Nice attention to detail, but that's not a surprise :) I think it shows you're doing this to please yourself, and not just to have nice photos on the internet - altho that is a nice benefit for the rest of us.
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Nice attention to detail, but that's not a surprise :) I think it shows you're doing this to please yourself, and not just to have nice photos on the internet - altho that is a nice benefit for the rest of us.
That is true about me, shazza. Thank you. I'm not just looking to hide the flaws in this build; I want to rectify them. Because anything you all may not see, I will still know is there. And that would bother me. Especially if this case was closely examined down the road and those flaws were revealed.Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
Obviously, when you're working with mostly hand tools, you have to be reasonable as some things will just be beyond your realm of control. But if I see anything that's within that realm of control, then I'm going to act on it as often as I can.
I'm comfortable with my quest for perfection even if it may drive some others crazy. Patience is a virtue when you're trying to build something special. :)
That is one of the downsides to being a perfectionist, namely that every minor flaw that no one else would even notice, you notice. They are usually the first thing that you see when you look at the finished product.
It is hard when you are limited by your tools knowing you can do even better than you do on a project. This is why I've shelled out several hundred dollars on some nice tools over the winter as some of my tools were simply driving me nuts. I am looking forward to using my new-to-me real table saw, scroll saw, and brand new router as I know they will be so much more accurate and easy to work with.
I think it is normally easy to spot builds that are only about internet pics vs people who do stuff like this because they like doing so. Someone who is only about pics would in no way pay so much attention to detail.Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
Oh. My. God.
Will you write quality control guides for case manufacturers?
And why don't you start manufacturing cases!?
Freaking out at the extreme attention to detail and cleanliness. I feel like having you re-manufacture a couple CM cases I have here.... O.O
But seriously, I'm glad you're doing everything you want to do and are not rushing yourself to please the masses. You would be disappointing yourself and everyone else here who cares about the details of this build :up:
Your attention to detail is unreal, as shazza said, we can all see that you are doing this for yourself, i know when i build my computers, if there is even the smallest imperfection, i know its there... and thats all i see..
your work is beautiful, please. design and build me a case?!..... PLEASE!?
Yeah, I can relate to a lot of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by voigts
Did you buy a routing table or just a router, voigts? I'm wondering if I can make a routing table out of this RotoZip that I have. After seeing callen's work with his, it's clear this is something that would benefit me for the kind of work that I like to do.
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Originally Posted by Wezly
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Originally Posted by MaByBoI
You guys are way too nice, but I certainly appreciate the compliments. It means a lot. :up:
I haven't been doing case modding for that long, and so I find that I'm learning something new almost every time out.
I took last night off due to freezing weather conditions (my workshop is heated by just two cheap ceramic heaters) but plan on heading over to the shop again tonight to make some more progress on the build. I'll try to provide another update late tonight.
Well, your learning produces great results, and unless you have a huge pile of "mistakes" that you're not showing us, I'd say you're a pro.
Thanks, Wezly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wezly
Another update on the way.
THATS WHAT SHE SAID!Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
sorry...
Back on topic: Really clean build man! Amazing workmanship! :up:
@sniperbob - oops, walked into that one, didn't I :p:
@ Xion ... update, update, waiting for the update - nodding off here. (I guess I could just catch it in the morning, but it's kind of like reading a book - just one more chapter before bed time...
Ok, these hands are ready to go back to work.
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But.. wait. Forgot something important.
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Entering Ninja Mode...
Ready for anything... ready even for a tool that'd be in my hands for the first time.
The Skilsaw. I found her on sale for 24.99$ at Home Depot. A real steal, I thought.
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Okaayyy.. depth adjustment looks good.
This is actually the first time I'm using one of these. It's probably etched in my memory as the tool I remember seeing my father use the most as I was growing up (I'm in my early thirties if any of you were wondering.) So I was anxious to get the feel of it by cutting some 1/4" plexi.
