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- Aug 11, 2008
This is a revision of my previous project here: [Project] Copper-Framed, MDF Station
The main reason I decided to make another station is b/c my copper-framed station only fits motherboards no bigger than standard ATX (9.6" x 12") form factor. When my EP45-UD3Ps (yes, that's plural) got bricked, I decided to go X58 with the E760 Classified which is EATX form factor. So, my LGA1366 system has been just sitting on the motherboard box wishing it had a station to call its own
I started thinking about how improve upon my previous station. So, I thought of a few things which would have been nice in my copper-framed station:
To accomplish my improvements, I knew I needed a material that would either fit really snug or screws together. I leaned more towards the "snug fit" concept to reduce the time to break down the station if needed. I pondered my thoughts for about 30 mins or so, and I thought about PVC pipe. I was pretty sure the fittings were snug before any glue was applied from helping my dad "rough-in" houses back when I was 8-10 years old. So, I went to Lowe's to see if my memory served me right, and it did
One problem arose with the "snug fit" idea: How would I pick up and move the station with components installed?
So, I thought about that for a few minutes and I decided to use a little bit of glue. I decided to only glue the pipes underneath the station, and add glued handles that come from underneath. Just gluing the pipes underneath the station allows it to still be modular; and the handles make it easy to pick up, so I won't have to put my hands under the station to pick it up.
So, 4hrs after I got back from Lowe's and Home Depot, here's what I had sitting in my room
The only con I can think of is the looks. The copper just looks so dang good, but, in my opinion, the functionality of the PVC outweighs the the looks of the copper.
I may add a few more things, but it's usable, as is, with only 4hrs of work.
The main reason I decided to make another station is b/c my copper-framed station only fits motherboards no bigger than standard ATX (9.6" x 12") form factor. When my EP45-UD3Ps (yes, that's plural) got bricked, I decided to go X58 with the E760 Classified which is EATX form factor. So, my LGA1366 system has been just sitting on the motherboard box wishing it had a station to call its own
I started thinking about how improve upon my previous station. So, I thought of a few things which would have been nice in my copper-framed station:
- Quicker build time; waiting for gorilla glue to dry takes 24hrs, and I couldn't just glue everything at one time. So, it ends being at least a week just to get everything glued.
- Modular design; if any changes are needed in the future.
- Non-conductive framing; the copper framing is pretty close to the electronics in my other one.
- Reduce the cost of materials.
To accomplish my improvements, I knew I needed a material that would either fit really snug or screws together. I leaned more towards the "snug fit" concept to reduce the time to break down the station if needed. I pondered my thoughts for about 30 mins or so, and I thought about PVC pipe. I was pretty sure the fittings were snug before any glue was applied from helping my dad "rough-in" houses back when I was 8-10 years old. So, I went to Lowe's to see if my memory served me right, and it did
One problem arose with the "snug fit" idea: How would I pick up and move the station with components installed?
So, I thought about that for a few minutes and I decided to use a little bit of glue. I decided to only glue the pipes underneath the station, and add glued handles that come from underneath. Just gluing the pipes underneath the station allows it to still be modular; and the handles make it easy to pick up, so I won't have to put my hands under the station to pick it up.
So, 4hrs after I got back from Lowe's and Home Depot, here's what I had sitting in my room
The only con I can think of is the looks. The copper just looks so dang good, but, in my opinion, the functionality of the PVC outweighs the the looks of the copper.
I may add a few more things, but it's usable, as is, with only 4hrs of work.
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