TRIBALOVERKILL, "Blackout"

[tribaloverkill]

Ferry kept a worklog (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6931) here at TBCS. :)

-Dave

He's awesome! Did his own welding. So cool. The only thing I didnt like about the case was that he used steel or iron:( I dont know what it is but computer cases & steel is like water & oil to me. But damn,.. the metal fab is awesome.

[tribaloverkill]

PHEW!!! IM BACK AGAIN! Was busy. I got an email from Thadeez about sponsoring the casejunkies live case modding contest. he asked if I could dish out a custom reservoir trophy for the contest. So I did. Thats what I have been doing with my time. That and I had no connection to the net but networking PC's blows. Anyways,... more about the reservoir trophy in my levo log. But for now this is what I have been doing for blackout,...

Apr-19-2007 (Blackout)

http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-19-2007/Apr-19-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-19-2007/Apr-19-2007_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-19-2007/Apr-19-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-19-2007/Apr-19-2007_2-640.jpg)

And there you have it! Isn't it GREAT! HA HA HA YEA!

[tribaloverkill]

Ok! Here's a REAL update! I know this is the S@#$ you guyz really want to see,...

Apr-24-2007 (Blackout)

Skipping around a bit,... I made the brakets to hold the pump shields together,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_2-640.jpg)

UV GREEN TIME! Here I'm molding a piece of uv green acrylic to the inside of the front pump shields.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_3-640.jpg)

Fun. HOT.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_4-640.jpg)

Drilled out the hose holes with a hole bit. You see the messed up looking hole? that hole is into the bend,... wasnt a good idea trying to pass the hole bit all the way through. It wasnt drill evenly because of the bend so when some of the bit passed through it caught the left over acrylic and spun that s@#$ out of my hands. It scared me:(
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_5-640.jpg)

Good ole dremel to clean everything up nicely.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_6-640.jpg)

I tapered everything on the acrylic so you cant see it around the edges of the aluminum.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_7-640.jpg)

You see the tapered holes?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_8-640.jpg)

Time for the side shields,... i cut these pieces to just cover them.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_9-640.jpg)

Clamped the acrylic to the shield and drilled out the mounting holes.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_10-640.jpg)

I installed bolts to hold them all together for shaping and whatever,.....
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_12-640.jpg)

Took all of the panels to the table sander and sanded away the excess.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-24-2007/Apr-24-2007_13-640.jpg)


Next,...

[tribaloverkill]

A cool update!

Apr-26-2007 (Blackout)


I scroll sawed all the little details out.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_1-640.jpg)

Everything sanded down nicely.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_2-640.jpg)

LIT UP!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_5-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_6-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_8-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_9-640.jpg)


With a little bit of light in the room. The shields havent bneen polished yet. I want to finish the new pump tower first.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_10-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-26-2007/Apr-26-2007_12-640.jpg)

Ok,... so today I will be going to the studio and I will be there all night working on this. I will be working on the new pump tower so I shold have some more good photos for you guyz to droool over. Peace out.

[Cagedconnerman]

It's good to see you're still working on this, great work as always tribal!

[ghoul]

hey ive been reading though you worklog now very nice work being done and some nice camera shots to i like how you take lots of pictures. and i love your idea i cant wait to see this finshed so hurry up! haha just jking. i really like ur last update the acrlic looks great with the metal on it.

offtopic: sorry this is off topic but i noticed you got your nipple periced and was just wondering if that hurt?? and does it get caught a lot?
im thinking of getting my nipple periced but cant decied.

also that throphy you did for case junkies was very stunning.

[tribaloverkill]

hey ive been reading though you worklog now very nice work being done and some nice camera shots to i like how you take lots of pictures. and i love your idea i cant wait to see this finshed so hurry up! haha just jking. i really like ur last update the acrlic looks great with the metal on it.

offtopic: sorry this is off topic but i noticed you got your nipple periced and was just wondering if that hurt?? and does it get caught a lot?
im thinking of getting my nipple periced but cant decied.

also that throphy you did for case junkies was very stunning.

Dude,... I got BOTH my nips done man and HELL F@#$%ING YEA THAT **** HURT!!! All I have to say is that if your going to get your nippies done that you get BOTH done. Getting just one is gay as hell. Not really "GAY" but rather corny. Also,... empty your bowels before you get them done because there's a good chance you'll **** yourself. Thanks for you comments man:) About to update again. That is for this log and Im going to post the log for the trophy too.

[tribaloverkill]

Damn. I slept most of the night in the studio. Was so tired. I didnt get enough sleep before I went. But when I did wake I did get some done.

Apr-29-2007

Here are the bracket I made insalled the to the front shield.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_1-640.jpg)

Looks cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_2-640.jpg)

Here's a pic of the brackets being way the hell off! How this happened I dont know,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_3-640.jpg)

You see how high up the front shield is with the side shields? Its suppose to be down a bit more then that. Maybe by an 1/8". I have to make new brackets. Damn.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_5-640.jpg)

New brackets. Cut, filed, and sanded.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_6-640.jpg)

Bent.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_7-640.jpg)

Threadserts installed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_8-640.jpg)

Ok. You see the difference now? The one on the left is the right one and the one on the right is the wrong one.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_9-640.jpg)

Big difference.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_10-640.jpg)

All fixed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_12-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Apr-29-2007/Apr-29-2007_13-640.jpg)

Next time I got to the studio I will be working on the tower.

[ghoul]

off topic again:

arrr you scared the **** out of me already man but i really want it done i do only want 1, im just really scared it would get ripped out as i go into a lot of mosh pits and at work i work with boxes most of the time and a lot of the time use my chest to sur[ort the box im carrying and that would ****ing hurt with a new nipple pericing.

also ill just post this here nice worklog on the trophy that thing looks ace!.

[tribaloverkill]

off topic again:

arrr you scared the **** out of me already man but i really want it done i do only want 1, im just really scared it would get ripped out as i go into a lot of mosh pits and at work i work with boxes most of the time and a lot of the time use my chest to sur[ort the box im carrying and that would ****ing hurt with a new nipple pericing.

also ill just post this here nice worklog on the trophy that thing looks ace!.

Mosh pits I would worry. Peircing get torn out in there all the time. Anything else I wouldnt worry. Oh, girls,... watch out for them. They like to pull on them. Sometimes they dont realize how hard their pullin. But i havent had any problems. Why you only want one? Two is just that much better. Trust me. Get them both done same day. You'll be fine.

[DaveW]

Mosh pits I would worry. Peircing get torn out in there all the time. Anything else I wouldnt worry. Oh, girls,... watch out for them. They like to pull on them. Sometimes they dont realize how hard their pullin. But i havent had any problems. Why you only want one? Two is just that much better. Trust me. Get them both done same day. You'll be fine.

This is so damn funny I took it out of context and made it part of my sig.

-Dave

[tribaloverkill]

HA HA HA! That is funny! You know I'm just trying to give a fellow modder some friendly nipple piercing advice!

[DaveW]

Of course. :D Nothing like a bit of body moddin'!

-Dave

[tribaloverkill]

Of course. :D Nothing like a bit of body moddin'!

-Dave

Body moddin! *head bangs*

[ghoul]

haha thanks for the adivce yea mosh pits im like heaps scared even for my ear pericing lol. rofl that is pretty funny when you rease the frist part lol but thanks any way.
im not really sure about nipple now i reaken it might get tered out and my frenids said if i got it done he would pull it out :|. and another person at school said they had it done and it was worth it (theres got torn out) so i dunno. i really wanna get a new pericing just not sure what am getting my lip done when i get my braces off.

ok ok sorry for getting so off topic.

[tribaloverkill]

Seriously,... how do you get your nipple rings torn out? I'd like to know because I'm clueless as to how it's done. I mean,... I have both mine done and I have had them for awhile now and never came close to tearing one out. It not like I pay any mind to protect them either. I do whatever whenever without taking them into consideration. I have no problem sleeping with them(I toss and turn a lot). I wrestle with my best friend all the time and not once has it come close to being torn out. I mean I have had them brushed and a tiny lil snag here and there but thats about it. The worse I suffer is when one of them gets infected. Apparently my best friend cant keep her hands off of them. She likes to tweak em and of course I let her like an idiot. It feels good, cant help it. LOL. Anyways. Just get them done and respect them,... thats all. You know if you get your lip done and you get in fight,... it will cut up your gums real bad and and maybe damage your teeth.

[ghoul]

hmm ive just herad lots of storys of nipple bars/rings being ripped out i know some guy did it with his sheet while sleeping, and lots of lost them in moshes, guess someone else must pull it really hard lol owwie. yea i know but i dont get in fights, well try not to im a pretty bad fighter so i run lol, im good at escaping you knowhad a lot of pratice *cough*sucirtygaurds*cough* :P. i might get them done still sorta deiceding now.

[_ferry_]

Great story about a nipple piercing :D
Yesterday i was at a party with my sister, it was very hot, and some guy's wernt wearing a shirt. So 1 of them had a piercing, and my sister was joking at him like "what if i pull it?" and he was just smiling like he heard that a thousand times.
But i had my Leatherman with me, opened it and gave it to my sister. (anyone seen tjhe movie "the punisher"?) She stepped to that guy, pointing the leatherman right to his nipple. You should see the face of that guy when he saw that tool :D Almost ****ting his pants. Would you ever expect a girl with a tool trying to rip out your piercing on a party? :D

[tribaloverkill]

What a wuss,... I wouldnt have been scared because I know she wouldnt do it. I would be more scared of getting into a fight with another dude and having them ripped out from rolling around with them. Oh wait,... I was in a fight with a dude, rolling around and s@#$. Their still in too:) Didnt even come close to being torn out either. This was a big dude too. I'm only 5' 7 @ 150. He was 6'2 @ at 180lbs. It happened at work. He was a psych patient trying to escape. I F#$%ed that dude up! I didnt stike him at all,... just wrestled him down. Oh my god I was like a machine,... I snapped and took him down like nothing anyone has ever seen in that hospital. I had him locked on the floor. Couldnt move or get out. Security finally took over when they finally got there. I was banged up from hitting the floor with him and being on my knees but that was about it. Nipples were fine.

[jdbnsn]

Oooo, the classic psych ward "take down"! Haha! I had a patient grab my tie on the geriatric psych ward and try to have a go at me, world war II vet with PTSD. Man it's amazing how strong those old dudes are too, even though they look docile.

[tribaloverkill]

Oooo, the classic psych ward "take down"! Haha! I had a patient grab my tie on the geriatric psych ward and try to have a go at me, world war II vet with PTSD. Man it's amazing how strong those old dudes are too, even though they look docile.

HELL YEA!!! Those old people are strong as hell! Well some of them. There was this one old dude that was almost as strong as me!! I was like holy **** old man!

[tribaloverkill]

Hey guyz. Just a small update. Sorry, but I have been spending much time in the studio the last several days. Been working at the hospital. I'm trying to atleast get my bills caught up. I'll be doing some more doubles at the hospital this week. Probably during a weekday and on friday. This way I can spend all day and night in the studio on saturday and monday. Anyways,... check it out.

May-07-2007

Was just playing around here,... been trying to design some kind of logo for myself. This one came to mind. I think it's cool because you can easily see the "T" and the "O" is the shielding around it. Its basicallt a sphere in teh center where the outer sphere is sectioned apart in the shape of a "T". what you think? I have to show you how I cut that circle of acrylic out too. I'll do that later though.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_2-640.jpg)

Ok. Pump tower. This is pretty much it. Nothing big when it comes to designs. I didnt want to over do it like I did the last time. It will be polished out so it will do a lot of reflecting of other design work. So you will see green on it but from another component.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_3-640.jpg)

A new method of fastening the pumps down. I know the pics dont tell much at all but you'll see when it comes together.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_4-640.jpg)

Everything cut out except for the grooves.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_5-640.jpg)

Here's the hole close up. I need a way to fasten from the outside as oppose to the inside like the last mounting method. This is going to work nicely and it going to look good too. Even though it wont be seen. Anyways,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_6-640.jpg)

This just looks very cool to me. It's like an cardboard box except its aluminum. I mean if you think about it,... it is an aluminum box. IT going to be rivited to the case. This is why I need to fasten the pumps from the outside.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-07-2007/May-07-2007_7-640.jpg)

This is all I got for now. As soon as I have more I will update right away. Thanks guyz! PEACE!

[NocturnaL]

Looks great man, as expected from the one like Tribaloverkill. Keep up the amazing work man

[tribaloverkill]

Update,...................

May-12-2007

See the little notch thing,... its to shallow. I dont know what I was thinkin. Geez. I hate moments like this,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_1-640.jpg)

The notch as to be showing around the pump.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_2-640.jpg)

This is how long they need to be. If I realized this the first time around I would of done it differently. But this is fine.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_3-640.jpg)

See the holes or notches,..
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_5-640.jpg)

I cut out the rest of the detailed work.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_6-640.jpg)

Drilled the mounting bracket holes mounting holes. lol.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_7-640.jpg)

Dear A.C Ryan, Along with all the tools and machines I asked for,... I would also like a kitchen. With a little oven or toaster and one of those tiny fridges. I would benefit from it greatly. Thanks!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_8-640.jpg)

Mounting holes for the shields drilled,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_9-640.jpg)

Bending the old but good way,... with a hammer. Apparently my POS brake is a POS!!!! I even braced the part that swings with angle iron and it still bows! It is absolutely worthless to me!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_10-640.jpg)

As you can see,... using a hammer works just fine. It just takes a bit longer. I really need a heavy duty brake.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_12-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_13-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_15-640.jpg)

My new love,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-12-2007/May-12-2007_16-640.jpg)

The heavier duty bending brakes,... have any of you actually usd one to easily bend 1/16" aluminum? I mean,... I want a brake that seriously bends 1/16" aluminum.

[jdbnsn]

Dear A.C Ryan, Along with all the tools and machines I asked for,... I would also like a kitchen.

Come on A.C. Ryan...can we get this man a kitchen? Hell, he's been roasting marshmellows over a heat gun! Loving the work as always, also digg the "tribal-bat-sign", would make a nice logo etched into your res's. Keep it up bro! We want to see this puppy runnin!

[tribaloverkill]

Come on A.C. Ryan...can we get this man a kitchen? Hell, he's been roasting marshmellows over a heat gun! Loving the work as always, also digg the "tribal-bat-sign", would make a nice logo etched into your res's. Keep it up bro! We want to see this puppy runnin!


Actually its a Cheese steak:)

[Cagedconnerman]

Cheese steaks are like 50 gazillion times better than marshmallows

[tribaloverkill]

Cheese steaks are like 50 gazillion times better than marshmallows


Tell me about it,.. I wanted one so bad I was heatin it up with a heat gun. LOL.

[tribaloverkill]

So I was going to spend all night in the studio on saturday but didnt. I was actually there just long enough to screw up the pump tower. Yup. Here's what happened,...

May-13-2007

Here's the tower almost completely bent to its finished form.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_1-640.jpg)

I didnt finish bending it all the way because is busted. It was hard as hell to bend! I mean damn! If you look closely in the pic here,.. you can see the corner is cracked. This is from striking the tower with a hammer during the bending process. The end of each side being bend was vibrating. Vibration being a very tiny tiny sway back and forth. Everyone knows whats happens to matel when you bend it back and forth enough times,... it gets weak and breaks. In this case the corners cracked. So the tower is worthless to me at this point.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_2-640.jpg)

The tower isn't even straight. It's all crooked and s@#$. I need to meaken the area of the bend to make it easier to bend.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_3-640.jpg)

Here's what im going to do. Up until now I have been using the dremel with a cut off disc to remove some material on the bend line to make it a bit esaier to bend. Well,... that wasnt enough. Using the dremel is sloppy means of doing what I really want to do. That being,... by milling out the bend line. Thinning it out. In the pic you see lines. They are actually grooves. I used a drill bit to cut these grooves believe it or not. I used the drill press.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_4-640.jpg)

Like so,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_5-640.jpg)

The result,... MUCH BETTER! Actually it's 10 times better! It bent very quickly and very easily. The bend it straight as hell and its crisp and clean. So slick looking.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_6-640.jpg)

This is the tower bend. You see how the tower bend is more rounded and sloppy looking?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_8-640.jpg)

The new bend again. This is what I have to do to make this tower.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-13-2007/May-13-2007_9-640.jpg)

I am seriously thinking about using steel very soon. I am thinking that I will use a thinner gauge steel to make stuff like this. I would want a thin as possible without being to weak. Either that or maybe using a slightly thinner aluminum? It would be weak though. Maybe a thinner but stronger alloy aluminum? But if I used a harder aluminum alloy I would most likely have to heat it to bend it seeing the harder stuff tears more easily while bending. I am thinking a thin steel for enclosures and cover etc.

[tribaloverkill]

Ok,... so here's what happened when I went back to the studio,...

May-15-2007

Here's teh new tower all drawn out and ready to be cut,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_1-640.jpg)

I drilled out ALL the holes needed this time. Notice the pump holes. This is how it should of been done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_2-640.jpg)

Cut out and filed,... almost ready for bending. I need to mill the bends first. I need to practice first,... need to do it again just to be sure.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_3-640.jpg)

The drill bit im going to use. It alot shorter then the last I one I used. This is to prevent the bit to bending while cutting.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_4-640.jpg)

A nice clean groove about half way deep. The long groove I'm talking about. Not the ugly one. Thats was a poor attempt using another bit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_5-640.jpg)

Perfect. It worked again. Lets do it!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_6-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_8-640.jpg)

All the grooves cut out. If you look close you can see where the bit when running around cuttin up my friggin tower! This is because I have been feeding the aluminum into the bit in the wrong direction:( I feel so retarded. I bet if I fed it the right way it would of been so much better. What I have is good but damn! I wanted PERFECT! Anyways. This will all be hidden on the inside of the tower so it wont be seen.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_9-640.jpg)

About half way deep. I'm only bending 1/32" now.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_10-640.jpg)

DAMN! Thats was so EASY!!! OMG thats worked so well. I bend the large sides by hand using a piece of wood! It was still hard but im diesel so yea;) LOL. The reason I did it by hand is because by bending it all together like that at once,... it will be the mot even possible as oppose to bend a small section at a time. You see the difference though! holy S@#$,... it's like night and day.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_11-640.jpg)

I know you can seed the difference in this pic. You see how the onle on the left looks more squared? Thats the good one. So crisp.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_12-640.jpg)

Big difference.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_13-640.jpg)

Old.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_14-640.jpg)

New.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_15-640.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Sloppy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_16-640.jpg)

Perfect.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_17-640.jpg)

Folding the rest now.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_18-640.jpg)

So cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_19-640.jpg)

This tower is really going to stiffen up the case.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_20-640.jpg)

Boxed,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_21-640.jpg)

What a fit! I almost couldnt get it in. I had to like sand a tiny bit off each end to get it to fit nicely. It's very snug. I think it's a bit too snug but hot damn its close though!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_22-640.jpg)

Just wow.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_23-640.jpg)

Going to look hot!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_24-640.jpg)

The pump tower.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_25-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_26-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-15-2007/May-15-2007_26-640.jpg)

When I go back today I will start on the mounting brackets for the pumps and I will make the UV insert. I'm goign to wait to polish this stuff out. It takes so much time. I want to get a load of parts done first then I spend a day or so polishing everything out.

[The boy 4rm oz]

All I can say is awesome.

[tribaloverkill]

Update. A Cool one too.

May-21-2007

Two long 3/8" wide strips of aluminum. This is way more then what I need. I dont know why I made two. Oh well,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_1-640.jpg)

S@#$! I used the hard or should I say CRAPPY alloy aluminum I had laying around because it'sa bit thicker then the softer aluminum. Well,... even with heat I couldnt get this S@#$ to bend. Cant even get to to bend a 90!!! Whatever,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_2-640.jpg)

Here is what I'm shooting for,... This is the softer and thinner aluminum I usually use. To make that fold you see I used heat to better accomplish that.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_3-640.jpg)

All eight done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_4-640.jpg)

WHAM! All done! And DAMN!!! They work great!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_5-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_6-640.jpg)

Look how nice and neat they look. This is a big difference from the last method I was using to hold the pumps in place. This is pro,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_7-640.jpg)

Inside,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_8-640.jpg)

Holding pumps,... damn thats just cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_9-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_10-640.jpg)

Inside,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_11-640.jpg)

Pump shields,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_12-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_13-640.jpg)

Thats so hot!!! OH MY GOD!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_15-640.jpg)

Here's a movie of my snapping one of the pumps in place. There's such a nice snap to it. It just says,"SNUG", when you hear it. I love it. It's not really snug yet though,... I left room for a foam ring like I used the last time. Once I have the ring in there,... it'll be tight as hell.

Quicktime:
Video 1 (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-21-2007/May-21-2007_Video_1.mov)

[.Maleficus.]

You're right man, that is just damn cool.

This is probably the craziest worklog I've ever seen. Amazing dude.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Yep awesome.

[tribaloverkill]

Thanks guyz! Snapping action is good!

[b4i7]

just wondering....on the bottom pump is there enough clearance for the tubing to bend out to wherever you need it? looks like it would be a REALLY close fit

[Durrthock]

Thats sick.
Also this must be like the longest mod in tbcs history...In the would of modding you can always improve on perfection

[tribaloverkill]

just wondering....on the bottom pump is there enough clearance for the tubing to bend out to wherever you need it? looks like it would be a REALLY close fit

Oh yea there is room. On the last tower there really wasnt,... I dont know what I was thinking. This time there is:) Don't look at the base of the front shields or the portion thats closest to the tower. The hose some out higher up. The hose actually comes out of the bend. Now with this type of bend on both pump shields,... these plenty of room for the hose. Plus,... the "out" barb on the pump is inside the shield so the hose starts to bend inside not on the outside. I'll have pics of this later on,....

[tribaloverkill]

Update. This one is kind of cool.

May-25-2007

First for those asking about using the crill press as a millnig machine to cut grooves to make it easier to band shapes out of the aluminum,... heres some pics of the bit I used to cut the groove. The pic quality sucks because the camera is crappy. I'll let the pics explain themselves,..
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_2-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_3-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_5-640.jpg)

Ok,... SO! Insert time. It was pretty easy. I basically cut a piece of uv green acrylic to the exact size I need and then place one end inside the tower. I then started heating it until it got soft. I then press it inside the the tower using the piece of wood. I clamped that piece of wood to the acrylic right over the large grooves to keep it from moving. I then heat the acrylic,... I heat only the area where I want it to bend,... once it was nice and soft I use another piece of wood and press it in the rest of the way and then clamped it to the side right over the small grooves. That was it! It was even there snug seeing that I had it under pressure when hot. You know,... it expanded a bit. Plus the tower is ABSOLUTELY perfect because one end is ever so slightly wider then the other. So sliding this insert out did prove to be a slight pain. But I got it. I sanded it down enough that it slides in and out easily.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_6-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_8-640.jpg)

Looks nice:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_9-640.jpg)

Now,... this is the top of the tower. Notice that the tabs are missing. The main reason why I removed them was that I wanted to try and limit how many bolts there are showing on the top of the case. And as a an added bonus,... I cant slide the insert out. ALSO,... the tower was a bit more snug inside the case then I was comforable with. The floor of the case was being pushed down a bit to much. I think by a 1/16". I dont know how this happened. The tower was tal by exactly 1/16". Oh well.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_10-640.jpg)

Ok,... back panel time! This is the back panel for the tower that will go in the back obviously. This is so i can get to wires and such back there.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_12-640.jpg)

I rounded the edges nicely so they arent like,... squared.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_13-640.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Cool ehh?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_15-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_16-640.jpg)

Now I need something that is going to hold the insert nice and snug so that it doesnt vibrate and pull from the tower, even though it really doesnt pull from the tower but hey,... I'm need of another little gadget something. This is it! A,..... CLIP THINGY!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_17-640.jpg)

How cool is that! It will get rivited to the tower and the case. You just slide the insert between the tower and the clip. Done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_18-640.jpg)

Like so,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_19-640.jpg)

Here I installed the bolts that hold the back panel on,... I really wish I had a TIG welder. I want to make invisible fastners for a bolt free look. Oh well. This is fine for now. I'm using thread-serts for this.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_20-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_21-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_22-640.jpg)

S@#$!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_23-640.jpg)

Thread-serts in the way of the insert! That space is tight too. The thread-sert is right in front the the little grooves on the side. I could just cut an 1/8" off the side of the insert but that would be cutting close for comfort. The very very end of the little grooves might go uncovered. So,....
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_24-640.jpg)

I'm going to cut a notch or another groove. I'm using a router bit this time. Router bit are designed to cut sideways. You should only cut a little bit a time depth wise and horizontally too. I cut right to my target depth and that was harsh as hell! LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_25-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_26-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_26-640.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

All done. Just need to be cleaned up a bit
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_27-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_27-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_28-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_28-640.jpg)

All done. Notice how I cut each end of the groove on an angle like that. Thats so that one day you dont accidently chip the grooves end off. Its the weakest point of the groove. The angle gives strength.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_29-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_29-640.jpg)

Nice little groove,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_30-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_30-640.jpg)

Slides right back it. I know all the grooves are absolutely covered now and I feel that much better about it!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_31-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_31-640.jpg)

Lit up.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_32-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_32-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_33-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_33-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_34-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_34-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_35-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_35-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_36-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_36-640.jpg)

Teaser pic,....
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_37-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/May-25-2007/May-25-2007_37-640.jpg)

I have off tonight and I slept last night so I'll be going to the studio early today and I'll be there all day and all night working on this. Which mean I will most likely finish this and then move onto the PSU! Unless I run into a problem or something,...

[Eclecticos]

The Kewlist Project Iv'e ever seen! +Rep

What do you use to cut out all of those perfect lines?
Envious to say the least. -ecK

[tribaloverkill]

The Kewlist Project Iv'e ever seen! +Rep

What do you use to cut out all of those perfect lines?
Envious to say the least. -ecK


Scroll saw with steady hands;)

[The Black Pumpkin]

Very nice! I love the green plexi too. I'll be doing some stuff with that eventually for my personal case. But it won't be as cool as yours!

[tribaloverkill]

Very nice! I love the green plexi too. I'll be doing some stuff with that eventually for my personal case. But it won't be as cool as yours!

I'm sure it will:)

[jdbnsn]

Hey Tribal,
I like the new water pump covers, but admittedly I liked the old ones better. Why did you decide to scrap those old curved versions? I obviously don't have the artistic ability that you have but in my lowly opinion the shape of the new covers is becoming repetative (compared with the PSU cover). Either way it looks great dude, you certainly are methodical and have unparalleled metal working skills! Another thing that might be helpful for some of the newer folks is a review post showing the overall build so far and what you did with that radiator housing attachment. Keep it up man, that copy of Half-Life 2 needs a comp to call home!

[tribaloverkill]

Hey Tribal,
I like the new water pump covers, but admittedly I liked the old ones better. Why did you decide to scrap those old curved versions? I obviously don't have the artistic ability that you have but in my lowly opinion the shape of the new covers is becoming repetative (compared with the PSU cover). Either way it looks great dude, you certainly are methodical and have unparalleled metal working skills! Another thing that might be helpful for some of the newer folks is a review post showing the overall build so far and what you did with that radiator housing attachment. Keep it up man, that copy of Half-Life 2 needs a comp to call home!

I scrapped the old pump shield desing because I thought it didnt work with what I was doing. Plus,... it was poorly designed. The tubes had very little room for bends. There's only one more thing that will have this shape and thats the PSU. The shape is repetitive but,..... i dont know. I didnt plan any of this out! LOL. This is all on-the-fly work here, lol.

[Tale Gunner]

Tribaloverkill that is some fantastic work. I will be keeping my eyes on your progress. +Rep

[tribaloverkill]

Thank you sir:)

[tribaloverkill]

Not really an update but whatever,... more like planning.

Jun-06-2007

First. Look at this. I pulled it off the lian-li. It's a thread-sert of some kind. It made of steel and it's only comprised of one piece. Not like standard thread-serts that start off as one piece and end up as two. Regular thread-serts expands around the hole holding it in place. Also,.. regular thread-serts have a face? on one side and the expanded body on the other side. This thing in the pic does not expand around the hole. It doesnt even pass completely through the hole! It's flush as hell on one side and on the other side is where this thing is. It overal height is like half, maybe less then half the height of a regular thread-sert. Its has areas to it,... a tiny tube like thing on top. This is what goes inside your holes. Then there is the portion with these triangular teeth that get pressed into the aluminum around your holes. This keeps it from spinning as you screw in your bolt. Then theres the portion that rest against the aluminum, the main body I guess you could call it. This is is slick as hell! It's neat and clean looking when installed and when it is installed,... it's not like this thing is going anywhere either! I had to use pliers to rip it out! I destroy the first one I tried pulling out. When I released that it was only pressed in I just pulled really hard and out it came. You guyz have to help me find these! I want them. I cant find them anywhere. I am thinking about emailing lian-li and asking them if they could tell me. I am pretty sure the holes are heated before these thigns are pressed in. So the holes expands a bit. Makes it easier to get it in. Once it's in the hole cools and shrinks around it holding it lieka champ. Not sure.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_2-640.jpg)

Here's the flush side. You see the silver holes there. Thats all there is on this side of the hole. It's friggin awesome! Help me find out what they are specifically called, who makes them, and whre to get them. I want these.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_3-640.jpg)

Anyways,... here's my PSU hole I cut way back in the day. I am mapping out the holes to mount the psu mounting plate.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_4-640.jpg)

You see the silver cot just under the wheel? Wheel here what that is,... I had to drill two holes right under the mobo tray. I couldnt get the drill in there to drill those out. So what I did was,... I put some wood under the case and use a pointy center punch or nail and kept whacking the will be holes from the inside of the case punching a hole as deep as I could get it. once I got deep enough, I turned the case over so I could see the botom of the case. I fould the little dome like dents I made and used a dremel cut-off wheel and lightly ground away the dent until I could see the tiny hole I made from puching from the inside. I used this as my pilot hole to drill from the outside. Worked great.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_5-640.jpg)

Here's the psu plate in place.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_6-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_8-640.jpg)

Yea yea yea yeaaaa.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_9-640.jpg)

Little psu plate arm thingies.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_10-640.jpg)

The new psu on the plate. It's an OCZ 600watt something something something. What a pain to get out. They make em so you cant get them out or atleast easily.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_12-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_13-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_15-640.jpg)

Pump tower in place. Sizing things up so I know what I can and cant do,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_16-640.jpg)

Its amazing how tight everything is but still,... it all clears. The reall amazing part is that I planned it to be like this. Carefull planning pays off guyz. When it works,... what a feeling!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_17-640.jpg)

Look at that,... beautiful!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_18-640.jpg)

God I just love the overlapping of hardware like that. it's like a system. Designed to work just like that. So cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_19-640.jpg)

I have a pretty good idea of what im going to do here,... there are still some thing I have to figure out.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_20-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_21-640.jpg)

Underside of psu plate. I going to make a large version of the fan box underside grill to put here. I think its going to look HOT.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_22-640.jpg)

Here's some planning for ya,... 3 major pieces that I will be starting very soon. Two grills and a fan shroud plate. A lot more to plan though
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-06-2007/Jun-06-2007_23-640.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Wow. How tiring this was,... yeA.

Jun-10-2007

Chocolate. Donuts. Milk. Mommy. A half a gallon of milk in the studio,... ha.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_1-640.jpg)

MMMMMMMMMMM,... check out them seams. So flawless. took me awhile to get these 3 peices cut like this. I was losing my mind. My 90 degree angle tools were like warped or something. My pieces of aluminum were off as much as a 1/16" as little as 1/32". Thats not good. I went to the store and I was looking for a good ACCURATE angle. I couldnt F@#$ing find one! I was there for a like an hour trying to figure out what to get! This dude comes over to me and asks if I need help. He said,... you've been standing there for awhile. I looked at him and totally dropped the bomb on him. I told him, "these tools suck! They are all off! None of them are a true 90 degrees! The companies who make these tools pop em out of thier molds,... paint the damn numbers on them and ship em out. They dont care that their off. The numbers on them dont even last,... they rub off with a bit of usage! If I shold find one that seems straight or atleast straight enough,... it like warps/ loses it shape. Bows,... whatever. All these tools are meant for carpentry,... the carpenters dont care that they are a bit off. I work with metal,... I see that my work is off by a 32nd of and inch! I really hate that! ARGH!" So,.... yea. The guy looked like he was about to start crying. Well,... not really. But ****,... he was looking at me as if I was nuts. Oh well,... I found two angle thingies that I settled for.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_2-640.jpg)

They worked:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_3-640.jpg)

Here's the fan shroud plate for inside the computer. Going againt the back wall. I'm thinking about reducing the size of the 120mm hole. That one area looks kind of thin in the pic. Not sure if its just the pic though becuase it didnt bother me when I had it in front of me. We'll see.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_4-640.jpg)

Here's the grill for the PSU. This is going under the case. Going to kind of match the little grill I made for the fan box intake hole thing. This is going to be a lot of scroll saw time,... lordy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_5-640.jpg)

All 3 pieces. The grill going on the back of the computer isnt done being drawn out etc. It's one big grill,... mathcing the underside PSU grill. All of them are going to be polished out. I think its going to look hot.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_6-640.jpg)

Again,... a lot of scroll saw time:(
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-10-2007/Jun-10-2007_7-640.jpg)

Should have these done within the next two days:)

[b4i7]

jeez TO, those are gonna be sexy when done

as far as tools are concerned, you may want to look into machining quality tools

you wont go wrong :)

[jdbnsn]

Wow Tribal,

You got some stones to take on that filing and scroll-sawing work! Keep it up bro!

Jon

[tribaloverkill]

Getting cool!

