Who is good to send a couple review blocks to??? - Page 3

Butcher · 01-03-2002, 07:20 PM

When I get some cash, all donations gratefully accepted

It'll probably be in a few weeks after I've mulled over the design a bit more. Also I left my 6mm copper plate in my parents garage so I'm out a coldplate right now, might try to find a local supplier of copper flat bar stock.

jaydee · 01-03-2002, 07:55 PM

I finally got my stock in!!! Now to rework my CNC code for the Copper. It is much harder to mill out.

But i was expecting that. Posted a pic of a copper block milled out on my website.

Brad · 01-03-2002, 08:51 PM

butch, there should be plenty of places around that supply copper bar.

jaydee, the copper version looks nice, have you tested it yet?

jaydee · 01-03-2002, 09:08 PM

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Originally posted by Brad
butch, there should be plenty of places around that supply copper bar.

jaydee, the copper version looks nice, have you tested it yet?

No I still need to get a 1/4" NPT tap. Then I will solder the top on and run it this weekend. While that is testing I will modify the CNC Code and try and make a few more. I want to send both versions out to Joe ASAP. I like his testing methods.

There are about 6 places here locally that supply Copper, but they don't stock it, so you have to waut for it to be shipped from their supplier. Usually takes about 3 days if all goes well. And they only sell by 12 foot sections only!!! So if you buy some you have to buy a lot.

If you are in a bigger City you should be able to find some in smaller sections. Hobby shops sometimes carry small amounts. Also the scrap metal recylcing places some times have some.

LiquidCool · 01-04-2002, 02:27 AM

HEY! at least you gave me credit on the pics

Brad · 01-04-2002, 04:11 AM

I chose your rad cause it's the biggest, and I figured butch would need one big rad due to his 2x 220w pelts.

12ft???? how do you transport that? LOL

Butcher · 01-04-2002, 05:49 AM

Rad I'm getting a 5 buck 12x6 heatercore shortly, will mod on the barbs myself.

As for copper bar, yeah I can probably get it, it's finding a place that'll sell me less than half a ton of it as jaydee found - easy to get metal, hard to get small quantities :/

EDIT: just checked metalsupermarkets.com they have a store in the next city - 20 miles, that might be a possibility. Used them before, they'll cut metal to order and usually carry some stocks of copper though not much.

LiquidCool · 01-04-2002, 04:21 PM

www.onlinemetals.com

Can get from 1" to as much as you need...

jaydee · 01-04-2002, 05:21 PM

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Originally posted by LiquidCool
www.onlinemetals.com

Can get from 1" to as much as you need...

They are a little expensive but they are exellent!!! I live 300miles from them and standard ground UPS takes a day!!! Glad I live close.

They will get a lot more business from me.

LiquidCool · 01-04-2002, 06:24 PM

Heh, I live in Florida and it takes about 5 days to get to me

But overall great service, haven't had any problems at all...

jaydee · 01-04-2002, 06:29 PM

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Originally posted by LiquidCool
Heh, I live in Florida and it takes about 5 days to get to me But overall great service, haven't had any problems at all...

I can pay a lot less locally but I can't haul 12 foot long sticks.

Once I get the truck completely rebuilt and a rack installed I will buy locally.

LiquidCool · 01-04-2002, 07:42 PM

also Grainger sells copper but it comes in 6' lengths only. Have to have a business tax ID though...

jaydee · 01-04-2002, 08:02 PM

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Originally posted by LiquidCool
also Grainger sells copper but it comes in 6' lengths only. Have to have a business tax ID though...

I got a bussiness license and a Tax ID number.

LiquidCool · 01-04-2002, 10:08 PM

www.grainger.com

You can also get their catalog, it's only about 6" thick

Brad · 01-05-2002, 07:27 AM

the catalogue or the copper?

I know that from here, I can get it from quite a few companies who sell metal, all sorts of metal, al, stainless steel, even exotic things like Tungsten, Vanadium, etc

jaydee · 01-05-2002, 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by Brad
the catalogue or the copper?

I know that from here, I can get it from quite a few companies who sell metal, all sorts of metal, al, stainless steel, even exotic things like Tungsten, Vanadium, etc

The cataloge I am pretty sure. My Copper block is not doing so well. .5C better than the Aluminum under same testing.

Brad · 01-06-2002, 04:58 PM

hmmm, have you tried mounting it a couple of times?

still, it shows Al isnt' really that bad

jaydee · 01-06-2002, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by Brad
hmmm, have you tried mounting it a couple of times?

still, it shows Al isnt' really that bad

Yep, I mounted it several times. Even at different tightneses. Just isn't that much better. -.5C is the best I have seen. Just not worth it.

Brad · 01-06-2002, 05:10 PM

still, people are going to want copper because of the huge percieved improvement.

jaydee · 01-06-2002, 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by Brad
still, people are going to want copper because of the huge percieved improvement.

