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Project: Silent Element! 15 JAN 11 NEW PICS!
Hi everyone,
 I have been planning this build for a huge amount of time and its time to start... I have holidays in 2 weeks and this is my project. The inspiration has come from a bunch of co-modding members of the forum community and with my own ideas to top it all off. I will be adding stuff as I think of it and hope this will be an entertaining build for myself and everyone interested. Some might remember my old build Eclipse, sadly it was damaged by removalists when I joined the military earlier this year. I will still be using alot of the gear from it but most was crushed beyond repair. Last edited by NavidsonRecord; 14th Jan 2011 at 12:45. Reason: title name mod |
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4th Dec 2010, 04:07
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I guess this is a teaser of the first concept but the overall shape has changed. more soon
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4th Dec 2010, 07:12
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Nice concept.. are you a graphic designer?
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4th Dec 2010, 07:46
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This is the original concept I made about 2 years ago but since the shape has changed a little but this shows the outer shell with the inner that can slide out. Once the new sketch up images are finished you will see the new version.
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5th Dec 2010, 08:18
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Here is the most recent shape for the front panel, it might change slightly in the manufacture.
The holes in the front will span the entire length of the case. Inside these channels will be fans to intake and expel air to the case. These intakes and exhaust will contain sound trap foam wedges to stop any sound generated escaping, hopefully making this case 100% silent. With 2 intakes in the bottom and 1 exhaust in the top the the air will be excellerated through a radiator in top with all the positive air pressure generated. I will be making a mock up of the idea to be sure it will work and if it dose it should make quite effective use of air and watercooling in unison.  Here is a bunch of the concept sketches I drew at work over the last few months.  My new helper. Everyone needs one :P 
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18th Dec 2010, 02:00
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 I Have been working on a way to bend the alloy shell without a bender. 90 degree router bit and bend by hand either inward or out... I will weld up the cut to ensure strength after. anyone got a better Idea? |
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19th Dec 2010, 00:50
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Keep calm & mod on. =)
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Wow how thick is that aluminium
 , looks very thick & regarding the method of bending it seems good to me especially if you can fill the void with welding, just be careful not to break them off before you get it welded  .Subscribed, looks good  .
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19th Dec 2010, 09:18
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the shell will be made from 3mm alloy. I'm not worried about weight but about sound mostly. There should be the bending and cutting photos up soon as my camera finishes charging. It worked a treat! |
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19th Dec 2010, 23:56
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Project: Silent Element---- NEW PICS 20DEC10
So here is the bending efforts done yesterday
hehe cant spell   OMG craziness has no y!!!     
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20th Dec 2010, 02:40
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A bit more from what i have done today.
I was wondering why my camera was 'le crap' excuse my French. I had it on crud setting to send a receipt copy to steam and their upload size was like 200kb. So from now on my images will look a lot nicer. Sorry It took this long to realize.      
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20th Dec 2010, 02:55
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Much better!
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20th Dec 2010, 03:20
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At first I was like:
 then I read more. And now I'm like: 
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20th Dec 2010, 03:20
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WOW! That guitar looks terrific.
And the wood is beautiful, what kind is it?And which forum do I need to go, to see you working that timber and building that instrument?
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I was a musical instrument repairer for a few years so thats where I picked up the trade. Monday nights I fiddle around with a mate as we slowly make guitars together. Here is his forum post of our work. I might start some in there too. http://www.woodworkforums.com/f98/tim-c-119488/ |
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20th Dec 2010, 03:47
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20th Dec 2010, 04:03
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Oh, OK I'm a member at WW forums, I should get back there every now and then.
That's interesting about the wood, it's very beautiful and the shapes you've carved into it are very "I just need to touch it" Can you tell me where you sourced itfrom? I'm just about to start a small HTPC and that wood looks perfect for it. Good luck with the build, you've made an impressive start, can't wait to see the red gum parts.
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20th Dec 2010, 04:18
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Keep calm & mod on. =)
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Wow nice progress mate & that guitar is really beautiful so have no doubt this case will be too
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20th Dec 2010, 05:22
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Geez! so many updates today. I guess when your on holidays you have a alot of time on your hands!
  
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