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Project: Aluminum Water Cooling Case
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t_ski
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In the for the first sub 
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The basic frame of the case is done, which consists of .5x1-inch u-channel with its ends plugged with blocks (pictured in the first post), press-fitted and pinned with a #4 screw along with some 1-inch angle:
The assembled case frame is too tall to fit in the camera frame. hehe
The frame looks kind'a "meh" until I bolt on the gorgeous anodized quarter rounds.
The assembled case frame is too tall to fit in the camera frame. hehe
The frame looks kind'a "meh" until I bolt on the gorgeous anodized quarter rounds.
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How much did all these cost you!?
it looks so nice!
it looks so nice!
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Depends where you live Funtoss. You are in New Zealand and hes in USA. For my part I am in Quebec one of the largest aluminum producer in the world so even cheaper here. Seek around in New Zealand if there's a big aluminum importer from China or producer in your country. Just saying..like a world economy class at the same time. hehehe
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The two shelves were cut from a .10-inch thick 5052 via my trusty router, a straight edge and a downcut spiral bit.
At the back corners of the shelves, two .5x1-inch cutouts were routed out via a temporary router jig.
The rounded inside corner left by the .5-inch flush router bit were filed square.
FWIW, here's the difference in the thickness of the aluminum sheeting I use compared to everyone else.
Finally, a mockup of the shelf inside the frame of the case:
At the back corners of the shelves, two .5x1-inch cutouts were routed out via a temporary router jig.
The rounded inside corner left by the .5-inch flush router bit were filed square.
FWIW, here's the difference in the thickness of the aluminum sheeting I use compared to everyone else.
Finally, a mockup of the shelf inside the frame of the case:
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that is just awsome. I want one!
Cold Storm
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sub to watch it all unfold. Thanks for the project.
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Subbed.
That is one huge case.
3 x 140x4 + 1 x 140x3 = 3ft² of radiators.
Huge.
That is one huge case.
3 x 140x4 + 1 x 140x3 = 3ft² of radiators.
Huge.
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That thing will be solid!! Love it 
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subed.... i wanna see how this goes... it will give me a few ideas...
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Hmmm, subbed.
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Subbed Looks great
Looks great
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Subbed, the model looks soo clean! 
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Next up is to cut the front sheet.
In order to cut-out all of the openings for the 5.25-inch drives accurately, a custom router template is required. I used .5x1-inch u-channel and .25x1.25-inch flat bar to frame the openings on .5-inch particle board.
The aluminum bits guided my flush trimming router bit.
The aluminum bits were removed and the particle board template was used to cut the .10-inch thick aluminum sheet.
Now I just need to square all of the corners and cut to width. Ugh.
In order to cut-out all of the openings for the 5.25-inch drives accurately, a custom router template is required. I used .5x1-inch u-channel and .25x1.25-inch flat bar to frame the openings on .5-inch particle board.
The aluminum bits guided my flush trimming router bit.
The aluminum bits were removed and the particle board template was used to cut the .10-inch thick aluminum sheet.
Now I just need to square all of the corners and cut to width. Ugh.
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Another huge case. That is one big radiator you've got there.
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subd! this guys projects r EPIC!!! 
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Subbed, this looks good.
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more?? pleease!! Loving the fabrication on this project.
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Sub'd. Glad to see you building another monster case!
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Subbed, this is going to be good 
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Hand file?
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Yep.