Project: Archangel II

[The_Crippler]

The vertical bar (which will be connected to another part later) needs to be affixed vertically to the mount-bar.

This was done with some angle-stock and the old modder's fried, pop-rivets:

One riveted, the mount is mostly secure:

Problem is, I really just didn't like the amount of flex in it. I would probably be fine, but I don't want to risk the plexi back-plate cracking or the panel itself twisting. Therefore, I reverted to two rules I learned back in my days of stage construction:

1. If it's on the back, no one will see it or care and
2. When in doubt, over-build.

So, to solve the problem, I cut another piece of the bar stock to support to go along the side, along with corner-brackets:

Thing is, this one support stabilized the whole thing, and I'm all out of bar stock. I could just use a piece of angle stock to make the monitor look the same on both sides and have the main construction done...or I could go to the store tomorrow and do it right. In this case, doing it right won out.

[x88x]

Looks good. Nice, easy mount too; just grab that big alu bar anywhere and tie it to a post.

[The_Crippler]

Very close. I can't really explain what my plan is - it'll be easier when I have pictures...but yes. it should make things fairly easy.

[The_Crippler]

Crap...was working today, and my Dremel started smoking. Motor was still running, so I'll let it sit until tomorrow to cool and give it another try. If it's wrecked, then that's it for this project for a while until I can buy a new one. (Don't think my cordless one would be up to the task.)

[SXRguyinMA]

mine did that a couple weeks ago. was using it, and it started popping and crackling and smoking. Haven't touched it since lol

[Fuganater]

My dremel is Craftsman brand. I have yet to have issues with it. *goes and knocks on wood*

[billygoat333]

My dremel is Craftsman brand. I have yet to have issues with it. *goes and knocks on wood*

my craftsman brand dremel died a horrible death. RIP good buddy.

[x88x]

Crap...was working today, and my Dremel started smoking. Motor was still running, so I'll let it sit until tomorrow to cool and give it another try. If it's wrecked, then that's it for this project for a while until I can buy a new one. (Don't think my cordless one would be up to the task.)

mine did that a couple weeks ago. was using it, and it started popping and crackling and smoking. Haven't touched it since lol

Sounds like you blew your brushes. Fortunately, you can buy a new set for ~$5-10 and replacing them yourself takes about a minute, or Dremel has great customer support and if it's under warranty (Do they have a lifetime warranty? I forget...) you can do an RMA and they'll either repair or replace it for free (ok, the cost of you shipping it to them).

[The_Crippler]

Well, the good news is that my Dremel is not, in fact dead. The smoke was some of the coating on the brushes. I now have it hanging on a hook while using it.

The bad news is that the universe does not want me to finish this project. I very stupidly picked it up wrong, felt a *pop* and I busted my panel. Totally stupid, totally my fault and we'll never speak of this again. Thankfully, I have a second one.

Now, on to the update.

I installed the bottom frame piece and had to cut a notch for the circuit-board. This actually serves double-duty of housing it (no metal touching metal) and bracing the back.

Also, this piece meant that I could anchor the bottom of the upright:

Now, here's the part that I wasn't able to explain before. Since I can't get rivets from the tube side or the pipe side, I had to get creative. For this, I used two pieces of pipe, and split one to make a sleeve:

...and then, just slid the other one inside and riveted it.

Now, once this was all assembled, the whole thing just slides over the center post of my monitor stand. In place, I realized that it's a little crooked, but this is easy for me to re-rivet and fix. The next step will be to put the final panel in place and test it to make sure the viewing angle is right. If no adjustments need to be made, I will make the buttons and paint the whole sheebang.

(Note, you can see That Which We Won't Speak Of on the left.)

[The_Crippler]

Proof of life: