Project Alternate

deblow · 20 Jul 2015 at 23:22

bigjimmyauk said:
Honestly it's brilliant you can buy 5min,15min and hour versions if i remember right, you mist both sides to be bonded with a sprayer like what barbers use etc. clamp/pin the bond and leave to set. I've used it to build all sorts (i'm a joiner by trade) and it's never let me down. Just be sure to knife away the excess when tacky so it comes away cleanly otherwise it can be a pig to get off.

I was viewing your thread last night and the missus said thats a nice desk PFFFFT

sounds a bit like contact adhesive, that's also new to me & its the 1st time iv used it, love it!
glad you missus likes it, mine hate it I think, always moaning about me spending more time with it that i do with her lol

deblow · 20 Jul 2015 at 23:23

FML1990 said:
I cant wait to see this when its finished.

I cant wait to show you it done

and get back to playing some games in comfort

Keechy · 22 Jul 2015 at 02:36

this build get better with ever update it will be sad when she finished

Brian18741 · 24 Jul 2015 at 00:01

Truly a mammoth effort so far, well done!

deblow said:
Installed the main power on the back wall under the desk in the center, this is also so I can get to it easily.

Although this needs vinyl!

deblow · 25 Jul 2015 at 02:11

Brian18741 said:
Truly a mammoth effort so far, well done!

Although this needs vinyl!

Thanks

yeah was thinking the same, but its going to be hard to see unless some1 is down on knees if front of my chair.
highly unlikely though lol

Brian18741 · 25 Jul 2015 at 13:51

deblow said:
Thanks
yeah was thinking the same, but its going to be hard to see unless some1 is down on knees if front of my chair.
highly unlikely though lol

Stay positive man, you never know!

deblow · 25 Jul 2015 at 18:57

Brian18741 said:
Stay positive man, you never know!

lol

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Update:

Took some shots of the pump lighting, gone with white for now untill I can capture the reds a bit better on a pro cam.
also painted the valve fittings black & red,
& finally, did the hardest bend with 4 turns

after 2nd attempt

colinmcr · 25 Jul 2015 at 21:57

Nice pics I find it difficult to even attempt shots like that, very nice effect on the block.

Brian18741 · 25 Jul 2015 at 23:44

Man that pump looks savage illuminated like that! Nice plumbing also!

deblow · 26 Jul 2015 at 18:50

colinmcr said:
Nice pics I find it difficult to even attempt shots like that, very nice effect on the block.

thanks
really hard to capture reds, wish i still had a pro camera, had to sell it last year

Brian18741 said:
Man that pump looks savage illuminated like that! Nice plumbing also!

Thanks
yeah, I love the pump lighting, made sure I can see them when sat at the desk this time, I uploaded a vid on my FB page with the lighting moving

hope this link works -
https://video-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/h...=d0f013183f679d5c9ebce105b0a99c80&oe=55B54164

even with the KB on the desk I should only be blocking the 2 SSDs

Brian18741 · 26 Jul 2015 at 20:26

Holy moly, where's the warp engage button? ! That's nuts man, excellent!

haxxbaxx · 26 Jul 2015 at 20:33

rather nice

Keechy · 30 Jul 2015 at 18:02

every update it get better and better

deblow · 31 Jul 2015 at 17:37

Brian18741 said:
Holy moly, where's the warp engage button? ! That's nuts man, excellent!

lol, still have to add them mate

haxxbaxx said:
rather nice

Keechy said:
every update it get better and better

Thanks all

UPDATE:

Finally finished with the logos & MB, just need to install the Coolermaster logo around the center SSD compartment,
then that part of the build is completed & I can finish up the loop, add the GPU & small details.

all the reds are much deeper & nicer, hope a professional camera will pick them up a bit better for when i do the final pics

colinmcr · 31 Jul 2015 at 22:48

I'm thinking of using same motherboard, you've inspired me with it. Wanna try make it look battleship like. Did you add the red light under the armour?

deblow · 1 Aug 2015 at 02:30

colinmcr said:
I'm thinking of using same motherboard, you've inspired me with it. Wanna try make it look battleship like. Did you add the red light under the armour?

Yeah, 2 red LEDs under the armor, would have to move if i ever use M.2.
but as they effect performance on PCI lane (so im told)
Dont think i will be using M.2 with this setup

colinmcr · 1 Aug 2015 at 04:58

Yeah it affects the use of the lower pci only, the other two will still be x16. If you are using anything less than a 5930k you won't get full use either, I believe.

deblow · 1 Aug 2015 at 13:57

colinmcr said:
Yeah it affects the use of the lower pci only, the other two will still be x16. If you are using anything less than a 5930k you won't get full use either, I believe.

yeah that would be the problem for me atm, as im using the 5820k.

deblow · 11 Aug 2015 at 20:38

Been a bit busy with the family lately, but here's a quick update & should have more by the weekend

Completed the runner for the glass top/lift, had a couple of ideas for the lift but this was the best option for now,
cost & time wise.

made from -
A CM Storm Reaper mouse wheel, old shower attachment
& some spare Alphacool hardtube cut-offs.
coated the wheel with some rubber to help grip the glass without scratching hopefully.

20150802_183649_zpsqqnjbarc.jpg~original

colinmcr · 12 Aug 2015 at 05:42

Nice modding there mate, not quite sure how it works so will see when you update us.