<Project> Black Freighter </Project>

[Alexandr0s]

lol'd at the Pirate ring on your finger.

What did you expect to see? After all, he is a pirate captain. That's his bling, he has got to show some of it to us to look intimidating .

The build already looked amazing, but your pet made it so much more awesome .

[shazza]

Something that has been puzzling me. After several re-reads, I wanted to ask why you didn't use the Rotozip to do you rectangular cutouts. Obviously, they came out great with the big router- is this type of cut beyond the RZ's capabilities? Thanks for your help.

[CptDreadFlint]

that is an awesome res its so clean

Aye, Melle, IandH doth bring cleanliness to the game

after seeing your work.

I think i need to buy dslr camera too if I ever built my own water cooled pc so people could enough nice quality photos

Coolness marx Photography is just a hobby of mine. Modding makes photography fun and sometimes photography can make modding fun.

I've seen brilliant photos taken with point-and-shoots and even camera phones.

The cut of Dragon that I did with my dremel for my project very similar to its ...

That's facinating work Ulysses!

lol'd at the Pirate ring on your finger.

Great work here man, really interested in its out come!

/subscribed

Thanks, vista! (I can't wait either.)
I'll try to keep it interesting as we near the horizon.

Avast, sir Captain.

It appears there is a nasty wedging-effect with your video cards...

Hi Wez! Good eye, me hearty. Aye. It is indeed nasty. It much worse looking in pics than in RL, but there definitely is a wedgie situation going on there.

Tis a shame too. Took me 3 days to rattle can that d-plug black and all.

I've pulled the cards out and have ordered a shorter BP Black Matte d-plug in hopes to relieve said wedgie:

That's the spirit Rick! Beautiful reservoir!!! Will suit your build amazingly!

She's a freaking awesome pet!

Thank for turning me on to those, James

Nice res, those clamps look really nice. Are they the spring loaded clamps?

Lilly is cool too. Looks like she is waiting for dinner to pop out of the mini-me hole.

Thanks, Vinas! Yes, those are indeed the spring loaded clamps. Very solid design!

...
...looks like it might be best to hold off a bit longer, Grrrrr

I know about starting a build only once you're ready. I've saved some popcorn when it's time for the Graeme show.

What did you expect to see? After all, he is a pirate captain. That's his bling, he has got to show some of it to us to look intimidating .

The build already looked amazing, but your pet made it so much more awesome .

Thanks Alexandr0s I'm hardly the intimidating type; and neither is me bling. When Lilly is hungry on the other hand...lolz

...I wanted to ask why you didn't use the Rotozip to do you rectangular cutouts. Obviously, they came out great with the big router- is this type of cut beyond the RZ's capabilities? ...

So yes, shazza...

Me easy answer: Because I'm not as gifted as Charles.

The longer answer: A straight cut is completely within the capabilities of the RZ, with the right bit, it can even route fancy cutouts, dovetails, slots, etc.
I found that there are things the router can't do that that the RZ can. (Precise engraving for one. I heard its like maneuvering a jet airplane around a go-kart track).

Some may find cutting with the RZ easier to use since you can plunge into the work piece making the start of a cut and continuing your cut from there. The RZ can cut smaller pieces much easier since the footprint of the RZ is generally smaller than base of most routers.


Yes. How nice for you. But that doesn't answer my question, big mouth:

• Since he already has a router and purchasing a rotozip wasn't worth the cost of your marriage (I know you jest), I thought I'd share my adventures in making a straight cut using one.
• I was already working on routing acrylic, so it was just a matter of swapping out the bit for the straight cut using Zsa Zsa (the metal straight cutting bit).
• I lost my metal cutting XBit for the Rotozip. It was here somewhere. And like Mum says, "What? It didn't just grows legs and WALK out of here." referring to a pen she lost.

So my apologies Shazza. Didn't mean to cause any confusion. Using the router wasn't really purely out of personal preference but a little out of personal laziness.
It was also to show you what you can do given the tool you - oops sorry - hubby owns.

One more hole to go. I may look in my garage in one of those boxes I have yet to unpack and see if I can find the RZ cutting bit.

For now TIVO over a cold one wins.

Updates soon!

[Alexandr0s]

Aye, that thar be one nasty wedgie. Hope ye get it fixed soon.

[Bill Owen]

Very Nice!

Talked to Ian the other day about using a couple in one of my projects. You should show him these photos

[van_arnam]

http://forum.nexthardware.com/749739-post1.html

re: SLI fittings-I'm hoping to give these a try. I thought you might like em as you can see your liquid go thru (would be nice w/ the blue I saw in the post round new year's "...borrowed, something blue")

[Wezly]

Glad we were able to take care of that before it was a problem, or the rig was more-complete.

I'm having fun trying to serial my video cards right now (T_T)

Tubing is kinking....

[HuffPCair]

Cpt I love your work man. Very nice and you know they make pills for that limp GPU you got going there.

[Wezly]

Cpt I love your work man. Very nice and you know they make pills for that limp GPU you got going there.

[CptDreadFlint]

Very Nice!

Talked to Ian the other day about using a couple in one of my projects. You should show him these photos

Thanks for visiting, Bill! The grill is gorgeous.

http://forum.nexthardware.com/749739-post1.html

re: SLI fittings-I'm hoping to give these a try. I thought you might like em as you can see your liquid go thru (would be nice w/ the blue I saw in the post round new year's "...borrowed, something blue")

Nice find, John! I'll be going the d-plug route for the cards but that link gives me an idea on a fourth res situation.

Glad we were able to take care of that before it was a problem, or the rig was more-complete.

I'm having fun trying to serial my video cards right now (T_T)

Tubing is kinking....

Thanks for pointing out my wedgie in public. lolz.
I've managed to successfully unwedgiefy!

I'm liking your 3 card configuraration with the anti kink coils

Cpt I love your work man. Very nice and you know they make pills for that limp GPU you got going there.

Thanks Huff, appreciate the feedback! lolz @ gratuitous anti-flaccid pill reference. I went the less medical route and managed to find a d-plug with a more suitable length.




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A short update showing a little unwedgiefying procedure.

I purchased a shorter d-plug to replace the one currently being used on the cards:






Deployed:







Looks like we're good!




Thanks for stopping by. More progress pics shortly!

[Wezly]

Yay! No wedgies!

I was mostly concerned that you were wrecking those PCI-e slots and the threads on the acrylic tops... 'twould have been a sad day for WC'ing...

And thanks. The tubes are flattening out despite my best shaping efforts (T_T)

I EVEN USED ZIP TIES!

Can't wait for the rest of this monstrous monstrosity of a mountain mod!

[aka_GK]

much better now
I like those tiny levels ^_^

[kgtiger]

Nice work mate, looks good.

[Vinas]

Phew!!! Thank god the wedge is gone! That was driving me crazy, but I knew you'd get it fixed up right! Good work, sir!

(keep them coming)

your time limit for this build is Dec 21 2012 btw

[Wezly]

your time limit for this build is Dec 21 2012 btw

BTW, having a party starting a week or two earlier than that, just in case, ya'know?

[vistageek92]

Bro, i had to search three pages of worklogs to find yours again..whats up with that?

we demand updates!!!

[eKirts]

Bro, i had to search three pages of worklogs to find yours again..whats up with that?

we demand updates!!!

werd :P hahaha

[CptDreadFlint]

Cheers me hearties...thanks for all the words of support and continued interest.

I've actually been all over the map with the build as of late ... routing acrylic to sit flush with aluminum holes, making a hatchway to gain access to the pedestal, getting a little high breathing in Goof Off because I forgot to put on me respirator, and working on an idea for an Instrument Panel situation.

The good news is progess is being made. I am taking pics as I go along and I shall post them soon!

I'm taking my family out on a nice Sunday outting and heading over to MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) here in L.A., with sketchpad in tow, to further develop an idea I have in mounting/creating a drive bay/holder/cage situation.


Thanks for the visit!
I'll have tea and biccys prepared next time.







P.S. I really like this smiley:

[.:R32]

Very much love this build more pics though!!! I need my fix

[HuffPCair]

Thanks Huff, appreciate the feedback! lolz @ gratuitous anti-flaccid pill reference. I went the less medical route and managed to find a d-plug with a more suitable length.

OO yeah I guess you could do that too lol

[callen_1]

Very nice work on the hatch, it'll look great when it's flush. Looking forward to a nice juicy update soon

[kgtiger]

Looks good mate, I hope the hatchway is water tight!

Hope you find what you need at MOCA and had a good time.

Hay, I have a cupa, blond, no legs. (white, no sugar)

[shazza]

Can't wait to see the Pirate touches that will be a part of this build. You know it's gonna be good stuff.

[marxviper]

Aye, Melle, IandH doth bring cleanliness to the game



Coolness marx Photography is just a hobby of mine. Modding makes photography fun and sometimes photography can make modding fun.

I've seen brilliant photos taken with point-and-shoots and even camera phones.

you are right mate. Since I have started building my own system. I got a dslr recently. I cant get enough of my camera too. I really enjoy taking pictures. Do check out my worklog and tell me how could I make it better for rest of the xs members to enjoy.

[charles_h]

Nice progress Rick.

Looking forward to hearing of your visit to MOCA and of what inspiration you gathered from there.

I'm glad your GPU is now even-keeled my friend.

Keep up the great work Rick - Oh... and just say "NO" to Goof-Off. Sure the high is great but that stuff will fry your noodles!