Homemade external water cooling

[TopDogZero]

Originally Posted by 3.0charlie

sswilson and I are ex-AMEs. We are probably the only ones here that know what are Clecos.. ;)

We sometimes use clecos in our shop for alignment of parts that are going to be spot welded if the material is too thin and we can't use our usual method. I'm guessing you use them to lineup aluminum panels on the frame before riveting?

[3.0charlie]

Originally Posted by Headset Warrior

yup i work for a small aircraft maintenance company in north bay, canada.

ill post more once its all done..

thx

oh and ill be installing small #6 bolts for the final assembly, i was thinking bout rivets but this plastic cracks very easy, bolts are safer.

You can use washers under the head of rivets when you want to secure plexi. Works quite well.

[3.0charlie]

Originally Posted by TopDogZero

We sometimes use clecos in our shop for alignment of parts that are going to be spot welded if the material is too thin and we can't use our usual method. I'm guessing you use them to lineup aluminum panels on the frame before riveting?

That's correct.

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by 3.0charlie

sswilson and I are ex-AMEs. We are probably the only ones here that know what are Clecos.. ;)

Nice project!

And negative. I know what clecos are too ;)

They are used a lot in holding automotive body panels and etc prior to welding.

[TRTW]

Originally Posted by 3.0charlie

sswilson and I are ex-AMEs. We are probably the only ones here that know what are Clecos.. ;)

they are used extensively in the autobody business to ;)

[3.0charlie]

I stand corrected then; didn't know the automotive business used that tool.

[gingerbee]

there are lots of skilled folks here that's what makes this site great i think

[stoanee]

Originally Posted by TRTW

they are used extensively in the autobody business to ;)

Hey TRTW, I didn't know there was internet up there in Smith!!(=boondocks)

[TopDogZero]

Originally Posted by gingerbee

there are lots of skilled folks here that's what makes this site great i think

+1

[Headset Warrior]

Its done, all of those useful clecos are removed and i got the bolts installed, quite happy with the visual result.



i drilled all the holes to run the tubes and power cables. ill probly put some quick disconnect for my water hoses somewhere in between my computer and the cooling box.





well all thats left is getting some 1/2" tubes, my water blocks, and the fittings.

Any suggestions on what type of fitting and the best place to get them..







ill rearrange my computer desk and ill post some more.

cheers.

-ET