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14th December 2004, 23:54

Ok, I went out today and got some oraganizers for the "shop"

. I also got some other things such as respirator masks (so i don't cough and die), and 10 metal files for when I cut.

Today All I managed to get done (so far) was finsish sanding the top, and 1 of the sides. I might be able to sand everythign by tonight.

QUESTION: When sanding the parts, I am using a 100grit sandpaper, which is working well. Should I just leave it at 100, or sand up to, oh say 600? I know I sand the layers of paint when I paint, but not sure on how high a grit I should go on the bare material.

Also I know the color scheme. Gonna go w/ all gloss black (almost mirror finish) on the outside. And on the inside sand and polish it to look brushed. The top will have 3 seperate windows that will be cut to look more modern.

Any suggestions?

oh and jmke, where should i host the pics?

p.s. pics to follow when I'm done for the night (3-4 hrs)

BlackRabbit · 15th December 2004, 00:21

Quote:

Originally posted by Canada_Dry
oh and jmke, where should i host the pics?

Please attach them.

Sidney · 15th December 2004, 00:34

Try using 400 or 600 Grit for smoothing finish; 100 may be too coarse.

15th December 2004, 01:39

Ok, I got everything sanded w/ 100 gt. Top, sides, and the front (sort of...read more)

Went to home depot, got organizers (see pic) and files (see pic) for cutting, later on

.

Then I came home, organized, and started to finish sanding the parts. Everything was easy to sand/clean, but the front. The front panel is gonna have some major changes to it w/ some bondo body filler. I'm gonna make the whole design of the case more rugged and try to take out all the curves. The front panel I will try to make completely flat, except towards the bottom, have it sort of come out a little.

For the color sceme I'm going to have the entire thing glossy black. And have then interior of the case brushed metal. The top will have 3 seperate windows with molding around them so it looks clean

.

If you look at the pic that shows a "door" in the front panel, this is gonna be really cool. The case had this already on it, you press a button above the "door" and the "door" slowly opens, its real neat. I will probably put a musketeer there, or something good looking

Still not sure on what I'm gonna put in the pc. I think i'm going to take my dads old hp, still fairly usable for internet

and put that in there. but thats wayy down the road.

THUMBNAILS! yay

15th December 2004, 02:01

Here is the window layout I am planning on doing

jmke · 15th December 2004, 08:30

looks fancy

jort · 15th December 2004, 14:30

nice going, mod till the top

15th December 2004, 21:22

mod till the top? whats that mean

jmke · 15th December 2004, 21:48

"modding to the end"
or similar expression

jort · 15th December 2004, 21:55

15th December 2004, 00:34	#13
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	Try using 400 or 600 Grit for smoothing finish; 100 may be too coarse. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

15th December 2004, 08:30	#16
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	looks fancy __________________

15th December 2004, 14:30	#17
jort Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: mechelen(belgium) Posts: 2,037	nice going, mod till the top __________________ watercooling, chilled water,direct phase change, cascade, custom modding

15th December 2004, 21:48	#19
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	"modding to the end" or similar expression __________________

15th December 2004, 21:55	#20
jort Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: mechelen(belgium) Posts: 2,037	__________________ watercooling, chilled water,direct phase change, cascade, custom modding

14th December 2004, 23:54	#11
Canada_Dry Posts: n/a	Ok, I went out today and got some oraganizers for the "shop" . I also got some other things such as respirator masks (so i don't cough and die), and 10 metal files for when I cut. Today All I managed to get done (so far) was finsish sanding the top, and 1 of the sides. I might be able to sand everythign by tonight. QUESTION: When sanding the parts, I am using a 100grit sandpaper, which is working well. Should I just leave it at 100, or sand up to, oh say 600? I know I sand the layers of paint when I paint, but not sure on how high a grit I should go on the bare material. Also I know the color scheme. Gonna go w/ all gloss black (almost mirror finish) on the outside. And on the inside sand and polish it to look brushed. The top will have 3 seperate windows that will be cut to look more modern. Any suggestions? oh and jmke, where should i host the pics? p.s. pics to follow when I'm done for the night (3-4 hrs)

15th December 2004, 01:39	#14
Canada_Dry Posts: n/a	Ok, I got everything sanded w/ 100 gt. Top, sides, and the front (sort of...read more) Went to home depot, got organizers (see pic) and files (see pic) for cutting, later on . Then I came home, organized, and started to finish sanding the parts. Everything was easy to sand/clean, but the front. The front panel is gonna have some major changes to it w/ some bondo body filler. I'm gonna make the whole design of the case more rugged and try to take out all the curves. The front panel I will try to make completely flat, except towards the bottom, have it sort of come out a little. For the color sceme I'm going to have the entire thing glossy black. And have then interior of the case brushed metal. The top will have 3 seperate windows with molding around them so it looks clean . If you look at the pic that shows a "door" in the front panel, this is gonna be really cool. The case had this already on it, you press a button above the "door" and the "door" slowly opens, its real neat. I will probably put a musketeer there, or something good looking Still not sure on what I'm gonna put in the pc. I think i'm going to take my dads old hp, still fairly usable for internet and put that in there. but thats wayy down the road. THUMBNAILS! yay

15th December 2004, 02:01	#15
Canada_Dry Posts: n/a	Here is the window layout I am planning on doing

15th December 2004, 21:22	#18
Canada_Dry Posts: n/a	mod till the top? whats that mean

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