made a second #Rotor block - Page 2

Teus · 10-15-2003, 02:47 PM

a $50 drill is doing great here ?!

krisco · 10-18-2003, 10:19 AM

Ok Im new to all this stuff so these are probley dumb questions.

On the blocks I dont see any solder and only 4 little screw things to hold the 2 peaces together what are thoses. Also how do you guys cut your copper down to shape. Thanks.

#Rotor · 10-18-2003, 10:47 AM

this is how I cut mine nowa days....

does wonders for saving on some elbow-grease......

the end result....

krisco · 10-18-2003, 10:51 AM

Do you think a jig saw will do the trick on cutting the copper.

Also If Im going to make me a hard drive block what thickness of copper should I get. And Im making a rotor design what type of drill bits do you guys use. I though I read in anther post wood bits is that true.

krisco · 10-18-2003, 10:56 AM

Do you think a jig saw will do the trick on cutting the copper.

Also If Im going to make me a hard drive block what thickness of copper should I get. And Im making a rotor design what type of drill bits do you guys use. I though I read in anther post wood bits is that true.

#Rotor · 10-18-2003, 11:02 AM

rather use a hack-saw....

it's not really wood bits... though it commonly is used on wood...

when at the hardware store... ask for high-speed steel bits....

they are adequate for doing the job and not too expensive....

something like this

krisco · 10-18-2003, 11:27 AM

Ok thanks also instead of making lots of little holes can I just make the holes bigger will that affect anything and how deep should I get the holes. Aslo how do I sand down the edges so it looks nice.

Puzzdre · 10-18-2003, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by #Rotor
this is how I cut mine nowa days....

Dammit, not only saves the elbow grease, it makes nice straight perfectly perpendicular cuts!!!

WANNNNAAA!!!

g.l.amour · 10-18-2003, 12:06 PM

i don't think your wife will agree to that puzzdre

Blackeagle · 10-18-2003, 02:04 PM

The secret is timing Puzzdre!

When she next asks you about doing a "honey do" job that you could make use of a bands saw in doing for her, explain you'll be very glad to do .......... for her, you just need this saw.

winewood · 10-18-2003, 04:20 PM

holy moly!! you have found the secret solution to my problems! Lathe, bandsaw, drill press.. here we come!

Puzzdre · 10-19-2003, 03:46 AM

LOL guys,

She's a strong woman, She can cope with few more essential powertools in our small community...

I just got a mitre saw from her for our anniversary, think that Christmas is good time for another 'kind of saw that I need'

We are thinking of buying an older house instead of apartement, and old houses needs repairing, repairing needs tools. Also, house means having a front yard, a garage (to put the tools in) and ofcourse, back(junk)yard for all the things that will come handy one day...Do you think it's a good idea to buy a 1000$ used mill to make the door plate with our name on it? I think it's worth a try...

winewood, don't forget the mill

g.l.amour · 10-19-2003, 06:24 AM

i'd go for a renovating old house over an apartment, any time. what can a hobbyist do with an apartment, really?

Javascripterror · 10-19-2003, 07:16 AM

Fill it full of power tools and call it a hobby flat.

Puzzdre · 10-19-2003, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by g.l.amour
i'd go for a renovating old house over an apartment, any time. what can a hobbyist do with an apartment, really?

My point exactly m8! It took some gentle persuasion from me, but it worked. Hopefully next spring or summer we're moving!

Javascripterror, LOL, but neighbours will not agree...Maybe in geriatric home of some kind, all neighbours visually challenged, with hear impairment, and sexually inactive (surely hope so

)...

Maxim, sorry for hijacking your thread, pls blame #Rotor he's the one with the gadgets that make us drool all the time

maxim · 10-19-2003, 03:30 PM

haha, no problem. im just sitting here looking at all this stuff y'all have, and dreaming of that day when i get a job and have money to afford things

Jewfro · 10-19-2003, 04:38 PM

Just a quick question: Where did you get your drill press and tap/die set and how much did they cost? Nice job on the blocks btw =)

krisco · 10-19-2003, 06:38 PM

How do you keep the 2 blocks to gether with out soldering.

maxim · 10-19-2003, 07:23 PM

Jewfro, press is $90 from sears. im not sure what tap set you're referring to. i bought a $17 set form sears that has an 8-36 tap for the set screws. i also bought a $7 tap for the barbs form McMaster.

krisco, the 4 set screws keep it together. i have GOOP for sealing.

10-18-2003, 10:47 AM	#28
#Rotor Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dione, sector 4s1256 Posts: 852	this is how I cut mine nowa days.... does wonders for saving on some elbow-grease...... the end result.... __________________ There is no Spoon....

