Quote Originally Posted by Buckeyes1995 View Post
I think it goes without saying your build is nothing short of amazing... I too am not a huge fan of the metal rod supporting the cards.. just a minor note.. everything else makes me drool.

I have NO knowledge of acrylic at all.. but is it possible to machine a simliar 'bar' out of acrylic? Wonder how that might look.
Yeah i could definitely try that . If i still get people saying they don't really dig the stands once they're finished i'll have a shot with the arcrylic instead.

Cheers, mate


Quote Originally Posted by Xion X2 View Post
Yeah, I was actually thinking about what Buckeye suggested.. about using acrylic rods instead of metal. If you're intent on using them, acrylic would seem to blend in better with your theme since you have all the acrylic everywhere already.

Then again, you haven't disappointed so far so we may just need to see more. You've made all the right moves to this point and are helping motivate me to get back to work, myself.

Thanks for the link to the polish. I'll have a look at it. If there's ANYTHING that can speed up this sanding process it is IMMENSELY appreciated.
Like i said to buckeye, it certainly can't hurt to try. What i'll do is finish off these ones first and give the acrylic ones a try after hearing some people's opinion of the result. I still have to take into account my own opinion too, of course . I really think they'll fit once everything is finished though...find out soon hopefully?

I also think you'll like that buffing gear too


Quote Originally Posted by lowfat View Post
Those video card bracers look fantastic.
I'm getting a LOT of mixed feelings about those things . Cheers, bud, i'm glad you like them too


Quote Originally Posted by Armitage View Post
I must ask. And I hope you don't take this rudely.

But I read a lot of logs here, and most of the time I "ooo and awwwwee". I'm asking myself what that person does for a living, ie to pay for all their work.

I read that your are a fisherman. Would you elaborate on that subject at all? If not I understand. But it's not every you read a log and the person is like "I need a new steel work bench, so I buy a welder and I build it!"( and a lathe.. and a... ; you get the point )
No offence taken, man . Your right, i work on a fishing boat with my old man. we do pretty well but nothing spectacular. i might clear $25AUD an hour, but we do loooong hours. I basically spend all my hard earned cash on the tools i've shown you guys here. I'm lucky to have cheap rent too (on the beach front, $90 a week ) and i go out drinking maybe once every 3 weeks as opposed to every weekend, which saves quite a bit of cash. My body loves me for it too .

As for the welder, my dad bought that on the condition i learned to use it, and welded for him whenever he needed work done. We went halves in the bench though. Everything else i simply saved for and bought when i felt the time was right.

I hope that answers ya question, mate? Now start saving those pennies