PC Case Build 4

[Michael Simpson Virgina]

I had to do a quick build for a PC case. This one was to be used as a small development server. It needed to have a retro feel yet still present a hard drive carrage and Optical drive.

The challange was how to make it look retro yet show the drives. I chose a less is better aproach. Its kind of like an old stereo and 8 track look.

The legs connect to a threaded bar that use the top and bottom to sandwhich the center section. This allows movement and dissasembly.

Its elevated as there is a filtered fan in the bottom that cools the system before blowing out the back.

Its mostly Poplar with 4 maple corners. The raw wood looked too modern so I used a milkpait, glaze and topcoat aproach. This worked and the client is very happy. It sits on one of his scretrarys in his office.

I think on my next build I may look at recessing the drives and covering them with a small door.

[Chip Lindley]

Nice custom enclosure Michael. If it works for you, it works for me! We are limited only by our imagination when building one-of-a-kind items.

[Tony Cox]

I have often thought of making a computer case out of wood. Most recently I was thinking of a way to make my computer blend in better with my recording studio console. Looks great.

[Jim Becker]

That's a really neat ideal, Michael!

[John Thompson]

Nice build and did an excellent job of handling the poplar.

[Van Huskey]

Cool idea and excecution!