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02-21-2010, 04:27 PM
charles_h

Epic update Callen! :up:

So much awesomeness, truly a pleasure to behold. :yepp:

Keep up the great work my friend - cant wait to see more! :)
02-21-2010, 05:52 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pashtet

All I can say is WOW!

That's good enough for me, thanks mate :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_h

Epic update Callen! :up:

So much awesomeness, truly a pleasure to behold. :yepp:

Keep up the great work my friend - cant wait to see more! :)

Thanks bud, you know how i feel about your work so your complements are always welcome :yepp:

Right then, i better hop to it.

Cya people :wave:
02-21-2010, 09:31 PM
Xion X2

Nice work, callen. I have no idea where the design is going at this point, but you're doing some great work on the routing table and have some creative ideas. I like. :)
02-21-2010, 09:45 PM
skinnee

:shocked:

All caught up...

:shocked:

This is one amazing worklog... you're a magician callen! :up:
02-21-2010, 11:34 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xion X2

Nice work, callen. I have no idea where the design is going at this point, but you're doing some great work on the routing table and have some creative ideas. I like. :)

Thanks mate. Everything should become clear in time, although how much time i can't say.

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

:shocked:

All caught up...

:shocked:

This is one amazing worklog... you're a magician callen! :up:

cheers skinnee. I wouldn't say i'm a magician though, more of a modern day da Vinci haha i'm kidding everyone please don't bite my head off :p:
02-22-2010, 04:31 AM
dingdong555

Your skillz are amazing dude.
02-22-2010, 02:49 PM
Oli4v

he's doing it again !
02-22-2010, 03:11 PM
SaNxU

grate work!! keep workingg!
02-22-2010, 03:29 PM
muki | sk.4um

This is so A.W.E.S.O.M.E.

Black and blue builds are always great! One of the most detailed worklogs I've ever seen :)

And great workshop :D
02-22-2010, 04:17 PM
avddreamr

I will repeat the common opinion. Wow, I can't wait to see how this turns out.
02-22-2010, 04:38 PM
Mabyboi

Im speachless man. You and Xion X2 are absolutely amazing at making and designing these cases... i think you 2 should get together and breed some like superchild of a case... actually, get mick in on this too!

did somebody say... THREEWAY?!
02-24-2010, 02:01 AM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingdong555

Your skillz are amazing dude.

Thanks dude, appreciate it :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oli4v

he's doing it again !

What am i doing :shrug:

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaNxU

grate work!! keep workingg!

I'm trying, I'm trying but work's killing my progress :(.

Quote:

Originally Posted by muki | sk.4um

This is so A.W.E.S.O.M.E.

Black and blue builds are always great! One of the most detailed worklogs I've ever seen :)

And great workshop :D

Thanks muki! A lot of things have changed throughout this project but i'm intent on keeping it black and blue, i guess i just have a thing for them?

Quote:

Originally Posted by avddreamr

I will repeat the common opinion. Wow, I can't wait to see how this turns out.

Thanks mate, that makes 2 of us :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaByBoI

Im speachless man. You and Xion X2 are absolutely amazing at making and designing these cases... i think you 2 should get together and breed some like superchild of a case... actually, get mick in on this too!

did somebody say... THREEWAY?!

I'm keen lol but i'll need Mick and Xion's consent first! hell throw in shazza and bec too for a better b2g ratio and we'll be good to go. In fact, i'll send charles and ian a msg too... actually scratch that, a case like that would be dangerous :ROTF: (i feel corny)
02-24-2010, 02:24 AM
callen_1

Just a quick update to give you an idea of where this is heading. No explanations are really needed so just pics this time, and
not too many either :up:.

If your not sure what's going on or why i'm showing something, just keep going down and it should become clear (hopefully).

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2362.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2366.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2367.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2368.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2370.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2371.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2373.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2374.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2376.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2378.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2390.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2391.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2392.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2394.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2396.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2397.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2399.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2400.JPG

Only 7 more to go.

(Sorry, I guess there were a few more pics than i thought :shrug:)

I know everything looks pretty rough at the moment, but once fab work is finished everything's gonna be sanded, polished, cleaned and dusted :)

Thanks for checking in guys,

Callen :wave:
02-24-2010, 03:18 AM
aka_GK

Callen, I did lose all my words after your second update here and now I literally have nothing to say, so freaking cool :eek:
Pure amazing craftmanship awesomness or something like that, following this log closely dude.
02-24-2010, 03:52 AM
dingdong555

Quote:

Originally Posted by aka_GK

Callen, I did lose all my words after your second update here and now I literally have nothing to say, so freaking cool :eek:
Pure amazing craftmanship awesomness or something like that, following this log closely dude.

EXACTLY what he said ^^^

AK sums it all up perfectly. :yepp::up:
02-24-2010, 07:41 AM
kgtiger

Excellent work Callen.
I really like the way you have routered a 45 degree edges around the parts that wrap around the mobo. :up:
Your right it does make it look smoother and blends in much nicer, excellent touch mate, looking forward to seeing more. :up:

Please remember.
"Snug" is good, it's a very good word and you can never have to much "Snug" or say it to much,(well ok, maybe outside of a fabricating workshop that would be a bit strange to keep saying, so are you feeling snug today) :yepp:

On the other hand.
Gap, Oh crap and Damm it! are not good, no matter where you are. :rofl:
02-24-2010, 08:44 AM
Xion X2

Quote:

Originally Posted by callen_1

I'm keen lol but i'll need Mick and Xion's consent first! hell throw in shazza and bec too for a better b2g ratio and we'll be good to go. In fact, i'll send charles and ian a msg too... actually scratch that, a case like that would be dangerous :ROTF: (i feel corny)

Don't forget Nils. Then we'll take over the world, yo. :cool:

I'll even break out the Ninja Gloves (TM) for the task.

Two things are clear from this thread. 1) callen has some skill, and 2) I need a routing table.
02-24-2010, 09:57 AM
josk1

Quote:

Originally Posted by callen_1

I know everything looks pretty rough at the moment, but once fab work is finished everything's gonna be sanded, polished, cleaned and dusted :)

:ROTF:

wanna see what's rough ???
dude I had to jigsaw in my up-coming son's bedroom, and I had to work in my 87-year grand-pa's garage (have no bench vise)...
I really wouldn't mind your "rough" way of doing it :D
02-24-2010, 10:15 AM
muki | sk.4um

Quote:

Originally Posted by callen_1

Only 7 more to go.

