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    Quote Originally Posted by callen_1 View Post
    Whether i'm good with my hands or not, CNC is definitely the future. I really want to do a course sometime soon, because it looks really interesting. Did you enjoy it??
    I liked it, even though we only milled and lathed wax and plastic just in case we got our feed rates mixed up and tried to move laterally at 14 inches per minute while 1 inch below the surface. The wax and plastic would give and crack before the tool broke.

    That was just the CNC I class. I wanted to take the CNC II class in the fall but it didn't line up with any of my available times, and I didn't want to reschedule my classes for my major so I could take an elective, "for fun" class such as CNC II. I hear we mill metals in CNC II but we'll see if I get to take it.

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    How are you texturing that aluminum? What process/tools are you using to do it? Because it looks pretty kewl, and not the normal brushed look that everyone else does.
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    Hi Callen

    Always so beautiful to see imagination and rigor of execution in the work. 5 hours crossed in the updates is to be greeted. There are not too many photos (of what you are afraid), irreproachable. Many details in the images, the complexity of conception and realization see each other good.
    Now Callen you are not lucky, we wait for the continuation

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blacky View Post
    I wished I had this Godsend talent and skill...
    Thank's, Blacky. I appreciate it, mate .


    Quote Originally Posted by TOOL_CHILE View Post
    This thread make me cry like a baby.

    SIMPLY AMAZING!!!
    lol cheers, bud.

    Quote Originally Posted by Polizei View Post
    I liked it, even though we only milled and lathed wax and plastic just in case we got our feed rates mixed up and tried to move laterally at 14 inches per minute while 1 inch below the surface. The wax and plastic would give and crack before the tool broke.

    That was just the CNC I class. I wanted to take the CNC II class in the fall but it didn't line up with any of my available times, and I didn't want to reschedule my classes for my major so I could take an elective, "for fun" class such as CNC II. I hear we mill metals in CNC II but we'll see if I get to take it.
    Thanks for the info, mate . It sounds really interesting, i'll have to see if there are any classes locally.

    I don't have any programming experience, but like everyone else here i know my way around a computer (well, windows anyway). So, is the software difficult to work with?

    The other thing i wanted to ask was how long the class took? Days, weeks, months?

    Sorry about the 20 questions


    Quote Originally Posted by nlancaster View Post
    How are you texturing that aluminum? What process/tools are you using to do it? Because it looks pretty kewl, and not the normal brushed look that everyone else does.
    There's no special technique or anything, I just use a black&decker "mouse" sander and a 120 grit pad. Works great for cleaning up aluminum surfaces, although it's still going to get painted down the line. The sanders and pads are pretty cheap too


    Quote Originally Posted by manu_D View Post
    Hi Callen

    Always so beautiful to see imagination and rigor of execution in the work. 5 hours crossed in the updates is to be greeted. There are not too many photos (of what you are afraid), irreproachable. Many details in the images, the complexity of conception and realization see each other good.
    Now Callen you are not lucky, we wait for the continuation
    Thanks, manu_D! I appreciate the thoughtful comment

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    Okay, took some time to get through that last update but felt this older picture was worthy of a comment. Very nice.

    http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/Sz...0/IMG_1883.JPG

    Oh, and nice update.

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    Quote Originally Posted by y0gi View Post
    Okay, took some time to get through that last update but felt this older picture was worthy of a comment. Very nice.

    http://lh3.ggpht.com/_4fioqPTlKLw/Sz...0/IMG_1883.JPG

    Oh, and nice update.
    I just figured it was a funny picture worth posting . It was a great night too.

    Thanks, mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by callen_1 View Post
    Thanks for the info, mate . It sounds really interesting, i'll have to see if there are any classes locally.

    I don't have any programming experience, but like everyone else here i know my way around a computer (well, windows anyway). So, is the software difficult to work with?

    The other thing i wanted to ask was how long the class took? Days, weeks, months?

    Sorry about the 20 questions
    Hey, no worries. My class lasted from the end of August to the beginning of December, because it was for my college major, so 3.5 months. I had the class for an hour, two days a week, and then lab time if we needed for two hours a day, two days a week.

    The program we used (can't remember the name of it for the life of me) was pretty simple to use. We wrote all the code by hand in notepad (like old skool HTML, before programs like Dreamweaver), and then opened the notepad document in the CNC program. We chose which tools we wanted to use in the program for the tool changer, simulated it, and if that came out okay, we ran it.

    As long as you can keep all of the G codes straight, you'll be just fine. For instance:

    G02 __ I __ J is a clockwise cut starting at where ever your tool currently is, with a radius of __I and ending at coordinate __ J.

    G03 is the same thing, except counter clockwise.

    G01 __X __Y is a straight cut starting wherever your tool currently is, and ending wherever you entered for X and Y coordinates.

    As long as you can memorize those codes (and about 30-40 others), you're good to go.

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    as far as easy to use Gcode software you should look at the Vectric products. very easy to use and not very expensive.
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    I went through The Thread and I'm really speechless. Impressive skills and great workshop!
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    Main man, Callen...
    Thought I'd stop by here and say that Chuck Norris called.

    He wants his complete kicking of arse awesomeness back.

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    Simply awesome work Callen.
    I, as many others I expect, eagerly await the next update in this build
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    lovin it mate!!

    Another thing I find funny is AMD/Intel would snipe any of our Moms on a grocery run if it meant good quarterly results, and you are forever whining about what feser did?

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    I just read through all 17 pages and...

    Ummm.... this is the single most astonishing piece of custom work I have EVER seen in a PC. And I am not exaggerating, I have seen hundreds of builds and the sheer quality and amount of custom work is just breathtaking. I personally can't wait to see more of the custom res, oh and the blue acrylic, oh and the lighting through the edges, oh and the pump mounts.... wait this is like the whole build!

    Awesome awesome work and I look forward to more updates!

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    Gotta respect a guy with his own metal lathe! Amazing build so far....cant wait to see this build progress. Biting my fingernails in anticipation of the next update.
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    This is completely unbelievable... the skills, the explanation and the pictures... It's not only an inspiration for all, the willingness to share the art of modding with all is priceless...
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    Plz tell me the epicness that is the 09/10 Project has not been abandoned.
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    You are absolutely incredible. Such inspiring work! I wonder if I could get some help from you on a build I'm planning...
    sigh

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    All i want to know is why you bothered to start with an off the shelf case in the first place!
    Your skills are such that you could've just made your own from scratch!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Polizei View Post
    Hey, no worries. My class lasted from the end of August to the beginning of December, because it was for my college major, so 3.5 months. I had the class for an hour, two days a week, and then lab time if we needed for two hours a day, two days a week.

    The program we used (can't remember the name of it for the life of me) was pretty simple to use. We wrote all the code by hand in notepad (like old skool HTML, before programs like Dreamweaver), and then opened the notepad document in the CNC program. We chose which tools we wanted to use in the program for the tool changer, simulated it, and if that came out okay, we ran it.

    As long as you can keep all of the G codes straight, you'll be just fine. For instance:

    G02 __ I __ J is a clockwise cut starting at where ever your tool currently is, with a radius of __I and ending at coordinate __ J.

    G03 is the same thing, except counter clockwise.

    G01 __X __Y is a straight cut starting wherever your tool currently is, and ending wherever you entered for X and Y coordinates.

    As long as you can memorize those codes (and about 30-40 others), you're good to go.
    Quote Originally Posted by nlancaster View Post
    as far as easy to use Gcode software you should look at the Vectric products. very easy to use and not very expensive.
    Thanks for all the help, guys. You've given me all the basics to start my research, it's much appreciated .


    Quote Originally Posted by ggdh View Post
    I went through The Thread and I'm really speechless. Impressive skills and great workshop!
    Thanks, man. I love my tools


    Quote Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint View Post
    Main man, Callen...
    Thought I'd stop by here and say that Chuck Norris called.

    He wants his complete kicking of arse awesomeness back.
    huh he said the same about you...wtf


    Quote Originally Posted by P5ym0n View Post
    Simply awesome work Callen.
    I, as many others I expect, eagerly await the next update in this build
    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny87au View Post
    lovin it mate!!
    Cheers, guys. i really appreciate the kind words .


    Quote Originally Posted by Piggy1918 View Post
    I just read through all 17 pages and...

    Ummm.... this is the single most astonishing piece of custom work I have EVER seen in a PC. And I am not exaggerating, I have seen hundreds of builds and the sheer quality and amount of custom work is just breathtaking. I personally can't wait to see more of the custom res, oh and the blue acrylic, oh and the lighting through the edges, oh and the pump mounts.... wait this is like the whole build!

    Awesome awesome work and I look forward to more updates!
    Quote Originally Posted by WoodWorker420 View Post
    Gotta respect a guy with his own metal lathe! Amazing build so far....cant wait to see this build progress. Biting my fingernails in anticipation of the next update.
    Quote Originally Posted by bladechai View Post
    This is completely unbelievable... the skills, the explanation and the pictures... It's not only an inspiration for all, the willingness to share the art of modding with all is priceless...
    Piggy1918, WoodWorker420, bladechai; It's awesome comments like these that drive me to keep at it. Thanks, guys .


    Quote Originally Posted by JayCop View Post
    Plz tell me the epicness that is the 09/10 Project has not been abandoned.
    lol it's still coming along slowly , i've been on a holiday so progress has been slower than usual. Good to see there are still people checking in though


    Quote Originally Posted by dreamaxx View Post
    You are absolutely incredible. Such inspiring work! I wonder if I could get some help from you on a build I'm planning...
    I appreciate it, Dreamaxx . I'd be happy to help you with anything you need, just say the word


    Quote Originally Posted by RacingTurtle View Post
    All i want to know is why you bothered to start with an off the shelf case in the first place!
    Your skills are such that you could've just made your own from scratch!
    Cheers, man. But when i started the build i had literally no tools. If i knew what i know now, and had the tools at the start, i probably would have started from scratch like you said. I do like the door that comes with the lian li though (and that's about all that's left lol) .

