Project Ethos & Cube - Desk Awesomeness
- Thread starter SavellM
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Ye I've started to doubt myself on the Carbon wrap.
But I still think it will look good as like a backdrop under the mobo trays and so forth.
If it really doesn't look good I will peel it off and replace with maybe Matt black or just stain the rest of the wood underneath.
Not 100% sure at the moment.
So I thought I would start off by showing you what I'm moving away from by this desk.
As you can see its a mess, and its cramped.
You can see my one PC in the background (White case)
So now work is starting, getting all tools and bits ready
Measuring for the cutouts for Middle Rad.
All measured, now making first incision.
Cutting out the hole.
Test fitting of the rad, just pushed in. Its nice and snug.
Underneath.
Didn't come out too bad I think.
Cutting away the back strip, to fit the other Rad.
All gone.
Making a slit in the back to slot the Rad support.
Test fitting.
Whats hidden under there?
Yup my trusty switch.
What are these supports being made for?
UPS down the back.
As you can see its a mess, and its cramped.
You can see my one PC in the background (White case)
So now work is starting, getting all tools and bits ready
Measuring for the cutouts for Middle Rad.
All measured, now making first incision.
Cutting out the hole.
Test fitting of the rad, just pushed in. Its nice and snug.
Underneath.
Didn't come out too bad I think.
Cutting away the back strip, to fit the other Rad.
All gone.
Making a slit in the back to slot the Rad support.
Test fitting.
Whats hidden under there?
Yup my trusty switch.
What are these supports being made for?
UPS down the back.
Back to the back Rad, test fitting.
Slit is just right.
Little feet.
Testing.
Counter sinking holes.
Looks good.
Testing with the full setup.
Getting ready for the Front bay things.
Holes all cut.
Testing fittings... Really snug.
With all 3.
Temp layout of components.
Does the PSU look ok at the back there?
Thats all for now.
Its coming along.
Next I can start making the power cables, and getting fittings with the real components.
Slit is just right.
Little feet.
Testing.
Counter sinking holes.
Looks good.
Testing with the full setup.
Getting ready for the Front bay things.
Holes all cut.
Testing fittings... Really snug.
With all 3.
Temp layout of components.
Does the PSU look ok at the back there?
Thats all for now.
Its coming along.
Next I can start making the power cables, and getting fittings with the real components.
Associate
Amazing as always. 
Can't wait to see the finished thing!
Can't wait to see the finished thing!
Soldato
Awesome m8, loving the white rads we need more pictures 
Soldato
Amazing build log man. Will be keeping my eye on this eagerly awaiting further updates. Starting to wish I had a carpenter friend too!
Soldato
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Far be it from me to criticise but, if it were me, I'd either hide it or paint it the same as the rad covers.
I've been following this build for a while now but haven't commented yet. One of the few regrets I have in life is that I simply don't have the skill or patience for anywhere near this level of craftsmanship. I wish I did but I don't. I'm loving this build and I look forward to future developments.
Keep up the good work mate, you're making an awesome job of it
Thanks guys
Appreciate all the feedback.
I am looking at making a cover for the front bay devices, but not sure if we will do anything with it yet.
Also not 100% sure about the PSU details yet.
But I think it will look nice, as I am sleeving the cables.
Also the PSU itself will be mostly hidden by the lid.
Appreciate all the feedback.
I am looking at making a cover for the front bay devices, but not sure if we will do anything with it yet.
Also not 100% sure about the PSU details yet.
But I think it will look nice, as I am sleeving the cables.
Also the PSU itself will be mostly hidden by the lid.
So did a quick test cable.
This is just so that I can see how long I need and a rough cable layout.
Any other ideas?
Also I will be cutting a hole down the bottom so that the cables come in from the bottom corner.
I just ran it over as thats kinda how it will run.
Also I will be using cable mounting, so they run nice and neat down the side, and under the mobo tray.
So here you can see it will run around the back.
Does that work? Any other ideas?
This is just so that I can see how long I need and a rough cable layout.
Any other ideas?
Also I will be cutting a hole down the bottom so that the cables come in from the bottom corner.
I just ran it over as thats kinda how it will run.
Also I will be using cable mounting, so they run nice and neat down the side, and under the mobo tray.
So here you can see it will run around the back.
Does that work? Any other ideas?
Technically yes.
But that section where the Switch is has a top cover.
Also that side will be against a wall so not really.
If it is, I could always make a box type cover for it.
Or just use a cable management to keep it against the side and bobs your uncle.
But that section where the Switch is has a top cover.
Also that side will be against a wall so not really.
If it is, I could always make a box type cover for it.
Or just use a cable management to keep it against the side and bobs your uncle.
Soldato
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