(Sorry, I guess there were a few more pics than i thought :shrug:)

I know everything looks pretty rough at the moment, but once fab work is finished everything's gonna be sanded, polished, cleaned and dusted :)

Thanks for checking in guys,

Callen :wave:

It's really nice to watch a man who know what he wants, and know what he is doing, and where he is going. Go for it m8! A.W.E.S.O.M.E x 2
02-24-2010, 10:41 AM
SSN774

Quote:

Originally Posted by muki | sk.4um

It's really nice to watch a man who know what he wants, and know what he is doing, and where he is going. Go for it m8! A.W.E.S.O.M.E x 2

Like muki | sk.4um said, you know what you want, so go for it. God damn, your precision is killing me. This connection of alu and plexi is astonishing. Subbed
02-24-2010, 12:05 PM
Liderc

The acrylic work is mind blowing, love it.
02-24-2010, 03:45 PM
CptDreadFlint

Another amazing update, Callen! Thanks for sharing as you go. Truly enjoyable to watch you work :up:
02-24-2010, 05:14 PM
The Viking

Just.... wow
So nice to see a guy that uses ALOT of pictures, and with it an amazing skill with the router and other tools. Im guessing you are using lexan? (thats what we call "unbreakable" plexi glass here in Norway)
Anyway, keep doing what you do. Its awesome!
02-25-2010, 02:25 PM
Oli4v

When I sayed he's doing it again, I meant pleasing me with your results of your work

now you're doing it again :D:up:
02-25-2010, 07:23 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by aka_GK

Callen, I did lose all my words after your second update here and now I literally have nothing to say, so freaking cool :eek:
Pure amazing craftmanship awesomness or something like that, following this log closely dude.

Thanks mate, you don't have to say anything, you could pop up with a blank message and it'd still be appreciated :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingdong555

EXACTLY what he said ^^^

AK sums it all up perfectly. :yepp::up:

Cheers dingdong, and like i said above, i really appreciate it :yepp:

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Excellent work Callen.
I really like the way you have routered a 45 degree edges around the parts that wrap around the mobo. :up:
Your right it does make it look smoother and blends in much nicer, excellent touch mate, looking forward to seeing more. :up:

Please remember.
"Snug" is good, it's a very good word and you can never have to much "Snug" or say it to much,(well ok, maybe outside of a fabricating workshop that would be a bit strange to keep saying, so are you feeling snug today) :yepp:

On the other hand.
Gap, Oh crap and Damm it! are not good, no matter where you are. :rofl:

I agree and i'm really happy with how it turned out. It was difficult and time consuming but i'm quite pleased with the results lol, so thanks mate :). And no, i'm not feeling too snug today, saw Lupe Fiasco last night then hit up the city, oh the joys of being young :toast2: :sick:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xion X2

Don't forget Nils. Then we'll take over the world, yo. :cool:

I'll even break out the Ninja Gloves (TM) for the task.

Two things are clear from this thread. 1) callen has some skill, and 2) I need a routing table.

Everybody's welcome :) but you'll have to provide ninja gloves for all :p:. And you should definitely get a routing table, you should ALL get a routing table lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by josk1

:ROTF:

wanna see what's rough ???
dude I had to jigsaw in my up-coming son's bedroom, and I had to work in my 87-year grand-pa's garage (have no bench vise)...
I really wouldn't mind your "rough" way of doing it :D

Haha sucks to be you, joking joking, but by rough i mean the acrylic looks crappy because it still has the protective layer on it, the aluminum is scratched and need to be sanded/polished and the mild-steel needs a good sand down too. I just didn't want people thinking it would be left like it is, not that it's a big deal anyway :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by muki | sk.4um

It's really nice to watch a man who know what he wants, and know what he is doing, and where he is going. Go for it m8! A.W.E.S.O.M.E x 2

Thanks mate, i think your are A.W.E.S.O.M.E x 2 :p: and i appreciate the complement :yepp:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liderc

The acrylic work is mind blowing, love it.

Cheers Liderc, it's great stuff to work with... aside from the mess :mad:

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

Another amazing update, Callen! Thanks for sharing as you go. Truly enjoyable to watch you work :up:

Thank you sir, and that goes both ways :yepp:

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Viking

Just.... wow
So nice to see a guy that uses ALOT of pictures, and with it an amazing skill with the router and other tools. Im guessing you are using lexan? (thats what we call "unbreakable" plexi glass here in Norway)
Anyway, keep doing what you do. Its awesome!

Alot is probably an understatement :p: i really need to tone it down a little! The acrylic i'm using is just called acrylic here but i think the one your referring to is perspex, which is much stronger. It's also much more prone to scratches which is why i stuck with regular acrylic.

Thanks for the complement too Viking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oli4v

When I sayed he's doing it again, I meant pleasing me with your results of your work

now you're doing it again :D:up:

Thanks dude, i figured that's what you meant, i was just goofing :)

(everybody got smilies today :up:)
02-26-2010, 03:39 AM
callen_1

I basically finished mounting the rest of the..err...things from before, so here's a little update -

Firstly i had to finish mounting the back of the drive tray bracket -

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2401.JPG

Countersunk and screwed -

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2402.JPG

Now the back -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2403.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2404.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2405.JPG

Now i can start on the rest of the acrylic -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2406.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2407.JPG

Cleaned and countersunk -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2409.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2410.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2411.JPG

I actually think it looks pretty cool like that, but i'll still use the cover -

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2412.JPG

I'm hoping to get a lot of work done tomorrow and i'll have up until Wednesday to work on the project before work starts again (gotta love a job that depends on the weather :))

Cheers for checking in guys,

Callen. :wave:
02-26-2010, 04:21 AM
Colossous

You have serious skills good Sir :clap:
02-26-2010, 04:22 AM
muki | sk.4um

subscribed, and crying from happiness. A.W.E.S.O.M.E x 3 :)
02-26-2010, 04:57 AM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colossous

You have serious skills good Sir :clap:

Thank you good sir :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by muki | sk.4um

subscribed, and crying from happiness. A.W.E.S.O.M.E x 3 :)

haha thanks man
02-26-2010, 05:01 AM
TadZilla

Awesome! subscribed...
02-26-2010, 05:46 AM
Anemic

This is one of the most amazing builds Iv ever seen! Callen, your doing what everyone else just wish they could ; ) Truly amazing work, totatly awsome! Keep it up, I want to see the finished build already!
02-26-2010, 06:58 AM
Alexandr0s

It's amazing to see how much attention you pay to all those details. I'm truly stunned, and you have earned my deepest respect :).
02-26-2010, 08:31 AM
Mabyboi

Quote:

Originally Posted by callen_1

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2412.JPG

:shocked::eek2: << my face right now...
02-26-2010, 08:42 AM
aka_GK

Quote:

Originally Posted by callen_1

Now the back -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/IMG_2403.JPG

haha, please leave those funny faces, don't paint over them pleeeaase :ROTF:
02-26-2010, 11:34 AM
chuky

really amazing work, like always :)

but in what shall this end up at the front? the 7 plates of acrylic, 5 of them with the 2 holes. whats coming in there?

Greetz, chuky :)
02-26-2010, 11:39 AM
Oli4v

very nice mate, real craftmanship !
02-26-2010, 02:11 PM
HanTard

Stunning in every way!
02-26-2010, 03:35 PM
Aphellyon

:slobber: ... no words... should've sent poet...

Seriously though, stunning build man. :clap:

Subb'd
02-26-2010, 04:00 PM
shazza

Just awesome, Callen.

Mad skills + creativity = something really special. Anxiously awaiting more updates.
02-26-2010, 04:21 PM
CptDreadFlint

Yes. The Force is strong in this one.

:lsfight:
02-26-2010, 05:19 PM
ohms

Your machine work is absolutely amazing! I definitely have to keep up with this.

I have to go change my draws now... :worship:
02-26-2010, 05:45 PM
Alexandr0s

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

Yes. The Force is strong in this one.

:lsfight:

Nowaii, a pirate that is known with the force? :rofl:
02-26-2010, 06:17 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by TadZilla

Awesome! subscribed...

Awesome! glad to have you on board mate :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anemic

This is one of the most amazing builds Iv ever seen! Callen, your doing what everyone else just wish they could ; ) Truly amazing work, totatly awsome! Keep it up, I want to see the finished build already!

That's a complement and a half!! Thank A LOT dude :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexandr0s

It's amazing to see how much attention you pay to all those details. I'm truly stunned, and you have earned my deepest respect :).

Thank you, Alexandr0s. I do try my best

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaByBoI

:shocked::eek2: << my face right now...

:rofl:

Quote:

Originally Posted by aka_GK

haha, please leave those funny faces, don't paint over them pleeeaase :ROTF:

Haha sorry mate they've gotta go, but they do look familiar -

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/Face%201.jpg ===> :eek2:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/Face%202.jpg ===> :)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S4...0/Face%203.jpg ===> :zombie:

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuky

really amazing work, like always :)

but in what shall this end up at the front? the 7 plates of acrylic, 5 of them with the 2 holes. whats coming in there?

Greetz, chuky :)

Thanks mate. There will be a rad in the front but i'll save the details for another update :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oli4v

very nice mate, real craftmanship !

I appreciate it mate, thanks a lot :yepp:

Quote:

Originally Posted by HanTard

Stunning in every way!

Thank you very much, HanTard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aphellyon

:slobber: ... no words... should've sent poet...

Seriously though, stunning build man. :clap:

Subb'd

Dang, i would've liked a poem too. Thanks anyway mate :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Just awesome, Callen.

Mad skills + creativity = something really special. Anxiously awaiting more updates.

Thanks shazza, but i'm still trying to catch up to you gurus.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

Yes. The Force is strong in this one.

:lsfight:

I'll have to pop over to the dark-side and say hi sometime :wave:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohms

Your machine work is absolutely amazing! I definitely have to keep up with this.

I have to go change my draws now... :worship:

Glad to hear it mate.... well, about keeping up with the project that is. Not so much the draws though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexandr0s

Nowaii, a pirate that is known with the force? :rofl:

It's a dangerous combination to say the least. You should watch your toung if you know what's good for you :p:
02-26-2010, 06:29 PM
Mabyboi

so....... whens the next update?
02-26-2010, 06:31 PM
callen_1

i just got home from training, give me a break haha
02-26-2010, 07:27 PM
Mabyboi

Quote:

Originally Posted by callen_1

i just got home from training, give me a break haha

NO BREAKS! this XS, you be xtreme and work your fingers to the bone..... to satisfy us! while we sit here on our chairs, eating popcorn... :D
02-26-2010, 08:36 PM
callen_1

That's not FAIR! how come i can't have any popcorn?? :cussing:

Righty-o then, better get back to it.
02-26-2010, 09:02 PM
Mabyboi

Quote:

Originally Posted by callen_1

That's not FAIR! how come i can't have any popcorn?? :cussing:

Righty-o then, better get back to it.

you can have popcorn when your done your build....

<TexanAccent> Until then, dont make me say it again boy... </TexanAccent> :slash:
02-26-2010, 10:12 PM
dingdong555

Unbelievable.
02-27-2010, 09:12 AM
kgtiger

Excellent work mate. :up:

Will be looking forward to see what you do with the res. :yepp:

I have been looking for alan head CSK screws like yours here in Perth, but the ones I have found are not cheap.
Where did you buy your (I am guessing M4) counter sunk alan head screws from?
And cost, if thats ok.
Feel free to pm me if you like.
02-27-2010, 05:22 PM
CptDreadFlint

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexandr0s

Nowaii, a pirate that is known with the force? :rofl:

May the Force be with you, Alexandr0s :D
If you want to see something hysterical, watch "Aliens in the Attic" and listen to the off screen cat noises.
<OffscreenNoise>Meow!</OffscreenNoise>

Hysterical! :rofl:

To Callen:
You are truly an inspiration, Cap'n! Can't wait to see further development of your drive config situation and...well...among everything else!
02-27-2010, 06:51 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingdong555

Unbelievable.

Thanks, ding. I love all your builds so the complement means a lot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Excellent work mate. :up:

Will be looking forward to see what you do with the res. :yepp:

I have been looking for alan head CSK screws like yours here in Perth, but the ones I have found are not cheap.
Where did you buy your (I am guessing M4) counter sunk alan head screws from?
And cost, if thats ok.
Feel free to pm me if you like.

I bought mine from coventry fasteners (in store) and the pack of 100 8mm M4 CSK cost roughly $18. I'd be happy to grab you a pack if they're in stock because i should be heading back there soon?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

May the Force be with you, Alexandr0s :D
If you want to see something hysterical, watch "Aliens in the Attic" and listen to the off screen cat noises.
<OffscreenNoise>Meow!</OffscreenNoise>

Hysterical! :rofl:

To Callen:
You are truly an inspiration, Cap'n! Can't wait to see further development of your drive config situation and...well...among everything else!

Thanks, Cap'n. Your too kind for a pirate!
02-28-2010, 06:56 AM
Red-5

Awsome work mate. :woot: Looking forward to seeing some more pics.
03-01-2010, 10:37 AM
kgtiger

Thanks Callen for offering to do that, I do appreciate it. :up:
I see we have a few coventry fasteners aroud here, so I will take a look first and see what else they have.
I know, I am a sucker for hardware, hay. :rolleyes:

Keep up the good work mate. :up:
03-01-2010, 12:32 PM
charles_h

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Just awesome, Callen.

Mad skills + creativity = something really special. Anxiously awaiting more updates.

This.

Callen, I really have no idea where you're going with this but I know for certain that judging from the quality of work, it will surely be spectacular. :)

5 gold stars Sir - keep up the great work!
03-05-2010, 05:55 AM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red-5

Awsome work mate. :woot: Looking forward to seeing some more pics.

Glad to hear it mate :up:. Hopefully i can deliver :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Thanks Callen for offering to do that, I do appreciate it. :up:
I see we have a few coventry fasteners aroud here, so I will take a look first and see what else they have.
I know, I am a sucker for hardware, hay. :rolleyes:

Keep up the good work mate. :up:

Always happy to help bud. Just give us a yell if you need something :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_h

This.

Callen, I really have no idea where you're going with this but I know for certain that judging from the quality of work, it will surely be spectacular. :)

5 gold stars Sir - keep up the great work!

I'll see your 5 gold stars and raise you 10 lol. Thanks for the kind words Mr. H. it's always appreciated.
03-05-2010, 05:56 AM
callen_1

Hi again everyone! I received all my hardware the other day and did some light fab work so i figured i'd post an update.
When i first typed this sentence it actually said "little" update but it turns out i had more pics than i thought. So if you
don't like it, sue me :D

Anyway, here's all the hardware and, currently, it all seems to be working :) -

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0151.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0185.JPG

(need more testing space!)

Well that's that, so here's the rest of the work.

Firstly i drilled, tapped, countersunk and screwed every piece of the case. To get this right it took a veeeerrrryy
loooonnnnggg tiiiiiiiii......mmmee :wth:. Not because i screwed up, but because the process involves doing the first couple
of screws of each and every piece 1 at a time (as opposed to drilling all holes at the same time, countersinking all holes at
the same time etc...) so i was changing bits every 2 seconds. And don't even get me started on tapping, it's so freakin'
time consuming! So it took all last weekend but i got through -

Mid-plate Front -

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2415.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2416.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2417.JPG

Mid-plate Backside -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2421.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2422.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2423.JPG

Mobo Acrylic -

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2418.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2419.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2420.JPG

I could show another 2 dozen pics of the rest of the parts i did, and the oh so exciting installation into the case (which
used the exact same method) but it would be pointless and boring. You'll just have to take my word for it that it's all in
the case and all bolted down!

I also had to finish installing the screws for the acrylic slots under the drive bay. They were needed to support the weight
of the acrylic properly -

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2424.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2425.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2427.JPG

Now that everything was installed properly i started working on the last acrylic slot -

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2432.JPG

Square it off -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2433.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2435.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2436.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2437.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2438.JPG

Looks rough doesn't it :yepp: but thats just the crappy paper on the outside. Don't worry, you'll see :p:

Due to the spinning nature of the router bits, it's impossible to get sharp "inside" corners. The smaller the radius of the bit
you use the better but it'll still have a rounded corner. To fix this i find it's easiest to use a file and some elbow grease -

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2439.JPG

Finally i needed to rout down part of the surface to allow it to sit flush in its intended position. I also gave it a light sand
with the mouse -

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2440.JPG

Not too shabby.

I'll show some decent shots of how it'll be installed in the next update as it's not quite finished yet.

Next up i'll be working on the following parts -

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_2441.JPG

I needed to prepare the metal pieces before they were bent. Well that's a lie, i didn't have to but its much easier to do
most of the work while it's flat -

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0100.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0101.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0102.JPG

Not really showing a lot, i know, but basically i cut and drilled a few holes to fit around screws and rivets etc.

Here are the pieces after bending. The larger parts are the radiator brackets, the other 2 are pump brackets -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0220.JPG

Still had some work to do -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0233.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0234.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0236.JPG

After riveting -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0245.JPG

This next piece needed to slot under the acrylic so some more routing was needed -

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0246.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0248.JPG

After some routing and light sanding -

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0250.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0251.JPG

If you look at the bend in the bracket you'll notice it's protruding about 2-3mm from the edge of the aluminum mid plate,
so i whipped out the old dremel and had at it -

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0255.JPG

Its hard to tell but it's been ground down to a 45 degree angle -

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0257.JPG

And now it buts up nice and close -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0259.JPG

And a shot just to show the brackets installed -

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0263.JPG

Case looks pretty yucky in there ATM but that's a relatively easy fix after fab work's complete.

Next up was the mid plate. I needed to cut some holes to allow for tubing -

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0264.JPG

errr... rough much?

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0267.JPG

Better -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0269.JPG

Next up was my flash new uni-bit -

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0270.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0271.JPG

It seemed to vibrate a lot, even in the drill press (not the bit itself but the aluminum i was cutting, even clamped down).
While the holes still came out clean, it just didn't seem normal to me. It's the first time i've used one so has anyone else
experienced this? I'm more than happy to take advice, That's why i stated coming here after-all.

That's it for now :). I'll Try and have the entire case complete and assembled for the next update, then i can run tubing
loops, work on LEDs, and prepare for any coating, plating, blasting and anodizing!

So, thanks for checking in.

Lots of love,

from Callen :p:
03-05-2010, 06:07 AM
dingdong555

Callen, your machining skills are phenomenal!
03-05-2010, 06:19 AM
shazza

Oh ... My ... Gosh ...

Can't even take it all in with one reading - going to get my morning coffee and study this one.
03-05-2010, 07:20 AM
illidan

i see mdpc here :)

great skill u have!
03-05-2010, 07:50 AM
Xion X2

Looks super, bud. :up:

On the vibration w/ your unibit.. I would try placing some wood underneath your drill point and drilling through the aluminum and into it. Should get rid of the vibration. I always use wood when drilling aluminum.

I haven't tried my unibits on aluminum yet, but I had no vibration at all with the plexi. Smooth as butter. I go really light on the press and let it work its way through slowly. It gives an extremely clean finish.

I'll have some work on aluminum to do with the unibits soon as I'm installing pass-thrus on the exterior of the Zero-G chamber.
03-05-2010, 09:11 AM
kgtiger

Excellent work Callen, nice attention to detail too. :up:
Yeah your right about drilling and tapping holes, that really does sux, but it's the cracking open that chuck open every two sec's that gets me, even with a keyless chucks. :rolleyes:
Really need to have two drill to work with, hay. :yepp:

As for all the photos mate, I feel it's a good thing, as the photos show us how you got from one point to the next. :yepp:

It's all Good champ.:up:
03-05-2010, 09:19 AM
Oli4v

hmmmmz, dajum :)

next mdpc goes to callen 01 with his 9/10 project, and if it doesn't make it to mdpc, it deserves at least the 1st Oli4v ultimate awesomeness award !
03-05-2010, 11:22 AM
CptDreadFlint

You've made my Friday, Callen! Inspirational updates as usual.

Can we name your Unibit "Goldilocks"?

:D
03-05-2010, 11:52 AM
Liderc

Amazing work, thanks for the update.
03-05-2010, 02:18 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingdong555

Callen, your machining skills are phenomenal!

Cheers, Ding! I'm still new to all of this so i'm sure there are many tips and tricks left to pick up in the future.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Oh ... My ... Gosh ...

Can't even take it all in with one reading - going to get my morning coffee and study this one.

lol, i'll take that as a complement :p:. Enjoy your coffee :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by illidan

i see mdpc here :)

great skill u have!

I appreciate it mate but mdpc is for the elite and i don't feel i have the skill or creativity to wind up on that site yet. Maybe someday, but for now, maybe not? Thank you very much for saying so though :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xion X2

Looks super, bud. :up:

On the vibration w/ your unibit.. I would try placing some wood underneath your drill point and drilling through the aluminum and into it. Should get rid of the vibration. I always use wood when drilling aluminum.

I haven't tried my unibits on aluminum yet, but I had no vibration at all with the plexi. Smooth as butter. I go really light on the press and let it work its way through slowly. It gives an extremely clean finish.

I'll have some work on aluminum to do with the unibits soon as I'm installing pass-thrus on the exterior of the Zero-G chamber.

I'll definitely give that a try, thanks for the advice xion :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Excellent work Callen, nice attention to detail too. :up:
Yeah your right about drilling and tapping holes, that really does sux, but it's the cracking open that chuck open every two sec's that gets me, even with a keyless chucks. :rolleyes:
Really need to have two drill to work with, hay. :yepp:

As for all the photos mate, I feel it's a good thing, as the photos show us how you got from one point to the next. :yepp:

It's all Good champ.:up:

I totally agree, it drove me mental but it's finally done. I threw the tap in the bin afterwards (not really lol). Thanks for the kind words too mate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oli4v

hmmmmz, dajum :)

next mdpc goes to callen 01 with his 9/10 project, and if it doesn't make it to mdpc, it deserves at least the 1st Oli4v ultimate awesomeness award !

I appreciate it mate but as i said above, that site is for the best of the best. I'd be exceptionally happy with the Oli4v ultimate awesomeness award though haha, seriously, i'm gonna hold you to that :p:

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

You've made my Friday, Callen! Inspirational updates as usual.

Can we name your Unibit "Goldilocks"?

:D

Goldilocks it is haha, your a goofball :p:. I can see it now - I'm searching for it because i've misplaced it (like everything) screaming "where the f*&% is Goldilocks!!!"

You know what, i think it'll work haha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liderc

Amazing work, thanks for the update.

No worries and thank you very much :)
03-05-2010, 02:34 PM
Rise

hey - what are you using to bend the metal? and what gage is the metal? looks like mild steel..

i'm debating buying an 18" brake or a 30" brake... but it either looks super cheap quality, or it costs a fortune. got any pics? :)
03-05-2010, 04:55 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rise

hey - what are you using to bend the metal? and what gage is the metal? looks like mild steel..

i'm debating buying an 18" brake or a 30" brake... but it either looks super cheap quality, or it costs a fortune. got any pics? :)

The bending is done professionally as i don't have a brake. I looked into a 75cm one (~30") but it's too expensive ATM at around $800, although it does come with a roller to curve metal too. if i bought one it'd have to be able to bend at least 50cm sheet but the brakes i looked at only came in 30cm, 75cm and 1m.

And your right about the mild steel, not sure what gauge though but i can tell you it's 2mm thick.
03-05-2010, 05:06 PM
shazza

OKay, Callen --

I've had my morning coffee (lunch and dinner too, by now). I've read, and re-read your entire worklog several times throughout the day, and am now ready to make my critique ................. hehe, I jest - I'm not in any position to critique your work, but I can make a few more comments:

1) somehow I missed that you were new to some of these tools, like the router - very hard to believe. You obviously know your way around machinery and power tools.