Jun-11-2007

I did some cutting as you can see. The fan shrough is looking nice. Just have to bend that one little thing and then see how she fits,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_1-640.jpg)

At first I though I F@#$ed up but i forgot that teh inside piece is way different then the outside piece. So far,... they are perfect.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_2-640.jpg)

Bent the tab thing.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_3-640.jpg)

Other side of the tab thingie,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_4-640.jpg)

AND HE SCORES!!!!!! Damn,... this thing fit in there just like that. I had to file down the tab thing just a bit but that was it! Slid right in there.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_5-640.jpg)

Look at that fit! Like it belongs there or it came with the case,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_6-640.jpg)

From the outside,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_7-640.jpg)

Pulled it down so you can see how it fits in there,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_8-640.jpg)

A rear shot. As you can see I have to cut some more away from what was a Lian-Li.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_9-640.jpg)

You see the holes I drilled out for the 120mm fan? You see how the holes line up withe the holes in the case that were meant for the fan? How cool is that! I totally measured everything with a ruler. I I took all those measurments and drew out my part, the parrt you see now. You see how perfect! AHHHH!!! LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_10-640.jpg)

One big ass grill. Thats going to look cool all polished out.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-11-2007/Jun-11-2007_11-640.jpg)

I have off tonight. I will be in the studio for a LOOOOOOOOONG time. I want these grills cut, shaped, and mounted by the end of the day. Would like to start something else on teh PSU too but I just stick with finishing this stuff first.

[tribaloverkill]

Wow Tribal,

You got some stones to take on that filing and scroll-sawing work! Keep it up bro!

Jon

Oi, It's gonna be a lot of work,...

[Tale Gunner]

Now thats some really great work. I'm impressed and Im going to watch this thread.

[tribaloverkill]

Now thats some really great work. I'm impressed and Im going to watch this thread.

As I'm watching yours,... You think I can have borrow your router setup, LOL.

[Tale Gunner]

As I'm watching yours,... You think I can have borrow your router setup, LOL.

Any time sure!

[tribaloverkill]

Very cool!

Jun-12-2007

Started cutting out the grills,... wasn't that bad but still, it was a major pain in the arse.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_1-640.jpg)

Done cutting the first grill,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_2-640.jpg)

Looking nice,....
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_3-640.jpg)

So,... I was able to cut out everything you see with one little blade. I was really puching it too. I was totally tired and just wanted to get it done. If I was easier on the blade I bet I could of done a lot more.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_4-640.jpg)

Everything all cut out. Just needs to be filed now,... S@#$.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_5-640.jpg)

Smaller grill filed and now,... im cutting the grooves to bend the little tab sides thingies,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_6-640.jpg)

Grooves cut,... very nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_7-640.jpg)

Bending the sides,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_8-640.jpg)

I use a big piece of angle iron to do my bending now:) Works good:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_9-640.jpg)

All done. With bending that is,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_10-640.jpg)

Very nice,..
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_11-640.jpg)

Old corner,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_12-640.jpg)

New corner,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_13-640.jpg)

This is how I round the corners to make the look as if it was continuous. I just smash the aluminum together with a tack hammer. Think of aluminum as really hard clay. It really easy to mold.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_14-640.jpg)

What you think? I like it.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_15-640.jpg)

Represent,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_16-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_17-640.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Big grill all filed down.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_18-640.jpg)

cutting the grooves for the big grill.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_19-640.jpg)

Drilled my holes after carefully figuring out where to put them,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_20-640.jpg)

I cant believe I did this again,... I cut to far with the scroll saw. I keep forgetting not to cut all the way into the corner. I have to stopon the bend line. Oh well,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_21-640.jpg)

Almost done! I still have some shaping to do with these things. Have to clean up their shape a bit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_22-640.jpg)

Not to shabby,... when the time comes, I'm going to sand the sides down so these things are only about 1/8" high. Maybe 3/32".
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_23-640.jpg)

Big grill in place.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_24-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_25-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_26-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_26-640.jpg)

Little grill in place,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_27-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_27-640.jpg)

Both. Picture these all polished out,... yum.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_28-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_28-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_29-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-12-2007/Jun-12-2007_29-640.jpg)

[jdbnsn]

I can't believe how fast you turned those out, they came out great too!

[tribaloverkill]

I can't believe how fast you turned those out, they came out great too!

It was pretty quick,... I was cutting up a storm with the scroll saw. I was there from 6:30pm till like 7 - 8am. They'll look better once they are finished.

[Tale Gunner]

Great job Tribaloverkill. Keep the pics coming. +rep

[b4i7]

damn

[tribaloverkill]

Thanks guyz!

[tribaloverkill]

damn

LOL. Let it out man,... ha ha ha.

[b4i7]

there isnt anything i can say that i havent already,


your work is truly inspiring

as a matter of fact, you will see some inspiration of your work in a couple blocks of mine here soon....

[tribaloverkill]

there isnt anything i can say that i havent already,


your work is truly inspiring

as a matter of fact, you will see some inspiration of your work in a couple blocks of mine here soon....

Cool!

[FrooP]

this just so cool
are you a human? or a robot :D

[tribaloverkill]

this just so cool
are you a human? or a robot :D

Robot:devious:.

[Tale Gunner]

Where in the universe do you come up with these ideas? OUTSTANDING

[FrooP]

maybe hes one of those transformer things from "outer space" :D

[tribaloverkill]

maybe hes one of those transformer things from "outer space" :D

I am.

[tribaloverkill]

Shiny shiny,....

Jun-18-2007

First,... Don't know if I ever showed this to you guyz but,... here's a cool way to wet sand using a disc on your drill press or whatever you decide to use. You obviously need a disc and also,... some painters tape.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_1-640.jpg)

Yes,... it's a rubbery disc sander thing,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_2-640.jpg)

Tape off the disc like so,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_3-640.jpg)

Apply crazy glue,... you dont need to use a lot as in having gobs of it everywhere. Just smear a little bit all over making sure you cover the entire disc especially the outer edge.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_4-640.jpg)

Stick it to the wet sand paper,.... like so.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_5-640.jpg)

Cut away the excess and whalaaa! Make sure you let it dry completely first. The disc's biggest enemy is edges. Try not the get the sand paper hung up on the edge of your work because it will tear the paper. If you work has a lot of detailed cutouts,... leave a little extra sand paper around the entire disc. This way the sand paper will ride over the detailed cutouts. No guarantees though. If your careful it will last a long time. If you not it will only last a few minutes.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_6-640.jpg)

First shiny piece. Its not completely done. I have to go over it again for the cleaning phase.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_7-640.jpg)

Check it out! Another means of polishing! Its a 4.5" angle grinder then I can use as a polisher too. Havent really tried it yet but it will work:) The grinder has a 7amp motor too so this thing isnt going to stop turning if I press really hard like the table grinder does with its mere 2.1amp motor.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_8-640.jpg)

Next piece polished out. Looks pretty good. Not perfect but looks pretty good. I can see the imperfections in the grill,... it's driving me nuts but there nothing I can do about it. Its hand made. Something like this hand made can only get so good,... at least within a reasonable amount of time;)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_9-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_10-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_11-640.jpg)

Done,... thread-serts installed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_12-640.jpg)

You know it's weird,... using the thread serts like this is no means good finished look compared to some nice button head hex bolts or some equiv,... but theres something about them that says "NICE!". I dont know. I just think they look pretty good like this. Dont know why.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_13-640.jpg)

Cut out the back of the case. You see the two things I left on each side of the power supply hole at the bottom,... ask me why I left those there.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_14-640.jpg)

SWEET!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_15-640.jpg)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_16-640.jpg)

I dont know about that fan shroud. It's off a bit. Not because I messed up but because I didnt really plan it out well. Does that mean I messed it up? It fits but there are little things that are killing me here. The part is pretty easy to make so I think I'll make another. Also,... you see the case through the grill? The black bar? It's so in the way. I dont know. Should I paint the back of the shroud black? Thats what I think I'm going to do. I cant leave that black bar like that.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_17-640.jpg)

B@#$%^&.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_18-640.jpg)

This fits nicely. Should I polished the psu mounting plate? Or just leave it? It's covered completely so its not like it's showing. But then again with all the stuff I polished,... should I do it anyways?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_19-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_20-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-18-2007/Jun-18-2007_21-640.jpg)

Going to sleep, gym,... and then go back to studio. Peace. OH! My birthday is coming up! July 12th. I think the weekend of the 20th,... my brother and I are going to be celebrating OUR birthdays in Alantic City. He;s bringing like 9 or 10 of his friends and I dont know how many people I'm bringing,... but if any of you locals wanna join in you can pm me and I'll give you my number. I'll keep you updated as to what, when, and where. We're going do some drinkin, dancin, eating,... we can talk about computers/ moddin,... lol. It's gonna be a fun time so let me know! Peace.

[Tale Gunner]

July 12 huh? Mines July 13 LOL

[tribaloverkill]

July 12 huh? Mines July 13 LOL

Get out! Thats just cool. How old are you if you dont mind me asking? Going to be 29 here.

[elbarto241]

damn that homemade polishing disk is a work of genius. happy B-day

[Tale Gunner]

Get out! Thats just cool. How old are you if you dont mind me asking? Going to be 29 here.

52 (born 1955)

[b4i7]

ahhh....nothin better than comin back from a long weekend to find a tribal update... keep it up bro

[tribaloverkill]

52 (born 1955)

Ahh you got some time on me,... but its all good. Your just a 52 year old strapping young lad,... happy birthday TG.

[Tale Gunner]

Ahh you got some time on me,... but its all good. Your just a 52 year old strapping young lad,... happy birthday TG.

Happy Birthday to you also. You already developed the talent at 29 that took me 52 years.

[tribaloverkill]

Come on now,... probably took the same amount of time. You just decided to learn it at a later age. Theres a load of stuff that I started to learn at a later age too. Computers. I think at the age of 17, 18, 19,... I didnt even know what they were. Well,... it wasnt that bad but dude,... I was so clueless about them. I just started learning how to play a guitar where most start real young. Age dont matter. Whats matters is "now". What are you doing now? Your modding pc's. AWESOME! Keep it up man!

[Tale Gunner]

Come on now,... probably took the same amount of time. You just decided to learn it at a later age. Theres a load of stuff that I started to learn at a later age too. Computers. I think at the age of 17, 18, 19,... I didnt even know what they were. Well,... it wasnt that bad but dude,... I was so clueless about them. I just started learning how to play a guitar where most start real young. Age dont matter. Whats matters is "now". What are you doing now? Your modding pc's. AWESOME! Keep it up man!

You are very wise my friend, very wise. I started with computers when they first come out with the 8080A processor and built my first. Some of these new guys never had to deal with memory managers that had to exclude certain memory locations for things like the mice (XP does that all for computers now).

[tribaloverkill]

You are very wise my friend, very wise. I started with computers when they first come out with the 8080A processor and built my first. Some of these new guys never had to deal with memory managers that had to exclude certain memory locations for things like the mice (XP does that all for computers now).

Whaaaa? LOL. I dont even know what your talking about. I came around when 3.1 was going out and Win95 was here. I mean,... I had a computer a looooooong time ago,... a lot of games and stuff were on the 5.25 soft disks? Running them through DOS and all. There was one game we use to play all the time,... Kings Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella. Oh my god I loved that game. We would get so lost in that game,... playing it for hours. It was like another world,... just roaming around and doing thing. You would type and tell her to do something,... it was great.

[Tale Gunner]

Whaaaa? LOL. I dont even know what your talking about. I came around when 3.1 was going out and Win95 was here. I mean,... I had a computer a looooooong time ago,... a lot of games and stuff were on the 5.25 soft disks? Running them through DOS and all. There was one game we use to play all the time,... Kings Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella. Oh my god I loved that game. We would get so lost in that game,... playing it for hours. It was like another world,... just roaming around and doing thing. You would type and tell her to do something,... it was great.

I still have my 5.25 floppy disks with MS 2.1 (LOL) remember having to edit the config.sys and make changes to it to get the system to boot.

[tribaloverkill]

A tiny update because I have been stupid busy lately.

Jun-28-2007

IM GOING TO DIE!!!AHHHHHHH!!!! Not really. But your not going to believe what I cut myself on!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_1-640.jpg)

This. Can you believe it! You know what it is? It's an aluminum shaving from cutting aluminum with the router. It's about 1/16" x 1/16" if even that. It some how got lodged between the metal "thing" and the metal stud that holds the handle to the C clamp. It got right on up in there and was held perfectly perpendictular to the handle and it was in there good too! That S@#$ cut me wide open! When I went to go and feel the handle to see what it was that cut me,... that when it fell right out. Oh well.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_2-640.jpg)

I made a new fan shroud. Looks pretty much the same but there is are tiny differences between the two that makes the new one better. It's still not how I want it and theres nothing I can do about that seeing how the case is designed but this is fine.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_3-640.jpg)

Small differences.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_5-640.jpg)

Better fit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_6-640.jpg)

I'm actually gooing to the studio as soon as I post this and finish eating my General TSO's chicken and white rice. I'll have another update tomorrow for you guyz. Peace out homies.

[b4i7]

lookin good!

those metal shavings will really get you... i had a cut on my hand once in my shop....didnt realize i was bleeding till i started having parts with blood on em....and a trail of blood running down my arm:dead:

[Tale Gunner]

A tiny update because I have been stupid busy lately.

Jun-28-2007

IM GOING TO DIE!!!AHHHHHHH!!!! Not really. But your not going to believe what I cut myself on!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_1-640.jpg)

This. Can you believe it! You know what it is? It's an aluminum shaving from cutting aluminum with the router. It's about 1/16" x 1/16" if even that. It some how got lodged between the metal "thing" and the metal stud that holds the handle to the C clamp. It got right on up in there and was held perfectly perpendictular to the handle and it was in there good too! That S@#$ cut me wide open! When I went to go and feel the handle to see what it was that cut me,... that when it fell right out. Oh well.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jun-28-2007/Jun-28-2007_2-640.jpg)

I made a new fan shroud. Looks pretty much the same but there is are tiny differences between the two that makes the new one better. It's still not how I want it and theres nothing I can do about that seeing how the case is designed but this is fine.

Small differences.

Better fit.

I'm actually gooing to the studio as soon as I post this and finish eating my General TSO's chicken and white rice. I'll have another update tomorrow for you guyz. Peace out homies.


Hey youre making me hungry and thats not fair! Nice work and stop copying me. I was bleeding first! LOL

[tribaloverkill]

Hey youre making me hungry and thats not fair! Nice work and stop copying me. I was bleeding first! LOL

LOL.

[tribaloverkill]

This is a cool update. CHECK IT OUT!

Jul-01-2007

How to combat the black piece of aluminum behind the back grill? I know!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_1-640.jpg)

I've been meaning to hold out on this idea but seeing that I needed it for blackout,... here it is. I traced out the shape of both grills on the tinted acrylic and cut out the shapes with the scroll saw.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_2-640.jpg)

Drilling out the holes so I can mount the grills to the acrylic.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_3-640.jpg)

Here the fan shroud. I have to cut out those circles so I'll trace em out and then cut. Usually I like to measure out everything perfectly but in this case,... tracing and cutting is fine.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_4-640.jpg)

Here's the other side.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_5-640.jpg)

PSU grill mounted to it's acrylic.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_6-640.jpg)

It's backside.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_7-640.jpg)

I ground down the walls of both grills seeing that there's been a change of plans. The aluminum potion itself has no depth by itself. When the grill are mounted to the acrylic it will then have the depth it had before. Keeping the walls gave it to much depth when mounted to the acrylic.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_8-640.jpg)

Ok. Everything is cut and sanded down pretty well.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_9-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_10-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_11-640.jpg)

Very nice:) So dark:) I love it.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_12-640.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

The edges of the acrylic has been polished but you cant really see it in the pics. Stupid camera.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_13-640.jpg)

Oh yea.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_15-640.jpg)

You can barely see the black bar with the side panels off. You wont be able to see it with the panels on. That I can assure you.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_16-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_17-640.jpg)

You see the fans?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_18-640.jpg)

Very cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_19-640.jpg)

Check this one out. Now,... the idea I mentioned before was that instead of having just a UV insert with your grill,... there would be two parts ot the grill. The acrylic portion and the aluminum portion. Each complimenting each other with color and design. These that I'm showing you now are POOR examples. I will have to make a nice prototype one day for you guyz so you can fully understand what I am talking about.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_20-640.jpg)

Looking through this thing. The air passes through the aluminum and acrylic. The acrylic hides what I do not want to be seen. The dark acrylic with the polished aluminum looks so damn rich! Its so cool looking.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_21-640.jpg)

Here's the backside.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_22-640.jpg)

Here's the grill ontop of the power supply. You cant see all that well the bolts that were showing before:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_23-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_24-640.jpg)

PSU grill in place. Looks cool. To bad it will be covered, LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-01-2007/Jul-01-2007_25-640.jpg)

I have off tonight so I will be working the studio some of the day and all night. I am going to try and take the month of august off for vacation. I am going to seriously try and get Blackout done within that time frame. I am pretty sure I will be able too. It depends if I can get hardware or not. Some of the final steps require the rest of the hardware. More pics later on,...

