Project: Phoenix (PC-101 Orange Case Mod)

[gvblake22]

Originally Posted by Panda Man

Like death? I don't see why that's good.

Well... I can see how that might be good.... I mean.... nevermind....
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mmmmm, the sweet smell of progress; gotta love it!
Didn't get a ton done today, but definitely made some progress by finishing the mesh inserts on each side of the front panel. Started out by cutting down the piece of aluminum angle at the bottom so there was room for the mesh to fold inside:


Then I used these unique vise grips to bend the mesh to its desired shape:


Once the mesh was bent along the edges, I used the original jig I made for bending the front panel and modified it slightly to be used as a jig to bend the mesh around the same radius. First step was to plane it down a little thinner so it was the correct width:

Then I just clamped the mesh to it and bashed it down around the curve with a small rubber mallet:


After a lot of swearing, pounding, and bleeding (that steel mesh is sharp!), I got the two pieces done...


...and they fit (for the most part)!

[stinger608]

Oh man, that mesh and expanded metal can cut the crap out of ya!!!!!

Looking awesome Blake

[Yellowhello]

The mesh looks awesome man! Keep it up!

[Sumgai]

Originally Posted by gvblake22

After a lot of swearing, pounding, and bleeding (that steel mesh is sharp!), I got the two pieces done...

Well Blake, it's not a real mod project until you draw some blood right? Really clean work, as always.

[Jokerswild]

What month are we on in this project now?

[halutzparilla]

are this still moving or hibernating again slow as ever blake

[gvblake22]

Damit, screw you guys!
My workshop is at my dad's house way back in the woods on the other side of town (a town I don't even live in anymore), so I can't just wake up in the morning and mod for a few hours then shower up and do whatever else I need to do for the day. I kindof have to devote an entire day to it all or else there is no time to get anything done. This project is obviously moving slow, but did you really expect anything less? Besides, I stated at the beginning of this thread that I hoped to be done before winter ends and it's not even January yet, so I don't want to hear it!

[Beetle Bailey]

SHEESH!!! Go lay back down and get up on the other side. J/K Blake. At least this year is almost over.

[Jokerswild]

Excuses excuses.

[halutzparilla]

Originally Posted by Beetle Bailey

Blake. At least this year is almost over.

the year is ending on you blake.... we just love bashing your mods but in end they all look great...