germany and japan. training sux, but at least ill have something to do in afghanistan. lol. several other af/navy buddies are into mods and we are trying to step up. so here's to ya bro, not close to your league but who really is. keep up the good work. very interested in your production pieces, btw. cheers.

jp

Get the hell out of here? Are you serious!!! That is soo cool!!! Well,... LOL, Im flattered! Damn,... well,... everything I make has potencial to be prodcuse by ACRyan,,... if theres a damand for it there wouldnt be any reason for them not to go ahead and make it. Well seee what happens. Thanks again! And you boys stay safe!!!

Slatter

01-02-2006, 07:12 AM

Honelstly tribal, i don't think you have the slightest idea how many people are religiously following you worklogs....

tribaloverkill

01-02-2006, 07:48 AM

I don't. I know there are people following my logs and I and hurrying up to get some work done on blackout. Next few dyas. Holidays are over so things should speed up. Thanks to all who are watching:)

Nawl

01-04-2006, 08:24 AM

Im sure this will rock...when its done

Nawl

Malatory

01-04-2006, 12:50 PM

I am sure most of the older lurkers are still waiting for an update .. Some might have fallen asleep, but that wont last long when the oohh and Aahhs start.

montmorency

01-15-2006, 05:19 PM

i just have to say that it scares me how good you are.

tribaloverkill

01-15-2006, 05:21 PM

i just have to say that it scares me how good you are.

and the best comment award goes to,.......... you! LOL. thanks dude:) Keep watching I have tons up my sleeves:)

montmorency

01-15-2006, 05:42 PM

yor welcome
geeze, cant wait!!!!
and why do you allways say thanks at the end of your posts, we should be thanking you.

tribaloverkill

01-15-2006, 06:21 PM

Ehhhh,... well,... I do work for you guyz and you leave me amzing feedback. You fuel me to keep going,... I thank you. You thank me. It all works out:) I'm in the shop now cleaning it up and getting ready to start the last step for the xPO352r res,... soon as its done. Going to do a LAOD of blackout work!!! Cant wait!

montmorency

01-15-2006, 07:08 PM

niether can we. im sitting at my desk doing nothing ,with no modding planned in the text few weeks... lucky me.

Slatter

01-19-2006, 07:43 AM

dude, the suspense is killing me.

tribaloverkill

01-19-2006, 08:14 AM

Going to try and finish it today. Dont know if thats going to happen seeing that I only got like 4 hours of sleep in 2 days.

sXenoG

01-19-2006, 10:22 AM

This ill be quite the momentous occasion. What are your plans to celebrate? Play the HL2 that you bought a year ago? :P

BoSoxNation88

02-14-2006, 09:46 PM

?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????:(

tribaloverkill

02-14-2006, 09:49 PM

?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????:(

Yea yea yea,.... I'm on it. I had a to wait a bit for my arms to heal. I really messed them up. They are feeling great now. Going to work on it now. Shouldnt had went snow boarding,.... my brother went snow boarding too,... messed up his shoulder! Not broke or dislocated,... they said seperated whatever that means. I dont know. Anyways,... working on blackout tonight. Do not be surprised if I remake the HDD rack. If I do I will be selling the old one.

BoSoxNation88

02-15-2006, 08:33 PM

Oh, No problem! Just wonderin' what happened:)

tribaloverkill

02-17-2006, 07:21 PM

Ok,... been working on blackout. Finally. Havent really got anything done. Just planning. This is what I am going to do. I am going to remake the HDD rack. I am not satisfied with it. First I noticed some things about it that I dont like, such as one side is a 1/16th wider then the other side. how that happened,... I dont know. Another major problem,... in which I dont know how this happened too,........ is that the width of the entire piece is too big! It wider then the case! I tried to figure out if I was missing something,... but cant figure out why I made it that wide. Again,... it to wide by a 1/16th to an 1/8th of an inch. A big no no. Anyways,... been planning a new rack,... a better one. The only thing is that the new rack only holds 4 HDDs. The old rack which held six was causing major design problems with fitting it and everything that will be attached to it. It would be really cutting it close with six. I could fit six easily if I was designing everything from scratch but I am not,... I'm modding the existing. Which really sucks in my opinion. I would much rather design my own S@#$. LOL. My opinion. Anyways,... it will hold 4, the HDDs will be held in a normal flat or horizontal position. There will be a nice 120mm fan on the side of the rack pulling air through the drives. Going to try and rig it so the fan blows it right out the bottom of the case using yet another shield:) The rack will be hung from the 5.25 like th eold one. There will be brackets to hold the rack firm to the bottom of the case. Brackets such as what used to hold the reservoir still. The HDDs will still have a shiled or shields. I think that all I am willing to tell you now. Should have the rack done over night. Will post pics later. Till then,...

tribaloverkill

02-18-2006, 08:40 AM

WOW,... first update on this project in a LOOOONG time. Well,.... here it is! I remade the HDD rack because the last one flat out sucked. Seriously. The new one is soooo much better. Check it out...

feb-18-2006

My new HDD rack, the aluminum I plan on using that is. It's cut and filed to size and taped off for drawing the design out.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_1-640.jpg)

Started drawing out the design. Making the the lines for where the HDD mounting holes are going to to be are right on, which they are:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_2-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_3-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_4-640.jpg)

Don't know how well you can see this design but it looks easy enough:) Right,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_5-640.jpg)

Definitely recommend penciling out the areas that you will be cuttingt out. With all the lines down on the aluminum it gets confusing as hell.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_6-640.jpg)

Using a razor I cut out all the tape I dont need. The tape I dont need is covering the areas I will be cutting out. This makes it very easy to see where I am cutting when using the scroll saw. When cutting for so long using the scroll saw,... you begin seeing ****. Well not really but you do have trouble paying attention to where your cutting. Scracthes on the aluminum begin looking like the lines your are following.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_7-640.jpg)

Fresh out of the scroll saw. Doesnt even look like it needes filing. Surgeon's hands. Excuse me while I go pull out an insurance policy for them,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_8-640.jpg)

Filed clean and center punched,... ready for drilling.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_9-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

02-18-2006, 08:47 AM

Drilled. I drill 4 of the holes to the wrong size. To big. Its the rack's mounting holes. I hve to go get some bigger rivets to mount this now:( I like my litte 1/8" rivets.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_10-640.jpg)

Now,... I used the bending brake to bend this rack. Sad to say I thought it would of done a better job. The aluminum is thicker then it can really handle but yea,... still a cool piece of tool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_11-640.jpg)

Hi,........... you. What thaaaaaaaaa?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_12-640.jpg)

What the hell did you do to your face! And you crotch! Dog? The cute little white one? AWWWWWWW. I'm going to let her chew on you some more so I can watch. Now get out of the way,... your ugly.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_13-640.jpg)

Had to use the good ole vise to finalize my bends.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_14-640.jpg)

Perfect!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_15-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_16-640.jpg)

NIIIIIICE.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_17-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_18-640.jpg)

120mm fan soon to be. Have to figure out how I'm going ot get it on but I think I have an idea.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_19-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_20-640.jpg)

All 3 racks. First one of obviously the newest one, the next is my old, and the last is a lian-li rack. MINE IS BETTER! LIAN-LI,... you ain't got S@#$ on me:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_21-640.jpg)

Sanded it down nice and clean,... ready for polishing?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_22-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-18-2006/Feb-18-2006_23-640.jpg)

Nawl

02-18-2006, 09:41 AM

Yaaay !! Update !! :eek: :D

hxcguitarist

02-18-2006, 07:55 PM

SWEET!!!! nice harddrive cage :D

Aero

02-18-2006, 11:04 PM

tribaloverkill

02-19-2006, 05:55 PM

as long as it won't shake with the HDD in place it should rock.

looks sweet, again nice work.

btw how thick is the aluminium your using for the HDD rack? I thought about making a customn rack myself but gave up, but looking at this is giving me some inspiration to suck it up and do one myself :D. Despite certain...err...financal problems....ie) lack of $

Im using 1/16th inch aluminum. I believe its 5056-H38 I am using. Cant quite remember. The stuff I am using it very soft. Can be bent without heat. Why did you give up?

Aero

02-21-2006, 06:31 PM

money. I wqas using aluminium angle channel, and when I realized just how much I was going to need I had to stop. But having just done some odd jobs I think I can start refunding my project, so looking at my case I noticed how akward it looks with what I did and then I saw ho you built your and got an ide to use mucho less angle channel by bending it.

tribaloverkill

02-21-2006, 09:47 PM

tribaloverkill

02-22-2006, 09:42 PM

Actual HDD rack is done. Now time for all the accessories.

Feb-22-2006

HDD rack chromed out.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-22-2006/Feb-22-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-22-2006/Feb-22-2006_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-22-2006/Feb-22-2006_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-22-2006/Feb-22-2006_2-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-22-2006/Feb-22-2006_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-22-2006/Feb-22-2006_3-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-22-2006/Feb-22-2006_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-22-2006/Feb-22-2006_4-640.jpg)

OvRiDe

02-22-2006, 10:57 PM

Very Cool!!! Looks GREAT!!

Nawl

02-23-2006, 03:55 PM

8) Shiny

wingman358

02-28-2006, 09:36 PM

Looks frickin' awesome, tribal! How do you get it to shine like that??

tribaloverkill

03-03-2006, 04:54 PM

Ok,... im in the garage now. But! I'm not really doing anything productive. I am planning. I was, making the fan adapter thing to hold the fan to the HDD cage but then thought for one hot minute that i wasn't looking at the entire picture here. After realizing this, I now have to literally work backwards to accomplish my plans for this whole assembly. Reason being,... well, it's simple. Everything works together,... you can't make something thats going to work and fit with something else until you atleast know what that something else is going to look like. So,... I have to start at the back of the line of things to make and work forward, starting with the HDD shields:) After that I will make the side shields. After that I will make,... well, I wont have to make an adapter for the fan because the left, side shield is going to be the adapter. The fam will bolt right to it. SO,... after the side shields I will make the support brackets. After that I will make,... the fan shield. I think thats it for the HDD's. After the HDDs I am making a whole new pump tower with the new low profile method of mounting the pumps. The new tower of going to be taller then the last one. Its going to be bolted to the bottom of the case via a mounting bracket thing and it will reach and touch the ceiling of the case,... I might have a bracket up there too. The tower is whats going to hold the mobo tray steady. I cut away all that aluminum before so the trya sways like crazy now. I have to give back the cases sturdiness. Anyways,... I am going to start tomorrow and work throughout next week. Sunday I am doing 16 hours of OT again:( Lordy. Going to to finish thinking things through today and will get started as soon as I get home. I do a little during the morning into the afternoon, I'll sleep for a couple of hours and then get up and work all night. Cool?

@ Wingman - I use a 6" buffing wheel on tha table grinder:) I use various rubbing compounds to get the shine. Compounds are important.

tribaloverkill

03-13-2006, 03:12 PM

Here's an update for you guyz. Haven't been able to get much work done lately but I am trying. I am going to try and work early today, if they dont need me I will continue what I am doing here. If they do and im not to tired in the morning after work I will continue. To the pics,...

Mar-13-2006

Ok,... have to figure out exactly how much space I have to work with on the front of the HDD shield. So I will try on a piece of scrap. The space I need to figure out is the space in between the bends.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_1-640.jpg)

The piece that is already bent I bent the old way, one bend at a time, measuring before each bend. The new piece which is laid out flat will be measured all at once and then bent later after all the detail and stuff has been cut out. I have to make sure that the measuring is right so that its not to tall or short once done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_2-640.jpg)

Now the formula is as follows,... absolute height - pipe diameter - 1/8" = front surface area. The 1/8 inch is actaully 1/6" x 2. Thast 1/16" for each bend. The 1/16" is for the stretching of the aluminum and whatever else is going on that I amnot aware. If you dont subtract that factor,... your piece will be taller then you think.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_3-640.jpg)

The two outer lines,... is the absolute height which in this case would be 4". The two inner lines are the bend lines which I got by subtracting the pipes radius + 1/16" from each line. So thats in all would be the absolute height - pipe diameter - 1/8". Understand?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_4-640.jpg)

Here we go,... bending.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_5-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_6-640.jpg)

Bent.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_7-640.jpg)

Perfect.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_8-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_9-640.jpg)

Forgive me for jumping ahead but you guyz know whats envolved with drawing and cutting out the tape. Here the shield was scroll sawed. Now Im going to file and drill.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_11-640.jpg)

Drilling,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_12-640.jpg)

Drilled. I drilled these holes up to 1/2". Thats the biggest bit I got. I need beigger to get the hose through the holes. I am goign to file bigger. I dont feel like spending 15 bucks for a larger bit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_13-640.jpg)

Filed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-13-2006/Mar-13-2006_14-640.jpg)

Ok,... by the time it took me to write this out, I decided that I am not going to work early. I am going ot finish this up. I am going ot work early tomorrow though. Anyways,... i'll try and post an update before I go to work tonight at 11pm. Peace.

wingman358

03-13-2006, 04:55 PM

Your bends never fail to impress.

Rankenphile

03-13-2006, 06:00 PM

How long would you end up spending filing the holes to the proper diameter? If it is a quick job, then you're probably good to go, but if it takes you a while, you might want to consider dropping the $15 for the larger bit. Time is money, and if you spend more than an hour doing just the filing, then you probably should just toss down the cash. Work of your quality is easily worth $15 an hour.

That said, you never fail to impress, Tribal. Keep it up.

onelegout

03-13-2006, 06:17 PM

Plus, you'll have the bit for next time you need it! :)
great work too. I wish that I had access to tools! haha!

tribaloverkill

03-13-2006, 09:03 PM

Just going ot make this little update for Mar-14-2006 to avoid complications on my side,...

Mar-14-2006

So,... I F@#$ed up. SHOOT ME! I started a new HDD front shield. I already mentioned this mistake in one of my other worklogs. I said the reason was because of the fact that I measure starting at the 1" mark on my ruler and just never subtracted that extra 1". Thta is NOT the reason for my mistake. The mistake is within the formula I gave you guyz,... The real formual is absolute height - (pipe diameter x 2) - 1/8". I was subtracting the pipes radius from both sides when it should of been the pipes diameter. OH WELL! So,... I made it up to center punching:) All I have to do now is scroll saw out all those designs again:) YEA!!!! I changed the design around a bit too. Actually,... not much but I added some support things for the longer grooves. Was having trouble with them when bending. This will strengthen the piece very much. Theres the old piece in the picture.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-14-2006/Mar-14-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-14-2006/Mar-14-2006_1-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

03-14-2006, 10:25 PM

Ok,... I didn't go to go early today so I slept and got up early to do some work, not alot but some.

Mar-15-2005

Here's the new HDD front shield. Noticed that the design is pretty much the same except for the little "things", bars, whatever, attaching the horizontal sssslats,... LOL, you know, as I type these worklogs out I never think ahead when it comes to naming "stuff" to help describe what I am trying to explain,... I guess I am assuming that I dont have to, that there are names for evreything already! Not. I love it, trying to name "stuff" on-the-fly while being pressed for time,... quite annoying really. You ever see the movie Kung Pow? Where he was making up words that combine two things such as bad wrong, Badong. LOL. Everytime I go anme something I think of that. LOL. ANYWAYS! You see the BADONGS attaching the horizontal garnardabs? Do you think the ones on the right should go all the way up of should the center where the hose holes are, should be free of them? The top and bottom horizontal ganardabs are longer then the ones in the center, thats why they have the badongs there, to help support them. I thought it looked kind of cool having the badongs on the right go all the way up. What do you think?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-15-2006/Mar-15-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-15-2006/Mar-15-2006_1-640.jpg)

pure_rock_fury

03-15-2006, 01:04 AM

My personal opinion on the badongs and ganardabs is that the badongs should go all the way up like you have em. I like the look as well. The only change that I would make is the spacing on the badongs along the ganardabs. It seems a bit busy on the left side where the holes are and the one badong that is flush against the hole plate thingy (holate?) seems to throw off the spacing. Maybe divide the area between the holate into 3rds and space the badongs accordingly along the ganardabs. Just my .02 though. Looking really good so far and I think your attention to detail is amazing.

tribaloverkill

03-15-2006, 01:39 AM

Oh,... well, the holate isnt that busy at all actually. Dont judge by all the lines you see on the tape. The holate only has eight holes and the holes will have chrome hose through them. Originally there were no badongs so to divide the ganardabs up by three is excessive. Two is perfect. I thought about spacing the two badongs evenly across the ganardabs but I dont know,....

DaveW

03-15-2006, 06:53 AM

badongs and ganardabs

...what?

-Dave

tribaloverkill

03-15-2006, 07:57 AM

...what?

-Dave

LOL.

Jetty_200

03-15-2006, 09:12 AM

....lost too....:S ??? nice case by the way :D

pure_rock_fury

03-15-2006, 10:52 AM

I'm sorry, I dont think I explained what I meant very well. I meant using two badongs evenly spaced along the ganardabs. Basically the space between the holate and the other edge would be divided in three by the badongs. Here is a quick example from mspaint. The spacing isn't quite right on the example. I meant move the badongs to spots kind of like the black lines in the picture and the ganardabs would be divided by 3 from the two lines. I think we are saying the same thing, but getting lost in the words lol. :p Sorry for the confusion, I suppose I should have been a bit more specific, but I was tired. Anyway, keep up the fantastic work, this case is simply amazing.

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/6466/tribaloverkillexample5lj.th.jpg (http://img83.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tribaloverkillexample5lj.jpg)

tribaloverkill

03-15-2006, 10:56 AM

....lost too....:S ??? nice case by the way :D

HA HA. Ok,... badong and ganardab<--- I think thats how you spell it. I got those two words from the movie kung pow, when he was making up new words. I only used them here for fun because every write up I am making up names for stuff to help explain what I am doing. Its funny. So,... the badongs are the little pieces of aluminum supporting the larger horizontal ganardabs or strips? Slats? I dont know,... lol. The holate or hole plate or plate with holes is the area with the 8 holes. Get it? Corny? Yea I know.

tribaloverkill

03-15-2006, 11:00 AM

pure_rock_fury

03-15-2006, 11:06 AM

That may look good too, maybe make it the same thickness as the spacing in between the holes. One thing you could try is cutting pieces of tape to the thickness you are thinking and lay it out both ways to get a look at it. Just looking at it in my head both ways sounds like it would look good.

tribaloverkill

03-15-2006, 11:19 AM

Check it,... what you think? I dont know,... I am kind of diggin the first way. How about keeping the badong by the holate and just getting rid of the badong on the right?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-15-2006/Mar-15-2006_1_modified_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-15-2006/Mar-15-2006_1_modified_1-640.jpg)

pure_rock_fury

03-15-2006, 12:05 PM

It seems like just one by itself is a bit lonely. I whipped something up in photoshop for you to look at. This one is a bit of a puzzler. The spacing on the photochop is a bit off, but it was kind of a quickie.

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/1865/tribaloverkillexample24bj.th.jpg (http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tribaloverkillexample24bj.jpg)

The spacing between the edges and the badongs are a bit off, but you can kind of see what I am working towards. No matter which one you pick I think it will turn out looking pretty good. I wish I could do fine detail work like yours. What is the process you go through? I am working on something right now, but I couldn't find enough aluminum and had to go with steel and it is just not cooperating at all. It is only 22 guage, but I am having a heck of a time cutting and shaping. Anyway, I'll leave you to your magic on this piece, I am sure it will come out really great.

DaveW

03-15-2006, 07:03 PM

Well, this is like Charlie and the Chocolate factory all over again.

Case is looking amazing, you've put what i can only call a god like amount of work into it. When do you sleep? Cos i don't know how you get time otherwise. Either that or you work fast as hell. Whatever you're doing, keep it up :D

-Dave

EDIT:

One the first Day, Tribal said: Let there be a Lian Li.
And it was good.
On the second day, Tribal said: Let there be peices of it all over my garage.
And peices were everywhere.
On the 3rd Day, Tribal said: Let's start a worklog.
And much respect was earned.
On the 4rth day, Tribal's funky laser tools arrived.
And they were laser-guided.
On the 5th day, Tribal invented some new words.
And there was some general confusion.
...
on the 6th day?

Stygian Shane

03-16-2006, 08:47 AM

I probably shouldn't be posting atm... I'm as crissed as a picket.. but you're awesome with both Plex AND aluminium...

Excellent work, Tribaloverkill... Hope you take up full time work with ACRyan...

tribaloverkill

03-16-2006, 05:59 PM

jdbnsn

03-19-2006, 07:01 PM

That mod is still looking great, I am so impressed! Just curious, could you give me a quick idea how how the polishing works? I know you have mentioned the buffing wheel and the compounds used to do this but I have never tried such a thing. Is there a particular type of compound that is better than others? Sorry if this has already been explained.

everyday_andy

03-20-2006, 09:11 PM

will be posting updates soon????

lol kinda excited to see some more art

tribaloverkill

03-20-2006, 09:20 PM

Umm,... yea soon. The new HDD shiled kinda of friggin broke while bending it!!! Two of the little badongs broke! It's totally because of the design though. This is why I added the badongs in the first place. For support but because of the way I was beding this piece,... it was weird, and broke. So I am decding whether I want to start it all over with a new design that wont F@#$ up while bending,... or cut this one and make a new look with it. If take the second route I will be doing something that I was trying to hold off for a bit. Well,... see. I will be working on it when I get home from work so I will be drawing tonight, plans.

OvRiDe

03-20-2006, 10:14 PM

For support but because of the way I was beding this piece,...

Dude.. It sounds like your getting a little too intimate with your work.. hahahaha

pure_rock_fury

03-20-2006, 11:40 PM

Sorry to hear it broke on you Tribal. :( I hope it wasn't because of a design change I suggested. If so, completely ignore me in the future :p (that is if you haven't already decided to do so) You have been doing amazing work so far. Don't lose hope.

tribaloverkill

03-21-2006, 02:29 AM

Rankenphile

03-21-2006, 04:43 PM

Oh im not losing hope,... It just gets frustrating sometimes. But I'm learning,... all these mishaps are teaching me. PRF it's not because of you,... Its the horizontal grooves, they are the problem. Im going to work something out. I am goign to try and do something with this piece I have,... I think. I dont know. It's this one groove,... it falls right on the bend. I think I will cut out the whole design and leave that one groove for after the bending. once bending s done,... then cut it out. That swould work but I dont feel like going tothough all that **** again. Or do i?

Never stopped you in the past, man. Of all the modders I've seen, you're the one that never stops for anything less than perfection. Heck, you've scrapped and redone things that anybody else would have been THRILLED with, because you're TribalOverkill.

Take a step back from it for a bit, work on something else for a little while. A solution will present itself in time. Just don't get too down on yourself.

legoman786

03-21-2006, 11:07 PM

^^ditto^^

tribaloverkill

03-24-2006, 01:25 PM

I have a new design I want you guyz to check out before I cut this. I like it. But let me know if you think I should add anything to it. Also,... some pics of the last shield I F'ed up.

Mar-23-2006

Last shield I F'ed up,... Looks cool:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-23-2006/Mar-23-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-23-2006/Mar-23-2006_1-640.jpg)

Here the newest one. I was working on it yesterday. Thinking about going with a new design this time.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-23-2006/Mar-23-2006_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-23-2006/Mar-23-2006_2-640.jpg)

Heres the first two I messed up. They are all mangled because I was trying some stuff out with them. I want the bedns to have a larger radius. Makes the shiled look less boxy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-23-2006/Mar-23-2006_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-23-2006/Mar-23-2006_3-640.jpg)

Heres the new design. Its not super accurate but its to the point. Compare it to the pic of the newest shield. Let me know what you think. You think I should add and remove anything? Let me know what you think.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-23-2006/Mar-23-2006_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-23-2006/Mar-23-2006_4-640.jpg)

I'm going to eat before I get started so you guyz have a half and hour to leave your opinions before I get started. So hurry up!

tribaloverkill

03-24-2006, 01:26 PM

God,... all your comments are great! I swear you guyz have me smiling from ear to ear!!!

tribaloverkill

03-25-2006, 10:53 AM

What you guyz think of this? I like it but,... I dont know. I think I had something else in mind. I am going to just keep drawing and see what comes up. I might even move the holes around too. Let me know what you think?

http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-23-2006/Mar-23-2006_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-23-2006/Mar-23-2006_5-640.jpg)

wingman358

03-25-2006, 01:07 PM

In my opinion, the holes don't really fit the shield... maybe if you cut out what was between the holes so you got something like a rounded rectangle? Like this, for example: http://webster.cs.ucr.edu/Page_win32/WindowsAsmPgm/html/images/Ch0717.gif

Don't mind the measurments on it, just look at the shape.

tribaloverkill

03-29-2006, 12:09 PM

Got it! I love it! I know I said I loved the others but this one is it! Tell me what you think!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-23-2006/Mar-23-2006_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-23-2006/Mar-23-2006_6-640.jpg)

Aero

03-29-2006, 02:30 PM

looks good, and made from polished aluminium it will look sweet. Just knock on wood you don't get 99% done and then one of the then pieces crack, because that would be evil.

tribaloverkill

03-29-2006, 03:25 PM

looks good, and made from polished aluminium it will look sweet. Just knock on wood you don't get 99% done and then one of the then pieces crack, because that would be evil.

