ABS/Tagan Black Pearl - evolution of a water-cooled rig

[shazza]

The router worked fine with the Aluminum - but remember, I was just removing a thin edge of material. The bit I used with Aluminum was a Flush Trim Template and Pattern Plunge 2-Flute Carbide Tipped Router Bit with Ball Bearing, 1/4-Inch Shank.

And, for those of you who missed it, I'm using a variation of the Window Guide written by CyberDruid - check the Sticky Section for Guides at the top of page 1 in the Computer Cases section.

Enough yapping - here's what happened at the end of the day:





























There are a couple of small areas that will need a little work, but all in all, better than I expected.

[Kibbler]

Looks like that turned out just fantastic

[.:R32]

Shazza absolutely beautiful work. I'm taking lessons here so keep up the good work!

[Wezly]

ooooooh pretty.

[callen_1]

I agree, very nice!

[shazza]

Looks like that turned out just fantastic

Shazza absolutely beautiful work. I'm taking lessons here so keep up the good work!

ooooooh pretty.

I agree, very nice!

Thank you for your support, Kibbler, .:R32, Wezly, and callen - I appreciate the comments. I had fun figuring out how to do the window, but it sure was tiring - I read so much about routers and router bits that I'm thinking of making a Router the lead character in my next novel (which, of course, would be my first novel - I think you see why )

[Xion X2]

The bit I used with Aluminum was a Flush Trim Template and Pattern Plunge 2-Flute Carbide Tipped Router Bit with Ball Bearing, 1/4-Inch Shank.

That turbocharged?



Great job on the window. Welcome to the wonderfully fantastic world of routing. We hope you enjoy your stay.

[shazza]

Thanks, Xion. lol - not trying to turbocharge anything. Just used the bit we had available that would work on the template. I see where the router can be a very useful tool, but will admit that I am not going to be doing a lot with it right now. While I had no problems using it handheld for this application, I can see where a table is best (we used to have a very nice one, as Lou has done a lot of woodworking). But, no desire to add any more power tools to the arsenal - I'll work with what I have for now. And, I'm fortunate to have a supervisor who knows how to use this stuff, and has been more than patient with me.

The last impression I want to give is that I think we need a lot of power tools to do modding. When I look at what people accomplish with a dremel (Ashraf comes to mind), I'm in awe. Just trying to take it a step at a time, learning how to do new things safely

[kgtiger]

Excellent work Shazza, I am very proud of you, well do.

[marxviper]

The router worked fine with the Aluminum - but remember, I was just removing a thin edge of material. The bit I used with Aluminum was a Flush Trim Template and Pattern Plunge 2-Flute Carbide Tipped Router Bit with Ball Bearing, 1/4-Inch Shank.

And, for those of you who missed it, I'm using a variation of the Window Guide written by CyberDruid - check the Sticky Section for Guides at the top of page 1 in the Computer Cases section.

Enough yapping - here's what happened at the end of the day:





























There are a couple of small areas that will need a little work, but all in all, better than I expected.

lady thats a nice cut. Cant wait to see the end results of your worklog

[charles_h]

5 Gold Stars I say!

Awesome stuff Sharon.

Love the progress updates - so creative and entertaining!

Where will this journey go - only Sharon knows...

Keep up the great work!

[Caoder]

o.o oh man i've been away for 2+ months glad to see this build seems to finally be nearing the end point Still looking good as always.

[CptDreadFlint]

Adopt me? Oh wait. We already went there...

Erm...WOW, Sharon!
Yes. That about sums it up for me. Just WOW!

Telling from your pics, your chipboard template came out awesome!
Can hardly wait to see more!

[shazza]

Excellent work Shazza, I am very proud of you, well do.

Aww, thanks, Graeme - I really appreciate your help along the way.

lady thats a nice cut. Cant wait to see the end results of your worklog

Appreciate it, marxviper - let's hope there is an end in sight!

5 Gold Stars I say!

Awesome stuff Sharon.

Love the progress updates - so creative and entertaining!

Where will this journey go - only Sharon knows...

Keep up the great work!

Thanks for your support, Charles. I wish "only Sharon knows..." was more fact than fiction I am still working out some layout issues, but will get there.

o.o oh man i've been away for 2+ months glad to see this build seems to finally be nearing the end point Still looking good as always.

Appreciate you stopping back in, Caoder - hehe "nearing the end point," eh - you are definitely an optimistic soul.

Adopt me? Oh wait. We already went there...

Erm...WOW, Sharon!
Yes. That about sums it up for me. Just WOW!

Telling from your pics, your chipboard template came out awesome!
Can hardly wait to see more!

Ahoy Captain Rick. I'm checking on the Pirate Adoption laws in Florida, cause then you'd have to do all this tricky stuff for me.


I'll try to add a photo later (still coffee time for me) - but I put the panel on the case, and - the window is in the right place. I had nightmares that I actually cut it out of the wrong part of the panel, even though I double-checked a dozen times, and wrote "XXX for window" on the panel before cutting.

[Wezly]

I'll try to add a photo later (still coffee time for me) - but I put the panel on the case, and - the window is in the right place. I had nightmares that I actually cut it out of the wrong part of the panel, even though I double-checked a dozen times, and wrote "XXX for window" on the panel before cutting.

I misread that at first and thought you said wrong place!

That's good. Can't wait to see that pic!

[shazza]

The side panel in place - no finishing of the window edges yet, just peeled the tape back:

[illidan]

wow clean! and room too

[Wezly]

The light is hitting everything in such a way to white/gray-wash it. The NB looks nice in gunmetal. And that Supreme LT! Supreme is probably my new favorite block as far as looks go.....

Still a big Swiftech fan though. Anyway.

Glad to see it turned out the way you wanted! (until the next update maybe )

[aka_GK]

great!

[shazza]

wow clean! and room too

Thanks, illidan - but, the rest of the room is not so clean at the moment

The light is hitting everything in such a way to white/gray-wash it. The NB looks nice in gunmetal. And that Supreme LT! Supreme is probably my new favorite block as far as looks go.....

Still a big Swiftech fan though. Anyway.

Glad to see it turned out the way you wanted! (until the next update maybe )

Ha - it was a cold and dreary day, and there was very little light - so I just posted the B&W shot with a bit of red, since all I really wanted to show was the window cutout.

I love the Swiftech mounting system, but prefer the cleaner look EK brings to the table - and also wanted less flow restriction.

You read my mind, I think. I still have more cuts to do on that side panel ...

great!

Thanks for dropping in, sir. Hope all is well with you.

[Red-5]

You did a great job of cutting that panel, came out perfect. The red backplate and tubing go so well with the rest of your case.

[kgtiger]

Nice work Shazza, I second the motion for 5 Gold Stars!!!!!

[Liderc]

Lookin' great Shazz.

[Wezly]

Ha - it was a cold and dreary day, and there was very little light - so I just posted the B&W shot with a bit of red, since all I really wanted to show was the window cutout.

I love the Swiftech mounting system, but prefer the cleaner look EK brings to the table - and also wanted less flow restriction.

You read my mind, I think. I still have more cuts to do on that side panel ...

Oh... here I thought you put white masking tape on the side XD

After reviewing the photo, I noticed it was white outside

Sigh.... What cuts are left? just the mini window right?

[Utnorris]

Looking fantastic Shazza. You are making some incredible cuts. If I didn't know better I would think this was your main job and not a hobby. Keep up the great work.