FAO Cathar

gurdas · 06-20-2005, 08:34 AM

Not sure if you remember me (ordered 8 or so of your blocks in the UK). I have your LRWW and the base has some slight marks, whats the best method of taking these out? Would you recommend me polishing the base again or will I run risk of making it too thin?

Also do you have an email address I can contact you on.

Thanks

DrCR · 06-20-2005, 12:12 PM

Try PMing him.

Tempus · 06-20-2005, 03:16 PM

plasma cutter - great for taking out a few marks.

Cathar · 06-20-2005, 05:39 PM

A quick hand-lap with 1200-grit paper on a flat, using (low smell) kerosene as a cutting lubricant, will be the best way to remove any marks and won't have a significant impact on the base-plate thickness.

Really though it shouldn't be anything to worry about.

killernoodle · 06-20-2005, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tempus

plasma cutter - great for taking out a few marks.

Dont you mean ball peen hammer?

Cathar · 06-20-2005, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by killernoodle

Dont you mean ball peen hammer?

Don't you meen "ball-pein hammer"?

gurdas · 06-24-2005, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cathar

A quick hand-lap with 1200-grit paper on a flat, using (low smell) kerosene as a cutting lubricant, will be the best way to remove any marks and won't have a significant impact on the base-plate thickness.

Really though it shouldn't be anything to worry about.

Thanks for that, I maybe just paranoid so i'll leave it.

Do you happen to have any spare black bolts used to fix the 3 plates together?

Cathar · 06-24-2005, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gurdas

Do you happen to have any spare black bolts used to fix the 3 plates together?

Yes, but it'll be cheaper and faster for you to go to a bolt & fastener supply store and just ask for some "M4x12mm SHCS" in Stainless Steel. The black ones can go a little rusty after a while and so I switched to holding all blocks together with stainless steel bolts.

SHCS = Socket Head Cap Screw

gurdas · 06-25-2005, 07:47 AM

Would something like this suffice?

The description says

SS.A4.Pan.Hd.M/Screw M4X12mm POZI

gurdas · 06-25-2005, 07:49 AM

Have also found this which is what you said

Tool-NET M4 x 12 BZP Socket Head Cap Screw

But could I use the POZI head instead of having to use an allen key or do I need to use a SHCS?

JfRsQ · 07-01-2005, 01:17 AM

Harder to strip a socket head than a Posi one. You can also tight them more than the +. I wouldn't use them

Joe Camel · 07-03-2005, 08:26 AM

the threads are in SILVER...im sure you could strip them with just about ANY "screw"

HERE is a thread over on OC where the G5 gets lapped. (and i learn to wet-lap)

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CYberDruid · 07-04-2005, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Camel

the threads are in SILVER...im sure you could strip them with just about ANY "screw"

HERE is a thread over on OC where the G5 gets lapped. (and i learn to wet-lap)

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Thank you for the tour of lapland--I used to think it was excessive--but the results speak for themselves. Great insights from Cathar and others in the crosslink. thanks!

06-20-2005, 08:34 AM	#1
gurdas Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 22	FAO Cathar Not sure if you remember me (ordered 8 or so of your blocks in the UK). I have your LRWW and the base has some slight marks, whats the best method of taking these out? Would you recommend me polishing the base again or will I run risk of making it too thin? Also do you have an email address I can contact you on. Thanks __________________ Diamond Black Project Log: ASUS A7N8X E-Deluxe / 2x 512mb TwinMOS Winbond PC3200 / 1700+ DLT3C 0310 / WD Raptor 10K Sata / Original LRWW #92 / Eheim 1250 / HTF2 Single Rad / Aqua-Computer Aquatube / Aqua-Computer AquaDrive / Danger Den Z-Chip

06-20-2005, 03:16 PM	#3
Tempus Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 456	plasma cutter - great for taking out a few marks. __________________ Thou art God.

06-25-2005, 07:47 AM	#9
gurdas Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 22	Would something like this suffice? The description says SS.A4.Pan.Hd.M/Screw M4X12mm POZI __________________ Diamond Black Project Log: ASUS A7N8X E-Deluxe / 2x 512mb TwinMOS Winbond PC3200 / 1700+ DLT3C 0310 / WD Raptor 10K Sata / Original LRWW #92 / Eheim 1250 / HTF2 Single Rad / Aqua-Computer Aquatube / Aqua-Computer AquaDrive / Danger Den Z-Chip

06-25-2005, 07:49 AM	#10
gurdas Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 22	Have also found this which is what you said Tool-NET M4 x 12 BZP Socket Head Cap Screw But could I use the POZI head instead of having to use an allen key or do I need to use a SHCS? __________________ Diamond Black Project Log: ASUS A7N8X E-Deluxe / 2x 512mb TwinMOS Winbond PC3200 / 1700+ DLT3C 0310 / WD Raptor 10K Sata / Original LRWW #92 / Eheim 1250 / HTF2 Single Rad / Aqua-Computer Aquatube / Aqua-Computer AquaDrive / Danger Den Z-Chip

07-03-2005, 08:26 AM	#12
Joe Camel Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 51	the threads are in SILVER...im sure you could strip them with just about ANY "screw" HERE is a thread over on OC where the G5 gets lapped. (and i learn to wet-lap) . __________________ JoeCamel is F@H for ....A CURE!! (40+ GHz) A64 Phase cooled: FX-55 @ 3204MHz (267x12) - MSI Neo2 - MachII - OCZ DDR Booster & VX @ 3.6V , 267 @ 2,2,2,5 1:1 - x800 XT-PE @ 665/608 - DD Maze4 with 172w TEC 14V TEC PSU - 500W X-Connect PSU A64 Water cooled: 3500 Venice @ 3000MHz (300x10) - DFI LP Ultra-D - Storm G5, D4 pump @ 16V, BIXII, 4x100+ CFM fans - OCZ VX @ 3.6V , 300 5:6 = 250 @ 2,2,2,6 - x850 XT @ 600/630 - socket A HSF & 80mm Tornado , copper mem sinks - OCZ 600W PSU

06-20-2005, 12:12 PM	#2
DrCR Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Luyten 789-6 Posts: 108	Try PMing him.

06-20-2005, 05:39 PM	#4
Cathar Thermophile Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,538	A quick hand-lap with 1200-grit paper on a flat, using (low smell) kerosene as a cutting lubricant, will be the best way to remove any marks and won't have a significant impact on the base-plate thickness. Really though it shouldn't be anything to worry about.

07-01-2005, 01:17 AM	#11
JfRsQ Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Québec Posts: 7	Harder to strip a socket head than a Posi one. You can also tight them more than the +. I wouldn't use them

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