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Ahhhh, that's actually a pretty good idea. I've helped quite a few people pick components, draw/cad designs for cases, reservoirs, etc. Would be kind of cool to get a little cash for the effort now and again lol I've been an engineer/fabricator for so long I don't really think about services when helping people. Just offer the help freely, so ya a tip now and again is a pretty cool way to show your appreciation. btw, if you are drilling out rivets, use a center drill. they're carbide and will cut through the center shaft and the outer counter sink will shave the head off. Once that's done, they are easy to remove and you don't end up creating larger holes. Saw your post on the water cooler board. I replied to the original post (knowing the project was already done), but figured anybody who reads it later will pickup on the unibit/deburring tool as a better way to go than hole saws. I used to design/fabricate and test prototype components/engines for about 1500 different automotive companies, from harley davidson to caterpillar. So every now and again it's nice to share something I learned along the way knowing it'll make somebody elses life easier lol

Hey, quick question... What does the "tip me" button actually do?

I know it's an old post...but for future reference. I'd stay away from a hole saw. They aren't "true" centered and will create an elliptical hole. Best option is to step drill with a unibit if possible. You'll get a much cleaner/round hole (it also deburrs), but also depends on what the opening will be used for. A deburring tool wouldn't hurt either for cleaning up the edges. Much better than a file. When it comes to rivets, just measure whats already in it with a pair of calipers. Cut that in half due to expansion and you'll have the rivet size. But a unibit will always cut a smoother/cleaner whole when it comes to sheet metal or plastics and come in a varied assortment of sizes. I've seen all the way up to 3" before.

LOL Thanks, honestly since getting back into building again I didn't even know this existed until GanjaSMK told me about it. Pretty much spent my time hanging out at OCN reading through articles that caught my eye, or looking at new tech. So figured it couldn't hurt to check everything out here and see what's new, etc.

First water cooled rig since a custom Tandy3200 years ago (been custom building a VERY long time). But here's my current liquid build. Appreciate the comments/feedback. Not much in the way of serious design/fabrication, but as I said, just getting back into liquids. Thinking about the new 3m non conductive build, but it's still a bit too pricey at the moment.

Well, he talked me into it LOL Not really that much to be honest. Ya, I like to build a ton of stuff. I've been an automotive prototype mechanical engineer/master fabricator for 20+ years. Like to wrench, weld, machine and pretty much anything to see a creation come to life. UltraMega, yes, I have built custom mounts for surround sound systems. Currently a buddy of mine has one of my systems that are gothic (chain) designed mounting his speakers to the walls. GanjaSMK has been supporting some of the stands I'm currently working on, but got delayed since my son and I were exposed (tested positive) for covid. So haven't been able to do much lately. Here's some pieces that I've worked on in the past (and currently). I used to be a tattoo artist years ago and custom built machines as well. The coils are hand wrapped and each link of roller chain is welded to create a solid frame (liner/color set). The skeleton hand is just about complete. 2 more fingers, attach the forearm bones and the baseplate. Then it'll get clear coated and sold. Already working on a couple other designs as well. Middle finger (given lol), palm up, two finger outstretched to hold a headset, and maybe a fist design. Ordered a large wrench set as well to do some gear-head designs for buddies who I wrench with on our bikes. Anyway, appreciate the feedback, thanks for looking. Going to go surf around and see what reading pops up. Been building custom machines since my first tandy3200 (cold cathode, cut box and installed carved glass). Even designed a liquid cooling system after custom machining a brass cpu block and used an old motorcycle radiator/pump system lol Been building a LOOOOOONG time. Love to game as well, so let me know what you guys are playing. Had to get away from FPS style because of a TBI in the military during desert storm. The motion sets off my epilepsy, so unfortunately no COD or anything like that. Miss it, but found third person works just as well since it gives me something to focus on. Damage to the right eye/ear, plus some minor brain has messed with a few things over the years. Sucks, but watcha gonna do?

Member at OCN, but a buddy (GanjaSMK) talked me into coming over here. So thought I'd check it out. Have been building custom pc's since my first case mod (tandy3200). Cut and added a lexite window, cold cathode lighting and I custom built a liquid cooling system out of a block of machined brass and a motorcycle radiator. So this isn't my first go around lol Lately I've been building some custom headset stands for random things to do. I'm a mechanical engineer/master fabricator by trade and have been working in the prototype power train (automotive) for 20+ years. So I like to keep busy. Gaming is definitely part of that lol