2) love your DIY lighting solution - very clever way to mount the lights - and a great way to manage photos of large pieces and a larger work area. Nice :up:

3) the other thing that is easy to gloss over - you didn't have enough workspace, so you just knocked out another bench - very casual character, aren't you? (that's a compliment, by the way ;))

4) While you haven't shared a lot of the planning/CAD process - it has to have been extensive. I can only imagine the planning that has gone into this build.

5) And - too many other things to mention, but thanks so much for sharing the detail you're going through - on the SSD drives, the metal work, and everything.

Sorry - didn't mean to restate your worklog, but your style is very under-stated, and it's easy to miss some of this stuff going through on a quick read. Can't wait for more.
03-05-2010, 05:23 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

OKay, Callen --

I've had my morning coffee (lunch and dinner too, by now). I've read, and re-read your entire worklog several times throughout the day, and am now ready to make my critique ................. hehe, I jest - I'm not in any position to critique your work, but I can make a few more comments:

1) somehow I missed that you were new to some of these tools, like the router - very hard to believe. You obviously know your way around machinery and power tools.

2) love your DIY lighting solution - very clever way to mount the lights - and a great way to manage photos of large pieces and a larger work area. Nice :up:

3) the other thing that is easy to gloss over - you didn't have enough workspace, so you just knocked out another bench - very casual character, aren't you? (that's a compliment, by the way ;))

4) While you haven't shared a lot of the planning/CAD process - it has to have been extensive. I can only imagine the planning that has gone into this build.

5) And - too many other things to mention, but thanks so much for sharing the detail you're going through - on the SSD drives, the metal work, and everything.

Sorry - didn't mean to restate your worklog, but your style is very under-stated, and it's easy to miss some of this stuff going through on a quick read. Can't wait for more.

Thanks for taking the time to read through my log shazza, it really is appreciated! And the fact you've even dot pointed parts of interest has really blown me away.

Thank you very very much :yepp:
03-05-2010, 05:47 PM
Kibbler

I'm not ashamed to say your machining precision makes everything I do look like a hack. Really mind-blowing stuff man. I agree with Shazza you must have done a huge amount of CAD homework for everything to fit *just right*. Well done mate I love it. :)
03-05-2010, 05:55 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kibbler

I'm not ashamed to say your machining precision makes everything I do look like a hack. Really mind-blowing stuff man. I agree with Shazza you must have done a huge amount of CAD homework for everything to fit *just right*. Well done mate I love it. :)

Thanks, Kibbs.

I'd sit down and literally do 14 hour sessions straight, just measuring and typing, measuring and typing.... And since i had never used a cad program before starting this project, i didn't know any of the short cuts/tricks, so it took forever.

CAD is also the primary reason i couldn't post anything for a couple of months, as i needed the second lot of laser cut parts before i could continue. Anyway, it's all here now so i can really start to knuckle down. Speaking of which....
03-05-2010, 07:09 PM
Xion X2

Callen, you sound a lot like me. I spent a good 3-4 weeks doing nothing but CAD work for the first time before starting refleXion. Before that, I spent about a month learning photography for the first time. And now, I'm spending about a month learning workshop (many tools which I'm using for the first time). :D

It's a lot to digest, but you seem to be a quick learner with some good creativity and shop skills. I look forward to seeing how the rest of the build pans out.

On a related note, I'm enjoying the routing table so much that I want to invest in something nicer with more space like you have with your Kreg. This Ryobi I'm using is only 18x13". I think I'm going with a Rockler next as it's a nice 32x24" table with lots of room on that back fence. :)

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21295
03-05-2010, 07:37 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xion X2

Callen, you sound a lot like me. I spent a good 3-4 weeks doing nothing but CAD work for the first time before starting refleXion. Before that, I spent about a month learning photography for the first time. And now, I'm spending about a month learning workshop (many tools which I'm using for the first time). :D

It's a lot to digest, but you seem to be a quick learner with some good creativity and shop skills. I look forward to seeing how the rest of the build pans out.

On a related note, I'm enjoying the routing table so much that I want to invest in something nicer with more space like you have with your Kreg. This Ryobi I'm using is only 18x13". I think I'm going with a Rockler next as it's a nice 32x24" table with lots of room on that back fence. :)

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21295

That looks like a great table, nice size, solid frame, and a great price point to boot. Even with the size of my table, it's still not enough! But it'll do for now i guess. i just find myself doing things really awkwardly sometimes to make the cuts i need. The miter fence has helped HEAPS though.

Thanks for the kind words too bud, your advice in regards to the unibit and wood worked a treat too. Give yourself a pat on the back for me :)
03-06-2010, 06:06 AM
callen_1

I did some more work today so i figured i'd post something :)

Finished of the last 2 holes and used xion's advice, which, by the way, worked a treat -

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0273.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0274.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0276.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0278.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0279.JPG

Next up i had to tap the acrylic holes. These had to be tapped perfectly straight so i made a little jig -

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0280.JPG

I thread the tap into the jig which holds the tapping bit straight. Once it protrudes from the other end by about 5mm
it's inserted into the hole to be tapped and held flat on the surface. Then you can turn and tap like normal -

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0282.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0283.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0285.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0286.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0287.JPG

Here's the results. I realise that some of the pics have a blue tinge while others have a red tinge. This is a result of my
hack editing job in picasa, as i didn't realise i could change the type of lighting source in the camera until it was too
late :mad: -

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0294.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0295.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0296.JPG

Now with the cover on you can see how the bits appear recessed. This is what i was hoping for and the holes in the
cover were the perfect size! i was worried that after i screwed the cover into position that the holes would be slightly
off-line but thankfully it all turned out well. My lucks bound to run out soon though -

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0297.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0300.JPG

Next was the back piece -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0302.JPG

I just used the same method as before. So here's the results -

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0306.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0308.JPG

And all together now -

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0309.JPG

Due to changes in plans, i had to increase the size of the holes in the mobo tray to pass the cables. The holes will not
be seen later though so its no big deal, although i tried to cut them as cleanly as possible -

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0314.JPG

Jigsaw needs a clean-up lol -

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0318.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0319.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0320.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0321.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0322.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0332.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0335.JPG

Turned out pretty well i think.