[The boy 4rm oz]

Awesome, it's so...shiney lol.

[tribaloverkill]

I didn't nearly spend as much time as I wanted in the studio last night. I was so damn tired. I got work done though,... Check it out.

Jul-02-2007

Buffing out the fan shroud plate thing. Notice I have it on a piece of wood. This keeps the buffing wheel from catching the piece of aluminum, ripping it out of my hands cutting off all my fingers,... bouncing the finger pieces all over the studio,... blood shooting out all over me, the floor, and walls.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_1-640.jpg)

Bling.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_2-640.jpg)

This piece was hard to polish. I had to polish both sides too! Geez.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_3-640.jpg)

Oh yea. Very nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_4-640.jpg)

Very good.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_5-640.jpg)

Fan thread-serts installed. I'm not using fan screws for these fans. I want to be able to remove the fans from the inside without having to remove the rear grill.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_6-640.jpg)

This is the side of the fans.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_7-640.jpg)

Very cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_8-640.jpg)

Gone:) Stealthed. Bye bye:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_9-640.jpg)

CAnt see anything through the acrylic. Nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_10-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_11-640.jpg)

This side looks cool too.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_12-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_13-640.jpg)

So nice. The acrylic and aluminum go together so well.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_14-640.jpg)

Fans in place. I tape them in place. I need spacers for them. I have to order some.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_15-640.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Here's the case all closed up. Cant see the fans can you! LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_16-640.jpg)

Bottom grill installed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_17-640.jpg)

Hand in, hand out,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_18-640.jpg)

Both.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_19-640.jpg)

Time for this little guy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_20-640.jpg)

Sanded down the walls so it's flat like the others.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_21-640.jpg)

Traced it out on some acrylic.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_22-640.jpg)

Scroll sawed
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_23-640.jpg)

Filed, sanded, polished, done. HA.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_24-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_24-640.jpg)

Very nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_25-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_25-640.jpg)

Whats next?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_26-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-02-2007/Jul-02-2007_26-640.jpg)

I think it's time for the PSU now. I have to do some planning and shopping for some small parts. I'll let you know!

[_ferry_]

Once done you really should have a mirror-finish on your desk, so everyone can see the shiny bottom of it ;) Just like they do with extreme cars at exhibitions.

[tribaloverkill]

Once done you really should have a mirror-finish on your desk, so everyone can see the shiny bottom of it ;) Just like they do with extreme cars at exhibitions.

LOL. That would be cool:)

[The boy 4rm oz]

Yeah it would look cool. Those grills look fantastic, flaweless, completely perfect. I love it.

[tribaloverkill]

Mock up time,...

Jul-08-2007

Time to design the whole PSU,.... thing. Have to figure out how much space I have to work with here. 120mm fan installed. Just so I know how how much space it takes up, whatever.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_2-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_3-640.jpg)

Installed the PSU.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_5-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_6-640.jpg)

Now I'm not sure what I want. I wasted a lot of time trying to figure out what I want. I think I'll start here and see where it takes me. Some side panels thingies,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_8-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_9-640.jpg)

I'm thinking the side that attatches to the mobo tray will be installed permanently with rivets. The other side with bolts so it can be removed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_10-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_11-640.jpg)

Here's the top cover thing. This has to be by far the coolest mock-up I have made. Looks cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_12-640.jpg)

Little chipboard spacers:) I rolled them around a 6-32 bolts and then glued them.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_13-640.jpg)

Wham. how cool is that! I swear,... one day I'm going to make a computer made with nothing but this chipboard.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_15-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_16-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_17-640.jpg)

Inside the case,... how the hell?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_18-640.jpg)

What the hell is this! How do this happen? I fell a bit short when measuring the width. That's weird. Oh well. Atleast it gives me a good idea of what it could possibly look like.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_19-640.jpg)

This is a good place to start,... I guess. The portion of the center piece towards the back of the case is where all the shower hose will pass through. I have to do some drawing. I have to make this thing look a bit unique. Not to unique though,... there is so much I want to do but I must stick with what I have done already for blackout. I'll Probably will mix and match what I've done already. Also,... I'm thinking I should have the showe hose come out of the psu cover at an angle, coming out towards the cases panel away from the mobo. That would give the mobo more room. I have to draw,....
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_20-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_21-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_22-640.jpg)

SPONGE BOB: HA HA HA HA!!!!! What you going to now, PUNK! I'm chillin! All nice and cozy,... warm, sitting on this keyboard of this here laptop which is by the way,... far as hell from you!!! You can't torure me any more,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-08-2007/Jul-08-2007_1.jpg

TO: Come on Sponge Bob. Come home,....... so I can cut your limbs off.

SPONGE BOB: No. I like it here. Always wanted to visit Europe.

TO: Rip out your insides?

SPONGE BOB: NO!!!!

TO: DUDE I SWEAR!!! This is not the END! You know,... accidents do happen around the office too you know! I'm gonna get dennis to,... accidently drop a friggin DESK ON YOU!! ARGH!!!!

SPONGE BOB: HE HE HE:)

TO: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

[Cymae]

errrrrrrrrrr....ok o_0

Nice mod....to violence against Spongebob, Australia says NO!

[b4i7]

lookin like teh sex TO

[tribaloverkill]

More mock up time! What to do what to do,.....

Jul-09-2007

Look,... it's a like some machine sliding locking mechanism or shaping changing maze structure something,... gawd I love S@#$ like this.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_2-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_3-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_4-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_5-640.jpg)

So,... I'm crazy. This is what I think will be the sides of the PSU. Yup.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_6-640.jpg)

DEPTH! ITS ALL ABOUT DEPTH BABY!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_7-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_8-640.jpg)

There are way to many bolts used for this mock-up. Doesnt mean I'll have this many for the actual product. It looks good though,... the whole side panel thing here.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_9-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_10-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_11-640.jpg)

Here's the hose platform thingy,... I told you I wanted the hose come out on an angle away from the mobo. Here it is,... I mean it might look a bit different when I make the actaul thing though. This is just givin me an idea. It's looks good though! I swear one day,... chipboard pc here I come!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_12-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_13-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_14-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_15-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_15-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_16-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_16-640.jpg)

The whole thing in the case. What do you think so far? I think I'm on the right track:) It's ok. Still,... there's a lot that need to be added. But it's a start!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_17-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_17-640.jpg)

This is what I was talkign about before about the hoses,... dont want them coming out straight like this.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_18-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_18-640.jpg)

I want this,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_19-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_19-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_20-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_20-640.jpg)

I really think I'm just going to use the same design of the HDD for the PSU. This is the last enclosure thing like this so I figure I would go out with a bang? LOL. Well,... I really like the look of the HDD front shield so why not!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_21-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_21-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_22-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_22-640.jpg)

A drawing I did at work last night,... This is a good idea of what this thing will look like when done. Kinda.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_23-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-09-2007/Jul-09-2007_23-640.jpg)

What you think? You see the drawing in the last pic? The grooves on the side panel that matches the grooves on the center shell,... they are vertical. Should I have them horizontal instead? Having trouble trying to decide:(

[Tale Gunner]

I'm jealous there tribaloverkill just jealous! great work

[tribaloverkill]

Ok so I did some more drawing,...

Jul-11-2007

Before I did some more drawing I want some exactl dimensions so I know what I'm dealing with here. In the pic,... I glue a piece of aluminum to a 90 degree angle thing. This aluminum represents the out most piece of aluminum. I need to figure out how close I can get it to the side panel without touching. Also I and figuring out how much room from this panel to the fan so I know whether or not the PSU panel will fit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_1-640.jpg)

Now that I know it will fit,... this is what i'm going with. Wow, orignal. Looks like the HDD side. It looks cool though. I'm keeping it. Basically i'm coping the look of the HDD cage. The side panel will be 3/8" thick. Thats alot thinnner then the last one.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_2-640.jpg)

What you think? I like it but i was thinking that it looks a bit off from teh HDD cage because the HDD cage appears to be floating. I dont know maybe its just me. I have to do something with those HDD leg things. I have to cover those up:/
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_3-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_4-640.jpg)

Now,.. I want to figure out where exactly the very end of the PSU panel will end. Thickness wise. I laid some tape down along the inside of the case to mark some lines.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_5-640.jpg)

I made this piece using chip board. I meesured on the chip board my two lines. I poked tiny holes through the marks.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_6-640.jpg)

Put my mechanical pencil through the holes and ran it along the inside of the case marking my lines. Worked well.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_7-640.jpg)

Time to test. 90 degree angle clamped to the case at teh first line. This is is where the PSU shiled will start. Can not touch the side panel when side panel is installed or removed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_8-640.jpg)

Your looking down the side panel as I install it. It doesnt touch at all! Amazing. Its so close too:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_9-640.jpg)

Side panel in place. See how close it is!! The coolest thing is that its imposible to to touch it while installing the side panel or removing it.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_10-640.jpg)

This is how close the HDD shield is. Pretty much the same.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_11-640.jpg)

Time to test the second line. to see if it would clear the fans.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_12-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_12-640.jpg)

SUCCESS!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_13-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_13-640.jpg)

Here's how I think the PSU thing will all be put together. We'll see,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_14-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-11-2007/Jul-11-2007_14-640.jpg)

Going to do some more drawing and planning. I'll keep you updated. OH my one month vacation was approved!!! I have off the entire month of AUGUST! Going to spend that entire month working on blackout. Have to finish it or at least get as much done as possible.

[b4i7]

looks like someone will be movin into their studio...

[tribaloverkill]

looks like someone will be movin into their studio...

your right about that.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Mate you never cease to amaze me.

[Scotty]

The only one thing that annoys me, you take soo long lol The suspense of seeing this finished is killing mer hurry up ^^ lol. Great work :D

[tribaloverkill]

Not much of an update. But yeah,... I'm getting to the good stuff. I was goign to get some work done in the studio yesterday but I slept all damn day! And it's not like I was even being lazy,... I literally woke up at the end of the day! Time to go to work again! I woke up with the worst headache too:( Anyways,... I've been thinking and planning, drawing. This update is posted as the 17th but this was like 2 or 3 days ago. I spent the whole night doing one thing,........ trying to figure out how to get the information I need about,... THE BEND. I've done this before too! For the LIFE of me I couldnt think! I eventually got it but damn! It took the whole night! Whats crazy is,... i've done this before! For the HDD front shield, the pump front shields. Whats funny is that I don t remember any of the figures I came up with?!?! Like, I dont know how I did it the last time. I'm pretty sure it was something like how I am going ot do it now but I dont know. I'm going to log all this down for next time. Anyways,... I cant go into great details with this update. But the update where I get started on the PSU shield,... I will.

Jul-17-2007

In this pic I have a piece of aluminum clamped with a large peice of angle iron. You all should remember this. Well first, I am trying to determine the EXACT length of aluminum I need to make the center shield. You see, I could easily cut a piece thats way big and then make a bend roughly where I want it and then just size it up and cut off the slack. But then how will I cut out all of the detailed stuff? It wont fit through the scroll saw with that bend. Plus drawing everything out is a lot harder too. I need to do all my drawing and all my cutting etc first on a flat piece and then bend. After bending,... it should fit right in. I dont want to be off no more no less then 1/32"!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_1-640.jpg)

Making sure it's squared. So important. Now,... how do I explain this, would be easier if I had an illustration. I'll draw something up for you guyz next time. But for now, for 1/16" aluminum to be bent at this radius there are two key measurents you need to pull this off. 1 - 3/64" and if I remember correctly,... 1 - 9-16". 1 - 3/64" is the length from,..... F@#$ this. I'll eplain this later with a pic. LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_2-640.jpg)

Done. This is what I did the whole damn night! Trial and error.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_3-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_3-640.jpg)

Check it out. MY target height was 2". All three are off by 1/32"! Thats pretty good! There are a few things involved that can throw it off like that. When I go back I will try a few methods to try and make it dead on! The one on the right was bent crooked. I think I had to crooked between the pipes. This is what happens when you dont make sure everything is straight!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_4-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_4-640.jpg)

Goodies!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_5-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_5-640.jpg)

Copper bar! For my PSU bus bar! I'm goign ot cut them in half long ways because they dont need to be that wide.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_6-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_6-640.jpg)

Screw insulators! So I dont send a massive jolt through out the case! Frying everything! WhaHOOOOOO!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_7-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_7-640.jpg)

200, 1/4" nylon spacers!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_8-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_8-640.jpg)

200, 1/8" nylon spacers! YAY!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_9-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_9-640.jpg)

200, 6-32[M3.5] thread-serts!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_10-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_10-640.jpg)

Large O-rings! NOT going to tell you what they are for!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_11-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-17-2007/Jul-17-2007_11-640.jpg)

So,... this is not the only thing I have been planning too. You're going to have to go to my Case Evolution log to find out,... peace.

[Tale Gunner]

Great work keep it coming.

[tribaloverkill]

Thadeez in Berlin! Check out the image on his phone,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-19-2007/Jul-19-2007_1-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-19-2007/Jul-19-2007_1-640.jpg)

WHA HA HA!!! You see Sponge Bob,... you can't win. LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-19-2007/Jul-19-2007_2-160.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-19-2007/Jul-19-2007_2-640.jpg)

[b4i7]

with that much copper hes packin there.....he must be happy its easter...:lick:

[elbarto241]

thats a lot of hardware. make sure you make good use of it :D

you got me curious with those O-rings >.<

[tribaloverkill]

Got a new CAMERA!!! Well a used one but it's all good! If I bought a camera like this brand new it would cost me around 1000 - 1500. I got mine for $245! It's a Sony CyberShot F717. It takes amzing pics! It has 5mp's. Takes awesome macro shots. See for yourself!

Jul-21-2007

This is the camera. I took these pics with my phone.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_1-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_2-640.jpg)

This is how close I can take a picture with this cam! Right up on it! I really miss being able to do this. Check it out!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_3-640.jpg)

Got more stuff in the mail! Got all this from ebay. About $162 for all this. Look how clear the pic is!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_4-640.jpg)

130, 60mm x 60mm x 15mm fans. I got these for like,... $37 total. Thats 28 cents each!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_5-640.jpg)

Going to use these to design small compact stuff.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_6-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_7-640.jpg)

I got a lot of 10, 80mm x 80mm x 25mm fans. 25mm or 1" is the thickness of a common pc fan. I got the 80mm's for $29 total. Also,... I got a lot of 10, 60mm x 60mm x 25mm for $34 total.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_8-640.jpg)

The difference. I still have to get some 120mm fans.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_9-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_10-640.jpg)

10,... 40GB, 5400rpm, IDE Western Digitals for 71 total. Not the best drives in the world but they are cheap and they all work:) Will use them as props or tools for designing HDD cages and such. This way my final pics of the cages wont be empty. You know?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_11-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_12-640.jpg)

Here are some various socket bolts that I got from boltdepot.com. Four sizes,... 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, and 10-24. which in metric is M3, M3.5, M4, and M5. The lengths,... 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2", 2", and 3". I forgot to order the button head ones. I have to do that. These are being sent to alex.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_13-640.jpg)

Ok,... this is for Teyber. You wanted a pic of my scroll saw, here it is! It's actually my mothers. I have to get my own. It's nothing fancy man.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_14-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_14-640.jpg)

The blade,... here's where I get to show off with the camera. I forgot how many teeh per inch it is. But it's quite small.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_15-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_15-640.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Need a close up? Here you go. You see how the aluminum rubs off on the blade? This actually builds up and catches the alunimum as you cut, picking it up and slamming it down. This is why you should use some kind of cutting oil.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_16-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_16-640.jpg)

This is for gruntman,... close up of the bit I use as a milling bit to cut grooves for easier bending:) Now you can see what I've done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_17-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_17-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_18-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_18-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_19-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_19-640.jpg)

Ok,... here's the bending thing I was trying to expain last time. You see the line with the letters? A: is the length of aluminum after the bend. B: is the length of aluminum of the bend. C: is the radius of the pipe your bending with. D: is the length of aluminum before the bend + the pipes radius. The ends of the bend are the lines before and after B. At those points the aluminum is straight. Now, you see where it says base to bend? After you make your bend. If you rest one flat side on a table and measure from the table surface up to EITHER line before or after B you get the base to bend line. For the pipe I used and thickness of aluminum,... I got 1-3/64". What is this number for? This is how you determine the length of A. Say you want this shield that has one bend to be a MAX of 10". You subract 1-3/64" from 10" and whatever you get will be the length of A. You see the line before A? Thats the very edge of your piece of aluminum. You measure from that edge. So from the edge you make a line at whatever length you get by subracting 1-3/64" from whatever your max height is. From that line you mark another line specifying the length of aluminum for this bend, which is 1-9/16". From that line you measure 53/64" and mark another line. This is the radius of the pipe your using. It's this line that you clamp your angle iron too as you seen me do in previous pics. For the length of D,... you do the same. figureout what you want you MAX length to be and then subract 1-3/64" from it. Whatever you get will be D. Understand? Now this will only work of 1/16" aluminum being bent over a pipe with a diameter of,.... S@#$! I dont remember! I cant see it in the pic either! Crap. I'll tell you later when I go back. Wait? 53/64" + 53/64" = 1-21/32". LOL. The diameter ofthe pipe has to be 1-21/32". I got this pipe froma local home improvements store so it's got to be an standard size. Right? I dont know, just check it to be sure.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_20-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_20-640.jpg)

More showing off,... Base to Bend, length of bend, radius of pipe.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_21-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_21-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_22-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_22-640.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_23-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-21-2007/Jul-21-2007_23-640.jpg)

So yea. I didnt get much done this weekend:( I have off tonight. I am going to sleep a bit and then go back and get as much as possible done. I work sunday but have monday off. I will be working all of monday too. Oh my thumbs are 180px now.

