I scored big time at the local hardware store

[Bender]

Talk about good service at my local hardware store. I was looking for clear plastic for some waterblocks but they said they don't stock anything thick enough. I went in the back room with the guy and low and behold a few scraps of 1/4" plexiglass. I ended up with about a square foot for $2.50. I also scored a few feet copper tubing I'll use to solder on instead of barbs for some other blocks I'm making. Earlier today I ordered a few bars of copper so in a few weeks I'll be making some sweet blocks. If I can order some blue or purple LEDs I'll try using them in the waterblocks so my Dye Lite glows. Cant wait to see how it turns out.

 

[Ralphing]

Bender,
Cool deal man, keep us posted w/ pics when you get it built

 

[Bender]

I'm going to use this design and try a spiral design also. I hand grind the blocks so it won't come out all smooth inside but thats ok since it helps with contact area.

 

[pudgy-duck]

Bender;

Way to go! There are definately some good deals out there, got to keep looking for them.

I thought it appropriate that my 50th post should be on a Bender thread.

Pudge

 

[Starfoxer]

great score bender

is it going on your p4, or XP setup???

 

[Silversinksam]

I see your inspired by Stevo

 

[Bender]

I shure was inspired by his design Sam. I'll probably make a block for the P4 and one for the athlon. If I can make something better than the current maze 2 blocks I'm using I'll be very happy.

 

[dew042]

same story here -- for those looking for some 1/4" plexi i always find the amount i need at home depot in the trash area from old cuts.... usually i get it for $1 or so.... nice

dew.

 

[DodgeViper]

Plexiglas is real brittle and will break very easy. It will not tolerate any stressing at all. You’re better off using Lexan if you’re making a cover for a water block. Not to say it can’t be used, but I have drilled and tapped Plexiglas at work and you better have the holes just right. Brass barbs are an NPT thread, which is a tapered thread. As you tighten into the plastic the brass barb will be getting bigger. Lexan is very forgiving without cracking or shattering.