Bombproof Builders Desk....Build

[dieseldog49]

Stonerboy, that is a very interesting hinge you have pictured there, I have been considering several different cabinet hinges but I had not really thought about going for a full 180 degree hinge. I just measured the area next to the desk, there is just enough room for the lid to completely flip I have about 1/2 an inch to spare so thats def. a option. Fuganater I have been planning on using a L brace like that since the get go (PC builders think alike ) those ones look like exactly what I need. Thanks for the link!

[Fuganater]

Glad to help a bit. Hoping to see more work on this soon.

[SXRguyinMA]

I personally would go with gas struts of some sort. They come in MANY different lengths and weight capacities. They also just snap on and off for easy removal

[TLHarrell]

Many types of cabinet door hinges will unclip and pop off. The ones used on IKEA cabinets do this. There are also a wide variety of hinge geometry available for different door setups, whether the doors overlay the cabinets, or are placed inside of the cabinets. They also have a lot of adjustment. There are also soft-closing variety and some with spring holds so the door will stay up when opened. Not a bad way to go. Check your local REAL hardware store or woodworking supply for the best selection.

[dieseldog49]

Sorry for the Delay guys, this project is still ongoing, however I have been absolutely slammed with work and some personal life drama, I also wanted to switch over to a video update format and have been hunting for the right HD camcorder (think I have found it in the Sony CX260V) So expect a Video update soon. Until Then heres a teaser for some of the goodies I have been gathering for the build.

[dieseldog49]

Ok guys, I have been working 14 hour days so no build updates but the parts are still rolling in here is another sampler pic or 2.

[dieseldog49]

Ok guys here is my first crack at a video update, let me know what you think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uCend4X3T8&feature=plcp

[Fuganater]

Nice. I like the mic on your shirt, makes it really easy to understand you. Lighting is good. Overall a good video. Although I'd skip the beer in the begining lol.

Can't wait to see more on the desk.

[dieseldog49]

Ok guys I shot a video update but I am having issues with it unfortunately so here is a regular old update.

Ok so I have been on a backup rig for over 2 months now and it has been killing me. So I now have most of the components I am planning on using in the desk build, so I threw all of them into a Bitfenix Shinobi XL case to test all of the components and make sure I am happy with the performance and everything works before I go through the trouble of mounting it up. This is just a temp build so its not my prettiest work.

Also I managed to snag a Dell 30 inch 2560x1600 to replace my triple monitor setup. I freaking love it! I may go up to three of them but at the moment 1 is enough. Specs for the system are as follows

Intel 2011 8320 w/ XSPC Raystorm waterblock

MSI Big Bang II Mobo

Gigabyte 7970 with EK Acrylic waterblock and backplate

G-Skill 16gb 1866 ram

Swiftech 360mm rad with gentle typhoons in a push configuration

Swiftech 240mm rad with Noctua fans in a pull configuration

Swiftech Pump with XSPC res.

Koolance 3/8 ID and 5/8 OD compression fittings

Corsair 1000w PSU

Asus Blu Ray drive

Crucial M4 256 SSD

WD Green 2TB Media Drive


Ok Guys I am ordering more parts for the build however I will not be posting much till the beginning of September as I have a huge workload to get done before I head to PAX Prime I will be going full steam ahead on the project when I get back. Thanks again for everyone following the build I will try to get the video update redone and working in the next few days though.

[TLHarrell]

Those monitors are awesome. I've got one too. Makes even my G11 keyboard look tiny.