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CattleRustler · 08-10-08

The Intelligence - Day 16

went over to the hw store to get a screw remover bit, and while I was there I noticed they now stocked the middle size of painters tape (1.5") so I grabbed a roll, thats going to be the width of the white stripe on the case

I already had the 2" and the 1" and a couple weeks ago I was thinking "a size in between would be perfect for the stripe" and didnt give it much more thought

a start of a fiasco. its hard to tell be the hole on the left has a broken screw shaft in it so I busted out the 5/64 drill bit and the tap driver, and got to work...

an hour later and I still couldnt get the darn screw out, so I drilled out and tapped it to 8-32. I managed to get some threads in there but I am not liking this solution. The jury is still out on these latch brackets - I dont know if I am going to use these or not. I have an email address to Zero-Haliburton customer care, and they do offer replacement parts for their cases, so I am going to see what they say first. If I can get new ones with minimal fuss I will do that, if not I will ghetto this one into the build.

thats the 8-32 test

ok, more fiddling with this dvd mount.
I decided I needed a custom brace which will be bonded to the L bracket in the foreground of the pic, it will have a screw hole for the screw point nearest the L bracket, and it will extend an arm back to the upper screw. Time to dig thru the scrap bucket

you guys do save all your cutting scraps for times like these, right?

ah ha, a leftover piece of aluminum from the lian li mobo pan that was cut down a while back, perfect...

cut out a tab that was 7/8" x 4"

began cutting out the general L shape

rough cut and a little bit of filing, and there she is

back to the drive to test fit

heres how it will be mounted, bonded to the L bracket where the tape is now, and screw holes will be pre-drilled, that way when I go to mount it with the jbweld stuff the holes lining up will dictate the bonding's final position. but before that...

I jbwelded this bracket onto the case lid. I kept the drive and everything in place to act as a guide. it was a funny sight, me scrambling onto the floor with a flashlight to look up at the slot and tweak the drive and bracket into place, then get up and check from the pic angle, etc (did this manuever about three times, haha) all before the bonding sets and its game over

I was going to paint the latch brackets today but since I am not sure if I am using those particular ones it will have to wait. Tonight I will be ordering a bunch of stuff I need from mcmaster-carr. Once I have that stuff I can finalize the fabrication, and then I will be clear to begin sanding and priming the case for paint

thanks for watching

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**pjlietz** · 08-10-08

To bad about not being able to get the screw out man

I hope they can get you replacement fairly easily though.

Nice work on the custom mount for the slot load drive though! And ya I'm like you, I keep all my scrap pieces, lol..... You never know when it'll come in handy

CattleRustler · 08-10-08

thanks pj

ounderfla69 · 08-10-08

Two suggestions, first for the mouse sander I got a can on 3m contact adhesive and some standard 9X11inch sand paper. Cut the pad a litter larger then the mouse pad, apply adhevesive to old pad and new sandpaper. put some weight over it and there you have different grits a lot cheaper. Second about the latch fill the hole with the JB weld and redrill and tap the hole. works great.

Dylan · 08-10-08

Looking good. This will be a solid case due to how much time and dedication you put into each aspect of it. Very Impressive

CattleRustler · 08-10-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ounderfla69

Two suggestions, first for the mouse sander I got a can on 3m contact adhesive and some standard 9X11inch sand paper. Cut the pad a litter larger then the mouse pad, apply adhevesive to old pad and new sandpaper. put some weight over it and there you have different grits a lot cheaper. Second about the latch fill the hole with the JB weld and redrill and tap the hole. works great.

thanks for the suggestions +rep

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan

Looking good. This will be a solid case due to how much time and dedication you put into each aspect of it. Very Impressive

thanks Dylan

sizeak · 08-10-08

would you mind taking a look at the mod idea i had, theres a link in my sig, and giving your opinion as to wether its possible? I think it could look quiet good if i manage to pull it off. I defer to your wisdom oh great one, lols. soz for the off topicness

sizeak · 08-10-08

P.S. is this the same JB Weld stuff you use?

http://www.avenuesupplies.co.uk/inde...pose+Adhesives

CattleRustler · 08-10-08

I have commented in your thread, sounds like a fun plan
I will visit it regularly and am glad to help if I can

CattleRustler · 08-10-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by sizeak

P.S. is this the same JB Weld stuff you use?

http://www.avenuesupplies.co.uk/inde...pose+Adhesives

yes, that is the brand but I have been using the "Kwik" version
sets in 4 minutes, cures in 4 hours

a blessing and a curse

we can do this convo in your thread from here if you like

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