DIY Test Bed

[NinjaEwok]

DIY Test Bed

I had a couple of old computer cases lying about and I thought it might be good idea to build a test bench, seeing as I do quite a bit of computer repair and diagnostics.

 

I used an old Mid-Tower because I don’t really get allot of motherboards to work on that are more than just a regular Micro-ATX or ATX

 

Materials:

-          60*60 Sheet metal

-          Angle Aluminium

-          1 Old computer case

-          Rivets

-          Self-etching primer

-          Various spray paints

 

These are some optional extra’s I think that would make the overall aesthetic look even better.

 

-          Delrin Vandal Resistant Illuminated Switch Black - 22mm Green Ring

-          Delrin Vandal Resistant Illuminated Switch Black - 22mm Red Ring

 

Test Bench Build Log Day 1

 

I completely dis-assembled the case, drilling out all the rivets and such just to leave the back panel and the motherboard tray. I forgot to take any pictures of before I removed the motherboard tray but anyways.

 

 

Next I traced the Power supply cut-out hole because; I couldn't find a decent template online.

 

 

Materials I will be using at some point.

 

 

 

Cutting with a jigsaw because I quickly got bored of the hacksaw. I STRONGLY recommend using a proper metal blade, I used a wood blade a first and it didn’t go so well.

 

 

Cutting!

 

 

More cutting…

 

 

 

More cutting….

 

 

Filing, yay.   

 

 

Self-etching primer for all of the spray-paint goodness.

 

 

And then actually priming it…

 

 

 

More later, I can’t say it will be tomorrow but it will be soon. Hopefully J

[joelthezombie15]

This is actually a good idea that anyone could do :)

[extremescouter]

Im looking forward to seeing the final product! Thats a cool idea to make a test bed out of cases. 

[tp95112]

Using a diffrent surface for your test bench could make it easier to swap out your components because your going to have to screw in the motherboard stand constantly depending on the size your using

[911^NEmeSis]

Wow nice stuff dude and good stuff for recycling! Will sub for more :D

[NinjaEwok]

Thanks guys! I'll definitely have to do more then haha.

[trentonjeffro]

great post.

[FrontGeek18]

Awesome idea great geeky recyling! :D 

[Purple]

Now I know what I'm going to do with my old Antec 300!

[Akula]

Nice job :)

[900d]

pretty smart.