Project Ethos & Cube - Desk Awesomeness

SavellM · 31 Dec 2012 at 15:49

Tattysnuc said:
Cheers. I'm finding the continuity gets a bit lost with having to flick to dropbox, and it doesn't really do your efforts the justice that I think that they deserve. Sorry if that sounds critical or ungrateful..

Now. This veneering lark... (pootles off to Dropbox link.... )...

No seriously speak your mind with me

I'll try help out where I can.

Veneering is done on the edges that are cut.
As the wood is Oak Veneer. So where we cut, we put veneer on so that it looks like solid oak... (which it isnt, shhh)

TheDesX77 · 31 Dec 2012 at 17:32

Another thing I need mounts or a way to mount the HDD's to the base.
Any ideas?

I saw a video where a guy used Velcro pads to attach the SSDs to the PSU. You could do the same to the bottom of the desk. Don't know if it would be secure enough for spinning HDDs though...

Looking good so far, well done

SavellM · 31 Dec 2012 at 18:59

TheDesX77 said:
I saw a video where a guy used Velcro pads to attach the SSDs to the PSU. You could do the same to the bottom of the desk. Don't know if it would be secure enough for spinning HDDs though...

Looking good so far, well done

Thats not too bad of an idea!
Will think of something.

Got mobo trays sorted but they will be 3 weeks away

*boo*

Tattysnuc · 1 Jan 2013 at 12:32

SavellM said:
No seriously speak your mind with me
I'll try help out where I can.

Veneering is done on the edges that are cut.
As the wood is Oak Veneer. So where we cut, we put veneer on so that it looks like solid oak... (which it isnt, shhh)

...and cut me down to size when I do overstep that mark - PLEASE!

I love what you've done so far - have you got any tips you've learnt from going from zero to hero veneering? It' be handy to understand what's involved before I even consider incorporating your inspirational wok into my own build...

adi518 · 1 Jan 2013 at 16:20

Seeing quite few of these desk projects lately.

SavellM · 2 Jan 2013 at 00:07

Tattysnuc said:
I love what you've done so far - have you got any tips you've learnt from going from zero to hero veneering? It' be handy to understand what's involved before I even consider incorporating your inspirational wok into my own build...

Ye, use a file!
My mate the woodworker used to cut off the excess veneer but he read somewhere to use a file, at a almost level degree with the board face.
This will cut if off using the file.
You can see here:

Then just sand down the edges and bobs your uncle. Use about a 120 grit.

To get the veneer on, use an iron, you can see it in the background of some shots. Basically veneer ontop of the wood cut, iron it on (a few seconds as the glue needs to melt), and push it down with a off cut of wood to run in flat and stick it down hard. Take your time and do little sections at a time.
You can also use a piece of paper between the veneer and iron as it helps it to glide over the wood.
Also be prepared to wreck your wifes iron.. Mine isnt happy and I have to get her a new one.. Lol, its the least of my worries.

SavellM · 2 Jan 2013 at 01:25

Here you can see the cut we did to lower the top.

It fits a lot nicer now.
You can also see where we cut out the base to start the slant down into the top draw.

SavellM · 2 Jan 2013 at 13:06

Just got into the office and some more toys arrived:
Oh ye

SavellM · 2 Jan 2013 at 17:52

Also ordered a BenQ XL2411T.
It arrived too

Trying to order sleeving but its hard as the shop isnt open for very long.
I also need to add a load to my shopping basket, but cant finish in time

*boo*

Tattysnuc · 2 Jan 2013 at 17:57

Someone has had a busy Xmas.... online anyway

SavellM · 2 Jan 2013 at 18:26

HAHA yup.
Im doing this once and doing it properly.
Gonna splash out to make it pucker!

But going to wait for Haswell before doing a proper upgrade to my rig.

SavellM · 2 Jan 2013 at 20:21

My Missus says I should call it Project "Rushmore" as in the mountain.
As well its huge compared to her

I was thinking Project "Ethos" dunno why but I like Ethos.

I might call the server "Cube" as that's what my server was named.
And could call the gaming one "Ethos"

DaleTheWhale · 2 Jan 2013 at 21:01

Looks nice, desk PC's seem to be the way forward!
Looking forward to how this turns out in the end!

SavellM · 2 Jan 2013 at 21:02

Ye you and me both

Gotta wait now for awhile, couple of weeks for wood and other bits.
Mobo trays are 3 weeks away too. So project is a bit on hold.

Tattysnuc · 3 Jan 2013 at 13:41

Maybe Mount Rushless.

After all with work of this calibre... "Slowly, slowly catchy monkey..."

What was that from?

cammy5477 · 3 Jan 2013 at 14:29

don't think some of the mods will let you keep the pic up of a competitors bag?

Specially not there main competitor.

SavellM · 3 Jan 2013 at 14:31

Oops good point

Removed...
Altho the big box is from OC

SavellM · 3 Jan 2013 at 22:56

Handles and Rails arrived for my draws.
I have one extra now as we had to get rid of the top draws haha.

Rails and handle:

And handles:

Managed to order sleeving, so hopefully that is here soon.
Can get cracking on that while waiting for the desk to finish.

SavellM · 4 Jan 2013 at 20:40

Got my camera out when my new 3m Carbon came.
Thought it would make a nice backdrop for some shots.

3M Carbon:

Desk port hole:

Dominator Platinum 16gb

Ram shot:

BitFenix LED Strip:

All 8 strips:

Lamptron Fan Controller:

Enermax Cluster Fans:

Front panel SD & USB:

Something tied up in a beautiful case:

Seasonic:

kthula666 · 4 Jan 2013 at 23:47

Apart from the pc stuff that desktop cable management grommet looks stunning. Only downside if i got to that for one desk the theme would have to run through the rest furniture.

The build is looking great keep the photo's comming.

:cool: