Day 6: Cutting Acrylic I'm using the term "cutting" a bit loosely here. The technique I'm using to cut these panel to size is a score and snap method. I score the panel with a blade then give the panel a whack and it should snap along the score line. Clamping down the panel and guide: "Cut" panels: I decided to tackle the hardest cut today. Knowing that I don't have the skill to make such cuts free hand, I used the motherboard tray as a template. Drilling the holes: Aligning the template using the holes and securing it to the panel: Rough cut made: Mock up of how the rear IO panel attached to the rear panel: Still need to clean up the edges on the cuts and polish. Here's what the panel looks like without the protective covering.
Day 7: Getting Back to Work Time for this sucker to come out of hibernation. While this thread was sleeping, I installed a bar across the top and bottom of the case. This was to strengthen the frame as well as provide a mounting point for the partition piece. Apparently, I modified the motherboard tray as well and forgot to write about it. What I did was shortened it and painted it black. Primer dried and sanded: Ghetto fabulous paint booth Here's a mock up what the case looks like this morning. The only panel that's actually attached is the rear panel with the motherboard tray. Aside from drilling holes for the base panel, I spent the day making the partition piece that sits behind the motherboard tray. Fail. At least I didn't cut it too small. Acrylic is pretty strong stuff. Gettin there: There we go: Quick mock up of the case with the rear panel. The panel and base isn't bolted down yet so fitment looks a bit off. To do list: - Buy new radiator - Cut openings for power supply, radiator, optical drives - Cut and install false floor. - Think of something to house the hard drives - Finish cutting panels for sides and top - Buy more screws - Plan tube routing.