[The boy 4rm oz]

That's a lot of gear. I want some lol.

[tribaloverkill]

Ok,... I didnt get any interesting done. All I did was measure and measure and then I measured some more! I did some thinking too. I don't want to screw this up. I dont want to remake any of this stuff. Anyways,... I did all the measuring/ drawing I could. The rest will be measured/ planned once I start to literally draw out the center shield on some aluminum. So yea. I finished around 12pm today. I could of got started making this thing but I decided not too. Because I REALLY want to get started so I didnt. Why? Because I want to give myself some extra time to think about all this JUST in case there is something I might of missed. So I have plenty of time to look over all I have done. So yea.

Jul-22-2007

Some BS pics I took in between all my drawing and planning. This camera had nightvision so I can take what it calls night shots. Very cool shizz.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_1-800.jpg)

BOO!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_2-800.jpg)

ARGH!!!!!!!!!!! It HURTS! IT HURTS! *changing into a werewolf*. AHHHHHHHHHHH!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_3-800.jpg)

AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_4-800.jpg)

Maybe not:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_5-800.jpg)

Ok to the drawings,... using what I told you guyz in my last update I was able to determine the max length of aluminumm I need for the center shield.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_6-800.jpg)

This is going to be the open for the hoses. It's 3" by something else. I dont know. LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_7-800.jpg)

Oh yea,... 3-23/32". How could I forget that? You see what I did in the drawing? Instead of just saying my opening going to be whatever whatever,... I wanted to know how many holes I can get within a certain amount of space. Each hole being,... I dont know. I think their like 9/16" in diameter. So that with 1/8" spacing I lined them up! H = hole, S = space, E = edge. Thats 20 holes! I dont know if I need that many but better to have to many then not enough right?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_8-800.jpg)

Here's everything planned out or as far as I can plan.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_9-800.jpg)

Both sides right here.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_10-800.jpg)

This is the inner shield bracket,...... thing. Yea. Both sides. They are the same.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_11-800.jpg)

Center shield. This is as far as I'm going to plan on paper for this thing because there's a lot more and I dont want to waste time doing it on paper. I know what I want I just have to draw it out.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_12-800.jpg)

Twizzler?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_13-800.jpg)

My new bed! A $10 blow up mattress:) I think I'm goign to go ahead a get this COT thing I sqaw for like $50. I got this thing instead because it was cheaper and beats sleeping on the floor. Well,... I still have to sleep on the floor here and there with this thing because sleep on it is weird?!?! The floor kind of,.... i dont know. Anyways,... Im afraid this thing wont last long with all the aluminum shards all over the floor! I vacuumed most of them up but damn I cant get them all. Oh well.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_14-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-22-2007/Jul-22-2007_14-800.jpg)

Now,... I have to work tonight but have off tomorrow. Tomorrow is the day I get started. I will have actually pic of S@#$ you want to see. Cool? Peace. Oh im using 800px pics now. I made a new watermark stamp that I'll be using starting the next update. I had to make a bigger one because the pics this camera takes are huge. The other stamp wasnt big enough. Anyways.

[b4i7]

haha...hell yeah livin in your shop!

[jdbnsn]

Those are some impressive sketches, nice planning.

[Scotty]

I'll take those twizzlers :D Looking good though

[tribaloverkill]

Ok! Some work done! i didnt get all that mush done but I started though. First,... I was tired as hell! I went to the studio yesterday and was there at like 8pm? I got there and was looking over my drawings just to make sure i didnt forget anything. After that,... I went to sleep:( I slept the whole friggin night there. OMG I was tired. I woke up at 6am and got started. I worked till like 4:30pm. After I getting some REAL sleep I started and shortly after I started i realized something! I made a mistake! AHHHH! In the drawing,... thanks god I caught it in time! Phew. Sleep is good! To the pics!

Jul-24-2007

Got out my big piece of aluminum and got to drawing out my pieces. I need more aluminum. Finally got down to my last couple of feet. I need another 4'x8'. TEYBER! Look! An angle tool thing! I'm using it on the straight side of the sheet to start this piece. I'm using rulker against so I can draw a longer line.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_1-800.jpg)

Using another ruler on the very end of the first ruler to draw another STRAIGHT line at another 90 degree angle;)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_2-800.jpg)

First piece drawn out.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_3-800.jpg)

All of them drawn out. I gave these pieces some extra height and width for now just in case the shapes aren't perectly squared. Gives me room to fix them. I use black marker in BETWEEN the shapes so I dont get confused with all the lines. I just have to cut the black line in half. TFT. <---- Tip For TEYBER.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_4-800.jpg)

Made most of most of my vertical cuts. The one piece I didnt cut all the way because it would mean hanging the aluminum all the way over the edge to cut it at once. Didnt feel like doing that.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_5-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_6-800.jpg)

All my ROUGH cuts.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_7-800.jpg)

Sanded the surface of the aluminum to rid of any bur. Is that how you spell bur? Anyways,... the bur gets in the way when measuring. Used a sanding sponge bob.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_8-800.jpg)

Now,... my ruler on a ruler thing came apart. I was gluing them together before. I got tired to regluing so its time for a permanent solution. I'm drilling and countersinking for some flush bolts. Notice the splatters on the wall. Wet sanding.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_9-800.jpg)

A lovely contersink.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_10-800.jpg)

Oh just beautiful.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_11-800.jpg)

This thing is now a tool! As oppose to a glued piece of something I just used here and there.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_12-800.jpg)

Rolled tape tube thingies placed donw on the bottom side,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_13-800.jpg)

Stuck to the aluminum. notice I removed all the tape I previously stuck to these pieces with all the markings. That was to cut out the rough shapes only. I'm going to do it again to cut the EXACT shape now. But first I need one straight edge. This is what im doing in this pic. No tape needed. Just need to eye ball it. get the ruler as close the edge as possible. Thats all.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_14-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_14-800.jpg)

This is the ring thing for the router. Usally I put a layers and layers of tape on it to increase its height. Because the ring alone is kind of sunken into the table a bit. When cutting acrylic with the router,... when you push down in that area,... the acrylic kind of bends downward because of it. So more height is needed. I am gluing a piece of chipboard to it this time. I am also soaking it with crazy glue so it's durable. Repels oil and stuff. It works!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_15-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_15-800.jpg)

Nice and flush.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_16-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_16-800.jpg)

Here's the piece of aluminum with the ruler taped to it. You can see how this works by looking at the pic.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_17-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_17-800.jpg)

Straight!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_18-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_18-800.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Time to cut the second edge. I taped off that side and used the right angle to achieve those lines.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_19-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_19-800.jpg)

You see how I cut the tape away,... right up to the line? I do this because the router bit literally scrapes the adhesive right off the tape and it all cakes up on the bit. Cool photo,... ADMIT IT! LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_20-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_20-800.jpg)

Now i'm using the smaller ruler ruler thing. You can see that I'm using a razor blade to line up the ruler with the line. This is one side,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_21-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_21-800.jpg)

This is the other side.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_22-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_22-800.jpg)

Damn,... I'm like a 32nd of an inch off. NOT! I think im a lot less. Maybe a 64th of an inch. You see,... the right angle realyl isnt 90 degrees. It's slightly off. So that along with the fact that I could of beent off by a midge all added up to about a 32 of an inch. I didnt realize this right angle was off until later.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_24-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_24-800.jpg)

So,... I wasn't liking how that piece was off like that. I need to more precise way of doing it. Here's the little ruler ruler thing. I drill and countersunk it too.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_25-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_25-800.jpg)

PERTY. I really like this look.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_26-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_26-800.jpg)

Now I'm going to run it through the router like this so that both sides, front and back are even with each other.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_27-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_27-800.jpg)

After using the right angle to line up the ruler ruler with the line i got this! BLAH! Look how flush!!! So yea. This piece of aluminum is even with the right angle but it still not a perfect 90 degrees. Its off by a 64th of an inch. Which isnt all that bad really.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_28-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_28-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_29-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_29-800.jpg)

the arrow is pointing to the 3rd side I cut. This side is opposite to the first side I cut. I marked it so I would know which is the 3rd and which is the 1st. Reason being because when I go to cut the 4th or last side im going to use my S@#$%^ crooked right angle again. I was to use the arrowed side to line up the ruler ruler for that cut. If I use the first side to cut the 4th side,... I will technically be making a trapezoid, where the ist side is exactly the length I need and the 3rd side being exactly 1/64 + 1/64 = 1/32 shorter. By using the 3rd side to make that cut,... both sides will be 1/64" short, which isnt noticable at all. You get me?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_30-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_30-800.jpg)

Anyways,... all 5 pieces done. Wait a tic,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_31-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_31-800.jpg)

what the hell is this! S@#$! Ok,... they are suppose to be the same length. Either,... one os to long, which is what I am hoping because that means I will only have to make one cut to shorten it. OR,... one is to short,... where I will have to cut a whole new piece! ARGH!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_32-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_32-800.jpg)

First,... 9/16", good! That means the other to to long.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_33-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_33-800.jpg)

By 1/4" of an inch! I thought the 3/4" mark was the 1/2" mark. LOL. Oops.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_34-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_34-800.jpg)

There. All good now.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_35-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_35-800.jpg)

You see. They are flush. The whole 64th of on inch thing is really nothing at all. It's such a small measurement. I am willing to bet that most of your wont go any smaller then a 1/16"! That divide that by 4! LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_36-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_36-800.jpg)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_37-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-24-2007/Jul-24-2007_37-800.jpg)

So yea. I'm going back to the studio right after work. I want to sand and polish these first before I tape and draw on them. There going to be a lot of detailed work. Which means sanded and polishing would be a b@#$%^ to do. So Im going to do it now and then spot polish later when all done. what you think?

[FrooP]

i think you are a d@#n freak, in a good way :D :banana:

[elbarto241]

+rep, thats what i love about TO, he wont be satisfied with anything less than perfect. nicely done bro :D

[tribaloverkill]

Small update. Nothing really cool to show you. Just sanding.

Jul-25-2007

Soot from 400grit wetsanding with the drill press.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-25-2007/Jul-25-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-25-2007/Jul-25-2007_4-800.jpg)

400grit complete. I think its complete. I have to do 800grit and then its time for polishing. Goign to try and use my angle grinder to polish at least the biggest piece. See how that goes.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-25-2007/Jul-25-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-25-2007/Jul-25-2007_5-800.jpg)

A close up of 400grit sratches:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-25-2007/Jul-25-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-25-2007/Jul-25-2007_6-800.jpg)

Going to start polishing tomorrow after work.

[Scotty]

Oooo the sanding skill is amazing lol.

Im replying to the same mod on 2 forums and watching it on 3... ah well thats because its awesome.

;)

[tribaloverkill]

Im replying to the same mod on 2 forums and watching it on 3... ah well thats because its awesome.

;)

Thats coolt hat you browse more then one forum:) Keep up the good work Mr Scotty:) Oh and thanks:)

[Crazy Buddhist]

TO

Dude - I am frankly awestruck. Stood here at my desk for an hour being blown away by your creativity, focus, dedication, attention to detail and sense of joy in the creation of your beast.

[tribaloverkill]

TO

Dude - I am frankly awestruck. Stood here at my desk for an hour being blown away by your creativity, focus, dedication, attention to detail and sense of joy in the creation of your beast.

Thank you sir! Attentin to detail,... wait till you see this panel I polished today! By far teh best I have done! Its a frggin mirror! I used another method of "finish" or final polishing. It's kinda obvious. Dont know why I havent been doing it all along. Today it just hit! I swear. Update in a bit:)

[tribaloverkill]

Check this out! This is cool! I mean not cool cool but definately cool!

Jul-26-2007

Soot from 800grit. It's so black looking. It's cool when I'm sanding because it leaves patterns on the surface.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_1-800.jpg)

Going to try and use the angle grinder along with a buffing wheel to see how well it will buff. Clamped the piece down the to the table. I am goign to climb onto the table to buff this piece like this. I want the buffing wheel to pull the piece of aluminum FROM the clamps. Not literally pull it from the clamps. reason being is that I dont want the wheel to catch the end of the aluminum thats not clamped down. The whee will rip it upwards possibly damaging the aluminum or even me.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_2-800.jpg)

The angle grinder with a buffing wheel.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_3-800.jpg)

As you can see I tooka razor and cut away a couple of layers to clear the guard.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_4-800.jpg)

You see:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_5-800.jpg)

Ok,... here's my attempt. I know these pics do no justice,... but in person it looks a lot worse:( I thought it would of don a better job then this. I dont know. Going to take it to the table tabel buffer and see what happens.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_6-800.jpg)

Now it is very dirty but,... it's so much better! It must be the wheel size or something. Both wheels are cotton but one is larger then the other. They both spin at about the same speed. The angle grinder has more torque. But I tried buffing lightly and still it woouldnt buff as nicely as the table grinder. I dont know. Anyways,... even though its nicer. It's still not good enough:( I know I can achieve a better shine and I know that i wont be using the tabel grinder to do it.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_7-800.jpg)

Check it out! You can see that its still hazy from the soot left behind. It wipes off easily but S@#$!!! Look at that shine! Its a friggin mirror!!! LOL. I cant believe how well it came out! OMG! Oh,... I didn't know whether or not you guyz wanted nipple rings or a stupid cheesy smile so I posted them both. Cheers!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_8-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_9-800.jpg)

Now this is cool. This is a test! One of these was taken using the reflection of the aluminum and one was not. Can you guess which one is what? HE HE HE! I love it.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_10-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_11-800.jpg)

Oh here's how I did it! WHALAA!! Using the same same disc's I use to sand except with a polishing thing on it instead. The one you see is the cleaning one. It removes any soot left on the aluminum and is the final polish. The other one is dirty as hell.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_12-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_13-800.jpg)

You know that when its time to spot buff everything when blackout is complete that I'm going to do it with the press instead!!! OMG Blackout is going to be shiny as hell!

[Scotty]

Shiny :D Suprised your ugly mug didn't crack it lol ;) great work.

[tribaloverkill]

Shiny :D Suprised your ugly mug didn't crack it lol ;) great work.

It's aluminum baby! This S@#$ dont crack:) It only bends and tears when casting my reflecting;) LOL.

[b4i7]

first one with the aluminum reflection?

[tribaloverkill]

first one with the aluminum reflection?

I'll let you know tomorrow when I update:)

[tribaloverkill]

Tiny update.

Jul-29-2007

This is what I have been doing the past few days. I did all this last night at work though. I was trying to figure out exactly what I wanted. This is it. When I go to the studio today,... this is what I will be doing. I'll be there all night.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-29-2007/Jul-29-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-29-2007/Jul-29-2007_1-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-29-2007/Jul-29-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-29-2007/Jul-29-2007_2-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-29-2007/Jul-29-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-29-2007/Jul-29-2007_3-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-29-2007/Jul-29-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-29-2007/Jul-29-2007_4-800.jpg)

Going to on vacation in exactly 4 days! 1 month of BLACKOUT, straight up! Updates almost everyday:)

[The boy 4rm oz]

As always...perfect, there's only one word for it.

[Crazy Buddhist]

Going to on vacation in exactly 4 days! 1 month of BLACKOUT, straight up! Updates almost everyday:)

There goes an hour of each of my August days reading your logs :D :D :D :D

[tribaloverkill]

UPDATE! WHAHOO! I didnt get a load done but I still got a good amount of work done. I started by finishing the last two pieces of aluminum, they needed to be polished. That took a bit of time. I then drew out the design on those two last pieces. These two last pieces being the inner bracket shield thing. I spent a good amoutn of time doing this because some of my stuff was off a bit. I had to make sure everything was aligned. Anyways,... check it out.

