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<blockquote data-quote="Nimrod Webber" data-source="post: 18056" data-attributes="member: 241"><p>Re: Case for Computer</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks <img src="http://www.soundforums.net/images/smilies/icon_redface.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Yes, I did it myself. Of course a CNC router job would be the ultimate way, </p><p></p><p>but unless someone has this capability in house, a one-of would cost a considerable bit.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>First stage was deciding and designing the layout of the equipment. The main consideration </p><p></p><p>was ease and order of access that would be according to each item's frequency of use.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>For my uses I don't need all of the equipment every time. So naturally the laptop and its </p><p></p><p>necessary peripherals went on the top tray, Its PSU directly underneath and so on.</p><p></p><p>Another consideration was the pack thickness of the different items. Identical (or close) thickness items </p><p></p><p>that share the same tray, makes it much easier when preparing the packing cutouts.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So, I had everything thought out, including adequate foam layers on the top and bottom of the case, </p><p></p><p>as well as on each tray/divider.</p><p></p><p>I used 8mm foam for the top and bottom of the case (these were stuck directly to the case). </p><p></p><p>The trays were made of 4mm birch plywood shaped to match the inner contour of the case </p><p></p><p>at the appropriate heights, and sandwiched by 5mm foam on both sides.</p><p></p><p>The 3M Super77 contact glue was used for all the gluing throughout this project.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>For the packing layer I used 40mm foam, cut to the outer size of the tray boards, </p><p></p><p>and cut out according to the various items outlines with a sharp long blade utility knife. </p><p></p><p>The key here is maintaining a super sharp blade and a steady hand...doing multiple passes </p><p></p><p>alongside a straight edge or ruler, until the full thickness is cut. </p><p></p><p>These cut out packing blocks were then laid on the tray board and the glue area marked.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Next, mild masking tape (that would not pull the foam when later removed) was applied </p><p></p><p>to the areas to be left unglued, and the mating surfaces sprayed with the Super77. </p><p></p><p>The masking tape was immediately removed, and (after a few minutes) the cut out block was </p><p></p><p>carefully aligned and attached to the board.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Additional trimming was done with the utility knife and a 4'' angled grinder with a fresh cutting disk </p><p></p><p>(carefully, as it eats the foam like it's not there...but results in a nice finish)</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nimrod Webber, post: 18056, member: 241"] Re: Case for Computer Thanks [img]http://www.soundforums.net/images/smilies/icon_redface.gif[/img] Yes, I did it myself. Of course a CNC router job would be the ultimate way, but unless someone has this capability in house, a one-of would cost a considerable bit. First stage was deciding and designing the layout of the equipment. The main consideration was ease and order of access that would be according to each item's frequency of use. For my uses I don't need all of the equipment every time. So naturally the laptop and its necessary peripherals went on the top tray, Its PSU directly underneath and so on. Another consideration was the pack thickness of the different items. Identical (or close) thickness items that share the same tray, makes it much easier when preparing the packing cutouts. So, I had everything thought out, including adequate foam layers on the top and bottom of the case, as well as on each tray/divider. I used 8mm foam for the top and bottom of the case (these were stuck directly to the case). The trays were made of 4mm birch plywood shaped to match the inner contour of the case at the appropriate heights, and sandwiched by 5mm foam on both sides. The 3M Super77 contact glue was used for all the gluing throughout this project. For the packing layer I used 40mm foam, cut to the outer size of the tray boards, and cut out according to the various items outlines with a sharp long blade utility knife. The key here is maintaining a super sharp blade and a steady hand...doing multiple passes alongside a straight edge or ruler, until the full thickness is cut. These cut out packing blocks were then laid on the tray board and the glue area marked. Next, mild masking tape (that would not pull the foam when later removed) was applied to the areas to be left unglued, and the mating surfaces sprayed with the Super77. The masking tape was immediately removed, and (after a few minutes) the cut out block was carefully aligned and attached to the board. Additional trimming was done with the utility knife and a 4'' angled grinder with a fresh cutting disk (carefully, as it eats the foam like it's not there...but results in a nice finish) :) [/QUOTE]
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