The radius of the bends are larger this time so I shouldnt have any problems. I think I might just hammer the bends through all the way this time.

tribaloverkill

03-29-2006, 06:58 PM

Update.

Mar-29-2006

Here I just got done drilling the large holes. I cut the tape away to expose the design. I have to center punch and drill out the design now.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-29-2006/Mar-29-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-29-2006/Mar-29-2006_1-640.jpg)

I just got done cutting out the designing using the scroll saw. It has not yet been filed down. Im goign to do that another day because I have to get some sleep. I love this blue tape Im using. It's painters tape. You guyz know that. Well,... after having it clamped down, soaked in oil, drilled, soaked in some more oil, ran through the scroll saw for about 45 mintues,... it's still on! The true test was when I went to wash off all the oil and stuff in the sink with soapy hot water,... still on! Great stuff.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-29-2006/Mar-29-2006_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-29-2006/Mar-29-2006_2-640.jpg)

Instead of filing away the end of my day,... I set up a preview for you guyz,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-29-2006/Mar-29-2006_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-29-2006/Mar-29-2006_3-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-29-2006/Mar-29-2006_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-29-2006/Mar-29-2006_4-640.jpg)

I used an already made sheet of frosted UV green acrylic. The piece im using is for one of the 5.25" bay covers.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-29-2006/Mar-29-2006_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-29-2006/Mar-29-2006_5-640.jpg)

What it would look like in aluminum, unpolished.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-29-2006/Mar-29-2006_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-29-2006/Mar-29-2006_6-640.jpg)

Maybe tomorrow I will start filing and bending. Notice there are no tabs to mount it. I am goign to make separate tabs that will bolt to it. Will look much much cleaner from the front. Also,.. the 3 holes inbetween the large holes are for mounting the tabs for the side now:( Forgot to plan for the tabs. Oh well. plus I have a cool idea of keeping the hose inside the holes when its all done.

wingman358

03-29-2006, 07:18 PM

Looks good, especially with that green UV behind it!

tribaloverkill

03-29-2006, 07:38 PM

Thanks dude. Now I have to bend it without breaking it:) The radius this time is alot larger so I dont have to worry.

Stigma

04-07-2006, 03:41 PM

LOL! This mod is insane. Got the link from acryan.com, and I thought I should bump it. Did you ever finsih it?

tribaloverkill

04-07-2006, 03:42 PM

No,... still working on it. Been so damn busy. Been studying for an entrance exam. Going to work on it all day tomorrow though.

tribaloverkill

04-09-2006, 09:38 PM

Here's a littpe update. I did some work today. I am going to work on this all day tomorrow when I get home too.

Apr-09-2006

These are the mounting brackets for the HDD shield. The only shields had the tabs that I bent over. I didnt like that because you could see the bent tabs from the front. these are stealthed so you cant see them.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-09-2006/Apr-09-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-09-2006/Apr-09-2006_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-09-2006/Apr-09-2006_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-09-2006/Apr-09-2006_2-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-09-2006/Apr-09-2006_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-09-2006/Apr-09-2006_3-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

04-10-2006, 05:50 PM

Ok,... here's a nice update for you guyz.

Apr-10-2006

By request,... I took more pictures of the mounting brackets, closer pictures. As you can see the tabs were bent. If you noticed I recessed the tabs from the egde too. I did this by moving the tabs bend lines back 1/16" from the edge. The reason behind this is because when its mounted it will be flush with the egde of HDD shield.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_2-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_3-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_4-640.jpg)

FIRE!! FIRE!! YEA! KICK AZZ!! This time around I decided to use fire. It worked so well!!! Should of use it the first couple of times!!! But then again if I did I wouldnt be using the design I have now,... oh well. Funny how things work out. Anyways,... I heated the aluminum so it was real hot and and it also felt tacky, weird. But it was so soft. Very easy to bend.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_5-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_6-640.jpg)

Bending done! Yo,... it came out perfect! Amazing how I totally F'ed the first two and then on the third try its flawless.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_8-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_9-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_10-640.jpg)

It is EXACTLY 1/16" taller then the HDD rack. CUTTING HAIRS, I SWEAR!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_12-640.jpg)

All polished. I need to do some more polishing to it but for now its ok.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_13-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_15-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_16-640.jpg)

Some chrome hose for you,... just to get an idea as to what its going to look like. People keep asking about the large holes. Here you go.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_17-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_18-640.jpg)

Behind the shield. Now,... in between the shield and the mounting brackets is going to be the UV green. The UV green is going to be sandwiched between the two. I'll make the Uv green on wednesday, if im not to tired.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_19-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-10-2006/Apr-10-2006_20-640.jpg)

So yea. I have bee kicking around a knew alias for myself,... a more personal one. I still refer to myself as tribaloverkill, but I will alos be using "C.V.R.:IV" or just "CVRIV". Basically,... its my initials. I might use it to brand some of my stuff along with tribaloverkill. Wednesday.

Rankenphile

04-10-2006, 06:00 PM

siiiiiiiick!

tribaloverkill

04-10-2006, 06:03 PM

Actually,... I'm feeling quite fine.

notochord

04-10-2006, 07:45 PM

that crome hose coming out of there reminds me of Doc Oc from spider man lol

tribaloverkill

04-14-2006, 02:25 PM

VERY COOL UPDATE!!! The HDD FRONT SHIELD IS DONE!!!

Apr-14-2006

TIME FOR THE UV INSERT!!! I'm going to heat this bad boy and press it inside the HDD shield without bending the HDD shield.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_1-640.jpg)

As I'm heating it, it begins to bend or warp. Thi sis because it friggin hot! It's getting soft now.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_2-640.jpg)

I forgot to take a picture of it but you see the wood? Once I had this acrylic pushed down inside the shield. I had to clamp that board on top of the acrylic in the very center of the shield. REason being that the acrylic in the very center was bending upward as I held the side down. Once I had the center held down it was really easy. As you see it is VERY snug. More snug then I thought I would be able to acheive. Yay for me:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_3-640.jpg)

As you can see it alot bigger all the way around then the HDD shield. I was going to break out the router and do the whole ruler-ruler thing but I thought nah. Waiste of time.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_4-640.jpg)

Look how perfect that is! Damn im good. Anyyyyyymays.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_5-640.jpg)

So what I did instead was mark the outline for the shield using a razor,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_6-640.jpg)

See the ouline? I took it to the table sander! What a friggin mess but it got the job done and done quick! What a mess! <----- I know. I said that already. Thats how messy it really was.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_7-640.jpg)

Done! Ground down to size. Perfect! It's still not completely finished,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_8-640.jpg)

As you can see I drilled the holes for the mounting brackets. Very nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_9-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

04-14-2006, 02:25 PM

Larger holes cut out! I used a really small bit to drill pilot holes and then used a 3/8 acrylic ground bit to cut away the most of it. I could of used a bigger bit but I was uncomfortable with that idea. I would risk htting the aluminum and cracking the acrylic. So I used a coarse file and sand paper the rest of the way.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_10-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_11-640.jpg)

Diffused. I took it down to 400grit. Very nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_12-640.jpg)

Done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_13-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_15-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_16-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_17-640.jpg)

The back looks cool with the mounting hardware in place.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_18-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_19-640.jpg)

Lights on.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_20-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_21-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_22-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_23-640.jpg)

In front of the HDD rack.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_24-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-14-2006/Apr-14-2006_25-640.jpg)

What do you think? Well,... the day is young here so I think I will get started on the side shields. they should be alot easier seeing there is no bending required.

tybrenis

04-14-2006, 03:09 PM

Woah! Great work, looks really awesome! Sweet job, mate.

blue73

04-14-2006, 03:15 PM

That looks wicked. That spooky green glow looks ace. A work of art dude a work of art!8)

tribaloverkill

04-14-2006, 04:02 PM

Thanks guyz:)

jdbnsn

04-14-2006, 04:28 PM

O how do you do, that voodoo, that you do, so well...

Zero_Limits

04-15-2006, 07:49 AM

I could do that to, I just don’t feel like it :p Just kidding

Beautiful work man, simply amazing 8)

DaveW

04-15-2006, 08:18 AM

Incredible work and attention to detail. You're a real pro at this.

(Wordship)
-Dave

tribaloverkill

04-15-2006, 08:38 AM

Thanks guyz. I'm planning out the sides now. Dont know if I will get to work on it today though. We'll see.

p9l28a

04-15-2006, 06:12 PM

Wow man, im new here.

Awsome WOOOOW

tribaloverkill

04-24-2006, 05:33 PM

Update. Phew. This one was tiring as hell. Lots of scroll sawing, filing, sanding,... and then I had to do it all again with teh the UV equivalent!

Apr-24-2006

Skipping around,... all taped and cut. Ready to be filed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_1-640.jpg)

Did some polishing,... needs more.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_2-640.jpg)

More skipping around,... UV equivalent. I left out some of the design when making the UV equivalent because it has no purpose and and the chances of it breaking would be higher do to all the fine work.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_3-640.jpg)

Did a little bit more polishing, still needs some more. I think I have to get a new wheel or something. It's leaving wipe marks. It looks cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_4-640.jpg)

The two pieces together. They are not bolted together, didnt have time to do that.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_5-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_6-640.jpg)

Lit up.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_8-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_9-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_10-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_12-640.jpg)

Here the side shield on the HDD rack.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_13-640.jpg)

From the side, you see the grooves? So it can breath easily:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_14-640.jpg)

Another shot. This is not how its bolted down, I mean it is but I didnt get to doing it right yet. Later on I will tackle that.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_15-640.jpg)

A couple more shots,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_16-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_17-640.jpg)

Lit up. I am probably going to install some leds from either the rear or from below or maybe both.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_18-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_19-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_20-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2006/Apr-24-2006_21-640.jpg)

Till the next update:)

DaveW

04-24-2006, 07:08 PM

Yikes man. That think looks great! Don't know how you manage to get it so damn perfect every time. Actually that's a lie; it's hard work and good planning, isn't it?

All i can say is great work. Can't wait to see you finish this thing.

-Dave

tribaloverkill

04-24-2006, 07:32 PM

Yes,... hard work but I dont know about the planning though:) Everything is usually planned out the night before and it's usually a drawing. LOL.

DaveW

04-24-2006, 07:59 PM

Everything is usually planned out the night before and it's usually a drawing.

Hell, have you seen what some people on these boards will pass of as planning? Most of these guy's don't even measure, they just hack! (No offence-but it's a truth!) I like a good plan under my belt. But it usually ends at a drawing and some scribbled numbers on a peice of paper. That is if i don't use CAD to plan everything.

-Dave

Rankenphile

04-25-2006, 12:08 PM

Very nice work, Tribal, as always.

This thing is looking more TRON every time I see it. I absolutely love the design, and the craftsmanship is stunning. You're definately an inspiration.

tribaloverkill

04-25-2006, 09:26 PM

Tiny update.

Apr-25-2006

Cleaned my buffing wheel! Didnt use a brick either:) I used a RAZOR! MUH HA HA HA!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_1-640.jpg)

Look how clean! I cut that **** right off! It was pretty cool, messy, but cool:) Quick too:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_2-640.jpg)

This is how I did it. I rested my hand on a piece of wood and turned it on. After it was spinning full force,... I slowly touched the wheel just a bit past the crap I was trying to get rid of. The razor literally cut it off. Stuff flying all over the place. Easy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_3-640.jpg)

All the crap that came off or got cut off:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_4-640.jpg)

After buffing with the new surface of the wheel. You can see some scratching there,... thats mostly from drying off the piece with a paper towel. so abrasive:( Oh weel,... with does really bother me all that much. It looks better then before.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_5-640.jpg)

Other then the wheel,... the only other thing I got down was installing the mounting threadserts for the front panel. Looks sharp,... let me tell you. Nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_6-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-25-2006/Apr-25-2006_8-640.jpg)

I have to work some double shifts this week so I most likely wont be able to get anything down this week. Maybe on saturday I will be able too. I might try and squeeze some work in this week. We'll see what happens.

Stygian Shane

04-26-2006, 12:00 PM

Awesome. Your precision with a drill is astounding. Especially drilling something like perspex... I could never get mine as perfect as that :)

tribaloverkill

04-26-2006, 12:08 PM

Awesome. Your precision with a drill is astounding. Especially drilling something like perspex... I could never get mine as perfect as that :)

It's easy dude. You just have to grind the bits right:)

GT40_GearHead

04-26-2006, 04:50 PM

It's easy dude. You just have to grind the bits right:)
what do you mean "grind the bits right":? tell us master, tell us

sXenoG

04-26-2006, 05:20 PM

tribaloverkill

04-26-2006, 05:21 PM

what do you mean "grind the bits right":? tell us master, tell us

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=745&page=12

Read there and check out the video that can be found there too. In the video,... a 1/2" bit ground properly for acrylic, spun full speed, no cracking or anything. A perfect hole.

tribaloverkill

04-26-2006, 09:10 PM

I think he means grind the bits to a sharp point. With normal bits with my experience the acrylic cracks, but with either a hand made "grinded" bit or a bit you can buy specifically for plastic you can get uncracked plastic. :)

The point isnt as important and the flatsiding the edges. Remember, with acrylic,... you want to scrape to cut. Not gouge. Gouging = cracking.

tribaloverkill

04-28-2006, 11:11 AM

I finished mounting the first side and I attatched the front shield to that side. Flawless.

Apr-27-2006

A side shot. Polished nicely but still needs more:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_1-640.jpg)

HEEEEEELP!!! Traped within my work. Reminds me of the superman movie with the three villains trapped in the mirror.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_2-640.jpg)

Boink.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_3-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_4-640.jpg)

Nylon spacers. BA BLAM!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_5-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_6-640.jpg)

CRASH!!!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_7-640.jpg)

Inside the case. Ha Ha HA HACHOOOOO!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_8-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-27-2006/Apr-27-2006_9-640.jpg)

Bless you.

Thanks.

Anytime.

:)

tybrenis

04-28-2006, 04:46 PM

Day-um!

Nice work!! Really looks good in the case.

DaveW

04-29-2006, 02:26 PM

I never even realised how small it was until i saw it in the case. You pay a lot of attention to detail.

Definately one of the best modders i've ever seen.

-Dave

tribaloverkill

04-29-2006, 07:04 PM

I never even realised how small it was until i saw it in the case. You pay a lot of attention to detail.

Definately one of the best modders i've ever seen.

-Dave

Thanks dude:)

hogan

04-29-2006, 11:59 PM

BEAUTIFUL, nothing more nothing less.

Slatter

05-02-2006, 09:36 AM

looking good tribal

tribaloverkill

05-10-2006, 12:52 AM

UPDATE!!! I BLEW MY MOBO AND MY PSU!!! HA HA HA, HELL YEAH!!! WHOOOOO HOOOO!!! NOW I DON'T HAVE A MACHINE TO UPDATE WITH!!! YEA! WHO'S THE MAN!!! F@#$! S@#$! B@%#$&! ARGH! Don't ask how the hell I did that,... I don't know. I swear,... I went to reinstall XP and WHAM! I dont know what went first,... I think the mobo did and then some how the mobo fried the PSU. After I turned the computer on and off a couple of times it killed the dog. It wouldnt turn on anymore. I saw the ethernet light on mobo lit up. It wasn't blinking but it was lit. I went to the garage to do some work on the project and then went back up after awhile to find all the fans running but still no pc activity. So I tried to start her up again and nothing. So I unplugged the psu and then plugged it back in. now the ethernet light isnt on. I disconnected the atx power connector and tried jumping the PSU on and nothing. So I figured the PSU was dead. So I went out and bought another cheap PSU and and still nothing. I have to go out and buy a cheapy mobo now. I opened the PSU and this electronic part thing came out. LOL. It blew in half. It's a black barrel thing. It has a silver stripe running the parameter of the barrel at one end. It has some writing on it two with the same silver color. There are two metal pieces to it and they dont touch in the center of the barrel when it all together. I forgot whats it called but is it a one way thing? It's prevents current from going in the wrong direction? I dont know.I have pics of all this mess. Ayways,... I have been working on the HDD rack. The other side is almost done! I just have to polish it up nice. The fam is ready to be mounted. I just have to make the fan cover/ chute and the HDD rack support brackets and it's done:)

Stygian Shane

05-10-2006, 02:27 AM

That would be a power diode.
But bad luck about that... killing hardware is always painful.

tribaloverkill

05-10-2006, 04:00 AM

That would be a power diode.
But bad luck about that... killing hardware is always painful.

You think if I got a new one and resoldered it to the PSU it would work fine? I could use it in the shop to run fans, pumps whatever for my projects as oppose to running up stairs and riggin that stuff to my machine.

crenn

05-10-2006, 04:10 AM

That would work, just be very careful not to make any additional connections on the PCB, either that or it could be worse. Also, check the motherboard for bulging capacitors, these can cause the computer to not start up, I know, I still have a motherboard here that won't start up due to this reason (I still need to get the components and finish that tutorial I was writing) but if the motherboard is under warrenty, send it back! If it isn't, replace any components you can by yourself, ie capacitors and other things like that.

The boy 4rm oz

05-10-2006, 04:11 AM

**** man that's gotta suck, But the case looks awesome. Keep up the good work.

tribaloverkill

05-10-2006, 05:24 AM

I'll have to check to see if it's under a warrenty. Thanks dude.

crenn

05-10-2006, 06:36 AM

Hey, no problem. Always glad to help out.

wingman358

05-10-2006, 07:59 PM

Lol.

Shikimaru

05-17-2006, 08:26 PM

I have been slowly working my way through your worklog, and all i can say is...It is very nice, the modding of dreams!!

Those perspex drilling bits, just get em from the hardware?

tybrenis

05-17-2006, 10:14 PM

I have been slowly working my way through your worklog, and all i can say is...It is very nice, the modding of dreams!!

Those perspex drilling bits, just get em from the hardware?

You can buy special plastic bits, but normal bits are easy to modify. Just grind a flat on each side of the ends. This forces the bits to use a "scraping" action instead of a "rip the crap out of it" action, which is good for the plastic. If your successfull, two spiraling patterns of scrap should emerge when you drill with them.

Aero

05-18-2006, 05:11 PM

Ouch. That PSU and Mobo sucks. Been having my oen comp problems. Not nearly as bad, but I doubt my HDD should sound like a chainsaw. I think thats a bad thing. Good luck with the new mobo/psu.

antheh

05-18-2006, 08:44 PM

Damn same thing happened to my speaker system. Smoke was coming out of it so I opened the ampliphier and out came a few little black things with silver rings around them.

I got it fixed by getting new ones and re soldering them in. Works fine now. :D

tribaloverkill

05-20-2006, 06:26 PM

Check it out! It's the update that was held hostage by some blown computer hardware! LOL! Ok. Before I get into that I would like to mention a few things first. Things are changing around here by me. I am moving next month into an apartment and my mother is selling her house. So I won't have a shop:( BUT! I have been talking to A.C.Ryan and they are still backing me up on whatever I want to do. So this is what i'm going to do, ummm,...... get another shop! DUH! I also have some good news for you guy too. I'm not going ot explain it all right now. I am going to redesign my web page, tribaloverkill.acryan.com. I'm going to convert it from a webpage to a website where I will post there regularly. Everything you need to know about me and what i'm doing with ACRYAN can be found there. You have to check it out. It's important! All my worklogs will be there, pictures only though. You have to visit the forum here for my comments on how I did certain things yadda yadda. There's some other stuff that you guyz will need to read once I am done. If you dont read it,.. you WILL miss out:) Miss out on what? Well,... you'll have to read it when it's up. I'll be working on this website ASAP! I'll let you guyz know it's it's done. I think thats all i have to say right now. TO THE UPDATE!

May-10-2006

First,... here's the pics of the PSU "thing". Power Diode right?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_3-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_4-640.jpg)

Pretty sure it came from here. You see the two holes? You think if I got a new one and solder it back it would work again? Well,... I bought a new one and thats what im using right now. I also got a new mobo and that was all I need to get my machine back up and running. Thank god:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_5-640.jpg)

Here's the other shield! the other side that is,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_1-640.jpg)

Taped and ready to be cut out.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_2-640.jpg)

Cut, filed, sanded, polished(on the other side),...... flung against the wall at the speed of sound, banged to S@#$, banged flat again, filed again, sander again, polished,.... again. Done. PHEW!!!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_6-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_7-640.jpg)

PATENT PENDING BABY!!! LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_9-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_10-640.jpg)

Ugly bolt heads I know. I'm going to get my hands on some nice ones down the road. You wont even see these bolts though. Going to replace them anyways.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_11-640.jpg)

The type of bolt being used is the kind where the threads on the bolt dont go all the way to the head. The nylon washer has two jobs. Space the fan and hold the fan bolts to the shield. Just turn the bolts to fasten the fan down baby!!! It's sweet.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_12-640.jpg)

Fan mounted! How cool is that! Pure yum.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_13-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_15-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_16-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

05-20-2006, 06:27 PM

To mount the shield to the HDD rack,... you fasten it down through the blades of the fan:) It was pretty easy!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_17-640.jpg)

Done. Lights off.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_18-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_19-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_20-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_21-640.jpg)

Lights on. How cool is that. I love it.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_22-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_23-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_24-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_25-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_26-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_26-640.jpg)

Inside the case.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_27-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_27-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_28-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_28-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_29-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_29-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_30-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_30-640.jpg)

Lit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_31-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_31-640.jpg)

Some chrome hose,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_32-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_32-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_33-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-10-2006/May-10-2006_33-640.jpg)

So what you guyz think? Going to be designing the fan shield/ cover, whatevre its going to be very soon.

d_stilgar

05-20-2006, 09:32 PM

Cool. I like it a lot.
I can't wait for it to be done.

tribaloverkill

05-20-2006, 09:58 PM

Cool. I like it a lot.
I can't wait for it to be done.

Thanks dude.

tybrenis

05-20-2006, 10:06 PM

tribaloverkill

05-20-2006, 10:09 PM

I love your attention to detail, that is what makes a modder a great modder. I also like how everything is perfectly planned ahead - like the chrome pipes fititng perfectly into your slots, everything coming together in perfect unison.

Keep it up bro, can't wait for more!

P.S.: what are you going to do about a shop? (poor soul, you, poor soul)

I have to start looking for one. I need something thats atleast the size of a one car garage, two car garage would be great. I have to makes some calls too about purchasing materials bulk from the manufactures. I want to see what their MOQ's are and pricing.

Shikimaru

05-20-2006, 11:11 PM

man you are WOW!!

kingstog

05-29-2006, 07:34 PM

tribaloverkill

05-29-2006, 08:52 PM

Until a week ago I'd never heard of modding cases beyond fancy fans and lights, I'm in a band and dress up as a robot and was looking for some new gear for my suit when I started to see what people are doing to their cases. I've seen hundreds of mod jobs in a very short time and your case is BOSS! I've been glued to your worklog for hours! One question though, why not chuck the lian li (there's not much left now) and knock a case up around what you've made already?
And for the love of god will you post an update? :D

HA HA HA!! thanks dude:) Well,... I actually hate working on the Lian-Li,.. kinda. It's cool but I'm a designer. I liek to make my own stuff. So this will be the last case I cut up. Everything after blackout will be designed by me and made by me from scratch:) Thats going to be way cool. I have stuff planned that will knock your socks off, seriously. This one case,... you guyz are going to go nuts over. I'm going nuts over the idea. You think blackout is hot? Blackout aint got **** on this next computer Im going to make. God I cant wait. As for an update,... I think I am going to hold off on blackout for a bit until ACRyan and myself get the new studio up and running. Just going to work with LE for a bit. Next month we should have the studio up and running:) Keep your shorts on:)

Shikimaru

05-29-2006, 09:11 PM

HA HA HA!! thanks dude:) Well,... I actually hate working on the Lian-Li,.. kinda. It's cool but I'm a designer. I liek to make my own stuff. So this will be the last case I cut up. Everything after blackout will be designed by me and made by me from scratch:) Thats going to be way cool. I have stuff planned that will knock your socks off, seriously. This one case,... you guyz are going to go nuts over. I'm going nuts over the idea. You think blackout is hot? Blackout aint got **** on this next computer Im going to make. God I cant wait. As for an update,... I think I am going to hold off on blackout for a bit until ACRyan and myself get the new studio up and running. Just going to work with LE for a bit. Next month we should have the studio up and running:) Keep your shorts on:)

`gasm

kingstog

05-30-2006, 05:20 PM

Hey good luck with A.C. Ryan and the studio. I was also checking out your funky reservoirs, KEEP IT UP MAN!

isunktheship

07-15-2006, 03:17 AM

man, i wish i had this type of workshop, and these types of tools at my disposal!! you have customized your case completely and won't settle for anything less than perfect. Hehe, as mentioned before, this is art it's so far beyond modding. Lookin good, can't wait to see more progress!:D

tribaloverkill

07-15-2006, 04:08 AM

Thanks dude:) I'll soon be posting again. Working out the details with ACRyan. Very soon I will have the new Studio up and running. Will be working in there alot. Not as much at first but soon as I rid of my debt I will be able to cut down to part time where I work now and work more in the studio. When I get to that point I will be spending more then 16 hours each day in there making things happen. I cant wait,... I also moved so that is taken care of, atleast for the next year. My room mate will be moving in a year so I will have to decide whether I want to stay there and find a new room mate or find a single bed apartment. I just want things to smooth out so I can focus on producing.

tribaloverkill

01-30-2007, 08:49 PM

WOW! Yea! First update in how long! I didnt get anything done today too! Let me explain,... so yea. It's been how long? So I went to the studio and pulled Blackout out from the shadows. I dusted her off a bit and though I was going to get right to work! WRONG! LOL. I had to like figure out where I left off and what I had to do now. So yea. I found out the I have to shave some off of the LED cover and the new floor of the 5.25" rack because the back side panel or the right one if your looking at the front of the case, wont close. Not a problem. I didnt fix that right then and there. So,...

Jan-30-2007 (Blackout)

Here's where I left off,... the HDD rack thingie.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_2-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_3-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_5-640.jpg)

I love how the HDD rack sits right up on the window like this. It's not right up on the window but it's close. When lights go out,... you wont even be able to see it! God I love that.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_6-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_7-640.jpg)

This side is finished. I have to work on the other side now. I ahev to make sure this rack is in the right position before taking measurements.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_8-640.jpg)

Here's the fan side.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_9-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_10-640.jpg)

Whats I want is the fan to suck and blow across the HDD's. I want to fan to suck in cold air from teh bottom of the case. Here's a mock-up I was playing around with today. I was just trying to get an idea of how this will work and how it will look.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_12-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_13-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jan-30-2007/Jan-30-2007_14-640.jpg)

When I go to work tonight,... hopefully it will be slow so that I can draw out what I want this cover thing to look like. I don't really want to waste time in the studio drawing. I want to get right to work. Sorry this is all I have for today but I plan on spending several days on this before I get back to the levo shields, tZOS.

Commando

01-30-2007, 08:52 PM

Cool as always.

tribaloverkill

01-30-2007, 09:04 PM

God,... I forgot that I made some changes on the image server. Blackout has a lot of dead links. Damn. This log is totally shot, lol. Well,... I'm going to set up an image gallery over on my site so people can atleeast look at all the images of the past. There aint no way i'm going back to change all those links. sheez.

b4i7

01-31-2007, 04:31 PM

this thing is still sexy as hell!

luciusad2004

01-31-2007, 11:23 PM

Love the way the hard drive rack looks. Gorgeous. Keep it up

tribaloverkill

02-01-2007, 10:25 PM

Ok,... I didnt get anything done in the studio the other day because I didnt go. I never got out of bed. Yea. I was so damn tired. Hospital is running us ragged. I can't wait to cut down there so I can spend more time in the studio. I couldnt even do any designing while I was at work because they had me working on the one of the worst floors. Anyways,... I was having trouble figuring out what I wanted to do with this portion of the HDD rack. Do I want to create a compartment in which teh fan can draw air from teh outside or just make a shield to cover the fan and make it look nice?!?!?! I really wanted to just make a shield but I had my heart set on drawing air from the outside. So,... thats what I'm going to do. Need a compartment that will do the job, look nice and will hold together without welding. Hmmm,... watch and learn,...

Feb-01-2007 (Blackout)

Here's what I want. It's two pieces. a front and a back. The back get bolted down with the fan. The front piece get bolted to the front of the fan. Both pieces fit flush. I wanted to try and round this thing but I cant really do that because of how the front cover is mounted. If I round the front cover a bit,... it will cover or over hang the side of the HDD rack. I dont want to cover any of the side of the HDD rack. So an absolute box it is. But it's ok,... because the pump tower is boexed too. They will compliment each other.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_1-640.jpg)

Went to an arts and craft store and found some CHIPBOARD. I didnt know whats it was called. Now I do. I got 2 big ass sheets for like 2 bucks each. I'm going to look online for this stuff. I want to buy it in bulk.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_2-640.jpg)

Heres the front all drawn out.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_3-640.jpg)

Front cut out. I took the razor and cut on the lines where I'm goign to bend to make it real easy to bend. Have to be careful not to cut all the way through. Just cut the very surface.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_4-640.jpg)

Done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_5-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_6-640.jpg)

Very nice,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_7-640.jpg)

Very nice,... I like.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_8-640.jpg)

F@#$. How the hell?!?! 3/4" to short? LOL. Thank god it's only a mock up. LOL. Whatever,... I'll super glue on an extension. he he he. lordy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_9-640.jpg)

Back piece cut out,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_10-640.jpg)

Look at that! Whos the man!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_12-640.jpg)

Flush. Of course,... doing this with the aluminum is going to be harder. Thats because it's thicker and I have to compensate for a bit of stretching.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_13-640.jpg)

Not worried about it sealing perfectly. This is not a precise high vacuum area. This is just fine.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_14-640.jpg)

Now I have to figure out what design to cut out of it. I want the one side to continue the look of the HDD rack and maybe have to other continue the look of the above LED cover.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_15-640.jpg)

Heres how the back will fit on.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_16-640.jpg)

And then the front,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_17-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_18-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-01-2007/Feb-01-2007_19-640.jpg)

what you think so far? You know whats funny,... this case really has no plans whatsoever. For those of you who have been following this thing from the very begining,... you would know this. I have been kind of just making S@#$ up as I go. LOL. It's really funny actually. I myself,... dont even know what this thing is going to look like when it's done. I have an idea but who knows! LOL. Blackout is kind of like my "drawing board" that I use to exercise my design sense. you know? Anyways,... till next time. Going to try and get some work done on fri but I doubt it. I will probably end up just drawing and planning some more for this thing. I'll try and post something though. Going to get some work done on sat though. Sun I'll be in there and I will spend all of mon in there, day and night.

Cagedconnerman

02-02-2007, 07:38 PM

awe-inspiring as always tribal, how do u think of all this?

tribaloverkill

02-02-2007, 11:07 PM

I dont know. It just comes to mind. I treally sucks because more comes to mind then what you see here. Because I dont have the right tools and machinery I can only do so much.

The boy 4rm oz

02-03-2007, 01:28 AM

Wow looks great. I have been waiting ages for a new post. lookn good keep up the good work.

tribaloverkill

02-03-2007, 02:01 AM

Thanks. Will be working on it regularly now until it's done.

AKA_RA

02-03-2007, 02:16 AM

but...if you finish, we wouldn't have anything to look forward too. ;)

regardless, i cannot wait to see how this turns out. keep up the good work, mate. :)

tribaloverkill

02-03-2007, 04:57 PM

OMG! You have to see this! I didnt get to spend a LOT of time in the studio but I did get several hours in. But within those several hours I made the back portion of this compartment and it is FRIGGIN FLAWLESS!!! I can't believe to it came out so well. I mean there was like 2 mishaps but,... just read a see. 40 pics! LOL!

Feb-02-2007 (Blackout)

Taken a shortcut. Before I use to razor a line on the aluminum and then file to that line and then make all my measurements from that straight edge. Wll this time,... I used the ruler and the router:) Done in seconds:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_1-640.jpg)

Router cuts through it like butter. nice and straight.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_2-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_3-640.jpg)

I cut out the general size from the larger sheet after cutting the one side of the larger sheet straight. Now im going to do the same thing for all the sides.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_4-640.jpg)

You cant see it in this pic but the edge is lined with tape on on that tape was a line. I split that line in half with the router. Seriously.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_5-640.jpg)

All sides straight as hell.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_6-640.jpg)

400 grit wetsand on both sides.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_7-640.jpg)

Polished?!?!? Having trouble trying to figure out the whole polishing thing. In this pic,... it looks kind of hazy right? Well,... thats because it is! LOL. I tried using the table grinder the way I use to do it. Wasn't coming out right. So I rigger the buffing wheel up to the drill press and ran the wheel at a slower speed and thats what you see in the pic. It's good because there are no buffing marks. But there are tiny little scratches giving the hazy look. After that I threw one buffing wheel on the table grinder because last time I had three of them together on it. It worked great. I think you just have to keep clean the wheel and only use one wheel to do your final buffing. I didnt get a pic of it all super shiny but the you'll see the final product in a bit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_8-640.jpg)

Ok,... taped off the aluminum to protect the surface. I marked my lines and cut away the tape.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_9-640.jpg)

Notice the double lines. This is where the bend is going to be. I'm going to cut away some material within the double lines to get rid of the pinch point. It will bend nicely. I did this for the brackets for the xPO/ sPL order.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_10-640.jpg)

Cut everything out and now im filing it all down nicely. God I miss this.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_11-640.jpg)

Stupid camera,... all nice and even. Lovely.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_12-640.jpg)

All done and ready for the removal of materail for bending,... hmmm?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_13-640.jpg)

Yes,... I useda dremel for this task. Had nothing else to do it with. It worked nicely but very inaccurate. didnt like it.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_14-640.jpg)

Bending the tabs fost. Bending towards the grooves I cut. I uses my hands to bend this entire piece. It was still a bit hard but I'm strong:) I got it. It did bend a lot easier because of the grooves. No doubt about that.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_15-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

02-03-2007, 04:58 PM

All tabs bent.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_16-640.jpg)

Now because the aluminum springs back a bit I wasn't able to bend the tabs at 90 degrees becauase of the fact that the bending jig whatever was 90 degrees. It would have to less for me to achieve the 90 degree bend the first time soooooo,.... I'll bend them a bit more by hand. You put the tab FLAT on a surface and push down hard foucing all that pressure on the bend and not the tab. While doing that you bend a little until you reach your degree. If you just try and push the tab it will bend and wont bend at the,..... bend?!?!? LOL. Make sense? LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_17-640.jpg)

There all tabs at 90 degrees.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_18-640.jpg)

After doing the same thing to bend all the sides,... this is what you end up with. How cool is that! Look how perfect it is.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_19-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_20-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_21-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_22-640.jpg)

Off with the tape!!! How friggin nice is that! OH,... forgot to mention that I marked and cut this thing on the wrong side. So the buffed surface is on the inside instead of the outside. Thats ok because I just went ahead and buffed the other side, tee hee. It looks great but does it fit! Ho s@#$?!?!?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_23-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_24-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_25-640.jpg)

It's good!!! IT'S GOOOOOOOOD!!! Oh my god it's good. This thing fit better then I though it would! It fits like a glove! All the first shot too! My measurements were on! Even my 1/16" bending factor worked. thats cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_26-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_26-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_27-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_27-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_28-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_28-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

02-03-2007, 05:00 PM

Fan in place.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_29-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_29-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_30-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_30-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_31-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_31-640.jpg)

!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_32-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_32-640.jpg)

Wait a tic,... oh s@#$. That lip isn't suppose to be there! DAMN! I mixed these two measurements up. Was suppose to measure 1" fromt eh back not the front. Oh well,... have to start all over.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_33-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_33-640.jpg)

This is the way it's suppose to be,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_34-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_34-640.jpg)

!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_35-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_35-640.jpg)

Taped it up again. the piece you see exposed needs to be cut away.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_36-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_36-640.jpg)

Lucked out. The scroll saw fit nicely in there. It's in it's top most position so it will clear.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_37-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_37-640.jpg)

All better. Thats how it's suppose to fit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_39-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_39-640.jpg)

Oh yea. flush.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_40-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_40-640.jpg)

So nice. You see the top right hole. It's messed up a bit right? Tjhats from not drilling a pilot hole first. Pilot holes people! Key.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_41-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-02-2007/Feb-02-2007_41-640.jpg)

Damn,... that was a crazy number of pics. Phew. It's looks like I'm going to be able to go back to the studio tonight. I'll start and finish the front piece. Well,... depending. The front is going to have deisgn work cut out of it. I have to figure out what I want for teh design. I am was thinking about making another of that LED cover window thing on the one side of the front cover for this thing. I need to atleast make another one of the LEd window things. I cant say I really like that window thing though. what do you think?

jdbnsn

02-03-2007, 06:40 PM

After you polish your metals, do you apply anything to them to keep them clean from smudges, fingerprints, etc?

tribaloverkill

02-04-2007, 02:46 AM

After you polish your metals, do you apply anything to them to keep them clean from smudges, fingerprints, etc?

