Wooden laser cut PC case? is it possible?
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.
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All the raw materials were purchased from Johnson Plastics Plus:
Walnut Hardwood - https://www.jpplus.com/rowmark-hardwo...
Bronze Mirror Acrylic - https://www.jpplus.com/laserbits-clea...
Teal Mirror Acrylic - https://www.jpplus.com/clear-mirrored...
Clear Acrylic - https://www.jpplus.com/laserbits-clea...
Black Acrylic - https://www.jpplus.com/clear-black-1-...
MDF ⅛ and ¼ used - https://www.jpplus.com/laserbits-12-x...
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?...
1 to 3 Ways PWM Fan Splitter Cable - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FNL8YCZ?...
3-Pack 90 Degree Right Angle SATA III - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018Y2LEBE?...
1/4 inch Cord Protector - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FW5H57B?...
Molex 4pin IDE to SATA Connector 90 Degree - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081X33SHC?...
Assorted Heat Shrink Tube - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CNGUW4M?...
PC Components:
Intel Core i7-10700K - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086ML4XSB?...
EVGA Supernova 850 G5 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0845QTZRF?...
G.Skill 32GB DDR4 PC4-28800 3600MHz - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z45XB3G?...
ASUS TUF Gaming Z490-Plus - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086QSD3M4?...
ADATA XPG SX8200 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1J3C23?...
Alphacool 11390 Eisbaer 420 CPU - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ0S3AU?...
Antec 120mm RGB Case Fan - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V31D5PF?...
ARCTIC MX-4 - Thermal Compound Paste - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795DP124?...
Case Components:
Momentary Push Button Switch - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075N18PXT?...
Mountain Mods Modular I/O Panel - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KJ0T4B2?...
M3 Hex Male Male Brass Standoff - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XQJN5Y3?...
Black Tall Square Adhesive Rubber Bumper Pads - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WDDB7SD?...
5 x Vented Computer Case PCI Card Slot Covers - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F4Q69HI?...
Phillips Pan Head Wood Screws - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0732CQ8WW?...
M3 x 12mm Flat Head Phillips Screw - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XBGWS3D?...
M3 x 8mm Phillips Flat Head Screw - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018RSV2AI?...
M3 Hex Screw Nut - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071NLDW56?...
Stainless Flat Head Phillips Wood Screw - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Y9KW9S?...
Tools:
22.5 Degree Chamfer and Bevel Edging Router Bit - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TCDVN7C?...
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
Sections
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Glue Up
3:37 - Power Tools Time
04:54 - Case Assembly
08:43 - Demasking/Oiling of Walnut
10:49 - PC Building
19:20 - Final Demasking
20:52 - Final Shots
21:55 - Closing Thoughts
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