When Geeks Craft a Wooden PC Case - GLOWFORGE
It was time for a PC upgrade and a project so we made a PC case from all laser cut pieces. The trusty Glowforge was used to cut out the 188 pieces and a lot of wood glue, super glue and screws were used to assemble them.
ILikeToMakeStuff Fusion course - https://iliketomakestuff.com/fusion-360-for-makers-course/
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All the raw materials were purchased from Johnson Plastics Plus:
Walnut Hardwood - https://www.jpplus.com/rowmark-hardwoods-walnut-laserable-wood-sheet Bronze Mirror Acrylic - https://www.jpplus.com/laserbits-clear-mirrored-bronze-1-8-extruded-acrylic Teal Mirror Acrylic - https://www.jpplus.com/clear-mirrored-teal-1-8-extruded-acrylic Clear Acrylic - https://www.jpplus.com/laserbits-clear-1-8-cell-cast-acrylic-24-x-48 Black Acrylic - https://www.jpplus.com/clear-black-1-8-cell-cast-acrylic MDF ⅛ and ¼ used - https://www.jpplus.com/laserbits-12-x-24-econo-laserable-wood-sheet
Below are Amazon Affiliate Links to components/tools used in this build. Using these links don't cost you any extra, they just help us feed the cats and leave the lights on:
Cables:
- Mini USB 3.0 19 Pin Internal Extension Header - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083XDQSWT?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- 1 to 3 Ways PWM Fan Splitter Cable - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FNL8YCZ?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- 3-Pack 90 Degree Right Angle SATA III - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018Y2LEBE?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- 1/4 inch Cord Protector - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FW5H57B?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- Molex 4pin IDE to SATA Connector 90 Degree - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081X33SHC?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- Assorted Heat Shrink Tube - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CNGUW4M?tag=whengeekscr03-20
PC Components:
- Intel Core i7-10700K - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086ML4XSB?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- EVGA Supernova 850 G5 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0845QTZRF?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- G.Skill 32GB DDR4 PC4-28800 3600MHz - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z45XB3G?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- ASUS TUF Gaming Z490-Plus - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086QSD3M4?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- ADATA XPG SX8200 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1J3C23?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- Alphacool 11390 Eisbaer 420 CPU - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ0S3AU?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- Antec 120mm RGB Case Fan - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V31D5PF?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- ARCTIC MX-4 - Thermal Compound Paste - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795DP124?tag=whengeekscr03-20
Case Components:
- Momentary Push Button Switch - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075N18PXT?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- Mountain Mods Modular I/O Panel - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KJ0T4B2?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- M3 Hex Male Male Brass Standoff - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XQJN5Y3?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- Black Tall Square Adhesive Rubber Bumper Pads - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WDDB7SD?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- 5 x Vented Computer Case PCI Card Slot Covers - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F4Q69HI?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- Phillips Pan Head Wood Screws - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0732CQ8WW?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- M3 x 12mm Flat Head Phillips Screw - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XBGWS3D?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- M3 x 8mm Phillips Flat Head Screw - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018RSV2AI?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- M3 Hex Screw Nut - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071NLDW56?tag=whengeekscr03-20
- Stainless Flat Head Phillips Wood Screw - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Y9KW9S?tag=whengeekscr03-20
Tools:
- 22.5 Degree Chamfer and Bevel Edging Router Bit - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TCDVN7C?tag=whengeekscr03-20
We used a Glowforge to make our map. If anybody is interested in purchasing a Glowforge you can use our referral code to get: $500 off a pro, $250 off a plus, or $100 off a basic. We'll get credit too! Use the link below. We love our Glowforge. Feel free to message us with any questions! https://glowforge.us/r/DSKCNJZL