No,... atleast right now I dont.

tribaloverkill

02-05-2007, 06:35 PM

Ok,... here's what I'm going with,...

http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_2-640.jpg)

You like? OH! I forgot my camera at the studio when I came home the other day so I was not able to update:( So when I go today and come home tomorrow there will be two updates. The first one is somewhat small but still nice. Today I plan on getting a lot of work done! So this is going to be a huge update.

tribaloverkill

02-06-2007, 02:37 PM

Ok,... a very late update. I forgot my camera at the studio when I left the next day. So her it is. It's very small but kind of cool,...

Feb-03-2007 (Blackout)

Here's what going to be the other piece or ront piece of the fan box. I got a much better shine this time around. There are still some light light scratches on it from sanding but they can be hardly noticed. This plate is literally a mirror. Later on down the road I want to figure out how to get thee most perfect shine! I need something softer to buff with.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-03-2007/Feb-03-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-03-2007/Feb-03-2007_1-640.jpg)

Taped the whole thing off to protect the finish. i really need to get some paper mask. I dont really like using the tape like this. I need paper mask.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-03-2007/Feb-03-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-03-2007/Feb-03-2007_2-640.jpg)

I finished drawing out the pattern in which to cut and fold.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-03-2007/Feb-03-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-03-2007/Feb-03-2007_3-640.jpg)

I added the holes for mounting and the holes to hold the lower box thing together. Rivet holes.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-03-2007/Feb-03-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-03-2007/Feb-03-2007_4-640.jpg)

A small stupid update. Check out the next update,... it's much better.

tribaloverkill

02-06-2007, 02:44 PM

Ok,... this update is cool. check it out.

Feb-05-2007 (Blackout)

Here's the design I went with. Just like in the pics of the paper mock-up but I switched the number of grooves around on each side. I like it this way better. Before it seemed like there was tomuch on one side. I think you'll like it this way too. I drew the design out on the aluminum and cut away the tape. Looks cool with the shiny aluminum pooring though.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_3-640.jpg)

Drilled all my holes.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_4-640.jpg)

Everything here is cut out and filed nice and smooth. It was fairly quick with filing because I was cutting right up next to the line,... cutting hairs, literally. So thats less to file.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_5-640.jpg)

First bend. How nice is that! It was a lot harder to bend because there's more to bend with this piece. I had to use a board to bend it. Also,... I wasn't able to cut the bending grooves as deep because my dremel crapped out on me. I fixed it though.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_6-640.jpg)

Look at that bend! So nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_7-640.jpg)

Next! Hot.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_8-640.jpg)

Look how dead on that is! I love it! You see the paper towel? You see how its rolled like that? Thats to focus the pressure on that specific area to bend that piece in a bit more.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_9-640.jpg)

The paper towel wraps around to keep from scratching the piece.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_10-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_11-640.jpg)

All done. All is bent and holy s@#$ is it dead on! I measured everything and it's exactly what I planned! Dead on.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_12-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_13-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_14-640.jpg)

Here you go! No tape. Riveted. Done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_15-640.jpg)

How cool is that!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_16-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_17-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_18-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_19-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_20-640.jpg)

The grooves on the fan box match the grooves on the front of the HDD shield.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_21-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

02-06-2007, 02:44 PM

Uhh so yummy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_22-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_23-640.jpg)

Matches LED panel nicely. I'm thinking about going back and sanding/ polishing all of the old stuff I have done. What you think? That includes,... the radiator enclosure.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_24-640.jpg)

This isn't cardboard. It's going to be the UV green insert that will light up all the detailed work of the fan box.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_25-640.jpg)

The tape is color coded so I know what color tape I'm using. Here I am done marking the UV green acrylic.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_26-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_26-640.jpg)

Just like the aluminum I scored a groove where it's going to be bent. I wanted to see how well it works seeing it works nicely with the almuminum.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_27-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_27-640.jpg)

I need a nice smooth surface to bend this acrylic over so I broke out a thin sheet of zinc and the brake bender.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_28-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_28-640.jpg)

Clamped and ready to bend.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_29-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_29-640.jpg)

The brake bender SUCKS! It did such a ****ty job! Look at that bend. Not the angle but the bend,... you see how off it is! The problem is that the part of the brake that does the bending it bowing out while bending something. Because of the bowing it is not bending my work nicely. It's crap. When I get the TIG i'm going to re-enforce the brake so it doesnt bow. We'll see what happens after doing that. Also,... I want to weld my own bending JIG/ surface too.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_30-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-05-2007/Feb-05-2007_30-640.jpg)

So yea. I would have more pics but,......... I broke the UV green insert. Yup. While filing it in the vise, it fell out and hit the floor. then the 2x4 that was in the vise holding the insert in the vise fell on top of it, cracking it. Can you believe that? Well,... as soon as im done post this and after I get something to eat, I'm going back to finish this thing. I don't need sleep.

tribaloverkill

02-06-2007, 08:42 PM

PHEW! I'm so tired. I spent so much time in the studio the last 2 days. I slept several hours in the studio too. I need to get a couch or something up in there! Anyways,... CHECK IT OUT!

Feb-06-2007 (Blackout)

My little bending jig/ setup. A piece of 1/8" aluminum that I ran through the router to cut nice straight and sharp edge to bend over. I clamped that to the table. Then I cut off a piece of the chipboard and scored a straight line on it and then bent the chipboard on that scored line so it folded in half. I place that over the aluminum so it over hung the table like so. I taped it to the aluminum. I then taped the acrylic to the chipboard having the the very edge of the chip board right on the bend line of the acrylic. I did this so right after heating I can just place the wood ontp and begin bending/ holding as oppose to lining it up making sure it's straight yadda yadda. Seconds count. This stuff cools off kinda quick. The chipboard make a nice smooth surface of the hot acrylic to lay upon.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_2-640.jpg)

Bent. See how nice,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_3-640.jpg)

Look at that bend. Thats cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_4-640.jpg)

Very straight, very clean. Very nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_5-640.jpg)

Slid right in after it cooled. Still need some sanding to get it all to fit just right.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_6-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_8-640.jpg)

Lit. The acrylic hasnt been sanded for the dust finish yet.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_9-640.jpg)

Together and lit. I believe it's dusted in these upcoming pics,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_10-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_12-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_13-640.jpg)

Connected to the HDD rack.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_15-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_16-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_17-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_18-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_19-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_20-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_21-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_22-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_23-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

02-06-2007, 08:43 PM

Lights on.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_24-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_25-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_26-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_26-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_27-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_27-640.jpg)

I need a maid. Seriously. Look at this mess. Who's going to clean this up!?!?!?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_28-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_28-640.jpg)

Oh my,....
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_29-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_29-640.jpg)

Oh wow,... yea. Dirty. I'm going to call my mommy,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_30-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_30-640.jpg)

WALLPAPER - 1600x1200
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_20-1600.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-06-2007/Feb-06-2007_21-1600.jpg)

Ichbin

02-06-2007, 08:47 PM

always do amazing work mate, keep it up.

b4i7

02-07-2007, 12:24 AM

that is so my background now

tribaloverkill

02-07-2007, 02:12 AM

that is so my background now

he he he, sweet:) There will be more wallpapers to come.

The boy 4rm oz

02-07-2007, 05:14 AM

Man your work is insane.

tribaloverkill

02-07-2007, 07:47 AM

Man your work is insane.

Insane in the membrane?

Slatter

02-07-2007, 08:09 AM

great to see ya back on this Tribal

tribaloverkill

02-07-2007, 09:05 AM

Thanks slatter.

tribaloverkill

02-10-2007, 08:10 PM

I'm pissed and tired. Well,... I'm pissed because I am tired. I went to the studio today and messed up this piece that I was working on because I was working tired. Damn. I really need to fix my damn bending brake. I'm going to do that tomorrow. I have off.

Feb-10-2007 (Blackout)

So I went to a local store to get some kind of sanding block or blocks. I wanted something to better create a dust finish on my acrylic. I got several different types.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_1-640.jpg)

These are neat. One is 220grit and the other is 400grit. It's like a mat and you sand with it. I used the 400 on the acrylic insert for the fan box and it came out great. Only thing I dont like about these sanding mat thingies is that they easily get chewed up if say you were to sand by an edge or something. The edge like tears away the mat sponge thingy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_2-640.jpg)

Cool ehh? Expensive too. like $6.00 for 3 of these little pads.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_3-640.jpg)

This is what I'm making. Yes,... it's already made and sitting right there in the pic. It's sloppy as hell though. It's even more sloppy then I though when I started taking measurements off it. Lordy what was I thinking!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_4-640.jpg)

Cutting off a piece that I will use.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_5-640.jpg)

See the two lines? You'll see what it for is a second.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_6-640.jpg)

REal quick,... fan insert,... so cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_7-640.jpg)

All cut and ready for sanding and polishing. You see the lip on the one side? Thats the those two lines were for. I routered all of the first line and then routered the second line up to the perpendicular line.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_8-640.jpg)

Now,... here's the messed up product. What happened was that the four holes on teh largest surface were off by like a 1/16"?!?! They were off because the bend was a bit wide. Which offest the holes by a bit. NOW,... stupid me didnt realize that I could have effortlessly moved the 5.25 bay walls over to match the holes! For all I know I was dead on and the bay walls were off!!! But all I knew was that they were off. I had it stuck in my mind that everything would match up just by placing it in postion. Everything did except those holes. So what I do? I tried squaring off the the bend a bit more. Which turned into a hammer fest,... started beating teh S@#$ out of it. It started losing it straightness and that was it. I gave up. Totally lost the point. the perfectness wasnt there. so yea.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_9-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_10-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-10-2007/Feb-10-2007_11-640.jpg)

So tomorrow I have off. Going to get some sleep and then go to the studio. I want to re-enforce my bending brake and use that to make this bend. All my measurments were on it just that the bend was slightly off. I want to cut the bend groove a bit deeper to make it a bit easier to bend and I bet I'll nail it. I want to have this thing mounted inside case tomorrow. I want to the LED cover sized down a bit and I think I want to start the new pump tower too. We'll see what happens.

tribaloverkill

02-12-2007, 10:52 AM

DAMN IT! Your not going to believe this,... I remade the piece I messed up or though I messed up and it came out fine. But now! Now,... the fan box is totally f@#$ed up! I have to remake the whole damn thing! Can you believe that! All because I missed one little measurement! An 1/8"!!! DAMN! OMG,... I have show much to do now,...

