F3nix MS1.1
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This is an awesome build.
Don't get a hernia from lifting it!
Thanks russell664, will make sure to get some help. H&S first!!!
Thanks bud. Will do my best
Pretty much everything has a logo and I think the F3nix deserves one as well.
Time to grab my sketch book and get busy...
First attempt - Nah
Second... better but not completely happy
This is it... on to CAD
One of the renders and the real deal below. There will be a Corsair fan behind it that will give it a nice glow. Looking forward to see this in the dark
It actually has two layers separated by some stainless steel spacers, that first clear acrylic layer will light up just nicely.
With the fan and the lights on, the true effect will be revealed later, hope I can keep interested and that you guys come back to check later.
Till the next update... MOD ON!!!
Time to grab my sketch book and get busy...
First attempt - Nah
Second... better but not completely happy
This is it... on to CAD
One of the renders and the real deal below. There will be a Corsair fan behind it that will give it a nice glow. Looking forward to see this in the dark
It actually has two layers separated by some stainless steel spacers, that first clear acrylic layer will light up just nicely.
With the fan and the lights on, the true effect will be revealed later, hope I can keep interested and that you guys come back to check later.
Till the next update... MOD ON!!!
Soldato
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Mod to live!
Soldato
Excellent attention to detail mate
Some of you may have noticed a huge bit of aluminium that will go at the back of the oak top. What? You haven't seen that, then in that case is better to scroll up and have a look at the pictures.
Once the top if firmly secure in place it would be impossible to lift it without the help of some handles.
Well, with that said... time to create some
That's the design in 2D finished, let's assemble
And here are the 3D images. Time to send to the laser cutter. Pew, pew, pew... lol
They've arrived and the excitement was such that even forgot to take some pictures before assembling. Oh well, never mind...
This is the effect I'm going for in the end, it will also be possible to control the intensity of the led glow
Up you enjoy this and till the next update.
Mod on!
Once the top if firmly secure in place it would be impossible to lift it without the help of some handles.
Well, with that said... time to create some
That's the design in 2D finished, let's assemble
And here are the 3D images. Time to send to the laser cutter. Pew, pew, pew... lol
They've arrived and the excitement was such that even forgot to take some pictures before assembling. Oh well, never mind...
This is the effect I'm going for in the end, it will also be possible to control the intensity of the led glow
Up you enjoy this and till the next update.
Mod on!
The F3nix Oak Pedestal
Time for another update!!! This one is kind of a big one and has loads of pictures. I've tried to reduce the number as much as possible without really compromising on the info that I want to share with you guys.
The left side of the pedestal will have a couple of drawers and the right side will hold the water cooling gear for one of the loops.
The construction is in 25mm thick oak, with a couple of 40mm thick and some more of those lovely walnut mouldings, really enjoy working with wood and even more European oak, love it's grain which really pops when we apply the oil to it, well, that's for another update
Started by drawing the plans in sketchup just to have an idea of the final result... anyway, on to the pictures...
3D view of what I'm going for, as per usual there will be some changes to the initial plans, lol
Everything starts with the first cut, or should I say partial cut???
That's some of the main bits done
Using the biscuit joiner for a nice solid bond...
...and there it is, starting to take shape...
A bit more...
Using a precision mitre saw to cut the walnut mouldings to size...
I'm liking the look of it... what do you guys think???
Used birch plywood for the drawers as it won't warp and cause problems in the future.
Quite happy with the result. The drawer runners are soft closing which gives it a special luxury feel. lol
More of the walnut mouldings ready and itching to go... ... let's not make them wait
Half-way through filing, filling and sanding.
Working on the front right cover, will be secure with M5 screws that screw on to M5 wood inserts
And that's it, pretty much done.
On the next update I'll be showing how I applied the oil, the back and lateral grills and the front panel. Hope you enjoy this pictures for now.