Jul-30-2007

Drilling took a bit to do because there were so many holes to drill! In the pic you see me drilling the hole holes. I didnt use this uni-bit for the entire hole. I step drilled from like 1/16" up to 3/8" using separate bits. So,... thats when I went out to get this uni-bit! i cant believe I am just getting this thing now! It's great! Expensive too. Like $36US!! But it downa great job though! Saved me a ton of time.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_1-800.jpg)

Look how evenly spaced! God I love it. So,... I went with this style instead of the inset style I was planning mainly because I wanted to maintain the look. This is what I did for the HDD rack so this is what Im doing for the PSU. Plus the inset would be more complicated and would take much more time. So yea.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_2-800.jpg)

Hose preview.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_3-800.jpg)

Time to scroll saw. Here you see that I am using my PIECE of S@#$ scroll saw. Nothing fancy;)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_4-800.jpg)

The blade in the hole.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_5-800.jpg)

Done!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_6-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_7-800.jpg)

A close up so you can see how I roll,... you see how I try and not touch the tape. If I touch the tape a tiny bit thats ok. But I definitely do not want to cut into the tape. I will file all this away all of whats left of the shiny aluminum you see.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_8-800.jpg)

I flipped it over and this is what it looks like without tape.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_9-800.jpg)

I got most of that cutting done with one blade. I changed the blade only because I knew it was dull. It didnt break,... it was dull. You can see how the teeth are slanted upwards a bit.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-30-2007/Jul-30-2007_10-800.jpg)


Anyways,... I plan on going back after work tonight to do some more cutting. Till then:)

Vacation: 2 Days left.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Mate what can I say, perfect. Can't wait for your vacation to start. Nothing beats coming home from school, turning the computer on and just admiring someones work. Excelent.

[tribaloverkill]

Mate what can I say, perfect. Can't wait for your vacation to start. Nothing beats coming home from school, turning the computer on and just admiring someones work. Excelent.

Thanks:) Cant wait for it too. I want to finish this case!

[The boy 4rm oz]

No problem mate.

[b4i7]

TO, why must you make me explode on myself every morning when i check your updates?

[tribaloverkill]

TO, why must you make me explode on myself every morning when i check your updates?

LOL. Because,........ that's what I do;) ha ha ha. Now go clean yourself up for tomorrows update:)

[jdbnsn]

Are you still using that bitchin radiator enclosure you made for the top?

[tribaloverkill]

Are you still using that bitchin radiator enclosure you made for the top?


Oh yea. Have to polish it:)

[tribaloverkill]

Quick update,...

Jul-31-2007

First. Scroll saw blades. Look how small they are! I though you guyz could use something to compare them too so I used this 30lb weight.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_1-800.jpg)

HA HA AH HA yea,.... heres the real shot. A dime and a 1/16" drill bit. Blade TPI from left to right,... if I remember correctly, 11.5tpi, 18.5tpi, 14.5tpi, and 46tpi.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_2-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_3-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_4-800.jpg)

Notice the different thicknesses of the blades. The 18.5 is by far the thinnest. It almost paper thin. This blade breaks easily when cutting aluminum.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_5-800.jpg)

Look what came in the mail! My 1/8" nylon spacers that smallparts.com didnt have before. I guess they got some and then charged me for them and sent them. thats just great seeing I already bought some. Oh well,... the more the better. They still didnt send my 1/8" screw insulators. They will probably do the same for those. They didnt say they were going to do this. This is what gets me.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_6-800.jpg)

Here's what you wanted to see. I didnt take pics of the two inner shield bracket things I cut out. Guess I forgot too:( Anyways. wasnt much to look at.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_7-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-31-2007/Jul-31-2007_8-800.jpg)

I'm going back to the studio today after I go to the gym. I'll be there all night seeing im on vacation! WHAHOO! I'll finish cutting the last side out and I will start filing them. OH! check it out! I found out they have scroll saw files!!!! And sand paper!!! I have to get some and see how they work! I was thinking to myself while filing by hand,... they should make a file that attaches to the scroll saw,... lol. They have it! I'll let you know how they work. I think they will save tons of time. TONS.

[_ferry_]

Nice as alway's. But it still impresses me how you take the time to make all those small cut's and add so many pictures.

[tribaloverkill]

Small update for Blackout. Spent a good portion of the night messing around with the Liquid Evolution stuff. check that log for an update.

Aug-02-2007

I got all the pieces cut out and cleaned. I washed away all the oil from cutting. I got that 3 in 1 oil everywhere! LOL. Anyways,... when i go back I will be filing and making the UV green equiv's for this stuff.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-02-2007/Aug-02-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-02-2007/Aug-02-2007_1-800.jpg)

Going fishing today from 2pm till 7pm. When I get back I will be heading out the studio. It will be late when I get there but who cres! I'm on vacation! WHAHOO!!!

[b4i7]

cant wait to see the PSU all assembled!

[jdbnsn]

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/jdbnsn/8-2-07/Untitled-1.jpg (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com)

[tribaloverkill]

Get out really? HO S@#$! Thats cool! Thanks! HE HE HE:) I have more to come! Looking to have the PSU together in th enext day or so,... stay tuned.

[elbarto241]

congrats bro, you deserve it with the amount of hard work and dedication you put into this case day in and day out.

keep the mod-a-licous updates coming! :D

[jdbnsn]

When you finish this project we'll do a nice big full feature. This mod is loved by all.

[tribaloverkill]

DAMN! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN! OMG I'M PISSED. The center shield is to long,... by, an inch! How did I miss that? OMG.

Aug-03-2007

Here I am filing the very nice but very much to long center shield.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_1-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_2-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_3-800.jpg)

SCROLL SANDING! This is my own version of it. Im using metal sand paper. Its actually a type of cloth so its strong enough for the stretching.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_4-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_5-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_6-800.jpg)

I use two strips back to back.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_7-800.jpg)

Damn. This is after trying to sand one groove. The aluminum kinda scrapes the grit off. It might work better on acrylic. I'll try it later.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_8-800.jpg)

Center shield all done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_9-800.jpg)

Left side all done. Blurry pic. Sorry. I also finished the two inner shields.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_10-800.jpg)

REady to bend the center shield.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_11-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_12-800.jpg)

Bent. This was a tricky piece to bend. I had to be super careful. I'll explain this in more detail when I remake this piece.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_13-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_14-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_14-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_15-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_15-800.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Came out pretty good! To bad its to long! I pretty much nailed the height,... it's just the length I failed to do right.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_16-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_16-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_17-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_17-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_18-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_18-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_19-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_19-800.jpg)

Damn. I'm sick to my stomach. All that work down teh drain. Its not like I can even attempt to use it. I could possibly cut off the back end but the hose holes will be covered by the 120mm fan:( I'll just make a new one. Should only set me back a day. In between working on making this again I'll continue on with the other pieces. So I keep you guyz moving forward. This thing is going to look bad ass though!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_20-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_20-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_21-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_21-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_22-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_22-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_23-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_23-800.jpg)

It's length now,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_24-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_24-800.jpg)

What it's suppose to be. Thats pretty much 1". Cant believe this.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_25-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_25-800.jpg)

Argh!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_26-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_26-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_27-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_27-800.jpg)

Its suppose to be a 1/4" behind that line there.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_28-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-03-2007/Aug-03-2007_28-800.jpg)

Anyways,... I'm not going to the studio today. I have to spend time with my friend who is moving far away at the end of the month. But I will be at the studio tomorrow morning and I will be there all day into the next working on this. Sorry guyz:(

[AJ@PR]

Now this is cool. This is a test! One of these was taken using the reflection of the aluminum and one was not. Can you guess which one is what? HE HE HE! I love it.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_10-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Jul-26-2007/Jul-26-2007_11-800.jpg)

I have no idea man...
But fricking GREAT work!

I'm inspired... I'm going to start my mod today!

[tribaloverkill]

I have no idea man...
But fricking GREAT work!

I'm inspired... I'm going to start my mod today!

They are BOTH reflections:) Thanks for playing:)

[The boy 4rm oz]

Damn you get it so shiny. To bad that piece is too long, it looks perfect.

[tribaloverkill]

Oh. Ma. God. I just got home from 16 hour run at the studio. I worked 16 hours straight! Non-stop. Cutting. Filing. Sanding, polishing, drilling,... holy s@#%. I'm a friggin machine!!! I've havent been home in a few days. I have been running back and forth between my friends place and the studio. I have never spent so much time in the studio before. Damn. I was in there a lot but at first I did a lot of sleeping. It was weird,... I could work like 4 - 5 hours but after that I had to sleep! I'd lay down for like a couple of hours then get up and work another 4 - 5 then I'd have to sleep again! Thats kind of funny because I only get in about 4 - 5 hours normally when I am working at the hospital. My body is following a trend. I think I broke it though. I sleep like 12 hours like two night ago,... then I headed to the studio and got there about 2pm yesterday. I worked all the way till like 6:30 this morning. Straight. Truly amazing. Anyways, LOOK WHAT I MADE!!!

Aug-06-2007

First,.. look what I got, yet another square. I wanted to see if this one was any better then the others. It is but it's still off. Whats the matter with these damn companies and there crap equipment!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_1-800.jpg)

Check this out! I got another small file set!!! This set is JUST what I needed!!! It's smaller then my big ones yet bigger than my smallest ones! They are thin enough to fit in freshly cut 1/8" grooves! This means I can file them down quicker! Thanks god. Filing with those tiny ones suck!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_2-800.jpg)

Ok,... here are the 3 new pieces I need. OH. Yea,... I need 3 new pieces not just one. The center piece was off by an inch and the two inner bracket shields were designed specifically for THAT center piece. So I need new ones of those too. Sucky.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_3-800.jpg)

WHaLAAAA!! All done! LOL. I didn't take pics of my remaking these pieces because you already seen these being made. Anyways,... I nailed it this time around. What happened the last time? I dont know. *Kicks myself*
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_4-800.jpg)

I used heat this time to make this bend. It came out so much better. The new one has the exposed bend as in there's no tape. This two pieces are aligned with each other perfectly. Look how much longer in front this thing is. This from having a S@#$%^ bend.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_5-800.jpg)

Very long in the back. *Kicks myself again*
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_6-800.jpg)

New one fits perfecly. Just as its suppose to.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_7-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_8-800.jpg)

It's going to look so yummy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_9-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_10-800.jpg)

You guyz creamin your pants yet!!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_11-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_12-800.jpg)

Oh wow. I like.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_13-800.jpg)

Time for the acrylic! YEA!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_14-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_14-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_15-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_15-800.jpg)

Bent and bolted. Ready for the trimming of excess material.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_16-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_16-800.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_17-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_17-800.jpg)

So nice. Time to drill out the hose holes.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_18-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_18-800.jpg)

EEEK! 4am and still moving along!!! Hmmm,... I can see my friend stacey got to my phone. B@#$%. Thats my nephew by the way. He's cute.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_19-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_19-800.jpg)

While you were staring at my phone I went ahead and drilled out the hose holes. Try and keep up!! I used the lovely uni-bit to drill these. I love that bit. Anyways,... I cant drill all the way through because the uni-bit will only drill up to 1/8". So I have to take off the aluminum and drill the acrylic by itself now.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_20-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_20-800.jpg)

Like so,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_21-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_21-800.jpg)

Nice. I even counter-sunk them using the same bit. You guyz gotta get one of these things.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_22-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_22-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_23-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_23-800.jpg)

While you were looking at my holes,... I sanded with an 80grit disc using the drill press.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_24-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_24-800.jpg)

This is 120grit by hand and then a foam sanding block by hand. All done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_25-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_25-800.jpg)

Eye candy. Want some?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_26-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_26-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_27-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_27-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_28-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_28-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_29-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_29-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_30-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_30-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_32-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_32-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_33-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_33-800.jpg)

Time for the sides,... same routine.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_34-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_34-800.jpg)

Bang. Trimmed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_35-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_35-800.jpg)

Etched,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_36-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-06-2007/Aug-06-2007_36-800.jpg)

To Be Continued,...

[jdbnsn]

That looks great man!

[The boy 4rm oz]

This is great. It has taken so long you will need to update your hardware when you finish lol. Oh well, good things go to those who wait ;)

[elbarto241]

wow. you dream and you dream, but when it really comes you still get blown away. amazing as always. keep it coming bro ^.^

[tribaloverkill]

Thanks guys:)

[tribaloverkill]

OMG! OMG! OMG! Check it out! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

Aug-07-2007

UV backing for the sides of the PSU.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_1-800.jpg)

Done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_2-800.jpg)

Almost complete!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_3-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_4-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_5-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_6-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_7-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_8-800.jpg)

Milling the tabs for teh inner shield/ brackets. This works so well. When dont I can totally bend these tabs with a pair of pliers.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_9-800.jpg)

Milled,....
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_10-800.jpg)

Bent. Nice and neat.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_11-800.jpg)

Look at that! I know it looks sloppy but it's not,... it's the camera I swear.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_12-800.jpg)

Pliers,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_13-800.jpg)

Bent. Just like that:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_14-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_14-800.jpg)

You see how this is going to work?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_15-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_15-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_16-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_16-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_17-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_17-800.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

All done. Well not quite but most of the work is done. I totally forgot to snap a pic of the thread-serts being installed. Sorry.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_18-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_18-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_19-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_19-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_20-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_20-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_21-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_21-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_22-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_22-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_23-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_23-800.jpg)

This is a problem. This is suppose to be under the center shield not sticking out like this. I have to fix this.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_24-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_24-800.jpg)

Some light. This is one LED. This is what it really looks like.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_25-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_25-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_26-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_26-800.jpg)

This is the same LED on crack,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_27-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_27-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_28-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_28-800.jpg)

Money shots,... God I love how this is all coming together. The shiny chrome with UV green all cluttered in there like that,... absolute yum.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_29-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_29-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_30-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_30-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_31-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_31-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_32-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_32-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_33-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_33-800.jpg)http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_34-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-07-2007/Aug-07-2007_34-800.jpg)

So yea,... I have to figure out how to fix those inner shields, to keep them from sticking out like that. Not much I can do. S@#$.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Mate you are a GOD!!! This mod is just insane, keeps getting better and better. Keep up all of the good work.

[tribaloverkill]

Mate you are a GOD!!! This mod is just insane, keeps getting better and better. Keep up all of the good work.

Thanks:) It's only going to get better. Wait till you see what I have planned for my next computer. LOL.

[rendermandan]

That looks awsome!!! + rep

[jegerjon]

Really stunning.. +rep

[tribaloverkill]

Thank you thank you!! Going to sleep now so I can go back for another 10 - 16 hours! LOL.

[b4i7]

thanks a whole frikken lot TO

i just died at work....

this is absolutely beautiful

[elbarto241]

WOW. jesus i just had a brain overload ....

good i can bearly typpe.

damn u TO... [jk :D] nice job. imma go change my pants now...

[tribaloverkill]

nice job. imma go change my pants now...

WHaHOOOO! 10points for MEEEE! You creamed your pants!

[tribaloverkill]

Yet another satisfying update,...

