Computer case

[shoeshine]

After I built my Bot-in-a Box, I decided that my old grey dell case for the computer sitting next to it simply would no longer do...

Built for micro ATX motherboard w/ 200w pwr supply.
DVD drive & 2 HD's

the propeller looking shape is the optical drive tray.
the row of holes in the rosewood panel at bottom will have pwr switch, reset button, pwr LED and HD LED.
All in brass rod stock (the pwr switch is already installed at lower right)
The grille in front is for the speaker, the grilles on either side house cooling fans.

12"w x 17"h x 10.5"d


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My first real effort at inlay using the bot.
Rosewood inlaid into maple/maple plywood. honestly I was surprised at how smoothly it went.
Definately has encouraged me to take on more/more complex projects.

Chris

[frankwilliams]

Beautiful Job Chris! I've had an Idea for something like this rolling around for 2 years, but I still haven't got it out. Seeing someone else's take on an idea is always inspiring. Thanks for the Boost! The craftsmanship looks top notch.

[mikeacg]

Chris!

Once again you have outdone yourself! I am cutting some red plexi grilles for a case modder in DC this week (with my laser). I can't wait to show her this little beauty! Thanks for sharing!!

Mike

[coach]

OK Chris,,now you're just showing off!!!!!
You do some awesome stuff. Makes me feel inept building cabinets and tops.

[tkovacs]

Show off you did! Thanks for sharing. I have done a couple of inlays too and was also impressed as to how smoothly it went.

[shoeshine]

Thanks all, I really do appreciate the positive feedback. Especially for these personal projects that sit in my studio and dont otherwise see the light of day. These are the things that I can lavish time and attention on that would make them hard to do commercially.

But I will say that I never would have tackled them without the bot and the ideas/advice that I get from this forum. It completely makes the difference between ideas that float around for years and actually making them.

[myxpykalix]

absolutely very cool....

[wberminio]

This is too nice for a shop!

Great job!

Erminio

[phil_o]

Ditto on all of the above comments - very nice.

[beacon14]

What they said. Beautiful work.