I constructed an aluminum frame with 600mm lengths for the width and 150mm pieces for the length and height. I trimmed the bottom piece to match the keyboard height. I used the frame to cut birch plywood for the bottom. After painting it, I added a layer of polyurethane.
Frame of extruded aluminum
I struggled to get the faceplate mounted with some new 45° fasteners, but after several adjustments, I aligned everything. I drilled holes in the wood bolted things in place, and even though there were gaps, I was happy.
populating frame
I drafted the corner shapes to cut my side panels using the laser. The sides were 150mm x 20mm, and the braces were about 28mm long. I added a USB port, power switch, and fuse holder to one side. I added green engraving lines to help with painting.
Side panels drawing
I cut the plywood side panels on the laser but forgot to account for the short faceplate. There was a six-millimeter discrepancy, so I updated the drawing and cut the correct sizes. I applied black paint to alternate stripes, let the paint dry overnight, and painted the yellow lines in the morning.
Painted sidepanels
I struggled with the bottom panel as it needed more precision. I added fasteners but need more for the keyboard portion, which fits neatly. I mounted the newly painted corner pieces from the inside, which look fantastic.
Bottom and keyboard attached
I printed and taped a draft of my back panel to the plywood sheet to ensure straight lines and even holes. I used a jigsaw to cut the edges and drilled the mounting holes carefully to avoid blowouts.
Hole making process
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I struggled to get the faceplate mounted with some new 45° fasteners, but after several adjustments, I aligned everything. I drilled holes in the wood bolted things in place, and even though there were gaps, I was happy.
I drafted the corner shapes to cut my side panels using the laser. The sides were 150mm x 20mm, and the braces were about 28mm long. I added a USB port, power switch, and fuse holder to one side. I added green engraving lines to help with painting.
I cut the plywood side panels on the laser but forgot to account for the short faceplate. There was a six-millimeter discrepancy, so I updated the drawing and cut the correct sizes. I applied black paint to alternate stripes, let the paint dry overnight, and painted the yellow lines in the morning.
I struggled with the bottom panel as it needed more precision. I added fasteners but need more for the keyboard portion, which fits neatly. I mounted the newly painted corner pieces from the inside, which look fantastic.
I printed and taped a draft of my back panel to the plywood sheet to ensure straight lines and even holes. I used a jigsaw to cut the edges and drilled the mounting holes carefully to avoid blowouts.
The rest of the summary posts have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Completed projects from year 9
Completed projects from year 10
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
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