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Wood Case project updated 06.27.05 update: new parts

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

  1. ReFredzRate

    ReFredzRate Relix Headshot!!

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    gorgeous... absolutely gorgeous... :blush:
     
  2. Solarius

    Solarius What's a Dremel?

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    Very nice! Are you going to round off the edges?
     
  3. legoman666

    legoman666 Beat to fit, paint to match.

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    probably not
     
  4. STellY

    STellY What's a Dremel?

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    hey man it is looking killer!!! keep up the good work
     
  5. legoman666

    legoman666 Beat to fit, paint to match.

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    Update Time!

    Been working on the trim for the bottom of the case this morning. Also finally got the front door hinged.

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    This is the bottom of the case before the final piece of trim is screwed on.

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    Sorry for the blurry pic.... Front of the case with all the trim completed.

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    Another shot of the front with completed trim.

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    A shot showing off the newly hinged front door.

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    A close up of the hinges for the front door.
     
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  6. dallas

    dallas What's a Dremel?

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    Excellent work, I really like how it looks now the trim is on.
    Can't wait to see it once its all oiled/polished.
    Keep up the great work :clap: :clap: :clap:
     
  7. legoman666

    legoman666 Beat to fit, paint to match.

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    Well, the project is nearing completion, about all that is left to do is to oil it. I put the magnet for the front door on today and devised a mechanism to keep the side door closed.

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    This is the stuff that will be used to paint it. It looks great, as you can see in the pictures below when I tried it on some scraps.

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    This is the magnet that holds the front door closed, andif the pic is confusing, thats the right side of the front of the case on the inside.

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    This is the piece of metal on the door that holds onto the magnet.

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    In this pic, you can see the top view of the mechanism that holds the side door closed.

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    This is a small hole in the side door that the piece of metal goes into to hold the door shut.

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    This is just the piece of metal poking through the frame, with the door open...
     
  8. [GiB] Spawny

    [GiB] Spawny Xqpack Lovin

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    Nice wood working skillz :dremel:

    Can wait to see what the finish looks like. Make sure you get some good lighting to ahow off the detail :D
     
  9. Ampora

    Ampora What's a Dremel?

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    beautiful !

    but heavy ... no?
     
  10. Melov

    Melov What's a Dremel?

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    Wow thats nice. Keep it up!
     
  11. legoman666

    legoman666 Beat to fit, paint to match.

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    Update!

    Oiled the case twice, a third coat will go on in a few more days, until then, enjoy these pics...

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  12. korben

    korben What's a Dremel?

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    Very, very nice :thumb: ...wish I had a workshop too.. :sigh:
     
  13. papeniglio

    papeniglio Minimodder

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    I have only one word:

    WONDERFUL!!!

    Hope you'll put it on an old style desk with a themed monitor/keyboard/mouse!!!

    Great work. :rock:
     
  14. Lord Kordir

    Lord Kordir What's a Dremel?

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    F A N T A S T I C ! ! ! :clap:
     
  15. Madyeti

    Madyeti Supermodder & sig shrinking victim

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    looks great!! can't wait to see a system in that!
     
  16. FlashPanHunter

    FlashPanHunter What's a Dremel?

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    Exquisite!
    I also like how you have matched the grain up on the door, looks very professional. Excellent work :thumb:
     
  17. maeterlinck

    maeterlinck What's a Dremel?

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    superb! you've done a great job on that. are you planning on buffing it up or is there another plan?

    I hope to see the carved monitor case next, I think you can already buy wooden keyboards and mice (or at least you could)
     
  18. legoman666

    legoman666 Beat to fit, paint to match.

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    been a while since an update... always something that prevents me from doing any work on it.

    anyways, been working on the wiring. Since I want the inner case to be removable, all of the stuff connected to the actual wood case has to be able to be detached. Thus, a hole was drilled into the bottom of the case to allow the wires to go through and for the connectors to be reached. If you dont understand, I hope you will when you see the pics.

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    All the switches and LEDs are in place (except the HDD activity LED and the power LED)

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    All the wires and stuff on the inside all soldered and ready....

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    ...to be covered by a board to keep them in place.

    hopefully I will get the enitre case done early during christmas break.
     
  19. borumas

    borumas What's a Dremel?

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    :jawdrop: Man that just screams out pure craftsmanship there, awesome job- best wooden case I have ever seen bar none!!! Are you a carpenter by chance because that is some excellent woodworking skills there.
     
  20. STellY

    STellY What's a Dremel?

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    man does that look amazing....

    i love how it gives that antique feel.... instead of the brand name wood cases that are completely chieftech shaped.... while this almost has a grandfother clock look to it...

    i also like how you used one piece of wood for the front so the grain matches up.... makes it look a lot better....

    excellent job ive been watching this case for awhile and been waiting for an update... cant wait to see it finished in its glory...
     

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