I finished my model! Now I have a reference for all the details and measurements for my computer tower. I think it looks really good!
I have also been playing around with my CAD model. Making some progress and simplifying the design. I have tailored the design to the materials I can readily access/purchase.
I went to the Metal store around here and bought some channels. Brazed them together as well. The channels were like 20 bucks so not too bad.
I probably could have done a better job, but I had to heat the metal up a lot to get it hot enough for the braze. Heating up the other side melted my braze, so I guess I will have to cover it up. I think the braze on the one side will hold well though…hopefully.
Well, I went back the metal store and asked about CNC water jetting. They came back with a quote. ~200 bucks for a 4′ x 8′ sheet of 6061 aluminum and $800 for the CNC work. That seemed a little ridiculous since I gave them the CAD files. So I had them cut it in two 18″ strips and two 30″ strips. I figure I can try to cut it myself with a nibbler. So, I bought a nibbler attachement for my drill for 40 bucks. I should have enough leftover to finish the lower shroud as well, maybe even the whole thing! Let’s see if that will work. The nibbler just arrived today so I’m excited!
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