Feb-12-2007 (Blackout)

Here's the piece I remade. It came out perfect.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-12-2007/Feb-12-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-12-2007/Feb-12-2007_1-640.jpg)

You see the rivets perfectly placed in their holes? Fits nicely.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-12-2007/Feb-12-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-12-2007/Feb-12-2007_2-640.jpg)

Flush on the VFD side.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-12-2007/Feb-12-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-12-2007/Feb-12-2007_3-640.jpg)

Heres there LED side.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-12-2007/Feb-12-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-12-2007/Feb-12-2007_4-640.jpg)

Here's the problem. The fan box front cover doesnt fit on the back portion with the fan in place. It fit without the UV insert but with the UV insert in there,... it doesn't.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-12-2007/Feb-12-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-12-2007/Feb-12-2007_5-640.jpg)

You see how the fan sits flush witht he back portion of the fan box. There needs to be an 1/8" lip there so the UV insert can slide in. The only way to fix this problem without remaking,... is cutting off that side of the UV insert which is out of the question,... and cutting away an 1/8" from the fan which is also out of the question. So I'm screwed! Damn. I have to train myself to sniff out s@#$ like this early. To think think think think think first before I do do do. Damn,... I can't believe this! ARGH!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-12-2007/Feb-12-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-12-2007/Feb-12-2007_6-640.jpg)

I'm going to shower and go get rid of some of this anger at the gym. I'm goignto sleep right after and see about going right back to the studio to start over:( Might give away this fan box:) I mean it's shot but I'm sure you modders will think of something to do with it:)

Drew

02-17-2007, 08:57 AM

Fair play for keeping on with it...after all the setbacks it's good to see the project continuing!

+rep for being thick skinned!

jdbnsn

02-19-2007, 04:10 AM

Hey tribal,
Did you know that alot of your old pics are not loading in this thread?

b4i7

02-19-2007, 11:02 AM

his pics dont load cuz he changed his hosting and didnt feel like goin back through and loading them all back

NocturnaL

02-19-2007, 05:42 PM

tribaloverkill

02-23-2007, 06:08 PM

Hey. Been sick. I caught a bug from the hospital. Was out many days. Lost some weight,... it's just been nasty over here. I went the the studio the other day and did some work. I pretty much finished the new fan box. So I am where I lefted off.

Feb-23-2007 (Blackout)

Here's both the front and rear of the box all drawn out and ready for cutting.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_1-640.jpg)

I thought I would cut out the new shields for levo too. Shortly after trying to cut them I gave up beause I forgot how much longer it takes to cutt through anything aluminum over 1/16" thick. I'll finish them another time.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_2-640.jpg)

Here they are cut and bent. Perfect this time.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_3-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_5-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_6-640.jpg)

HEre's the old insert. You see how it's an 1/8" to long on one side and 1/8" short on the other? This means I can salvage this. Would save me time. All I have to do is re-heat it and bent it in it's new shape.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_7-640.jpg)

This is how it's suppose to fit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_8-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_9-640.jpg)

Front cover on.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_10-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_12-640.jpg)

See how it fit flush now? Thats what was wrong with the last one. While playing with this thing it gave me some ideas I want to try later on down the road,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_13-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-23-2007/Feb-23-2007_14-640.jpg)

So yea. I didnt go to the studio today because I am weak. I am trying to gain back my strength and weight. I haven't really eaten for days. Been puking my brains out. I'm going tomorrow though:) I think I can mount this thing tomorrow? We'll see. I started watermarking my photo's as you can see. Not to big and in your face but a little something something. I can't remember whether or not I told you guyz this but acryan approved all my metal fab tools and machines. So I am waiting to get some loot for that stuff. Thats when I start working on cevo too. I'm really going to have to bust my ass now because I have blackout, levo, and cevo to work on. I will work on this stuff as much as possible. You'll have to check yourself to see which one I worked on. Whatelese? My home page is like still under construction. Little spam bots are getting in. I'm tired of deleting them. We're going to beef up the page. Sorry about that. Ok,... I'm going to eat now. Bye.

tribaloverkill

02-23-2007, 06:14 PM

Yet you've outdone yourself again tribal, Amazing work as expected. Could you be a pal and tell me what threading Danger Den's 1/2" Barb fittings use? I'm about to use some on custom reservoirs, but cant seem to find the threading for the taps. Thanks in advance:)

Probably late but,... I'm using 1/2" brass fitting that use 1/4 - 18 NPT threads. DD fittings use different threads sizes all being straight or regular threading. Go to their site and match up which fitting you want with the thread type.

Cagedconnerman

02-24-2007, 03:17 AM

sorry to hear about ur being sick dude, hope u feel better now

tribaloverkill

02-25-2007, 10:12 PM

This is what I did like a day ago? I'm just posting now because I was to busy to do it earlier. I didnt get much done because of the fat that I spent most of the time thinking. Before I cut a hole in the case for the fan box spout I want to mount it first to make sure that it's where I want it to be. Mounting it isnt all that easy either. I have to make sure that it clears on both sides and I need to make brackets to mount the bottom of the HDD rack to the bttom pf the case. So here's what I got done.

Feb-25-2007 (Blackout)

First,... mounting the top of the rack. When I made this rack is was a while ago. I think at that time I had planned on mounting it with bolts. Why? I dont know. What I do know is that the mounting holes I drilled in the rack are to big for the rivets I want to use soooooo this is what i'm going to do. You see the little rectangular pieces with the holes drilled in them. I am going to use those to mount the rack with the rivets. The rivets can hold 3/16" total. Thats perfect seeing that with these little things I made, the rack and the 5.25" bay floor,... thats 3/16"! Perfect. They wont be seen at all. I'm cool with that.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-25-2007/Feb-25-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-25-2007/Feb-25-2007_1-640.jpg)

Drilled the mounting holes in the 5.25" bay.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-25-2007/Feb-25-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-25-2007/Feb-25-2007_2-640.jpg)

So perfect. A perfect fit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-25-2007/Feb-25-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-25-2007/Feb-25-2007_3-640.jpg)

Just two rivets in place.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-25-2007/Feb-25-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-25-2007/Feb-25-2007_4-640.jpg)

Snug. Nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-25-2007/Feb-25-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-25-2007/Feb-25-2007_5-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-25-2007/Feb-25-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-25-2007/Feb-25-2007_6-640.jpg)

I was going to go to the studio tonight but I just found out that it is snowing like crazy outside. I would usually jump all over driving in the snow but the tires on my truck are crap and I would probably wreck trying to get there. Soooo,... im not going. I'm going to wake up bright an early and go get tires. After that I am going to shoot to the studio and get to work. In the meantime,... seeing that I'll be home I am will work on my photo gallery that I started building on my site. I started with blackout seeing it has the most photo's and the most dead links. Every pic I take will be posted in the gallery. Just pics though. No comments. I am going to try and sit down and think up some rules for that tribal contest I have been talking about throwing too. So yea. Stay tuned for that. Peace and be safe.

Slatter

02-26-2007, 02:20 AM

i am so lost right now.... i started modding after being inspired by this project oh so long ago. you still woking on the lian li?

hogan

02-26-2007, 03:12 AM

you still woking on the lian li?

there doesn't seem to be much left of the lan li, but it still is the lan li.

wonder if he'll ever get around to playing that half life 2 he had when he started.

tribaloverkill

03-04-2007, 04:34 PM

I'm late! Posting this update crazy late. Fire me.

Feb-28-2007 (Blackout)

More fitting and positioning.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_1-640.jpg)

Trying to make sure everything is straight. Everything is slightly bend out of shape. Nothing really noticable but when you put it all together is might just end up way out of shape. So I have to figure out what needs adjusting.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_2-640.jpg)

You see the lip of aluminum on the floor of the case. I need to avoid that when making my brackets for mounting the hdd cage.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_3-640.jpg)

So far everything looks straight as hell.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_5-640.jpg)

There the lip of aluminum in the back. Argh.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_6-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_8-640.jpg)

Wham. Brackets. How do they look? Ok right? How you like this pic? Not bad for taking it using my mouth! LOL. Actually blue-fusion stopped by to hang for a bit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_9-640.jpg)

Very nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_10-640.jpg)

My boy blue-fusion.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Feb-28-2007/Feb-28-2007_11-640.jpg)

He'll be stoppin by more often,...

tribaloverkill

03-04-2007, 04:52 PM

This update is late too. *Runs and hides*

Mar-04-2007 (Blackout)

Ok. finished the brackets and riveted them. That looks cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_2-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_3-640.jpg)

Inside the case. Fits ever so snug. I love it.l
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_5-640.jpg)

The holes I drilled for the two rear brackets.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_6-640.jpg)

Of course! Just my luck! I knew I was going to drill through this wheel thing but damn! I couldnt drill completely though it,... I had to drill the damn edge! ARGH! It's ok. I can fix this.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_7-640.jpg)

WHA LA! Nothing a round bastard(file) couldnt fix.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_8-640.jpg)

OH YEA. Thats so nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_9-640.jpg)

Ok! Everything is in place! All rivets in but not fastened. Everything fits perfectly! HOT!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_10-640.jpg)

Rivets under the case.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_11-640.jpg)

Side shots.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_12-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_13-640.jpg)

Cut out the fan box hole using the good ole dremel.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_15-640.jpg)

This is where I left off. I'm going back today to work on this.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-04-2007/Mar-04-2007_16-640.jpg)

b4i7

03-04-2007, 07:11 PM

oh dang...i was about to say HOLY S#$% how did i miss an update on blackout??!?

i love it

cant wait to buy my lian li

DaveW

03-04-2007, 07:20 PM

Of course! Just my luck! I knew I was going to drill through this wheel thing but damn! I couldnt drill completely though it,... I had to drill the damn edge! ARGH! It's ok. I can fix this.

Who else goes ape-**** worrying about the underside of their case? You know what's on the bottom of my damn case? Newspaper. Cos i painted it on newspaper and it got stuck.

Dude, you shame me.

-Dave

The boy 4rm oz

03-05-2007, 08:23 AM

Awesome as always man. Good work.

tribaloverkill

03-07-2007, 07:28 AM

Cos i painted it on newspaper and it got stuck.

-Dave

Dude you rock. LOL. I didn't really go ape-****, kinda. Wait till you see what I made for that hole! I have to see if I can update when I get home. I don't have a real connetion at the apartment right now. My roommate is switching to DSL and disconnected the cable. I'm on a wireless g card:(

tribaloverkill

03-07-2007, 09:42 AM

HELLO! HI! My name is tribalOVERKILL! How you doing on this lovely day!

Mar-05-2007 (Blackout)

Fan box cover complete! With spring bolt fastener thingies!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_2-640.jpg)

I had to make them flex like this because I couldnt get the cover in with the regular stiff bolt thingies. These are much cooler anyways. The cover is actually pretty easy to install and remove!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_3-640.jpg)

Installed. I am hoping they make bolts like this one with a nicer head. A hex head maybe.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_4-640.jpg)

Underside looking in,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_5-640.jpg)

Now I need to dress up that hole. Here's something I was playing around with,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_6-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-05-2007/Mar-05-2007_7-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

03-07-2007, 09:50 AM

So the little something I was playing around with before turned out to be ehhhh. So,.....

Mar-07-2007 (Blackout)

I started with this,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_1-640.jpg)

Dremeled some grooves for easy bending.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_2-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_3-640.jpg)

Tape off.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_5-640.jpg)

WHAM! The reason I say "WHAM!" or whenever you see "WHAM!", this means that I forgot to take photo's. I get so lost in my work that I forget. Sorry. Here it is! How hot is that! there is something I am not liking about it,... I can make this look better but i'm not because it's small and stupid and I have tons of more stuff to do to finihs this case sooooo moving on.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_6-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_8-640.jpg)

Hole before,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_9-640.jpg)

Hole after,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_10-640.jpg)

Now what about the underside of the hole?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_11-640.jpg)

You understand where I'm going here?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_12-640.jpg)

How about now?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_13-640.jpg)

And now?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_14-640.jpg)

How about now?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_15-640.jpg)

And now?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_16-640.jpg)

What about now?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_17-640.jpg)

Now?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_18-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

03-07-2007, 09:51 AM

I bent all the tabs over. Here I'm using a tack hammer to smash the corners together so they look nice and round.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_19-640.jpg)

How about now?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_20-640.jpg)

Yeeeeeeea. You see where I'm going with this.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_21-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_22-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_23-640.jpg)

Such a small piece but oh so nice. This has to be one of the finest pieces I have made. Reason being because it's so small.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_24-640.jpg)

On the case. It's not done. still have to sand away some height seeing that it's touching the wheel. I might go ahead and raise the wheels some too.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_25-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_26-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_26-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_27-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_27-640.jpg)

The filter material will be pressed in place. Easily removed and cleaned:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_28-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_28-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_29-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_29-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_30-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_30-640.jpg)

Two pieces together.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_31-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_31-640.jpg)

Two pieces together with fan box.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_32-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-07-2007/Mar-07-2007_32-640.jpg)

so yea. Tell me what you think.

kingstog

03-07-2007, 10:15 AM

I love getting home in the evening and checking what Tribal has been up to. Dude it's great to watch you work again, keep it up.8)
How's spongebob these days?