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    After a sweet holiday boarding over in New Zealand, I've finally scraped together enough pics for an update .

    So, first up i mounted the SSDs in the top three slots -





    I routed the edges first with a 5mm bit and then routed out the centre with a 15mm bit (still needs a sanding though) -




















    i also finished the back end of the buttons by routing the edges with a chamfering bit -







    The buttons have been screwed to the chassis as well but i'll save the pics for next time.



    Next up i drilled the holes in the acrylic cover for the LED wires to pass through -


    Masked the acrylic and marked the first holes -





    The copper strips were then lined up over these first marks, taped down and drilled through -







    Lastly the holes were re-drilled with a larger bit and slightly countersunk -








    I didn't like the look of that acrylic piece i made for the 24-pin cable management so i decided to make one out of aluminum instead. It should hold the wires more evenly and it'll be more rigid. I'll also thank NaMcO again for the idea .

    So, I started with a scrap piece of 10mm thick aluminum flat bar and used the laminate trimmer and some wood to cut a short length down to size -











    After cutting the piece down to size and routing the ends flat, i drew up a cutting guide in autocad and stuck it to the aluminum. Using a hammer and a sharp nail, the centre of each circle was marked. This helps guide the smaller drill bits, making the holes much more accurate -







    After drilling -





    And re-drilling with a 4mm bit -





    While i think it looks pretty good like that, it's not really practical. To get the cables through i would have to push the wires and sleeve through first, then put the heat shrink on after.

    To fix that the aluminum between the holes was removed with dremel and filed until it was neat. The holes on the left and right ends were then filed just large enough so the heatshrink could pass through while on the cable.

    Having it setup this way allows me to push the cables through the end holes and then pop the cables into position by pushing them across -













    While it's still not practical, at least i can still remove the wires after they've been sleeved (hopefully ).



    Lastly i played around with an idea for the tubing between the graphics cards.

    I really liked the idea of the bitspower crystalink tubes and fittings, so i bought a set to see what it looked like -





    It's ok but i decided to make my own instead to keep with one of the themes -





















    I'm really happy with the result and should have pics of them installed in the next update. Once i finish fabricating all the other parts they'll be sent off to to get all chromed up


    So that's all i have for now, but thanks for checking in everyone,

    Callen .

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    Some decent talent working with acrylic. Some methods are a little dangerous but we all do fabrication at times with less then the best part setup.
    And great vision for your design!
    Very interesting thread to follow, keep up the quality work.
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    Wowza!

    No really, I want a lathe more than ever now. A mill even more!

    This is amazazazing.

    You should seriously consider manufacturing retail parts.

    What happened to the old ssd holders? I liked them :<

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    Quote Originally Posted by mountaindew View Post
    Some decent talent working with acrylic. Some methods are a little dangerous but we all do fabrication at times with less then the best part setup.
    And great vision for your design!
    Very interesting thread to follow, keep up the quality work.
    md
    Cheers, mountaindew. Your right about certain methods being a little dangerous but it's the only way i could come up with using the tools i have . i'd love a proper mill, that would keep the old digits safe


    Quote Originally Posted by Wezly View Post
    Wowza!

    No really, I want a lathe more than ever now. A mill even more!

    This is amazazazing.

    You should seriously consider manufacturing retail parts.

    What happened to the old ssd holders? I liked them :<
    Thanks man .

    I would highly recommend a mill and a lathe, but don't go cheap! I went cheap on the lathe (even though it still cost me a grand ) and i constantly feel like throwing it out the window! I get bad vibrations, the tailstock is a b!tch to move, and the cross-slide's not rigid at all unless i tighten the screws to the point i can't even turn the handle! But it get's the job done so i can't complain too much .

    Oh and the SSD holders are collecting dust in the cupboard . The seems where they were glued can be seen under certain light so i decided not to use them (but that was a while ago now).

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    Quote Originally Posted by callen_1 View Post
    Thanks man .
    I would highly recommend a mill and a lathe, but don't go cheap!
    ...
    Oh and the SSD holders are collecting dust in the cupboard . The seems where they were glued can be seen under certain light so i decided not to use them (but that was a while ago now).
    Definitely hold on to them. For the seam problem, I'd say file them down a mm or two, put a thin piece of your accent color in between, and just use screws. That will take the glue out of the equation, and break up the monotony.

    That doesn't mean I don't LOVE the new solution! I thought it was great and then remembered the old one. I think the new one is more fitting

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    i like the bitspower crystalink... but yours got more class!!!
    are you gonna get them chromed or nickeled ??


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