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Scratch Build – In Progress Black Walnut Scratch Built

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by niceguy346, 15 Oct 2007.

  1. niceguy346

    niceguy346 What's a Dremel?

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    Update 1 (10/22)

    This is my first attempt at both building my own computer and building my own case.

    Computer Specs:
    Intel Q6600
    EVGA 680i SLI
    EVGA 8800GTX
    4GB Corsair DDR2
    Creative X-Fi Platinum
    2x Western Digital 250GB
    Enermax Infinity 720
    Either MCE2005 or Vista Business (leaning towards MCE2005)

    I was debating for a while whether a was going to buy a case or make one. As a longtime worklog forum reader, I was leaning towards making a case.
    Drawing inspiration from Tale Gunner's worklog,
    I convinced myself that I wanted to start a woodworking project, and this would provide a perfect opportunity.
    Initially it was going to be made completely from oak, but when I found I had access to a nice supply of black walnut I decided to use it instead.

    Here's my conceptual design in sketchup.

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    For the front of the case, I've always liked the look of the Cheiftech cases, so I was trying to do something similar.

    Early on I learned the limitations of my skills with wood, so I took a shortcut and ordered a LianLi mobo tray/backplate. Other than that, I hope to fabricate most everything else.

    Initial layout, trying to get a grasp of how things will look:

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    Somehow I convinced myself that I was going to dovetail the exterior joint. Here's my first attempt:

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    I've gotten a little better since then.

    Recessing the fans (an excuse to use a chisel).

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    Fits perfectly

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    Starting to take some shape.

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    Gluing up the front panel

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    All dried

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    You can see the rest of my pictures here:
    http://picasaweb.google.com/greg.sandstrom/BlackWalnutCasehttp://forums.bit-tech.net/showpost.php?p=1586112&postcount=11
     
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    niceguy346, 15 Oct 2007
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  2. derbaum

    derbaum What's a Dremel?

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    uh another interesting wood case. ill have an i on this
     
    derbaum, 15 Oct 2007
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  3. Stuey

    Stuey You will be defenestrated!

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    nice start!
     
    Stuey, 15 Oct 2007
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  4. Adzi

    Adzi What's a Dremel?

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    Looking good. I wish I had the follow through to build my own case.
     
    Adzi, 15 Oct 2007
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  5. Brett89

    Brett89 Minimodder

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    I've been there too, albeit not with computers(chainsaw)
    and I like wood cases, the dovetails look nice!
     
    Brett89, 15 Oct 2007
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  6. The_Beast

    The_Beast I like wood ಠ_ಠ

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    great start :thumb:
     
    The_Beast, 15 Oct 2007
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  7. mandy_modded

    mandy_modded Minimodder

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    subscribed :thumb:
     
    mandy_modded, 16 Oct 2007
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  8. mvagusta

    mvagusta Did a skid that went for two weeks.

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    nice work & good design, including mounting the fans in the center = good for reducing noise :thumb: That's one of the idea's i've got for my planned wood case! Talegunner will be happy to see someone follow in his footsteps ;) I really wanna make a wood case, have wanted to for years... hopefully i can start soon :waah: The dovetails look excellent btw :thumb:
     
    mvagusta, 16 Oct 2007
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  9. theAlien

    theAlien I know what a Dremel is....

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    looking great so far ........... subrcibed ...... :thumb:


    Alan
     
    theAlien, 16 Oct 2007
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  10. jokkos

    jokkos too busy to mod *sigh*

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    nice start. For a first attempt, those dovetails like really good to me...so I'm quite interested to see the progress of this one! :thumb:
     
    jokkos, 16 Oct 2007
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  11. niceguy346

    niceguy346 What's a Dremel?

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    Small update: I made the cutout and mounted the psu. I'm really pleased with how it turned out.

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    niceguy346, 22 Oct 2007
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  12. silosid

    silosid Trying 2 Slam A Revolving Door!

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    looking good, I am really interested how this turns out as I am designing my first case as well.
     
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