10-18-2003, 11:02 AM	#31
#Rotor Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dione, sector 4s1256 Posts: 852	rather use a hack-saw.... it's not really wood bits... though it commonly is used on wood... when at the hardware store... ask for high-speed steel bits.... they are adequate for doing the job and not too expensive.... something like this __________________ There is no Spoon....

10-18-2003, 12:06 PM	#34
g.l.amour Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: on da case Posts: 933	i don't think your wife will agree to that puzzdre __________________ yo soy un tiburón

10-18-2003, 04:20 PM	#36
winewood Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: in my chair Posts: 574	holy moly!! you have found the secret solution to my problems! Lathe, bandsaw, drill press.. here we come! __________________ -winewood-

10-19-2003, 03:46 AM	#37
Puzzdre Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Croatia Posts: 969	LOL guys, She's a strong woman, She can cope with few more essential powertools in our small community... I just got a mitre saw from her for our anniversary, think that Christmas is good time for another 'kind of saw that I need' We are thinking of buying an older house instead of apartement, and old houses needs repairing, repairing needs tools. Also, house means having a front yard, a garage (to put the tools in) and ofcourse, back(junk)yard for all the things that will come handy one day...Do you think it's a good idea to buy a 1000$ used mill to make the door plate with our name on it? I think it's worth a try... winewood, don't forget the mill __________________ 'Out of cheese error... ...please reboot the universe (press the GBL to continue)'

10-15-2003, 02:47 PM	#26
Teus Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Belgium\Ieper Posts: 65	a $50 drill is doing great here ?!

10-18-2003, 10:19 AM	#27
krisco Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USA, UtAH Posts: 14	Ok Im new to all this stuff so these are probley dumb questions. On the blocks I dont see any solder and only 4 little screw things to hold the 2 peaces together what are thoses. Also how do you guys cut your copper down to shape. Thanks.

10-18-2003, 10:51 AM	#29
krisco Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USA, UtAH Posts: 14	Do you think a jig saw will do the trick on cutting the copper. Also If Im going to make me a hard drive block what thickness of copper should I get. And Im making a rotor design what type of drill bits do you guys use. I though I read in anther post wood bits is that true.

10-18-2003, 10:56 AM	#30
krisco Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USA, UtAH Posts: 14	Do you think a jig saw will do the trick on cutting the copper. Also If Im going to make me a hard drive block what thickness of copper should I get. And Im making a rotor design what type of drill bits do you guys use. I though I read in anther post wood bits is that true.

10-18-2003, 11:27 AM	#32
krisco Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USA, UtAH Posts: 14	Ok thanks also instead of making lots of little holes can I just make the holes bigger will that affect anything and how deep should I get the holes. Aslo how do I sand down the edges so it looks nice.

10-18-2003, 02:04 PM	#35
Blackeagle Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: U.S.A = Michigan Posts: 1,243	The secret is timing Puzzdre! When she next asks you about doing a "honey do" job that you could make use of a bands saw in doing for her, explain you'll be very glad to do .......... for her, you just need this saw.

10-19-2003, 06:24 AM	#38
g.l.amour Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: on da case Posts: 933	i'd go for a renovating old house over an apartment, any time. what can a hobbyist do with an apartment, really? __________________ yo soy un tiburón

10-19-2003, 07:16 AM	#39
Javascripterror Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 8	Fill it full of power tools and call it a hobby flat.

10-19-2003, 03:30 PM	#41
maxim Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: VA Tech Posts: 111	haha, no problem. im just sitting here looking at all this stuff y'all have, and dreaming of that day when i get a job and have money to afford things __________________ 1700@2050 (205x10@2.0v) Abit NF7-S rev2.0 3x 512 Corsair XMS3200C2 11-3-3-2 ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB

10-19-2003, 04:38 PM	#42
Jewfro Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 33	Just a quick question: Where did you get your drill press and tap/die set and how much did they cost? Nice job on the blocks btw =)

10-19-2003, 06:38 PM	#43
krisco Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USA, UtAH Posts: 14	How do you keep the 2 blocks to gether with out soldering.

10-19-2003, 07:23 PM	#44
maxim Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: VA Tech Posts: 111	Jewfro, press is $90 from sears. im not sure what tap set you're referring to. i bought a $17 set form sears that has an 8-36 tap for the set screws. i also bought a $7 tap for the barbs form McMaster. krisco, the 4 set screws keep it together. i have GOOP for sealing. __________________ 1700@2050 (205x10@2.0v) Abit NF7-S rev2.0 3x 512 Corsair XMS3200C2 11-3-3-2 ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB

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