Cheers
Time for another update!!! This one is kind of a big one and has loads of pictures. I've tried to reduce the number as much as possible without really compromising on the info that I want to share with you guys.
The left side of the pedestal will have a couple of drawers and the right side will hold the water cooling gear for one of the loops.
The construction is in 25mm thick oak, with a couple of 40mm thick and some more of those lovely walnut mouldings, really enjoy working with wood and even more European oak, love it's grain which really pops when we apply the oil to it, well, that's for another update
Started by drawing the plans in sketchup just to have an idea of the final result... anyway, on to the pictures...
3D view of what I'm going for, as per usual there will be some changes to the initial plans, lol
Everything starts with the first cut, or should I say partial cut???
That's some of the main bits done
Using the biscuit joiner for a nice solid bond...
...and there it is, starting to take shape...
A bit more...
Using a precision mitre saw to cut the walnut mouldings to size...
I'm liking the look of it... what do you guys think???
Used birch plywood for the drawers as it won't warp and cause problems in the future.
Quite happy with the result. The drawer runners are soft closing which gives it a special luxury feel. lol
More of the walnut mouldings ready and itching to go...
... let's not make them wait
Half-way through filing, filling and sanding.
Working on the front right cover, will be secure with M5 screws that screw on to M5 wood inserts
And that's it, pretty much done.
On the next update I'll be showing how I applied the oil, the back and lateral grills and the front panel. Hope you enjoy this pictures for now.
Cheers
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this is awesome.
needs more pc hardware though
needs more pc hardware though
Soldato
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Wow that desk! 
I want!
I want! 
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Wow that looks incredible, cant wait to see the end result.
this is awesome.
needs more pc hardware though
Thanks mate. Hardware only after the desk is finished. Not long now
Wow that desk!
Thanks buddy
Neither can I to be honest
Quite a lot of CAD work and quite a lot of stainless steel panels in this one, love it.
Applied the Polyx Oil to the pedestal which made the oak and walnut grain really pop.
The pictures will tell the story
Render of the pedestal handles
Render of the huge front panel
...and render of one of the lateral grills. There were a few other panels/parts done for laser cutting but best to show pictures than renders. Agree??
I call it the light bar and there will be two at the very front of the desk, rgb led strips inside will take care of the colour changes
The handles will also be lit but probably red, still thinking about that one...
Internal and back grills, both made from matte black acrylic.
Close up of one of the lateral grills. Shhhh, Be Quiet
You wouldn't believe how heavy this front panel is...
Took these pictures right after fitting the wood inserts, just to make sure that everything lines up.
Decided to go with Polyx Oil as it is resistant to water and dirt, is very durable and smoothens wood surfaces. It's microporous and does not crack, flake, peel or blister. Extremely easy to repair as any scratches can be sanded off and refinished without the need to do the whole panel.
...and here's the back grill in place with two 120 Be Quiet Silent Wings, the quality of this fans is incredible, no expenses spared and a great final product. Virtually silent an luxurious, not to mention that they look awesome.
View from the inside
Both lateral panels in place... They are made from 1.5mm brushed steel and a 5mm clear acrylic, ss on top and clear acrylic below. the clear acrylic edge will light up depending on the colour of the lighting and will give the stainless steel sort of a hovering feel to it.
I'm liking the look of that, what about you?
Will leave you with a video of the moment the pedestal was taken into the house, it's now in the office waiting for the aluminium enclosure to be painted. But that's another story...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2tyJM9f58U
Mod on!!!
Applied the Polyx Oil to the pedestal which made the oak and walnut grain really pop.
The pictures will tell the story
Render of the pedestal handles
Render of the huge front panel
...and render of one of the lateral grills. There were a few other panels/parts done for laser cutting but best to show pictures than renders. Agree??
I call it the light bar and there will be two at the very front of the desk, rgb led strips inside will take care of the colour changes
The handles will also be lit but probably red, still thinking about that one...
Internal and back grills, both made from matte black acrylic.
