Scratch Build – In Progress ___The "MOD MEN" PC___is FINISHED!!!

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  1. Tec_

    Tec_ What's a Dremel?

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    not sure when he put it up but it was there on the window when i went by the other week. i just nodded politely and didn't question it.
     
    Tec_, 2 Mar 2011
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  2. Nutman

    Nutman Never stuck with stock

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    Why wouldn't anyone question a PC hanging on a window? ;)

    On a more serious note: great video, guys. Also nice to see the real face behind the monkey mask. Actually, nothing like I had imagined Cheapskate to look like IRL (not that I spent much time imagining what the real Cheaps might look like).

    Will the motherboard just hang there in the open, or will it be covered somehow?
     
    Nutman, 2 Mar 2011
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  3. mnpctech

    mnpctech bit-tech sponsor

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    @DeadP1xels, pack your suitcase, it gets even worse...well, ridiculous would be better description ..lol

    @k.3nny, during box opening quick tip, you can see it's clear acrylic cover leaning on the wall... it comes off for special occasions :D

    @nutman, cheaps is devising a cool solution for that!

    @Dragonite, The DELL was stuck on the shop window in September and still there. It's grown into something bigger....:worried:
     
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    mnpctech, 2 Mar 2011
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  4. voigts

    voigts What's a Dremel?

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    Great video. Now at least I understand what the deal is with the countersunk screw pic.
     
    voigts, 2 Mar 2011
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  5. Angel OD

    Angel OD Pump Killer

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    GOD... MY EYES! Put the mask back on Cheaps! :p

    Nah, looks cool, and I really like the video! :thumb:
    But yeah, what a tease... I wanna see some milling-action! I usually only work in the smaller department of the acryllic sizes! :)
     
    Angel OD, 2 Mar 2011
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  6. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    You should do a segment on how to remove Dells from window glass now. At least do a segment on removing tape residue.
    Be careful. It might involve breaking the window.

    ...And you didn't answer my last question. That means the material died and became a mountain of plastic fluff. :waah: Should be spectacular to watch at least...
     
    Cheapskate, 2 Mar 2011
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  7. Combatus

    Combatus Bit-tech Modding + hardware reviews Lover of bit-tech Super Moderator

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    Looking lurrrrrrvly Bill! It's going to be a stonker of a project!
     
    Combatus, 2 Mar 2011
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  8. Waynio

    Waynio Relaxing

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    Watched the first episode & liked it :D I had a good giggle at the window mod :lol::rock::thumb:.
    So glad there is a pc modding show now :thumb:.
     
    Waynio, 2 Mar 2011
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  9. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    Back to my mistake diary.
    [​IMG]
    This was my setup for the first attempt to tap the waterblock top. I have a case of sockets that are all the same height across the top row. I've used them in the past to hold the work level in the vise. I did not realize I had the wrong set here, and didn't bother to check...
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    I noticed while tapping the first hole, though! This one went in the reject pile. The second top I made crashed during the cut, and I lost the zero point.
    Both parts were salvageable, because I needed to make some spacer plates for the motherboard cover.
    More screw-ups as I remember them...
     
    Cheapskate, 4 Mar 2011
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  10. k.3nny

    k.3nny Minimodder

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    Ah Niice, Table is soo awesome :D! i watchd the build of it.

    @cheaps, Bleu top looks goood :D! although its a failure top :blush:

    Keep on going Mod Men!
     
    k.3nny, 4 Mar 2011
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  11. Grimloon

    Grimloon What's a Dremel?

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    Well, I'll be keeping an eye on this one. Awesome design but the casts definitely add a lot.

    I almost feel cheated by the Cheapskate revelation though. Shouldn't he look more ape like or ludicrously awesome? :confused:
     
    Grimloon, 4 Mar 2011
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  12. Warsmith

    Warsmith Enginseer

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    That's just Cheap's mild-mannered disguise. He really is the monkey...I promise!;)
     
    Warsmith, 4 Mar 2011
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  13. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    @Grimloon - Are you implying I'm not ludicrously awesome looking?:eyebrow:
     
    Cheapskate, 5 Mar 2011
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  14. Javerh

    Javerh Topiary Golem

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    ^^ You're begging to get hurt!
     
    Javerh, 5 Mar 2011
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  15. MrWizard

    MrWizard What's a Dremel?

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    QFT :thumb:
     
    MrWizard, 6 Mar 2011
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  16. Marcos_Viegas

    Marcos_Viegas Minimodder

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    Awesome block! :jawdrop:

    Congratulations! :thumb:
     
    Marcos_Viegas, 6 Mar 2011
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  17. disturbed13

    disturbed13 What's a Dremel?

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    it was really cool to see cheaps' face
    and i love the first eppy!!!!!
    i want MOAR!!!!
    you should put links to all of the awesome tools you use
    like that krazy tape
     
    disturbed13, 6 Mar 2011
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  18. Achron

    Achron Cad Pro Quo

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    When you're tapping acrylic, you should try to not hold it by the sides. It bends no matter how little pressure you apply to it. Try to clamp it from the top as well so it stays flat. I noticed that those barbs are coming out crooked.
     
    Achron, 6 Mar 2011
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  19. Nanosec

    Nanosec absit iniuria verbis

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    do you really think so?

    I am pretty sure that's the reason he posted the pic, to show us what he messed up. The guy is phenomenal at scratch builds, he wouldn't let something like that slide on his own case, let alone on something being used for someone elses project.
     
    Nanosec, 7 Mar 2011
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  20. Nutman

    Nutman Never stuck with stock

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    Well, guys. I'm sure that Cheaps just wanted to show some of his mistakes. Adds a bit of fun to a build - also encourages others to have a go at it, saying that even the good ones do fail, so don't you worry about failing.

    Still, nice advice from Achron there.

    EDIT: Hey, Cheaps - why don't you just bolt the top to a flat piece of wood, instead of clamping it on the sides?
     
    Nutman, 7 Mar 2011
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