Next hole -

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0336.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0338.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0339.JPG

I also finished up the last acrylic piece but it's too hard to tell what changed so i'll move onto the rad mounting -

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0354.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0355.JPG

It sits at a slight angle at the moment but that'll be fixed with button head screws, which will give me some room for
adjustments -

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0360.JPG

It's a pretty close fit -

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0362.JPG

And i'm done for tonight -

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0363.JPG

Cheers for checking in again guys,

Callen
03-06-2010, 06:42 AM
eKirts

wow...... truly impressive work!
03-06-2010, 07:24 AM
Xion X2

Look at this madman go.. there's no stopping him. :cool:

Truly sick stuff, man. Those unibit cuts on the aluminum look beautiful. And the acrylic work, as always, is great. Radiator mount also turned out well.. I like how it appears to be floating (oh geez don't give me any more ideas if I ever want to complete my build..)

This project is filled to the brim with originality. :up:

You had mentioned before that you were looking for a brake but they were too expensive. If you try to get one that shears or rolls, then you'll pay an arm and a leg for it. If you just want one for bends, like what I have, then I picked mine up on eBay for 70$. Compared to that router table of yours, it's like tossing a few coins down a well. :D

I believe that it's good for up to 15 gauge steel and 18 gauge aluminum. And they make beefier ones for just a hair more in price (around 90-100$.) Not sure of the thickness that you are working with, but I fab on relatively thin metal--around 1/16" since I like to keep my cases light--which this brake handles great. 1/8" it struggles with some. But it may be different if it was bolted down to a heavy bench as I just have it clamped to a workmate with some steel C clamps.
03-06-2010, 07:34 AM
illidan

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0309.JPG
omg! this is perfect!

great progress so far, that rad fits perfectly
03-06-2010, 10:02 AM
whuzabi

wtf that is amazing. after i see more and more of ure work i be thinking about what type of **** i have made :( i wish u made updates every day that looks so amazing i dont know what i could say
03-06-2010, 10:18 AM
muki | sk.4um

this is a mdpc in making, and taken to another level (a.k.a. billion dollar pc)

epic worklog

cheers
03-06-2010, 10:47 AM
gergregg

Just an amazing project! Great attention to detail.
03-06-2010, 11:42 AM
nlancaster

I almost cant remember what case this started life as. You have put so much into it you should have just started from scratch!!

If the quality of work seen so far continues it better win MDPC!!
03-06-2010, 11:45 AM
Moitrux

Awesome :eek:

It's fantastic ! Everything fits perfectly ! And, it's one the first time I see someone using a router to cut aluminium ! What speed do you use ?
03-06-2010, 12:04 PM
Antioch

I love it. Always have, always will.
03-06-2010, 01:42 PM
aka_GK

:up:
(no words as I promised :D)
03-06-2010, 04:19 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by eKirts

wow...... truly impressive work!

Thank you, mate :up:

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Originally Posted by Xion X2

Look at this madman go.. there's no stopping him. :cool:

Truly sick stuff, man. Those unibit cuts on the aluminum look beautiful. And the acrylic work, as always, is great. Radiator mount also turned out well.. I like how it appears to be floating (oh geez don't give me any more ideas if I ever want to complete my build..)

This project is filled to the brim with originality. :up:

You had mentioned before that you were looking for a brake but they were too expensive. If you try to get one that shears or rolls, then you'll pay an arm and a leg for it. If you just want one for bends, like what I have, then I picked mine up on eBay for 70$. Compared to that router table of yours, it's like tossing a few coins down a well. :D

I believe that it's good for up to 15 gauge steel and 18 gauge aluminum. And they make beefier ones for just a hair more in price (around 90-100$.) Not sure of the thickness that you are working with, but I fab on relatively thin metal--around 1/16" since I like to keep my cases light--which this brake handles great. 1/8" it struggles with some. But it may be different if it was bolted down to a heavy bench as I just have it clamped to a workmate with some steel C clamps.

Thanks, Xion. I did check ebay a few times but there was nothing available? The good thing is i don't think there is anything left to bend in this project, but, when i undoubtedly start another in the near future, i'll definitely look into those brakes you mentioned :yepp:

Quote:

Originally Posted by illidan

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/S5...0/IMG_0309.JPG
omg! this is perfect!

great progress so far, that rad fits perfectly

Cheers, illidan :) Don't you just love it when things fit how they were intended. I've had that many "sigh of relief" moments throughout this project i'm all sighed out lol.

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Originally Posted by whuzabi

wtf that is amazing. after i see more and more of ure work i be thinking about what type of **** i have made :( i wish u made updates every day that looks so amazing i dont know what i could say

haha don't be like that. you're doing great thing with your project too. And what you've done with a simple dremel is incredible compared to what i've done with the stack of tools i've collected!

Quote:

Originally Posted by muki | sk.4um

this is a mdpc in making, and taken to another level (a.k.a. billion dollar pc)

epic worklog

cheers

lol i appreciate the complement mate. really i do. but without sounding like a jerk, i'd kinda like to keep mdpc out of the thread. don't get me wrong, i'm unbelievably greatfull that you think so, it's just i've only seen bad luck come from mentioning those words prematurely (and i'm really superstitious lol).

Take this for example; if i went fishing (that's my job btw) and we had a great catch, i'd wear the same clothes the next day, even the same socks, putting them on in the same order hahaha. Now i sound crazy, but i hope you see my point :p:

Quote:

Originally Posted by gergregg

Just an amazing project! Great attention to detail.

I appreciate it bud, thank you very much!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlancaster

I almost cant remember what case this started life as. You have put so much into it you should have just started from scratch!!

If the quality of work seen so far continues it better win MDPC!!

Thanks, nlancaster :). I think the same thing sometimes (starting from scratch that is) but i just have a thing for this case :shrug:. this will be the third project in a row that i've used it. The first was a disaster to say the least, the second turned out a little better and this one is turning out great (if i do say so myself :p:). so what's the saying? Third times a charm?

I also mentioned it above and i really don't wanna sound like a jerk but, i'd be much happier if mdpc wasn't mentioned any more. you can read my stupid reason a few quotes up. Thanks bud :up:

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Originally Posted by Moitrux

Awesome :eek:

It's fantastic ! Everything feet perfectly ! And, it's one the first time I see someone using a router to cut aluminium ! What speed do you use ?

Hi Moitrux, thank you for the kind words!

The router i'm using (makita RP1800) has a "no load speed" of 22,000 RPM and i use an upcut spiral bit for cutting any metals. Cuts through aluminum like a hot knife through butter, especially with a cutting fluid (i use lenox) and it's a hell of a lot of fun to learn to use!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antioch

I love it. Always have, always will.

Thanks, mate :). You were one of the fist people to follow my project so it's always a treat when you pop in and say hi :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by aka_GK

:up:
(no words as I promised :D)

And it's still appreciated (as promised) :p:
03-06-2010, 05:54 PM
nlancaster

Quote:

Originally Posted by callen_1

I also mentioned it above and i really don't wanna sound like a jerk but, i'd be much happier if mdpc wasn't mentioned any more. you can rear my stupid reason a few quotes up. Thanks bud :up:

NP, It only goes wrong when you talk about it yourself. Like saying "I really need to do super on this test" then stressing about it all night and blowing it the next day.
03-06-2010, 07:39 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlancaster

NP, It only goes wrong when you talk about it yourself. Like saying "I really need to do super on this test" then stressing about it all night and blowing it the next day.

your probably right, but it's just how i am i guess :p:
03-06-2010, 08:37 PM
Kibbler

Jeez that is all unbelievably nice...look at the recesses, perfectly aligned every single one of them. :shocked: Speechless. Not as a turn of phrase but actually IRL speechless.
03-06-2010, 08:47 PM
CptDreadFlint

Quote:

Originally Posted by callen_1

... I can see it now - I'm searching for it because i've misplaced it (like everything) screaming "where the f*&% is Goldilocks!!!"

You know what, i think it'll work haha.

lolz! I lose Chuck all the time.
My expletives rhyme:
"Where the f!#$ is Chuck?"

Another awesome update, Callen! The manner in which you present things on top of your mad skills makes following your work a joy to witness. :up:

If I haven't said this before in voice or type, thanks for sharing your work, Cap'n! :eleph:
03-07-2010, 12:44 AM
Red-5

Your midplate and the back piece have turned out great. The fit of the metal and acylic parts are simply amazing. They really could not have turned out any more perfect. :cool: Simply amzing mate, simply amazing. Looking forward to your next update. :yepp:
03-07-2010, 02:21 AM
whuzabi

i think if i could be start again i would do a lot things not the same. maybe all :) i like what i see and the fakt that we have the same case is amazing. u can do all of sh** with this case and everyone looks amazing. :) maybe i do a silver one too :)
03-07-2010, 03:22 AM
fhantastic

omg your work is outstanding... pure ownage :D
It´s like computer :banana::banana::banana::banana: :rofl:
03-07-2010, 08:05 AM
muki | sk.4um

ok mate, sorry for disturbing you :D, i wont mention it anymore :)

best luck (awesome x4)
03-07-2010, 09:04 AM
H.o.m.i.e.

Jezus Christ, that is amazing mod!!!:up:
03-07-2010, 09:18 AM
Mabyboi

I've been watching your build since day one... every little bit you have done.. and my god man.. all i can say is. :worship::bows::worship:
03-07-2010, 09:22 AM
Oli4v

midplate = pr0n :up:
03-07-2010, 09:35 AM
Tile

Callen_1 did you sold your soul to the devil :) ?
The workmanship on the plexiglass and aluminium parts is worthy of XS.
03-07-2010, 05:49 PM
callen_1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kibbler

Jeez that is all unbelievably nice...look at the recesses, perfectly aligned every single one of them. :shocked: Speechless. Not as a turn of phrase but actually IRL speechless.

Cheers, Kibbs :). I'm really happy with how it turned out and i can't believe they actually lined up! It definitely pays to measure 10 times, cut/drill/tap once.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

lolz! I lose Chuck all the time.
My expletives rhyme:
"Where the f!#$ is Chuck?"

Another awesome update, Callen! The manner in which you present things on top of your mad skills makes following your work a joy to witness. :up:

If I haven't said this before in voice or type, thanks for sharing your work, Cap'n! :eleph:

hey Cap'n :), i always appreciate your complements :yepp:. We'll have another chat soon and discuss many things of great importance :p: like what else we can name around the workshop. The only problem with naming things is it increases the emotional attachment. So when they pass away it's all that much more heart breaking :(, and i go through bits like they're going out of fashion!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red-5

Your midplate and the back piece have turned out great. The fit of the metal and acylic parts are simply amazing. They really could not have turned out any more perfect. :cool: Simply amzing mate, simply amazing. Looking forward to your next update. :yepp:

Thanks, Red :). I'm also pleased with the results :p:

Quote:

Originally Posted by whuzabi

i think if i could be start again i would do a lot things not the same. maybe all :) i like what i see and the fakt that we have the same case is amazing. u can do all of sh** with this case and everyone looks amazing. :) maybe i do a silver one too :)

I think silver would look great! I'm really starting to get attached to the whole "bare metal" look, but the mild steel would eventually start to rust :(. i'm not sure we have the same case though, i have a pc-a10?

Quote:

Originally Posted by fhantastic

omg your work is outstanding... pure ownage :D
It´s like computer :banana::banana::banana::banana: :rofl:

lol thanks mate :p:

Quote:

Originally Posted by muki | sk.4um

ok mate, sorry for disturbing you :D, i wont mention it anymore :)

best luck (awesome x4)

haha now i feel like an as$hole :p:. Thanks mate :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by H.o.m.i.e.

Jezus Christ, that is amazing mod!!!:up:

Cheers, H.o.m.i.e.. I appreciate it mate :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mabyboi

I've been watching your build since day one... every little bit you have done.. and my god man.. all i can say is. :worship::bows::worship:

Haha thanks dude, but i learnt everything i know from you guys so ... :worship::bows::worship:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oli4v

midplate = pr0n :up:

:p: :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tile

Callen_1 did you sold your soul to the devil :) ?
The workmanship on the plexiglass and aluminium parts is worthy of XS.

I actually sold my soul to science; praise science
03-09-2010, 11:22 PM
charles_h

As long as you didn't sell your body to science and definitely not before finishing this build. ;)

Callen, your work is truly inspiring - keep up the great work! :)

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