- Joined
- Dec 27, 2001
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
Hello all,
I have seen many posts on how to create your own shroud and there have been many suggestions that include the use of metal, acrylic, plastic and cardboard. I know this has been pointed out before I but I do believe fiberglass shrouds should be pushed more. I find them easy to build, with very few tools and materials, they can be changed easily, are easy to make look nice and are lighter for those who lug around their computers.
Here is a link to a site that has great info on constructing your own fiberglass shroud that I believe anyone can create:
http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/Glassing1/index.htm
When I made my shroud, I did not use any fancy dremel type tools or even use any wood. I used the Heatercore and some Styrofoam to make the shape of the shroud and just sealed those two using TIN FOIL!!
http://tinypic.com/2lozg0
http://tinypic.com/2lozkz
http://tinypic.com/5yyyi1
http://tinypic.com/4tpy5i
http://tinypic.com/4rq26o
http://tinypic.com/4tpydv
http://tinypic.com/4tpyc2
This is for more easier than buying a shroud made of steel that involves welding and for cheaper then buying on line too.
Hope that helps some,
Bryan D.
I have seen many posts on how to create your own shroud and there have been many suggestions that include the use of metal, acrylic, plastic and cardboard. I know this has been pointed out before I but I do believe fiberglass shrouds should be pushed more. I find them easy to build, with very few tools and materials, they can be changed easily, are easy to make look nice and are lighter for those who lug around their computers.
Here is a link to a site that has great info on constructing your own fiberglass shroud that I believe anyone can create:
http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/Glassing1/index.htm
When I made my shroud, I did not use any fancy dremel type tools or even use any wood. I used the Heatercore and some Styrofoam to make the shape of the shroud and just sealed those two using TIN FOIL!!
http://tinypic.com/2lozg0
http://tinypic.com/2lozkz
http://tinypic.com/5yyyi1
http://tinypic.com/4tpy5i
http://tinypic.com/4rq26o
http://tinypic.com/4tpydv
http://tinypic.com/4tpyc2
This is for more easier than buying a shroud made of steel that involves welding and for cheaper then buying on line too.
Hope that helps some,
Bryan D.