Zephik

03-07-2007, 01:35 PM

I love getting home in the evening and checking what Tribal has been up to. Dude it's great to watch you work again, keep it up.8)
How's spongebob these days?

YES! Spongebob was the greatest ever. :p

Good to see so much progress TOK! ...tok? That kind of sounds like orc or something. lol anyways, keep it up man, your doing a great job.

tribaloverkill

03-08-2007, 04:30 AM

Sponge Bob is in the netherlands. I'm going to get some more dolls to torture. No worries.

tribaloverkill

03-08-2007, 09:18 PM

I made the top piece again. It looks so much better but hot damn was it a bit harder this time. Reason being because I made the hole a slit something to big. It was like next to nothing but still enough to keep that thing from sliding in.

Mar-08-2007 (Blackout)

First. Went a bought some angle steel. Going to use these as dollies for forming small metal stuff.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_1-640.jpg)

Here's the new piece. Notice I did not cut the corners this time. I want to try and mold the tabs without having to cut the corners. I want the tabs be to continuous.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_2-640.jpg)

Here it is cut out. I rounded the corners differently this time. Looks much better.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_3-640.jpg)

Here I start bangin the tabs through.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_4-640.jpg)

Using a piece of stell as a peg or something to shape the aluminum.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_5-640.jpg)

Ehhhh, so it didn't work. As you can see the corners tore. They didnt even test nicely. Cant use this piece anymore. I bet I could do it with heat though. I dont feel like doing that right now though.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_6-640.jpg)

So I made ANOTHER one. This time I cut the corners but just a little. The one on the left is the new one. See the difference? The old one you can see the cut corners. I didnt like that.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_8-640.jpg)

Old.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_9-640.jpg)

New.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_10-640.jpg)

Sweet.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_11-640.jpg)

New one in place.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_12-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_13-640.jpg)

Other side of hole.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_14-640.jpg)

Grill in place.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_15-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-08-2007/Mar-08-2007_16-640.jpg)

I'm tired. Going to bed. If I can that is,.... thanks for the monster blue! LOL.

tribaloverkill

03-12-2007, 09:04 AM

Phew. 14 hours straight in the studio. Thats not a long time but it is or atleast it felt long. Got a lot done though! Check it out.

Mar-11-2007 (Blackout)

I drilled mounting holes and polished the pieces.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_1-640.jpg)

Installed thread-serts to the bottom piece.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_2-640.jpg)

Using a 6-32 tap to clean out the threads. I used a hammer to install the thread-serts. I really mashed them in there good. By pounding on them like this, the openings close a bit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_3-640.jpg)

The two pieces bolted together. They line up perfectly. Took me a while to do this. I didnt want to screw it up.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_5-640.jpg)

Mounted to the case with filter in place.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_6-640.jpg)

Have to cut these bolts down a bit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_7-640.jpg)

I sanded the bottom piece down a bit. It's a lot thinner now.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_8-640.jpg)

From the inside.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_9-640.jpg)

With fan box.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_10-640.jpg)

That just looks to cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_12-640.jpg)

Now. I need some wheel spacers for a bit extra clearence with that grill thingy I made. Soooooo,... going to use UV green acrylic. got these two peices from my scrap bin. Glued them together so they can be cut at the same time.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_13-640.jpg)

Used the router to cut a straight edge. Easy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_15-640.jpg)

Used the scroll saw to cut off the excess.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_16-640.jpg)

Routered the rest of the edges.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_17-640.jpg)

Going to cheat/ take a short cut. I clamped the wheel base to the acrylic pieces and I am goign to use that to drill my holes. Going to drill the holes by hand so I will DEFINITELY need to step drill to prevent the acrylic from breaking.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_18-640.jpg)

After I finished the holes I polished the edges. I want as much light pouring through as possible.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_19-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

03-12-2007, 09:06 AM

All done. Well,.. not quite.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_20-640.jpg)

Filing away the acrylic wher eI filed away the aluminum. Easy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_21-640.jpg)

Installed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_22-640.jpg)

Lights out.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_23-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_24-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_25-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_26-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_26-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_27-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_27-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_28-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_28-640.jpg)

Lots of clearence now.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_29-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_29-640.jpg)

So nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_30-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_30-640.jpg)

Took the tape off of the fan box. I have to clean this fan box up a bit. Ehhhh,... I'll do that later.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_31-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_31-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_32-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_32-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_33-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_33-640.jpg)

Through the grill and lit up.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_34-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_34-640.jpg)

Hot.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_35-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_35-640.jpg)

SUPRISE! How many of you were waiting for this?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_36-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_36-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_37-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_37-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_38-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_38-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_39-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_39-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_40-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_40-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_41-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-11-2007/Mar-11-2007_41-640.jpg)

So,... I think I will be working onthe pump tower now. I dont think there is anything else I can do for the 5.25 bay right now. Pump tower it is. The Blackout gallery on my page is complete or up to date. Every photo I took of this project is posted there. I'm going to post the other worklogs for LEVO soon.

The boy 4rm oz

03-12-2007, 09:21 AM

Mate once again u r a genious. Awesome work. I never get tired of reeding this. Keep it up.

intergalacticman

03-16-2007, 01:32 PM

wow this quite an extensive photo worklog.
doing stuff like this is my dream

hogan

03-19-2007, 10:30 PM

I'm going through Blackout withdraw, its been a week! i I need my fix!!!!

tribaloverkill

03-28-2007, 06:48 PM

Hey guyz. sorry about the delay. I moved and I had no internet plus I was really busy. I still dont even have a decent net connect right now. I'm working on it. Here's a nice update for you mod junkies,...

Mar-28-2007 (Blackout)

Old pump tower.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_1-640.jpg)

I need the new one to reach from the top of the case to the bottom of the case. Thats long.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_2-640.jpg)

Large sheet of 5052 aluminum.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_3-640.jpg)

Jig sawing a piece off,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_4-640.jpg)

Here's the peice after routering the edges to sizes and taping and drawing all the lines.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_5-640.jpg)

Long as hell.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_6-640.jpg)

Here a paper mock up of what I need.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_7-640.jpg)

Old pump tower with pumps.And a hose. Before I continue I need to figure out where on the new tower the pumps will be. I have to make sure they clear everything and they just look nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_8-640.jpg)

Now,... what I want to know is what the hell was I thinking before? I mean look how close these pumps are. The hose would of been right up on the old shields. I dont know. Maybe I didnt care. Well,... I care now so things are going to change.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_9-640.jpg)

Hmmm,....
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_10-640.jpg)

Old shields. Whats the overal height of this thing or depth.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_11-640.jpg)

Uhhhh,.... I dont know. I cant tell you what the height was because I cant remember and you cant make it out in the pic,... just wanted to show you that I was measuring with a ruler.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_12-640.jpg)

The new shields or covers I want to look somewhat like the hdd rack covers. The old shields broke the whole look in my opinion. What I dont know about is whether of not I like the stacked look of the pump shields and the tower. How the shields sits on the surface like that,... leaving a seam. I dont like that.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_13-640.jpg)

Hmmmm,.... how long should I make it?!?! *ponders*
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_14-640.jpg)

New pump covers. Notice all the numbers. It took me a good day to figure them out. I mean I was tired as hell and on any other day it would of took a lot less time but these numbers are for bending 1/16" aluminum over a specific pipe with a diameter of 1 - 11/16. This is how I know how long the sheet should be before bending. This is so that I can cut out all the design work and then bend knowing the after the bend the height and length will be right on. You just cant bend in this type of situation. Shut up tribal. Move on,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_15-640.jpg)

WHAM! Works! Except I messed up the length. It's to long but all the numbers work! Dead on.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_16-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_17-640.jpg)

Now,... I want this new tower to be narrower then the last one. About a 1/2" actually. To do this I have to cut away the teeth or whatever the hell they are on the pump rings. This is will save me more then a 1/4".
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_18-640.jpg)

tribaloverkill

03-28-2007, 06:50 PM

Done. This actually looks nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_19-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_20-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_21-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_22-640.jpg)

Alright,... aluminum for the pump covers. I'm gluing them together so they can be cut together.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_23-640.jpg)

The tower and the covers.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_24-640.jpg)

The cover design. Notice the top hole is two circles. This is because that hole will be just in the bend. The bend will reshape the hole. I'm making the holes longer to accomodate the slight positioning into the bend. What you see there is and 1/8" offset. I changed it to 1/6"(gut told me to do it) and thats what was needed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_25-640.jpg)

Tape cut away.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_26-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_26-640.jpg)

Pulled apart and filed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_27-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_27-640.jpg)

Ready for bending.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_28-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_28-640.jpg)

Bending.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_29-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_29-640.jpg)

Damn thats good **** right there.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_30-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_30-640.jpg)

Thats just so perfect.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_31-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_31-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_32-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_32-640.jpg)

You see that!!! exactly 4 - 5/8" long!!! Which means,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_33-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_33-640.jpg)

Oh ****,... I though I took a pic of the height too? What the hell? Anyways,... the height was exactly 2-1/6". That **** is so on I was practically peeing on myself out of excitement. So! here are both of them! Practically the same!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_34-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_34-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_35-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_35-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_36-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_36-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_37-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Mar-28-2007/Mar-28-2007_37-640.jpg)

It's late as hell. I think I'll stay home fromthe studio today and go tomorrow. ****.

b4i7

03-28-2007, 09:07 PM

this case is really inspiring a project i have coming up

thank you tribal for bein so kickass

Drew

03-29-2007, 06:53 AM

You really are a bit good with the 'ol metalwork.

tribaloverkill

03-29-2007, 08:41 AM

Thankz guyz! You da best!

tribaloverkill

04-17-2007, 07:29 PM

Hello boys and girls! My name is TribalOVERKILL! Today kids,... I'm going to teach you how to accidently cut of your finger! YAY!!! WHOA. I'm back. Don't know that the hell that was but ok:) Got an update! It's a tiny one though. But it's all good.

Apr-17-2007 (Blackout)

4,... 4" x 4-58" sheets of lian-li aluminum. They are paired. I'm using the old lian-li aluminum that was left over from when I cut out my a window for a v2000. That was before this case.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_1-640.jpg)

Ok. Here are the side shield panels for the pumps. Looks just like the HDD one except this one is a stubby version. I spent a great deal of time trying to figure out whether or not I want to use the same design and,.... I did. Want to try and keep the look going. It's all drawn out with tape cut away.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_2-640.jpg)

Center punched and step drilled up to an 1/8".
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_3-640.jpg)

First one all cut out and now its time for the second one. This lian-li aluminum is a harder alloy then what I use. So it's takes a bit longer to cut because it's a bit more of a pain in the arse to cut. It's a bit thicker too.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_4-640.jpg)

Both all done with the scroll saw. Time for filing.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_5-640.jpg)

To save a little bit of time I used the table sander to shape what I could.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_6-640.jpg)

Not quite done filing yet but almost. I gave up. Was to tired to carry on.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-17-2007/Apr-17-2007_7-640.jpg)

I've been there in the studio from 3am till 4:30pm. Spent a lot of time just cleaning up the place. There was s@#$ everywhere! I also did some rearranging too. blue-fusion is going to be working in there too on his project. I pulled the table out from the wall so it can be used on both sides. I movedd all my tubes and stuff I had on that side of the table into the other room with the rest of the material. I like it now. More work room. Peace.