Close up of one of the lateral grills. Shhhh, Be Quiet
You wouldn't believe how heavy this front panel is...
Took these pictures right after fitting the wood inserts, just to make sure that everything lines up.
Decided to go with Polyx Oil as it is resistant to water and dirt, is very durable and smoothens wood surfaces. It's microporous and does not crack, flake, peel or blister. Extremely easy to repair as any scratches can be sanded off and refinished without the need to do the whole panel.
...and here's the back grill in place with two 120 Be Quiet Silent Wings, the quality of this fans is incredible, no expenses spared and a great final product. Virtually silent an luxurious, not to mention that they look awesome.
View from the inside
Both lateral panels in place... They are made from 1.5mm brushed steel and a 5mm clear acrylic, ss on top and clear acrylic below. the clear acrylic edge will light up depending on the colour of the lighting and will give the stainless steel sort of a hovering feel to it.
I'm liking the look of that, what about you?
Will leave you with a video of the moment the pedestal was taken into the house, it's now in the office waiting for the aluminium enclosure to be painted. But that's another story...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2tyJM9f58U
Mod on!!!
F3nix Feet
Time for another update.
This time I'll be showing how I did the feet for the desk.
Used 5mm aluminium, a couple of different sized holesaws, 80 and 120 grit sandpaper, some 8mm countersunk screws and nuts and JB Weld
Started by cutting all the necessary disks. Some were cut using a 55mm holesaw and others using a 60mm.
This was the result, now need to finish off those nasty edges.
Secured the disks using a 6mm screws and nut and used the pillar drill create the necessary rotation to sand a lot faster and much more effectively.
Started with 80 grit and finished off with 120
In the end that middle screw was changed for a 8mm stainless steel countersunk screw and the nut was changed for a flanged 8mm nut
This is how they look installed on the pedestal. Used some 8mm wood inserts to provide the screw thread, the head of the countersunk screw was filled with some JB Weld to provide a nice smooth finish to the end side of the feet. They just need some paint now
Hope you like them, will come back soon with more updates
Time for another update.
This time I'll be showing how I did the feet for the desk.
Used 5mm aluminium, a couple of different sized holesaws, 80 and 120 grit sandpaper, some 8mm countersunk screws and nuts and JB Weld
Started by cutting all the necessary disks. Some were cut using a 55mm holesaw and others using a 60mm.
This was the result, now need to finish off those nasty edges.
Secured the disks using a 6mm screws and nut and used the pillar drill create the necessary rotation to sand a lot faster and much more effectively.
Started with 80 grit and finished off with 120
In the end that middle screw was changed for a 8mm stainless steel countersunk screw and the nut was changed for a flanged 8mm nut
This is how they look installed on the pedestal. Used some 8mm wood inserts to provide the screw thread, the head of the countersunk screw was filled with some JB Weld to provide a nice smooth finish to the end side of the feet. They just need some paint now
Hope you like them, will come back soon with more updates
F3nix Photoshoot
Right, difficult to explain this but must admit that I am over the moon for seeing my build nominated to MOTM at Bit-Tech. When I started it I never thought that would develop into what it is now, this is my first mod ever and I have really and truly been developing my skills along the way, the planning/designing has changed so many times that it's hilarious, I must have done two of everything, lol.
However, I do think that it is difficult to visualise where I am going with this as such have decided to post some pictures that will enable everyone to have a better feel for it.
Hope you like it!
Mod on!!!
Right, difficult to explain this but must admit that I am over the moon for seeing my build nominated to MOTM at Bit-Tech. When I started it I never thought that would develop into what it is now, this is my first mod ever and I have really and truly been developing my skills along the way, the planning/designing has changed so many times that it's hilarious, I must have done two of everything, lol.
However, I do think that it is difficult to visualise where I am going with this as such have decided to post some pictures that will enable everyone to have a better feel for it.
Hope you like it!
Mod on!!!