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    Scratch Build: The Ultimate Computer Desk

    Thanks for the ideas - I don't think it will be so hard to get a nice looking filter/mesh, the hard part aesthetically is to get a frame to cover the parts of the door that were cut, and also for it to be durable (ie. could take an accidental kick) Believe it or not - after many hours spent at...
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    Vents, baby, yeaaah! So, now that the hardware has been installed, I can proceed to managing those cables a little. I first cut a quick piece out of 1/4" hardboard with a few strategic holes Already much more to my liking. Time to place the new fans with their new mounting system...
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    Thanks everyone, it really is coming along, isn't it! It feels like the easy part was building it, and now this is the difficult part - putting it all together and making it work!!! ;) Wow, with all those SATA cables there, it sure messes things up, no? I went ahead and threw in my...
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    Scratch Build: The Ultimate Computer Desk

    I guess it's been a while eh! Well, you'll be glad to know, that I'm actually almost done. There've been a few changes to the original plan, etc, etc, but I've still been goign full steam ahead, just not a lot of time to post updates lately. Here you go, some photo bombardment! First off, my...
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    New Layout Work Thank you Aastii - some of my friends have been saying things like "Oh man! How much have you spent on that thing so far! Why is it taking you so long, why don't you just get it done! Why spend so much time taking pictures and posting etc.. etc.." and that is exactly, always my...
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    Scratch Build: The Ultimate Computer Desk

    Seasonic and a new Layout Thanks kennebell347, it's been a long wait, but it's coming together! Heh, you're right, especially with the older stuff. I don't find the newer BIOS's too bad to mess around with though First off I want to give out a huge thank you to Seasonic, who has decided to...
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    Testing and Cable Management Thanks, that's pretty much the same conclusion I came to as well, after doing a bit of searching. Interesting about the x1 slot - I haven't had to use one yet. I'll keep that in mind though Two computers! Two motherboards! Thanks PhotonCrasher! I got the motherboard...
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    Scratch Build: The Ultimate Computer Desk

    Gigabyte Board Thanks Perkomate! Hehe, Deltas... that would have been a nice option! Thanks a lot CrazyMike, that means a lot to me. Don't you worry - there will be plenty of photos between now and then and even after! A huge thanks goes out to Gigabyte for supplying me with this amazing...
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    Scratch Build: The Ultimate Computer Desk

    Server Setup You'll see below that it was just by chance that I ended up with a dual proc server, so I said to myself "Hey! Free? Why the heck not!". Don't you worry, there's still lots more to come before it's absolutely done! I was in an extremely fortunate position recently. A friend of...
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    Scratch Build: The Ultimate Computer Desk

    Fan Setup Thanks Aastii, it has certainly been a long time.. getting there though! Fun stuff is starting! Thanks FXB - I think it is an SSE form factor. I'm not too familiar with server board form factors. Mmm, I considered it, but I think these ones have better pressure and will be more ideal...
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    Scratch Build: The Ultimate Computer Desk

    Up and Coming Preview Gettin there eh? Now the fun stuff begins.... Thanks voyagerfan99, it's been around 9 or 10 months now I think lol Sorry for the delay in updates everyone - I've been enjoying the beautiful summer weather we've been getting lately and haven't been putting a tremendous...
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    While getting ready to re-polyurethane the drawers, I also took the time to stain and poly the right-hand cabinet door, as well as the two pieces that will be above each of the cubby holes on the top of the desk Re-polyurethaning the drawers went really well - they look fantastic Things...
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    Fixing the Drawers Thanks! lmao, you're not the first person to mention that lol - it'll be replaced soon enough, dontcha worry! ;) So, after I used the table saw to make my reference cuts, I grabbed the router with a 1/2" flush cut bit, set it at the appropriate depth and went to town...
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    Scratch Build: The Ultimate Computer Desk

    All Setup Thanks Nevakonaza! Love the name, too ;) Awesome man! Building your own is soo worth it! Thanks Aastii! Thank you FXB :) Thanks IknowLITTLE! Plenty more to come ;) Thanks bigfella, so far I think I have spent between 500 and 600 Canadian for the wood, stain + polyurethane, staining...
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    Scratch Build: The Ultimate Computer Desk

    Before Transportation Thanks linkin, everything went pretty smoothly, just some small dings and scuffs! So, I finally moved this weekend, and I'm glad to say everything went pretty well. A few small parts of the desk got scuffed up, but nothing major. Here are some shots from just before...
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    Rubbing out the Desk Surface Thanks guys, it took me a while to get the stain right, but I'm really glad I decided to keep looking. This colour in real life is really quite pleasing, like a dark cherry. I really appreciate the positive comments - more good stuff coming your way! I kind of...
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    Staining the Cabinets Thanks! Yes, that's what it is, isn't it? Satisfaction! Well, got some time to start the staining of the cabinets this weekend, and overall, everything went pretty well. Started off with a bit of detailed sanding by hand, and then a good dusting with a tack cloth /...
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    Sanding the Cabinets Hehe, brutal question - let's just say I didn't think it would be 8 months later and I'd still be working on it. I knew it was going to be a big project, but I had no idea the number of hours I would put into it. It's the details - the hours and hours of sanding, and waiting...
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    Trimming the Cabinets Thanks, both of you - you either love it or you hate it! I think the dark cherry is nice and modern, whereas the haters like the more traditional "golden" type stains ;) With the drawers and drawer faces all finished and ready for installation, it was time to turn to...
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    Drawer Face Staining Thanks linkin, everyday, gettin a bit closer! With the drawers themselves all stained up, it was time to stain the drawer fronts! Since most of the back of the drawer fronts won't be visible, I decided that I could probably stain and poly both sides at once...
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