Aug-09-2007

First,... I fixed the overhanging inner shield brackets. I just lengthened the holes a bit and thats all that was needed. No biggy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_1-800.jpg)

I need front brackets now.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_2-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_3-800.jpg)

This is what I want.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_4-800.jpg)

Drawing it out. Made some mistakes, thats why all the excess lines:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_5-800.jpg)

Hows that better?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_6-800.jpg)

A bug. Was going to the bathroom and in the hallway on the dark I ran into this big mofo! So I caught him and started taking pictures:) It's sooooooooooo COOL!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_7-800.jpg)

Look at the pattern on his wings.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_8-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_9-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_10-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_11-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_12-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_13-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_14-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_14-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_15-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_15-800.jpg)

Look at those rear legs!!! Holy crap man!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_16-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_16-800.jpg)

Chin up!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_17-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_17-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_18-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_18-800.jpg)

Smile for the camera! Disclaimer: By my using a razor to hold his chin up,... it does not imply that I used that razor to cut his head off. I actually let him go.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_19-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_19-800.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Where were we? Oh yea,... brackets. Ready to be cut!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_20-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_20-800.jpg)

Scroll saw skills,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_21-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_21-800.jpg)

Cut.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_22-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_22-800.jpg)

Sanded and milled. Not going to polish these,... it's pointless.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_23-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_23-800.jpg)

Bending the tabs,... I had to bend these two tabs like so because the holes are very close to the joint. The tabs would bend at the radius of the holes inside of the joint. Thats because it's weaker there. Used a tack hammer and a piece or iron. I just keep tappnig at it until it folded over. I said this before,... aluminum is like really hard clay. I love banging at it like this because I can see it forming. Its great.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_24-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_24-800.jpg)

Almost done,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_25-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_25-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_26-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_26-800.jpg)

All threads serts installed except for those last two. Reason being that I have to bend that portion first and then file the holes clean and then install the thread-sert. With the thread-sert installed it would be a lot harder to get it to bend the way I want.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_27-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_27-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_28-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_28-800.jpg)

There you go. They look like little ski's,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_29-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_29-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_30-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_30-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_31-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_31-800.jpg)

I used the tack hammer and tapped this side of the thread-sert to mash it so that it contours this side of the bend. Also,... you can see how it mashed the two pieces of the thread-serts together so it looks like there only one piece. Thats and some sanding will do that. Like hard clay I tell ya:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_32-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_32-800.jpg)

Re-tapping or cleaning out the thread-serts. I bang them together which messes up the threads on each side. Tapping them again fixes this nicely.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_33-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_33-800.jpg)

Look at that fit! Oh baby,... thats just sexy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_34-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_34-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_35-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_35-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_36-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_36-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_37-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_37-800.jpg)

Now I will admit,... the holes are like 1/32" off for the side panels. Most of the time I'm always 1/32" off,... kinda. Well,.. this time that little 1/32" really f!@#$% me up! I had spent a good amount of time tweaking to get everything to fit together nicely. It's the nature of all this that had a big play with the holes being off. It all came together nicely though.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_38-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_38-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_39-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_39-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_40-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_40-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_41-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_41-800.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Awesome. Nice and even,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_42-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_42-800.jpg)

Ok,.. max width for inside the case is 7 - 3/8". I saved 1/16"! From where though?!?!? LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_43-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_43-800.jpg)

Spacers. I'm going to need these.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_44-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_44-800.jpg)

Boink.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_45-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_45-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_46-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_46-800.jpg)

Mobo tray is aligned nicely.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_47-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_47-800.jpg)

Look how that just runs along the mobo ever so nicely,... god. I just amaze myself!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_48-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_48-800.jpg)

120mm fan clears nicely, plenty of room from the holes.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_49-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_49-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_50-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_50-800.jpg)

AND HE'S OUT FOR THE COUNT! OOOOOOOOOPS! LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_51-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_51-800.jpg)

Reminds me of "The Wizard Of OZ",... Dennis used a forklift because he couldnt use a house, LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_52-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_52-800.jpg)

Just to make sure he's dead,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_53-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_53-800.jpg)

VIDEO-------> DIE DIE DIE!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQf5CA2JwJM)

Ahhhhhhhh S@#$! Why wont you DIE!!!! Run him over again!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_54-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_54-800.jpg)

Oh what,.... you going to run me over? You gonna drive that friggin lift through my screeeeen? Moron. Oh wait,... what about dennis? LOL. B@#$% you better run. LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_55-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_55-800.jpg)

Yeah sponge bob,... tear the light off and chuck it at him, so manly man. ARGH,... yea a friggin light. Lets me get some bandaids now,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_56-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_56-800.jpg)

Phew,... so yea. You guyz had a little bit of everything today. Blackout, Bugs, and Bob. Everything you need to keep your day moving forward:) PEACE!

Wallpaper (1600 x 1200)
Aug-09-2007_41.JPG (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-09-2007/Aug-09-2007_41-1600.JPG)

[The boy 4rm oz]

Looks great...as always lol. Keep up the beautiful work.

[Scotty]

That is the sex

[jdbnsn]

I'm about to call the sponge protective services on you! ;)

[tribaloverkill]

OMG. The last 22.5 hours in the studio sucked! At first I couldnt think to save my life! It wasn't like I was even tired. I dont know. Then,... when I could think I kept F'ing up!!! I mean it was kind of my fault but not?!?! I'll explian,... So yeah. This is a record, 22.5 hours in the studio. I slept like 4 or 5 hours in there but still!

Aug-11-2007

Bus bars. 12v, 5v, and ground. I dont need a 3v right? I dont think so but,... whatever. I hope not,... I'm not making this friggin thing again! Argh.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_1-800.jpg)

I want them layed out like this.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_2-800.jpg)

Ok,... right now your looking at my second attempt at making this part. The first one, the 1/4" holes were to close to each other. I spaced them apart by 1/16". I was not ok with that so I chucked it. This one will have 1/8" spacing. So,... this is number 2.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_3-800.jpg)

This is number 2. Very nice. I countersunk the holes. Countersinking is so nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_4-800.jpg)

Bus bars on 1/4" spacers.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_5-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_6-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_7-800.jpg)

Giving this part a frosted look to it. This is still attempt number 2.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_8-800.jpg)

This is 120grit we're looking at.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_9-800.jpg)

Bending attempt #2. This is the first bend.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_10-800.jpg)

Now,... this is attempt number 3. I messed up attempt #2 while bending. I'll explain, hold your horses. Same holes.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_11-800.jpg)

Same frosted appearance.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_12-800.jpg)

Ok,... this is attempt #3 after the first set of bends. I messed up attempt #2 with the next set of bends. Bending acrylic is very tricky and patience is needed. ESPECIALLY clear acrylic.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_13-800.jpg)

So,... this is the proper way to make the next bend. You see the wood with the tapered end inside the acrylic piece? For the second attempt I used the angle iron instead. I had the other board right where it is now. The problem was that I couldnt heat the VERY bend with the angle iron there. It was covering the acrylic at the bend. It was heating up. The wood has that tapered edge so I can heat the backside of the bend. THIS IS IMPORTANT!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_14-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_14-800.jpg)

The taper allows the heat from the heat gun to get to the bend. The acrylic at the bend will be nice an soft when heated making a perfect bend. Heat this clear arcylic up slowly. Keep the heat gun far from the clear arcylic too. This stuff burns quick!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_15-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_15-800.jpg)

There,.... you see that bend? How nice and shapely it is? Thats how you do it!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_16-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_16-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_17-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_17-800.jpg)

This is not how you do it! LOL. You see what I ended up with for my second attempt? OMG I was pissed. You see all the bubbles too? I forgot how quick this clear stuff heats up and burns. The colored acrylic is so much better! It doesnt heat up as fast and deosnt bubles as easily. I hate this clear acrylic. You see the other side of the messed up one? I did that side the right way. I practiced on that messed up piece. Anyways,... this is attempt #3.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_18-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_18-800.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Bus bars on attempt #3.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_19-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_19-800.jpg)

Just like this. Oh yea.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_20-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_20-800.jpg)

Taking apart the PSU enclosure. Look how nice these sides are. It's like a unit or something. so cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_21-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_21-800.jpg)

Drilled some mounting holes in the PSU acrylic. Tapered holes.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_22-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_22-800.jpg)

Very nice. Clean.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_23-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_23-800.jpg)

Tapered screws.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_24-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_24-800.jpg)

Flush.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_25-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_25-800.jpg)

Stealthed.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_26-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_26-800.jpg)

Almost done! Just have to drill the holes in the clear acrylic piece,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_27-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_27-800.jpg)

DOH! DOH! DOH! DOH! DOH! *KICKING AND SCREAMING* Literally,... thank god it's a weekend. I'm pretty sure someone would of called the cops on me:\ Attempt #3,... in the toilet.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_28-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_28-800.jpg)

Went out and bought another uni-bit because they are so fabulous! You see,... I was being so damn careful as to not have that happen. I cant believe it did, geez. I was using a small bit when it happened too! The clear acrlic is trick y to work with. It heats up and melts easily. This is what is happening. The drill bit wants to gouge and the acrylic doesnt like to be gouged. You have to scrap it to cut it. The uni-bits do just that. You know what? I think I missed an attempt? I remember breaking another hole before this hole. I slemmed it against the ground. Thats right! There are 4 attempts so far and now i'm on my fifth attempt. Hopefully with this uni-bit there wont be any other problems.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_29-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_29-800.jpg)

Ok,... the fifth attempt was a success. Here it is in all it's glory,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_30-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_30-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_31-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_31-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_32-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_32-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_33-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_33-800.jpg)http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_34-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_34-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_35-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_35-800.jpg)

Eye candy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_36-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_36-800.jpg)

I have to figure out how to secure these hoses so they cant be pushed in or pulled out. Any suggestions? I was think about using cotter pins, maybe C or E clips?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_37-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_37-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_38-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_38-800.jpg)

Damn that looks crazy cool!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_39-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_39-800.jpg)

My connection to the internet has been screwy lately but i'm trying to get you updates asap.

Wallpaper(1600x1200):
Aug-11-2007_36-1600.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-11-2007/Aug-11-2007_36-1600.jpg)

[jdbnsn]

I'm a PSU noob so bear with me. I'm not exactly clear on what the bus bars are for, what do they do?

[b4i7]

that looks pretty good...after 3 tries :D
the way im thinkin you could hold them in place...you would have to push them all the way in to where they are against that clear acrylic and then use the c ring or even o rings to hold them in against the back of the green acrylic

[jdbnsn]

I think cotter pins and c clamps will only stop them from coming out. For a more stable hold, I would cut a sheet of aluminum to fit underneath and drill holes to match the ones you have there. Then make a bunch of small L braces to rivet on two sides of each hose. It sounds tedious, but you seem like a patient guy.

[Jim Beam]

Maybe another piece of metal on the inside with holes drilled in it run all the tubes through then shift the plate.

[tribaloverkill]

Damn you guyz are good! jdbnsn I think is the closest. I dont know about the rivets though. I cant get the gun in such a small place.

[jdbnsn]

You can rivet the L braces to the hoses first, then tap the holes in the aluminum plate and screw the other end of the L brace to the plate. ;)

[Jim Beam]

what about using a barbed fitting from the inside to tighten the tubing against the sides. That would bind it in.

[Scotty]

You disappoint me Tribal. 22.5 Hours in the workshop and NO photos of Spongebob being abused?




As for the mod looking good.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Sucks that it took you so many attempts but it looks great all the same, great work. The silver tubing fits the theme perfectly.

[alphastryk]

wow... you are way more patient than I am... looks like its worth it though!

+rep

[tribaloverkill]

Damn! 65 pics!!! I'm getting a bit excessive with the picture taking! LOL. OH well:) On with the show! This is an awesome update. Ya'll really need to remember this update. Might be helpful down the road,...

Aug-12-2007

First,... the other 4 attempts at making that bus bar wire sorter thing,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_1-800.jpg)

So,... how to fasnten the hoses. Hmmm. I would really like to use rivets but I cant get that bulky A@# rivit gun inbetween the hoses to install the rivets! Lets experiment,... 2 rivets.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_2-800.jpg)

Cut the stems off,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_3-800.jpg)

A big A$% modified nail,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_4-800.jpg)

Notice the tip,....
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_5-800.jpg)

You see where I'm going here? I'm going to push the stem through instead of pulling it with the rivet gun.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_6-800.jpg)

While modifying the nail it came to mind that I dont reallt even need the rivets stem at all. So I removed it from the second rivet just to see how well it works.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_7-800.jpg)

Successssss! The one with the whole in the center is without he stem and the other is with,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_8-800.jpg)

The other side. They both worked just fine but,... the rivets are kinda BIG. Not really but,... yea. I have an idea.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_9-800.jpg)

Lets think smaller. The way I see it,... the smallest possible fastener for the job is a good thing. A whole rivet stem.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_10-800.jpg)

A small piece cut off.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_11-800.jpg)

I'm going to use it to fasten these two pieces of aluminum together. Now the 1/8" rivet stem is small as hell. I think it's diameter is around 1/32". Thats small as hell.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_12-800.jpg)

Success! LOL. I knew it would work. Look how small that head is.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_13-800.jpg)

The other side. Now I know you thinking,... but is it strong???
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_14-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_14-800.jpg)

Does this answer your question? I didnt actually think this was going to happen but hot damn I'll take it! I was expecting the stud to tear it's way through the holes but hell no,... it held! Bent the peice of aluminum and the stud barely budged.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_15-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_15-800.jpg)

Here's the bacside. Totally unmoved, untouched. Cant believe it.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_16-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_16-800.jpg)

Heres the bend side. You can see how the head folded in half at the bend. That thing did not want to move. I had to use pliers to get it off, lol.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_17-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_17-800.jpg)

I want to do it again,... that was cool. Thats was only one stud too!!! Here's two!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_18-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_18-800.jpg)

WHAM! That thing aint going no where! Didnt even bother trying to get it up. But look how clean that looks! I can sand that and polish it too. Maybe.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_19-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_19-800.jpg)

The other side. So nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_20-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_20-800.jpg)

Look at the difference. Thats an 1/8" rivet standing straight up.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_21-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_21-800.jpg)

Ok,... I cut my hoses down into section of 19" each. I still need 8 more for the PSU and more of them for the HDD rack.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_22-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_22-800.jpg)

My little drilling rig for the hoses.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_23-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_23-800.jpg)

Seee,... holds it steady an center for drilling.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_24-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_24-800.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Now originally I was going to have a small stud on both sides of the hose but,.... no. One is enough.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_25-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_25-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_26-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_26-800.jpg)

This is how I'm going to do it. Same little 5/16" piece of rivet stem that I domed off on one side. Looks kinda like a nail. LOL. Actually,... it looks like a piece of a paneling nail or a finishing nail.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_27-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_27-800.jpg)

This piece of iron that I fashioned to fit inside the hose so I can dome the other side of the stud.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_28-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_28-800.jpg)

Done:) It works! Show you how in bit,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_29-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_29-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_30-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_30-800.jpg)

Look how clean that is! I still have the entire ID of the hose to use for wires!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_31-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_31-800.jpg)

Oh yea,... this is going to work.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_32-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_32-800.jpg)

This is actually how its going to go.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_33-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_33-800.jpg)

Come to poppa!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_34-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_34-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_35-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_35-800.jpg)

I'll have 12 more please!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_36-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_36-800.jpg)

Now check out this nifty little thing I made. A piece of 1/8" aluminum that I drill right dow the side. I put this piece in the clamp and just drop in a stud to round off the one end. Pulls right out when done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_37-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_37-800.jpg)

Done.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_38-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_38-800.jpg)

Now I need a plate. not going to polish this one because I know I'm would ruin it while making this part.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_39-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_39-800.jpg)

Confused?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_40-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_40-800.jpg)

How about now?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_41-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_41-800.jpg)

And now?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_42-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_42-800.jpg)

You should get it now:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_43-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_43-800.jpg)

You see how I chose to have the tab in the corner like that? If you dont know why, when I have the hoses in there you will see why. Drilled and ready to be cut.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_44-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_44-800.jpg)

Cut.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_45-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_45-800.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Filed. Sanded.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_46-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_46-800.jpg)

Damn that looks cool!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_47-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_47-800.jpg)

Tabs bent! I had to bend the whole piece to get at the tabs. I didnt have to but it saved me time from having to make a special tool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_48-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_48-800.jpg)

Attaching the hoses,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_49-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_49-800.jpg)

Look at that! Yumminess.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_50-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_50-800.jpg)

The wood keep the hose on the iron thing while to round the stud heads. To round a head,... all you have to do it just tap with a small hammer. You can use a big hammer but you dont need a lot of force. the important thing to to keep moving around the head. Think of it like clay,... your pushing the clay from the center out, in all directions.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_51-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_51-800.jpg)

Ok,... I take the studs I made previsouly. Feed it through both holes so that the already made head is on the inside of the hose.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_52-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_52-800.jpg)

Once everything to together nicely I trim away the excess. You dont need to a lot at all to make a head. You actaully dont want to much.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_53-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_53-800.jpg)

Done. I forgot to take a picture of the special tool I made to get it there to round the head like that. Next time.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_54-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_54-800.jpg)

There. 12 of them attached.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_55-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_55-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_56-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_56-800.jpg)

Look how simple but effective,... to pro that is!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_57-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_57-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_58-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_58-800.jpg)

Maintained my hose ID's,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_59-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_59-800.jpg)

These things aint going anywhere.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_60-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_60-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_61-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_61-800.jpg)

From the matrix!!! That and predator dreads,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_62-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_62-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_63-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_63-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_64-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_64-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_65-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-12-2007/Aug-12-2007_65-800.jpg)

I need more shower hose! I checked the local stores but they dont have this type anymore! They have something similar but it's slightly different! I found some online but damn it's like 30 bucks for 69" of it! I bought mine at the time for like 10+ each at 60 something inches!!! Crap,...

[alphastryk]

wow... looks great dude!

[b4i7]

TO...i just crapped my pants...brb...

*pause*

that is really awesome...

[tribaloverkill]

Thank you guyz:)

[The boy 4rm oz]

Love the hoses but won't they be a bit too long at 19"?

[scar~face]

tribal, if this mod for a woman, i would marry it, then have children with it, then grow old with it. There we would be sitting on our pourch in rocking chairs thinking about all the good times.....*sniff* its sooooooo beautiful

[Scotty]

And still no more Spongebob killing, tut tut.

But that looks damn fine.

[DaveW]

I think this thread might break the forums. We might have to split it into 2 threads once it hits the 100 pages mark...for decency's sake more than anything else. I don't think there's ever been a thread this size before.

-Dave

[The boy 4rm oz]

I think your right there. Should send it to the Guinness Book Of World Records lol ;)

[Drew]

Should be some bit of kit when it's done.....

[Blackout]

Its a work of art thats for sure the name is sublime :D

[b4i7]

I think this thread might break the forums. We might have to split it into 2 threads once it hits the 100 pages mark...for decency's sake more than anything else. I don't think there's ever been a thread this size before.

-Dave

how would you divide it? beginning...and when he started bustin ass on it?

looks good TO

[tribaloverkill]

Love the hoses but won't they be a bit too long at 19"?

