Thanks for the input guys.
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First, because of the very large differences in channel length and turns, you would indeed end up with very low flow in the last 4 channels (farthest from the outlet). More than 80% of the flow would go through the first 4 channels if they are double sized.
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I realized that the velocity would decrease if the channels out were greater in volume than the input. I was hoping that it wouldn't be too drastic and that it wouldn't hinder performance too much. Whaddya think? Would it be that problematic?
As for most of the flow going through the 4 channels nearest the outlet, I was counting on the water moving around the outside channel acting like a syphon and pulling water through the rest of the channels. Am I being simple minded here?
Also, I saw the 3d model that EMC posted in that thread. It looks very cool but I don't know if I could pull that one off. I want to keep it a simple construction.
Jaydee, thanks for the ideas. Glad to know that it wouldn't be too hard to mill. The drawing is still in no shape to give to a CadCam guy to code for me yet so I have yet to show it to him.
I have actually tried to draw it again with different channel sizes (largest furthest from the outlet getting gradually smaller as they approach the outlet. It looks pretty cool. but I left it on a comp at work and forgot to FTP it up so I could post it. I will add it tomorrow.
Any help is appreciated. This is my first block design and I want it to not only look nice but also perform.