Daniel's murderbox - with a sLight twist

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01-31-2009, 05:33 PM
norim_13

Great work with the case!

Congratulations!
02-01-2009, 08:55 PM
charles_h

Thanks for the kind comments and words of encouragement Guys. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike44

Can just I ask what type of bit you're using in your rotozip? I didn't realize that it was able to cut aluminum! I'd like to do some cutting myself, but was hoping I could mount that kind of bit into my router (I don't have a RZoD:(). Thanks! Keep up the great work!

Mike

Hi Mike,

I'm afraid I don't have a part number for you - I bought the bit from a place called HD Supply here in Vancouver. I took a couple pics for you in the hope that it may help you find one:

http://www.murderbox.com/uploads/DS.mM.135.jpg

http://www.murderbox.com/uploads/DS.mM.136.jpg

As I recall, it was about (or aboot as we say in Canada) $75

Project Update: I'm deep, deep into the bowels of the "slight twist" part of this project. I hope to have news and hopefully a pic or two in the coming days.

In other news, I'm in the process of setting up a new workshop/photo setup. This is no small task but the result will give me a lot more working room and greater lighting control. This should make for better photos without the need to correct the white balance of 3 different light sources. I'll try to get some pics of the new space and it's "special feature" in the coming days.

The lucky Zen Frog sends his regards - He's a bit bummed tonight having had money on the Cardinals.

Cheers. :)
02-02-2009, 03:55 AM
ultimeus

Can't wait to see the slight twist ;)
02-04-2009, 10:37 AM
Henry8601

"slight twist" ... Can't wait :D
02-04-2009, 04:26 PM
B.E.E.F.

Wow. Clean and simple.

What will the displays display?
02-04-2009, 07:38 PM
Bobsama

Quote:

Originally Posted by B.E.E.F.

Wow. Clean and simple.

What will the displays display?

Pr0n, I'm assuming.

It looks great.
02-04-2009, 11:41 PM
dsecrieru

Quote:

Originally Posted by B.E.E.F.

Wow. Clean and simple.

What will the displays display?

Plan was for disks activity bars. But I might program them to display some temps as well and make it configurable. A self playing Pong across all three has also crossed my mind :ROTF:.

Daniel.
02-05-2009, 03:49 AM
Zeus

Charles, how did you make the edges of the cut out holes black? I don't see any bare alu, did you paint the edges or something?
02-05-2009, 03:54 AM
moogle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeus

did you paint the edges or something?

I'm thinking it's that. Plasti-Kote satin or any satin does the trick for the TJ07B I think :)
02-05-2009, 10:40 AM
swale

Gotta say its looking good that water cutting gives a perfect finish.
02-05-2009, 08:53 PM
charles_h

Thanks for the comments Guys. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeus

Charles, how did you make the edges of the cut out holes black? I don't see any bare alu, did you paint the edges or something?

Yes, it's a special paint that matches the anodizing. :)

Project Update:

Still wrastlin' with the slight twist. Sorry there's no progress pics yet - all will be revealed in due time. :)

In other news, I received the three custom PLED cables from Matrix Orbital. Unfortunately, they were thicker than I wanted; especially since they'll have sleeving. Nothing a little minor surgery can't fix...

http://www.murderbox.com/uploads/DSC_5805e.jpg

After sleeving, these puppies would be too rotund to effectively conceal.

http://www.murderbox.com/uploads/DSC_5807e.jpg

Under the knife...

http://www.murderbox.com/uploads/DSC_5813e.jpg

We got a bleeder!

hehe, just kidding. :)

http://www.murderbox.com/uploads/DSC_5823e.jpg

ewww....naked!

http://www.murderbox.com/uploads/DSC_5827e.jpg

ahhh.... that's better!

http://www.murderbox.com/uploads/DSC_5852e.jpg

sleeving makes teh happy.

Now to do the other two. Thanks for looking in. :)
02-05-2009, 08:58 PM
shazza

Naked pics !!!!! We might have to report you.

Quote:

Still wrastlin' with the slight twist. Sorry there's no progress pics yet - all will be revealed in due time.

You just love to tease us, don't you :)
02-05-2009, 09:38 PM
methimpikehoses

Nsfw?
02-08-2009, 06:17 PM
exe163

Nice razer, care to link me to it? :)
02-08-2009, 06:25 PM
pvtdonuts

the blade looks like a x-acto, more specifically this one http://www.xactoproducts.com/ProductDetail.asp?id=169
02-08-2009, 08:21 PM
Dangals

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

You just love to tease us, don't you :)

I have to agree with you there Shazza - I have a feeling that most of his time is spent pondering how best to tease us whilst still coming up with a worthwhile post :yepp:

As usual it is great to see a little more into what you do Charles - the "extra" things that you do....just remember to keep those updates flowing so I don't go into withdrawals :D
02-08-2009, 11:34 PM
DragoonXX

Yeah, they're some really nice updates...great teasers, lol...anyways- I had to borrow your idea for using frame backing for templates...but because Foam board was on sale for like... 1.76 a sheet (20*30*3/16in) I picked up those instead (as opposed to ~6.50 a sheet of framebacking) next lazy day I take it's going to be partially spent doing design, trying to figure out my sidepanel layout for windowing
02-11-2009, 05:55 PM
theseeker

Come on Charles! We need more M|M :banana::banana::banana::banana:!
02-11-2009, 07:18 PM
Bertross

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Naked pics !!!!! We might have to report you.

You just love to tease us, don't you :)

Haha nice,

Great looking cables to.
02-12-2009, 08:39 PM
Groveling_Wyrm

*cough* UPDATE! *cough* :D
02-12-2009, 10:57 PM
charles_h

Thanks for the comments Guys. :)

I know an update is long overdue. Without boring you with details, I will simply say that the sLight Twist is proving to be more of a challenge than I originally thought. Unfortunately, it's the kind of thing that can only be revealed when complete which is why there's been no progress updates. I'm optimistic that there will be illumination in the next few days. I'm also hopeful that the wait will be worth it.

So as not to appear empty handed, I'd like to share a link to one of my favorite websites for those that may not have already discovered it.

http://www.thecoolhunter.net/

Inspiration galore up in there!

Cheers. :)
02-12-2009, 11:08 PM
Vullf

Very nice project indeed.
Send it to Cebit ;)
02-13-2009, 12:52 AM
ultimeus

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_h

Thanks for the comments Guys. :)

I know an update is long overdue. Without boring you with details, I will simply say that the sLight Twist is proving to be more of a challenge than I originally thought. Unfortunately, it's the kind of thing that can only be revealed when complete which is why there's been no progress updates. I'm optimistic that there will be illumination in the next few days. I'm also hopeful that the wait will be worth it.

So as not to appear empty handed, I'd like to share a link to one of my favorite websites for those that may not have already discovered it.

http://www.thecoolhunter.net/

Inspiration galore up in there!

Cheers. :)

Hey Charles look at this website you should like it
http://www.amkashop.com/index_en.php
02-13-2009, 03:59 AM
CryptiK

I just read the entire thread, and I'm basically speechless. Charles your modding skills are second to none, that is absolutely perfect work.
02-13-2009, 02:31 PM
hoax

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_h

So as not to appear empty handed, I'd like to share a link to one of my favorite websites for those that may not have already discovered it.

http://www.thecoolhunter.net/

Inspiration galore up in there!

Cheers. :)

wow Charles, thanks a lot for that.. priceless inspiration indeed! :up: :up:

its always amazing to watch your work... my only problem is that every time I see a new set of photos I get an urge to clean my apartment.. :shrug: :ROTF:

can't wait to find out what's this slight twist.. :toast:

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