Nah,... remember I'm crammin $hit in there;) Plus only 18" will be exposed.

[tribaloverkill]

Ok,... decide to get started on the back of the mobo tray seeing that when I finish this,... that side of the computer is done except for wiring LEDS. But you get me. I have to figureout what im doing about hoses. Until then the PSU is put of to the side. Wont be long. Anyways,... the backside of the mobo tray will be the computers name, Blackout. I decided to go with polished letters on top of UV green back lighting on top of a polished background cover. check it out,...

Aug-15-2007

There is something I really want to do,... and that is mount the aluminum letters without using a visible fastener. So this is what im going to do! This is a test. Two pieces of scrap. One represents the background cover and the other it the letter. both have two hole for the little rivets I have been messin around with. Each piece has one side countersunked, the holes that is.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_1-800.jpg)

See.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_2-800.jpg)

Here,... I smashed the rivet stem way the hell in there! You can see the heads,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_3-800.jpg)

Now you cant,... can, but cant. you know what I mean:) I sanded the heads off. They are still holding because the rivit still expanded within the contersink. you get me?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_4-800.jpg)

How cool is this???
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_5-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_6-800.jpg)

But is it strong?!?! Hell yea! You knwo how hard it is to bend that aluminum!!! Look at that! OMG,... thats crazy.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_7-800.jpg)

It still held. Look at it,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_8-800.jpg)

You can see the head bent over from the abuse.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_9-800.jpg)

The other side is untouched.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_10-800.jpg)

Ok time to rip these babies apart.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_11-800.jpg)

you see how the head is breaking away from being ripped through the hole?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_12-800.jpg)

here's the other side. You see that shape? thats awesome.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_13-800.jpg)

Now check this out! This is my newest self made tool. Used fro making the little rivet thingies. Made from iron. It's a mold really.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_14-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_14-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_15-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_15-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_16-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_16-800.jpg)

Made from two pieces side by side. You stick this is the vise and load it up with the little aulminum rivet stems and pound them in. When done,... loosen and pop em out:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_17-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_17-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_18-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_18-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_19-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_19-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_20-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_20-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_21-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_21-800.jpg)

Loaded up. These are actually to short.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_22-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_22-800.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Banged them in there good.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_23-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_23-800.jpg)

REady to pop em out.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_24-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_24-800.jpg)

Very nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_25-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_25-800.jpg)

Now,... this is how im going to mount my letters. I'm drilling out the center of a 10-32 rod I got at a local store.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_26-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_26-800.jpg)

Have it setup so I can drill the center or as close to the center as possible.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_27-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_27-800.jpg)

wham. You guyz know whre I'm going with this:) HE HE HE HE HE HE HE HE!!!!!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_28-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_28-800.jpg)

BOOM! OH yea! This is the epitome of stealth,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_29-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_29-800.jpg)

Loook at that shiiiiiiiiii@#$!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_30-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_30-800.jpg)

OMG i cant take it,... the excitement has me thinking many things! The ideas are seeping from my head.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_31-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_31-800.jpg)

This is a button head version. But I plan on using the hiddin contersunk version for the letters. For those who not not foloow my logs,... they wont know how the name is being held up! LOL.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_32-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_32-800.jpg)

UV green over the threaded post. The only thing is that you can only tighten it so much because the threaded post spins on the rivet. This is easily fixed though. I jus thave to groove the rivet hole on the post side. Then fashion the end of the post to fit the groove. That will keep it from spinning. But I dont think I will do that for these letters. I can tighen them so they are very snug and thats all I need. so im all good.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_33-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_33-800.jpg)http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_34-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_34-800.jpg)

This is for the letters. I tried drawing up the letters but coldnt figure out what I wanted them to look like. I think because I was to eager to get them cut out and mount them like this. I want to see the finish!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_35-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_35-800.jpg)

So i decided to step away from the pencil and paper and start making more threaded posts. Heres the 10-32 rod I mentioned before.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_36-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_36-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_37-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_37-800.jpg)


Here's all 16. Two per letter.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_38-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_38-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_39-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-15-2007/Aug-15-2007_39-800.jpg)

Going to sleep and then go to the movies with mom, LOL. When I'm done,... hopefully I can dig up a design for the letters and get started.

[b4i7]

that is going to be very awesome when you finish it..... purely amazing

[tribaloverkill]

I think this thread might break the forums. We might have to split it into 2 threads once it hits the 100 pages mark...for decency's sake more than anything else. I don't think there's ever been a thread this size before.

-Dave

This is fine. Just let me know what you want me to do or what your going to do,... do I get a reward or something for having the most pages?!?!? I'll take a sexy women and a cake. Thanks. Oh,... and, one of my other logs has 110pages! LOL. Going to ask them for a sexy women and cake too. LOL.

[Scotty]

lol, if you share the sexy woman and cake ill help persuade Dave get you it lol.

Nice stuff, but i'll be unhappy if the next update has no Sponge Bob torture.

[tribaloverkill]

I dont have sponge bob. I have to get more sponge bob toys. SB in in rotterdam! LOL. Dennis is torturing him now. I'll get another SB and others too.

[crenn]

Make sure you do a SBC (Sponge Bob Cast) kebab xD

[tribaloverkill]

Ok,... check it out. These letters are not final. I'm goign to go back and tweak some of them. I dont like how how of them turned out. But still it's very cool.

Aug-17-2007

The font style im going with,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_1-800.jpg)

Very nice.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_2-800.jpg)

Cut em out with the scroll saw.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_3-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_4-800.jpg)

Tracing for the uv equiv's,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_5-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_6-800.jpg)

Making long rivets. I'm using heat this time. I need the head to look nice and uniform all the way around. I need them to mash into the letter countersinks as good as possible.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_7-800.jpg)

The iron mold sink,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_8-800.jpg)

Letter countersinks.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_9-800.jpg)

Rivets in place,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_10-800.jpg)

Front side,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_11-800.jpg)

Up close,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_12-800.jpg)

Posts installed. This was a pain in the ass. The threaded opposts are made of zinc which heat up red hot quick! Next time,... I do not want to use heat to install the posts. I only want to use heat to mash the latter side of the rivet into the rivet countersink. They look sloppy but just need a bit cleaning up.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_13-800.jpg)

Here's the lettter side with a quick sanding. Can barely see the rivets:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_14-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_14-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_15-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_15-800.jpg)

Decided to round the letters.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_16-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_16-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_17-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_17-800.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Drill the post holes in the acrylic. the other little holes were only pilot holes to make this step easier.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_18-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_18-800.jpg)

So damn cool.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_19-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_19-800.jpg)

Sample,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_20-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_20-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_21-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_21-800.jpg)

Mounting the letters to another piece of aluminnum for polishing. All the holes are for the other letters.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_22-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_22-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_23-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_23-800.jpg)

BOOOYAAA!!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_24-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_24-800.jpg)

Killer,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_25-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_25-800.jpg)

You see the "A". Thats what I want! Some of the other letters are not as good. I think they need to be sanded a bit more. It's a game of chance though. If the rivet head are mashed in there good,... more sanding will help. IF there are more gaps,... it will get worse. I think im going to chance it and sand a bit more to see what happens.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_26-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_26-800.jpg)

You see how the "O" sint as good as the "U" and "T"?
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_27-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_27-800.jpg)

So hot.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_28-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_28-800.jpg)

the back. Next time I want to try and hollow out a smaller diameter bolt. Next time I want to use stainless steel and not zinc.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_29-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_29-800.jpg)

Going to look bad @ss,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_30-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-17-2007/Aug-17-2007_30-800.jpg)

[The boy 4rm oz]

That looks great. Especially with the LED's behind them.

[Drew]

Proper cool.

Looks like a nightclub sign.....

+reppiness headed your way.....

[b4i7]

damn dude....

[Blackout]

OH MY DAYZ thats some slick moves there my boy, that looks unreal man!
hounestly super cool looks on there really really impressed (can you tell lol!)


and i hope you dont mind but i will be using that sometime in the future it looks to good not to, obviously i would put my own twist on it and give full credit to you for the origanel ides if thats ok.

[jdbnsn]

Ooooo...that's tight. Nicely done!

[tribaloverkill]

OH MY DAYZ thats some slick moves there my boy, that looks unreal man!
hounestly super cool looks on there really really impressed (can you tell lol!)


and i hope you dont mind but i will be using that sometime in the future it looks to good not to, obviously i would put my own twist on it and give full credit to you for the origanel ides if thats ok.

Sure:) LOL,... you FREAK ME OUT MAN! I feel like im talk to my damn project!!!! AHHHH! It's talking to meeeee!!!

[tribaloverkill]

Small update.

Aug-18-2007

My new "B"! Looks a lot better! The old "B" looks too whole?!?!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-18-2007/Aug-18-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-18-2007/Aug-18-2007_1-800.jpg)

Came out pretty nice. You can see that rivet a bit though. It's not really that visible,... the cam is just bring it out and throwing it in your face really. YHou can hardly see them in person. I actaully fixed the others nicely! I heat up the rivet heads and tapped them with the hammer. I think it's called plenishing?!?! The process of smoothing out with a hammmer. After plenishing,... a bit of sanding and polishing again and they are practically gone.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-18-2007/Aug-18-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-18-2007/Aug-18-2007_2-800.jpg)

The background cover. I'm cutting what I need off of this old piece of aluminum I got cheap at a scrap yard. You wouldnt believe and many sheets like you they had there!!! Scrap yards have a ton of material that is very usable for what we do and for very cheap!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-18-2007/Aug-18-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-18-2007/Aug-18-2007_3-800.jpg)

There's my piece that I need to cut. This aluminum is very hard. Not all that good for bend. It tears because its so hard. I believ with enough heat you can bend it but it is hard. I have a lot of sanding to do.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-18-2007/Aug-18-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-18-2007/Aug-18-2007_4-800.jpg)

Sanded it clean. OMG! I started with the 80 grit paper and damn,... after 15 minutes I had to get out the 40! There were a lot of deep scratched from whatever was used to give this panel the brushed look.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-18-2007/Aug-18-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-18-2007/Aug-18-2007_5-800.jpg)

The area in which this thing will cover. You see how there some of the mobotray that wont be covered? Thats because of the hardware on the side panels. these bars have to fit in there. I actually dont mind. It goes along with the idea of covering up stuff but not all of it. sounds wierid I know. Later on in the future when I start working on cEVO,... you'll see.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-18-2007/Aug-18-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-18-2007/Aug-18-2007_6-800.jpg)

This is it for now. Going to sleep and then go back.

[Blackout]

Sure:) LOL,... you FREAK ME OUT MAN! I feel like im talk to my damn project!!!! AHHHH! It's talking to meeeee!!!

lol! this project is that slick im surprised it cant talk back to you 8)
but on a serious note you do some inspiring work and it was this project that inspired me to make my custom aluminum case wich is nearing completion so thank again:D

[Scotty]

Oh.
My.
God.

SW33T!!

[The boy 4rm oz]

Oh.
My.
God.

SW33T!!

My words exactly lol.

[_ferry_]

It's amazing how you made those mountings on the letters. Really great job, i wouldn't have thought about such a way to mount them in my whole modding life.

I would have used a crew with a nice flat head and glue him with some superglue on the back of the letter. But you.....

[Franklin]

I liked your previous B, but must say this B looks even better. Great innovative modding.

[tribaloverkill]

It's amazing how you made those mountings on the letters. Really great job, i wouldn't have thought about such a way to mount them in my whole modding life.

I would have used a crew with a nice flat head and glue him with some superglue on the back of the letter. But you.....

Ehh someone asked me why I did it this way instead of gluing and my answer was,... i'm I like rock solid, hardware. You know what I mean?

[scar~face]

i idolize those letters man, the 2nd B look soooooo good

[tribaloverkill]

i idolize those letters man, the 2nd B look soooooo good

Yea these things look great. They remind me of refrig magnets. LOL.

[b4i7]

i do like the new b more

[SgtM]

Awesome work man! +rep
(I like the new "B" better too)

[.Maleficus.]

Wowza. That is incredible. You must be a very patient man. If I was doing that, I'd either end up with a crap B or 3 fingers on the floor.

[p0Pe]

yeah... the new B fits the case better:P... best thing ever to happen with that case dude:p

[tribaloverkill]

Damn,... it's been stupid busy around here. Mom had to go to the hospital again. she's got a DVT(clot) in her leg. WE're thinking its a complication from her leg injury from the motorcycle accident she was in. I think she'll be ok:\ Anyways,... what i was able to get done,..

Aug-22-2007

Respect to A.C Ryan, The Studio, and Myself:) These are kind of like the letters I used for the NKCM reservoir. Theses are bigger and less broken up, simpler, easier to read.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_1-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_1-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_2-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_2-800.jpg)

Drilled and ready for the scroll saw.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_3-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_3-800.jpg)

Cut and filed! Damn! I'm getting good at this!!! LOL!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_4-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_4-800.jpg)

The back side. Look how clean that is.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_5-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_5-800.jpg)

Polished buts needs more work:\
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_6-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_6-800.jpg)

Was messing around with a UL LED and some acrylic tubes. That tube is like 6' long! Look at it! LOL. I have many different diameters. This one seemed to work very well.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_7-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_7-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_8-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_8-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_9-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_9-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_10-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_10-800.jpg)

Much better!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_11-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_11-800.jpg)

BOOYAKA!!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_12-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_12-800.jpg)

[tribaloverkill]

Yea baby! Come get some!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_13-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_13-800.jpg)

WHAAAAAAAA!!!! YEA!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_14-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_14-800.jpg)

UV green backing.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_15-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_15-800.jpg)

Decided to wire up the LEDs,..... now:)
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_16-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_16-800.jpg)

Sanded the tips of the LEDs off.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_17-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_17-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_18-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_18-800.jpg)

Damn. Blurry. I think the cam is focusing on the reflection. Look I'm wearing a shirt! It's crazy dirty though. ick. The LEDS are flush with the surface.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_19-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_19-800.jpg)

ARGH!!! Whos the man! Damn that looks good,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_20-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_20-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_21-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_21-800.jpg)

Behind the tinted acrylic. Think I will flame polish the Uv green backing to help bring out the light.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_22-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_22-800.jpg)

Delicious!
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_23-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_23-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_24-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_24-800.jpg)

God I am loving this LED panel. Cant wait to wire it all up.
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_25-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_25-800.jpg)

Ok so yea. As I was working with the Uv LEDs I noticed that some of them were dim as hell. Actually a lot of them. Some were REALLY dim and others were just not as bright as the ones I currently have in the LED panel. I used 3v(2 x 1.5v AA's) to test all of them and I got something different for each one, either nice and bright, a bit dim, and really dim. S@#$ some were so dim they looked dead. What the hell is up with this? I had these LED's for a while in a sealed anti-static bag. I had them for like almost 2 years. they dont expire do they? Studpi question? I should test my other colors to see if I experience the same thing. Whatelse? I dont know. I forgot to get wire to rig these thing up. I have wire but it's wither to thick or borderline to thick or way thin. You think the inner wires of a CAT5 cable is to thin to supply power tot he LEDs? I would like to think no but I'm thinking yes. I have to find a 24 hour store that sells wire, LOL. I'm going back to the studio now,... 11:18pm, BYE!

[b4i7]

damn TO...just...damn

[tribaloverkill]

Eye candy,...
http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_26-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_26-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_27-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_27-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_28-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_28-800.jpg) http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_29-180.jpg (http://www.tribaloverkill.com/studio/worklogs/Jan-01-2005_blackout/Aug-22-2007/Aug-22-2007_29-800.jpg)

[Eclecticos]

Hell Yea! . .Looks Great! +Rep
What Percentage of the way done are ya?

[tribaloverkill]

Hell Yea! . .Looks Great! +Rep
What Percentage of the way done are ya?

I dont know? 75%?

[_ferry_]

Nice, did you tried white led's on the blackout letters as well? It seems to be that edges are better lit up with white instead of UV led's

[Scotty]

OMFg, that's soo hot!
And 100 pages of worklog :p

[kingstog]

Congrats on 100 pages, this mod just gets better and better.
I think cat5 wire should be fine for leds, they really have a low amperage and use very little power.

[scar~face]

it looks so....um...its so...errr....

WORD DO NOT DESCRIBE ITS AWESOME-NESS

wow

[Blackout]

OMFG he is a man walking as a god among modders.
and you can quote me on that aswell, this is so slick it slides off of the bench
man how many of us are envious of this stuff the origanality is awsome
my man this is a real rep machine

+rep :D

[p0Pe]

wow ó_ò
+rep dude... as simple as that

[tribaloverkill]

Thanks guys:) It's done now:) Just finished it,... I'll post the update later;)

[The boy 4rm oz]

Yay, it's finished, it's finished. Can't wait to see the pics mate. I've followed this for over a year now and it's great to see that you've finnaly finished.

[Blackout]

im all excited now :D prepare to be stunned people