Scratch Build – In Progress F3nix MS1.1 - MOTM Nominee :D

The F3nix Oak Pedestal

Time for another update!!! This one is kind of a big one and has loads of pictures. I've tried to reduce the number as much as possible without really compromising on the info that I want to share with you guys.

The left side of the pedestal will have a couple of drawers and the right side will hold the water cooling gear for one of the loops.

The construction is in 25mm thick oak, with a couple of 40mm thick and some more of those lovely walnut mouldings, really enjoy working with wood and even more European oak, love it's grain which really pops when we apply the oil to it, well, that's for another update

Started by drawing the plans in sketchup just to have an idea of the final result... anyway, on to the pictures...

3D view of what I'm going for, as per usual there will be some changes to the initial plans, lol


Everything starts with the first cut, or should I say partial cut???






That's some of the main bits done


Using the biscuit joiner for a nice solid bond...




...and there it is, starting to take shape...




A bit more...


Using a precision mitre saw to cut the walnut mouldings to size...


I'm liking the look of it... what do you guys think???


Used birch plywood for the drawers as it won't warp and cause problems in the future.




Quite happy with the result. The drawer runners are soft closing which gives it a special luxury feel. lol


More of the walnut mouldings ready and itching to go... ... let's not make them wait




Half-way through filing, filling and sanding.


Working on the front right cover, will be secure with M5 screws that screw on to M5 wood inserts






And that's it, pretty much done. ​

On the next update I'll be showing how I applied the oil, the back and lateral grills and the front panel. Hope you enjoy this pictures for now.

Cheers

 

Wow that looks great!

 

I second that! Looks fantastic! Love the stylin' trim!

 

Looks very nice.

 

Thanks guys. Appreciated

 

Applying the Oil and fitting the pedestal stainless steel panels

Quite a lot of CAD work and quite a lot of stainless steel panels in this one, love it.

Applied the Polyx Oil to the pedestal which made the oak and walnut grain really pop.

The pictures will tell the story

Render of the pedestal handles


Render of the huge front panel


...and render of one of the lateral grills. There were a few other panels/parts done for laser cutting but best to show pictures than renders. Agree??




I call it the light bar and there will be two at the very front of the desk, rgb led strips inside will take care of the colour changes




The handles will also be lit but probably red, still thinking about that one...


Internal and back grills, both made from matte black acrylic.


Close up of one of the lateral grills. Shhhh, Be Quiet




You wouldn't believe how heavy this front panel is...




Took these pictures right after fitting the wood inserts, just to make sure that everything lines up.






Decided to go with Polyx Oil as it is resistant to water and dirt, is very durable and smoothens wood surfaces. It's microporous and does not crack, flake, peel or blister. Extremely easy to repair as any scratches can be sanded off and refinished without the need to do the whole panel.


...and here's the back grill in place with two 120 Be Quiet Silent Wings, the quality of this fans is incredible, no expenses spared and a great final product. Virtually silent an luxurious, not to mention that they look awesome.


View from the inside




Both lateral panels in place... They are made from 1.5mm brushed steel and a 5mm clear acrylic, ss on top and clear acrylic below. the clear acrylic edge will light up depending on the colour of the lighting and will give the stainless steel sort of a hovering feel to it.


I'm liking the look of that, what about you?

Will leave you with a video of the moment the pedestal was taken into the house, it's now in the office waiting for the aluminium enclosure to be painted. But that's another story... ​

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2tyJM9f58U

Mod on!!!

 

The F3nix Feet

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The F3nix Feet

Time for another update.

This time I'll be showing how I did the feet for the desk.

Used 5mm aluminium, a couple of different sized holesaws, 80 and 120 grit sandpaper, some 8mm countersunk screws and nuts and JB Weld

Started by cutting all the necessary disks. Some were cut using a 55mm holesaw and others using a 60mm.


This was the result, now need to finish off those nasty edges.


Secured the disks using a 6mm screws and nut and used the pillar drill create the necessary rotation to sand a lot faster and much more effectively.
Started with 80 grit and finished off with 120


In the end that middle screw was changed for a 8mm stainless steel countersunk screw and the nut was changed for a flanged 8mm nut


This is how they look installed on the pedestal. Used some 8mm wood inserts to provide the screw thread, the head of the countersunk screw was filled with some JB Weld to provide a nice smooth finish to the end side of the feet. They just need some paint now ​

Hope you like them, will come back soon with more updates

 

Wokring hard excellent craftsmanship there!

 

this is freaking mental - love it!

 

Thanks Zoyadog

Cheers mate. Hope you check back now and then. Will be posting more pretty soon

 

Well, i'm subbed for this one - "cause i don't wanna miss a thiiing"

 

Great job on those feet Marco.

 

Cool

Thanks Mr B Neg

 

This is looking like a totally epic build, looks really , really good

 

Wait, water jet or scroll saw?

 

Thanks mate. First build as such learning along the way but I'm quite happy with the result for now

Holesaw mate. That if you're referring to the feet

 

F3nix Photoshoot

Right, difficult to explain this but must admit that I am over the moon for seeing my build nominated to MOTM. When I started it I never thought that would develop into what it is now, this is my first mod ever and I have really and truly been developing my skills along the way, the planning/designing has changed so many times that it's hilarious, I must have done two of everything, lol.

However, I do think that it is difficult to visualise where I am going with this as such have decided to post some pictures that will enable everyone to have a better feel for it.

Hope you like it and a huge thanks to Bit-Tech for the nomination!!!

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Mod on!!!

 

Sweet jeebus! That MOTM nomination is well deserved!

 

Thanks Bartacus. This is nothing yet though, give it some time