Yep, but that is their loss. Iam not making enough money on blocks to really worry about it. If they don't want Al they can pay over twice as much for Copper elswhere.

I never planed on making much money on blocks anyway.

Brad · 01-06-2002, 06:24 PM

hehe true.

when are you going to send them to Joe?

jaydee · 01-06-2002, 07:15 PM

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Originally posted by Brad
hehe true.

when are you going to send them to Joe?

Tomorrow. I already have them done. They are the Epoxied ones, but they should give the same results as soldered if I decide to go that way.

jaydee · 01-08-2002, 10:54 PM

Well my review units will not be sent to Joe. I still don't have the final design down because of the Epoxy thing, and I can't fill orders if anyone actually wanted one.

Argggg!!! I was hoping I was layed off untill April!!!! I guess I should feel luck I have a good job.

Brad · 01-09-2002, 06:16 PM

hehe, could you remount it with screws?

jaydee · 01-09-2002, 06:29 PM

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Originally posted by Brad
hehe, could you remount it with screws?

Yeah but i don't have enough room on the sides to properly seal it. i will not be able to get enough pressure in the center on the narrow sides. I mau have a workaround for this though if I can find a 1/16" end mill bit. I will just mill a channel down the middle of the 1/8" sides and fill it with silicone. That should do just fine I think. Got other projects going at the moment though.

01-03-2002, 07:20 PM	#51
Butcher Thermophile Join Date: May 2001 Location: UK Posts: 1,064	When I get some cash, all donations gratefully accepted It'll probably be in a few weeks after I've mulled over the design a bit more. Also I left my 6mm copper plate in my parents garage so I'm out a coldplate right now, might try to find a local supplier of copper flat bar stock. __________________ Once upon a time, in a land far far away...

01-04-2002, 05:49 AM	#57
Butcher Thermophile Join Date: May 2001 Location: UK Posts: 1,064	Rad I'm getting a 5 buck 12x6 heatercore shortly, will mod on the barbs myself. As for copper bar, yeah I can probably get it, it's finding a place that'll sell me less than half a ton of it as jaydee found - easy to get metal, hard to get small quantities :/ EDIT: just checked metalsupermarkets.com they have a store in the next city - 20 miles, that might be a possibility. Used them before, they'll cut metal to order and usually carry some stocks of copper though not much. __________________ Once upon a time, in a land far far away... Last edited by Butcher; 01-04-2002 at 05:53 AM.

01-03-2002, 07:55 PM	#52
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	I finally got my stock in!!! Now to rework my CNC code for the Copper. It is much harder to mill out. But i was expecting that. Posted a pic of a copper block milled out on my website.

01-03-2002, 08:51 PM	#53
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	butch, there should be plenty of places around that supply copper bar. jaydee, the copper version looks nice, have you tested it yet?

01-04-2002, 02:27 AM	#55
LiquidCool Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Central Florida Posts: 231	HEY! at least you gave me credit on the pics

01-04-2002, 04:11 AM	#56
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	I chose your rad cause it's the biggest, and I figured butch would need one big rad due to his 2x 220w pelts. 12ft???? how do you transport that? LOL

01-04-2002, 04:21 PM	#58
LiquidCool Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Central Florida Posts: 231	www.onlinemetals.com Can get from 1" to as much as you need...

01-04-2002, 06:24 PM	#60
LiquidCool Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Central Florida Posts: 231	Heh, I live in Florida and it takes about 5 days to get to me But overall great service, haven't had any problems at all...

01-04-2002, 07:42 PM	#62
LiquidCool Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Central Florida Posts: 231	also Grainger sells copper but it comes in 6' lengths only. Have to have a business tax ID though...

01-04-2002, 10:08 PM	#64
LiquidCool Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Central Florida Posts: 231	www.grainger.com You can also get their catalog, it's only about 6" thick

01-05-2002, 07:27 AM	#65
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	the catalogue or the copper? I know that from here, I can get it from quite a few companies who sell metal, all sorts of metal, al, stainless steel, even exotic things like Tungsten, Vanadium, etc

01-06-2002, 04:58 PM	#67
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	hmmm, have you tried mounting it a couple of times? still, it shows Al isnt' really that bad

01-06-2002, 05:10 PM	#69
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	still, people are going to want copper because of the huge percieved improvement.

01-06-2002, 06:24 PM	#71
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	hehe true. when are you going to send them to Joe?

01-08-2002, 10:54 PM	#73
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	Well my review units will not be sent to Joe. I still don't have the final design down because of the Epoxy thing, and I can't fill orders if anyone actually wanted one. Argggg!!! I was hoping I was layed off untill April!!!! I guess I should feel luck I have a good job.

01-09-2002, 06:16 PM	#74
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	hehe, could you remount it with screws?

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