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Wood Case project updated 06.27.05 update: new parts

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by legoman666, 24 Aug 2003.

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  1. legoman666

    legoman666 Beat to fit, paint to match.

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    very small update,

    i thought id give my hand a shot at making a fan grill out of wood. so i found a nice scrap in my dad's workroom. I printed out a scale template of the image I wanted (ATi logo) for a 92mm fan.

    I then used a scroll saw to make almost all of the cuts. a drill press was used for the dot in the i and a dremel was used to smooth everythin out when i was done.

    This isnt the final thing, the real one will be made from cherry, be a bit smaller, as this one is a little too big.

    enough talk, heres the pic:

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    legoman666, 2 Sep 2003
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  2. Crashmaster007

    Crashmaster007 What's a Dremel?

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    wow looks great
     
    Crashmaster007, 2 Sep 2003
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  3. BMCreider

    BMCreider What's a Dremel?

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    ATi > Me
     
    BMCreider, 2 Sep 2003
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  4. FlashPanHunter

    FlashPanHunter What's a Dremel?

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    Oooh, nice grill. That looks good!
     
    FlashPanHunter, 3 Sep 2003
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  5. Starbuck3733T

    Starbuck3733T Look out sugar, here it comes

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    very nice craftsmanship! have you considered using a wood with a more complex grain on detailed parts (grills, drive bezels, etc)... like maybe tiger maple or something?
     
    Starbuck3733T, 3 Sep 2003
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  6. legoman666

    legoman666 Beat to fit, paint to match.

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    the drive bezels will be behind a door, so theres not really a point in stealthing them.

    but i spose using a different kind of wood on the grills isnt a bad idea, ill see if theres any nice complex grained pieces in my dad's workroom the next time i work on the grills.
     
    legoman666, 3 Sep 2003
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  7. Dragosoft

    Dragosoft What's a Dremel?

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    This is getting interesting...:)

    I widh you luck:thumb:

    And May Mods wht you, dude :p :dremel:
     
    Dragosoft, 3 Sep 2003
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  8. legoman666

    legoman666 Beat to fit, paint to match.

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    Another small update.

    I made a 120mm Cherry fan grill. Still have a little bit of work to do on it though....

    Heres the pics:

    lights out, no flash:
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    lights out, with flash:
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    lights on, flash on, side view:
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    I thought it turned out pretty good. Of course in the end it'll be the same color as the case. Comments, questions welcome.
     
    legoman666, 4 Sep 2003
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  9. A13n0rma1

    A13n0rma1 Wannabe

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    Not bad.

    Looks like it blocks a bit of air, but not bad at all :rock:

    That 120mm LED fan looks good too, SVC or what?
     
    A13n0rma1, 4 Sep 2003
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  10. legoman666

    legoman666 Beat to fit, paint to match.

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    yeah, i thought it might block a bit, but i only need to to do about 50cfm and its rated for 80.

    its from SVC, yes. good deal too, only about $6.
     
    legoman666, 4 Sep 2003
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  11. legoman666

    legoman666 Beat to fit, paint to match.

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    Minor update:

    Heres the final version of the AMD grill

    i messed up when cutting it in one spot and it broke, so its kinda skinny in one spot, circled in red in the second pic.

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    legoman666, 4 Sep 2003
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  12. macroman

    macroman The One

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    This is looking interesting. I love wood. If you are using cherry wood then don't spoil it with stains or waxes. French polish it and make it a thing of beauty. :thumb:
     
    macroman, 4 Sep 2003
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  13. Gordy

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    Looking great :)

    I'm surprised more people don't use wood? ?

    :clap:
     
    Gordy, 4 Sep 2003
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  14. dallas

    dallas What's a Dremel?

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    good job on the grills. The finish on the wood looks as if its going to be tough work , lots of sanding and waxing. I agree I prefer the look of darker wood.

    Just starting my 1st mod, hope to get my pics up by the sunday, every time i look at this site and the work being done, I gain more and more inspiration.
     
    dallas, 4 Sep 2003
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  15. maeterlinck

    maeterlinck What's a Dremel?

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    Excellent work here! It's great detail work on the grills. The joins to look weak between the different parts, perhaps strenghten it with a small bit of metal?

    Also not entirely sure how it would look but bevelled edges could look good. you'd see a nice cross section of the wood that way...
     
    maeterlinck, 5 Sep 2003
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  16. Cyberbob:-)

    Cyberbob:-) Minimodder

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    This is looking nice.....

    Given me loads of idea's...:naughty: :naughty: I would have never even considered using wood until i saw this thread...

    The thing is i work in a timber yard....MMMMmmmm!

    Loads of wood. We deal with cedar, white oak, parana pine, redwood and various white woods...Also plywood and mdf....

    Loadsa modding possibilities..:D :D
     
    Cyberbob:-), 5 Sep 2003
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  17. legoman666

    legoman666 Beat to fit, paint to match.

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    Yet another minor update....

    I finished my final version of the ATi grill. Piccies are yummy!:rock:

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    legoman666, 5 Sep 2003
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  18. (Ck)Vegeta

    (Ck)Vegeta What's a Dremel?

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    Nice

    I like came out really Nice Cant wait to see more Pics
     
    (Ck)Vegeta, 5 Sep 2003
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  19. flacowboy

    flacowboy What's a Dremel?

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    looks good love that ati fan grill i agree with macro just french polish it and it will look awsome and elegent
     
    flacowboy, 10 Sep 2003
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  20. [GiB] Spawny

    [GiB] Spawny Xqpack Lovin

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    If you carn't buy the grills you want then make some of your own, great use of this type of material.
     
    [GiB] Spawny, 13 Sep 2003
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