Oh, sorry.. I almost forgot to explain why we're breaking out the Skilsaw in the first place.
Tonight, I'm doing some more work on the Zero-G Chamber. Notice the bottom shelf in this picture. It's buckling a little down the middle with the SSD shelf resting on it.
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To remedy this, I planned to experiment with some thicker plexi just for that bottom shelf. Instead of 1/8" I would try 1/4". This stuff is too thick to cut/break with my bending brake, so I needed a way to cut it. And after doing some research, it seemed like a circular saw was the way to go.
For blades, I'm using 140 tooth 7 1/4" Avanti made for cutting plastics and plywood. You'll notice the teeth are shorter than what you often see on your standard sawblades.
Set-up complete. Shelf length and width marked with the sharpie. We'll be cutting along that black rectangle shown in the bottom right of the plexi sheet. And to ensure a straight cut, we'll use an aluminum angle for a straight edge.
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Earplugs in, safety glasses on.
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Pretty good results. The 140 tooth blades gave me a nice smooth cut. Any jagged edges you see is just the protective paper over the plexi. The cut surface is smooth to the touch. It'll need to be sanded and polished.. maybe dressed with some edge trim. We'll experiment with that later.
Here's how it looks in the frame.
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The shelf no longer buckles. Yeah, my side panel's gotten some dust and dirt on it from sitting in the shop with all these tools. It's ok.. I'll clean it up with some windex and an air duster later.
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Looking pretty good. Still more work to be done on the chamber. I'm still not happy with the edges of the perspex, but I'll save that for another day.
For now, I'll introduce you to my latest workshop investment.
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http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/971/dsc13530001.jpg
After seeing all the magic that callen has been able to create with his routing table, I just couldn't resist. They had the Ryobi table and router down at the Depot for 99$, and I couldn't pass it up. It's just a small table, but for the work I'm doing it should suit me just fine. I spent much of tonight just assembling it, but I'll be giving it some play in the next few days. It will have some important work to do on the Zero-G Chamber.
That's all for now. Thanks again for following the making of refleXion.
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Crysis!Quote:
Originally Posted by Xion X2
Just like in the beginning where Nomad falls into the water, then the suit is all haywire and his XO does some system check thing, then he flexes his hands.
Dude you're working in VR!
Sweet update :up:
Gaahhhh not enough update
(all caps)
What is the routing table for?
Thanks, sniperbob. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by sniperbob
Pleasant dreams, shazza. Hopefully this sends you off well. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
I didn't even think about Crysis, but you're right. :D Thanks man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibbler
You'll find out very soon. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Wezly
Oh my....
That's a purty motherboard ya got 'cherself there....
Get MIPS blocks!
It'll look even better when I get the EK block on it. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wezly
No room for MIPS I'm afraid. Perhaps in a future build.
:woot: for the routing table, and that's a bargain and a half. I paid over 10x that for my setup and you'll probably still run circles around me in terms of build quality :mad: lol. Either way you'll have fun :up:
nice work man ;) needles to say more ;)
Could swear to god that's the beginning of Crysis!Quote:
Originally Posted by Xion X2
Looking awesome as always dude, keep it up.
You got the nano suit????
Maximum Mod :p:p
you do need special Photoshop filter to show us pictures made in ninja mod :D
and yeah, not enough update :)
Thanks, callen. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by callen_1
Keep up the great work you're doing, and that case will turn out awesome. And you're right.. it is fun. When you finally have the tools you need to do the job with, it's a lot of fun.
Thanks, nigelke! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by nigelke
Thanks, Xyllian! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Xyllian
Ahahahaha. "Maximum Mod". :DQuote:
Originally Posted by ShArKo
I may try that, GK. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by aka_GK
We Want more updates!!!
EK is just as good. I forgot they made a block for this as well...
As long as nickel-plating is touching chipset, I'm satisfied.
Or new copper, whichever....