How do you actully make a case?

[Shumway]

if wood was used, id imagine you would only beable to use like Plywood or a similar pressur treated wood for the frame. otherwise i dont think wood that thin would be durable enough.

Plywood would look like crap if using for a case,If we use OAK it would probably be 3/4 inch,So after your done building it the thing would weigh in at about 30 pound's But i don't care about the weight since it will just be sitting in one spot.

 

[jolancer]

Plywood would look like crap if using for a case,If we use OAK it would probably be 3/4 inch,So after your done building it the thing would weigh in at about 30 pound's But i don't care about the weight since it will just be sitting in one spot.

i dont know what your motive is, but this maybe easyer....

thy have this stuff like wall paper( i dont know what its called, cause i never used it) at proll anyhardware store, its used to simulate a wood surface, u know like decales are used for cars. with that u could just stick it onto a normal aluminum case, if all u wont it to do is look like wood.

 

[waynejkruse10]

im planning a wood case, ill keep you updated on the news.

 

[Shumway]

jolancer that's alright if you want your case looking like a 1970's station wagon, My "motive" is to have a case made from REAL wood,If done properly it would be every bit as functional as a regular case but look twice as good

 

[waynejkruse10]

if i was going to make a case, id make it look really nice, give it a good finish, mabye oil it. Id have spots for like 8 fans (3 back, 3 front, 1 in drive bay, one in side) have a side panel that opens up with hinges etc. Have 6 drive bays.

 

[bigbmxdave]

I made a wooden case for my computer, and my case was smaller than the metal case the computer origonaly came in. and it didnt weigh much either.

 

[bunnymanboy]

Lol, if that thing catches on fire (fire hazard, heat and all), youre screwed.

 

[4W4K3]

wooden cases are alot more popular than you might think...

http://www.voidedwarranty.com/reviews_nuke/hardware/cases/wood_case/images/Dsc01092.jpg
http://www.exoticwoodcrafts.com/images/Img237.jpg
http://www.trickedoutcomputer.com/caseswood/blackwalnutburlcase.gif

basically just google "wooden pc cases" or something.

 

[bunnymanboy]

I think the last one is stick on..

 

[4W4K3]

I think the last one is stick on..

might be lol...looks like a sticker. didn't notice that one.