Another Case Project: Ceremony/Back-up

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Dave Winsor said:
Hank,

How do you "mitre" the corners using carpet? I have an idea, but any help would be appreciated.

Dave

ps. Where did you get the carpet?
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Yeah Dave, I should have documented it, but it's hot here. I needed it done.

I am just a guy with basic math and handyman skills, so I kind of wing it as I go. I give the area I'm working with a good coat of 3M Super Spray Adhesive. I do the base first and the the sides. I work with a utility knife and miter the corners as I pull them over. I leave some extra material on the seam down the sides and pinch the seam together. When that dries, I run the knife down the edge. The rubber backing on this carpet is key to a good bond.

I start with a piece like below:
 

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jokerswild said:
I personally like the setup and want to do that with my ceremony stuff..... as I mentioned Hank 'ol pal, 'ol buddy.....
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I thought you were kidding. :sqwink:

It would be risky and costly doing it long distance. I share these projects in hopes that you all will consider making your own. I am no carpenter. This is basic shop work. All you need is a workspace and access to some basic tools.

At the very least, get a buddy or family member to assist you.

However, if you give me the specs, I can make you a diagram and materials list.

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Hank Davidson said:
I thought you were kidding. :sqwink:

It would be risky and costly doing it long distance. I share these projects in hopes that you all will consider making your own. I am no carpenter. This is basic shop work. All you need is a workspace and access to some basic tools.

At the very least, get a buddy or family member to assist you.

However, if you give me the specs, I can make you a diagram and materials list.

:sqcool:
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I will make my own just need as you mention a plan for building one.... I'm no carpenter..... and giving me powertools is risky but I'm willing to risk losing finger or toe in the effort..... :sqwink:
 
Hank Davidson said:
However, if you give me the specs, I can make you a diagram and materials list.
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My wife wishes you'd stop giving me ideas. :sqlaugh:

Wait a minute, didn't Papa mention in another thread that his wife gives him all the cool Craftsman tools? Hey Rob, wanna make a road trip to PA on a case building mission?
 
I can't find my tape measure so the size of the Total Control is aproximated.... but close enough for gov'mt work....

I want to incorporate a single EIC plug on the front of it and all cable and connectors hidden below... and routed from section to section but still easily disassembled because I do use the netbook for lighting.

It should be noted that all connectors for the netbook are on the sides of it so there'd need to be space on either side for USB and Power connections but due to the width of the Total Control I'm thinking it shouldn't be a problem.
 

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Hank,

Thanks! Whenever I wallpapered a room, when I got to a corner that wasn't "true", I'd overlap the papers and using a straight edge, I'd slice right down the middle of the two and peel off the excess. I thought you may have used that technique.

Dave
 
Dave Winsor said:
Hank,

Thanks! Whenever I wallpapered a room, when I got to a corner that wasn't "true", I'd overlap the papers and using a straight edge, I'd slice right down the middle of the two and peel off the excess. I thought you may have used that technique.

Dave
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That works here too Dave, but the carpet is pretty forgiving, meaning you can stretch it to hide mistakes. Whatever you're comfortable with.
 
Flaws and Process Exposed:

The finished case looks great, but there is a mess that is hidden to the eye.

Here's a breakdown before I add the hardware, corners and liners.

1. This is the main cavity that the laptop rests on. The ribs are to elevate it of circulation. My larger case is able to accommodate a cooling fan. This box will get two more wire tidies that will serve as vents. The base is an old PVC sign I had lying around. You would use 1/4" luan.
You could also paint the inside flat black, but why bother?

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2. Velcro (industrial strength) is added to the bottom of the laptop to secure it to the ribs.

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3. Wire tidies (desk vents) can be found online or at office supply stores. I purchased everything for my projects at Home Depot. You will need the appropriate size hole saw.

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4. The resting ledges for the inserts are simply done by adding more pine. This time the height is reduced by 1/2" or so.
*Depths depend greatly on your laptop and where the ports are. My inserts were done to rest just above the laptop body.

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5. The inserts are nothing more than 1/4 luan covered in the carpet. The carpet is an outdoor grade patio material found at Home Depot's flooring section.
*The carpet acts as a receiver to the Velcro. Once the mixer (or other) has the male Velcro applied, it will stick to the insert.

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6. On the trackball side (I recommend a trackball over a mouse since it does have to move), I have applied some non-slip rug mat.
It's great for keeping loose items stable.
*This was a scrap piece, so I didn't get the wrap around on all sides.

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7. Again, I made the ledge. You may notice that my first case had ribs in the center that made a fourth rest for the inserts.
It was done mainly for strength. This case was so small, that I opted out. It also improves the circulation inside the case.

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8. Once the powerstrip, access holes, wiring, and hardware are in place, it should be pretty spiffy.


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GO MAKE ONE!
 
I am still CD based but need to build a new rack. I might use some of these tricks.

Thanks Hank.
 
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