[PROJECT]: "The blank.box"

[EnergyFX]

Mmm... rootbeer float

 

[kyle2020]

must say, im damn impressed so far.

Can I just ask - what are the specs on those cutting discs? I need to order some more, however I dont want cheap cut 3 inches and replace discs.

 

[steelkane]

This is what I use,, well worth looking at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...s=algo=SI&its=I%2BIA&itu=IA%2BUCI&otn=4&ps=42

http://cgi.ebay.com/FOR-DREMEL-CRAF...ryZ58196QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Cuzza]

Dude, this is cool. I love your sketchup plans, I thought I was the only one who did that stuff...Did you draw all the components yourself? Looks awesome. Check out this thread if you want some more sketchup inspiration http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=40480

I'll be watching with interest.
cuzza.

 

[driver66]

I Would check into making these one piece across the top
Any decent metal fab shop could make it for you in a few minutes cheap as hell.
IMO I think it would look better

 

[smee]

must say, im damn impressed so far.

Can I just ask - what are the specs on those cutting discs? I need to order some more, however I dont want cheap cut 3 inches and replace discs.

Thanks man!!

You can find spec's and order them here:
http://www.gyrostools.com/attachments_accessories.html

This is what I use,, well worth looking at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...s=algo=SI&its=I%2BIA&itu=IA%2BUCI&otn=4&ps=42

http://cgi.ebay.com/FOR-DREMEL-CRAF...ryZ58196QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I've used plenty of those, you go through them like crazy, however if your not looking to spend a nice amount of money for the Gyro's then these are good.

Dude, this is cool. I love your sketchup plans, I thought I was the only one who did that stuff...Did you draw all the components yourself? Looks awesome. Check out this thread if you want some more sketchup inspiration http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=40480

I'll be watching with interest.
cuzza.

Thanks!
Yea sketchup is my new favorite program, BTW been editing the case in sketchup, got some different plans here...... gonna look sick.
I'll check out your worklog!
Oh and no I did not draw ALL the components myself, just the case, got all the parts from HERE.

I Would check into making these View attachment 23135 one piece across the top
Any decent metal fab shop could make it for you in a few minutes cheap as hell.
IMO I think it would look better

Thats the plan! But never thought of a metal fab shop....

 

[smee]

Update 2-24-09

It's been a while, but gots many little things to come, been getting packages left and right!
I'll just share a couple of them first.

We have a new Sponsor!
I want to thank Vincent at BitsPower for providing me with fittings!

I have always loved the look and style of BP fittings, and also the Quality that there made of.

On with pictures!

Shipped all the way from Taipei, Taiwan, got it here in TWO days... amazing service.

Nice packaging.

Tons of fittings! I feel like a plumber. xD

That be:
26x BP-WTP-C01
14x BP-45-R
2x BP-90R2

Some sexy shots:

These fittings will definitely be put to good use! Thanks again Vincent and BitsPower!!

More updates coming.
~Parker

 

[johnnyfiive]

Very nice looking fittings!

 

[Cuzza]

Thanks!
Yea sketchup is my new favorite program, BTW been editing the case in sketchup, got some different plans here...... gonna look sick.
I'll check out your worklog!
Oh and no I did not draw ALL the components myself, just the case, got all the parts from HERE.

Thanks for that link! Far out, I thought I was pretty good on sketchup until I saw what those guys have been up to! That's some hard out shit. Still, I'll just have to work harder!

 

[steelkane]

Funny the ebay ones last me a long time,, maybe your pushing to hard,, let the disk do the cutting.

 

[kyle2020]

Funny the ebay ones last me a long time,, maybe your pushing to hard,, let the disk do the cutting.

I purchased some off ebay - 36 for like £3 so i got 2 lots, ended up using 6 haha, that was removing quite a bit of metal too. Guess I just took my time and didnt push so hard.

 

[smee]

Update 4-10-09

Arite... it's been a while, my bad... but it's spring break now and i've gotten some little bits of work done here and there!
I also have the metal and acrylic I got from the shops, but will have to post that later.

For now lets get to some pics!

Did a test fit of the rads in both cases, fits very snug and straight!

Next I wanted to lay out what Watercooling parts I've collected for The blank.box so far.

Notice the fittings on the right D5, will be doing this to the left one as well, but the pump and custom threading is thanks to Snyxxx! :up:

Heres some fans (need 10 more actually.... ) and my rads so far!
I'm contemplating getting two MCR320 Stackable rads to add... but not sure, and I'm also going to get an MCR120. You'll see where that goes in the new renders I'm working on.

Next, did some more cutting on the case... getting rid of the nastys in the front... hehe...

Tool of choice, trusty dremel and Gyros wheel!

The cuts:

This pic makes the cases look huge. xD

Finished product:

More updates hopefully tomorrow! Working on renders TONIGHT as well, new idea's.

Thanks!
~Parker

 

[BrooksyX]

Looking pretty sweet. Can't wait to see the final product of this.

 

[Chicken Patty]

looking good smee i want to see this finished already, its going to be one of a kind

 

[tzitzibp]

massive build, love it!

keep it up.

 

[CDdude55]

Looks awesome, i also have a QX6700.

 

[smee]

Thanks guys! This is getting to be really fun for me lol..... I anticipate each day of working on the project now.

Heres another......
Update! 4-10/11-09

Got to some work this weekend!

Here is all the metals, acrylics, screws and cases to be worked on.

This weekend I focussed on making the case's become one.
Here we go!

So from top to bottom here, gots some mini washers and aluminum rivets, and then at the bottom I have what I call some 'dummy rivets' (screws & nuts) so I can put the case together without having to permanently rivet it.

1/4" acrylics I got a while back, this will be used for secret surprise.

And on the right, I've got this long 1/2" by 1/16" rusty metal strip, this will be main victim for today. hehe...

However, we'll start with this first:

Ok so I want to put the case together, but notice the gap that the tops make between the cases:

Closer look:

So I just wacked it off... good ol' dremel

(of course, filing will come later...)

And there we have it, quick and easy...

now lets get to the real meat.....
I love these two tools.....

Used the husky (oh i love the sound it makes when it runs... xD) to get all that grainy stinky nasty rust off....

Close up:

All shiny and clean now.

(and before the case gets some painting, I'll be putting some anti-rust primer on that piece of metal too, obviously, keep it from rusting over again.)

Ok now Parker... what did you do with that nice long piece of shiny un-rusted metal?
Cut it up, drilled holes, got some yummy dummy rivets and....

AND.....
TA-DA!

Filled the gap PERFECTLY between the cases....

The case is now VERY sturdy and I like the way it turned out...
Heres some close ups:

I'll leave you with a little fun shot.....

You should be seeing one or two more updates this week, already been working on more of the project.....

 

[Chicken Patty]

wooohooo go smee. Like siamese twins

 

[pantherx12]

This looks great can't wait to see the finished product!

Love the look of those fans too.

 

[Studabaker]

Wow, this seems to be sort of a never ending project that keeps morphing into other things... but I like it! I can't wait to see what you got when you're done, that's for sure.

 

[smee]

Thanks guys!

Lol Studabaker... Yea things change as it goes along... but so far i'm liking it!

Alrighty!
Yet another... quick...

Update! 4-13-09

Well I've been working long and hard hours on this part of the project... the part that helps me visualize what I'm planning to do...
The Renders.

So here we go...

Notice the stackable MCR rad's on top, I'm PRETTY sure i'll be doing this... but I'm not exactly sure lol... we'll see.
And BTW, the mobo and GPU's are just there for example, I'll be using i7 and two GTXxx series cards.

Heres the back:

Other side:

The res/pumps will be held up via (UN) Designs Pump brackets and Z-Brackets.

Thank you Dave.

Now if you noticed, I've got an extra mini BP res above those two HD's, and also the Radiator behind it... but what you don't see is this:

This will be my third loop, the chipset/mosfet loop, that'll be a DangerDen DB-1 pump, MCR120, and Bitspower 3.5in. Bay Res.

Now here is the front:

The line down the middle will have a secret slot loading drive close to the top, but it won't be visible unless you put a disk it.

The three orange things will be some LED's... I'm still entertaining this idea.. but I'm thinking of using them as activity lights, or just for the heck of it....
Thoughts on that please.

Also, the case front will be completely custom made, I'm going to build it myself.... got some snazzy ideas, going to be really fun.


Now you also may have noticed that there are radiators in the very front of the case... how are they going to get ventilation?
This is how:

Two slits on the bottom front of the case.



Comments/suggestions/critique are very much appreciated! Let me know what you think!

~Parker

 

[pantherx12]

Aw, this is going to be the nuts when its finished!

And also I imagine it will run VERY cold he he.

 

[tzitzibp]

great presentation!!! a lot of hard work. respect

keep those pics coming....

 

[kyle2020]

Extremely jealous right now . . .

 

[Chicken Patty]

smee, just finish it and stop teasing us with this man you have really inspired me to do this, what cases are you using again??