Glueing is hard

**GrayCalx** · 10-24-2002, 09:44 AM

Ok... now I've built an arcade cabinet, not the best but it stands up, and I can assemble my own computer. BUT when trying to do a simple stealth CD mod (my first "mod" per say) I turn into some drooling pre-schooler with screws and panels stuck to my fingers and plastic super glued to my carpet.

It came out working in the end, but I have like super glue marks all over the panel, and naturally the panel is some weird Enermax case that has 4 parts TO EACH panel, and i'm not likely to find it in some mom and pop store.

Theres no real point to this post, other than i thought you guys might like the mental image of a front bezel glued to my hand which in turn is glued to my hair.

**RobsMob** · 10-24-2002, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by GrayCalx
Ok... now I've built an arcade cabinet, not the best but it stands up, and I can assemble my own computer. BUT when trying to do a simple stealth CD mod (my first "mod" per say) I turn into some drooling pre-schooler with screws and panels stuck to my fingers and plastic super glued to my carpet.

It came out working in the end, but I have like super glue marks all over the panel, and naturally the panel is some weird Enermax case that has 4 parts TO EACH panel, and i'm not likely to find it in some mom and pop store.

Theres no real point to this post, other than i thought you guys might like the mental image of a front bezel glued to my hand which in turn is glued to my hair.

I know how you feel. When I first started using a Dremel I figured that it would be no problem. After ruining a case or two and cutting my fingers to ribbons, I re-thought my plan of attack. It's ok...it happens to us all. Practice makes perfect.

**Astros Fan** · 10-24-2002, 11:37 AM

I'm just getting started tinkering with my system, and your thread just brought flashbacks of my youth. I've been there when I used to attempt at building models. Model glue all over the place, then your nose starts to itch, and it's all over.

I still burn the crap out of myself with a soldering iron, so don't feel bad.

**Colossus** · 10-24-2002, 03:49 PM

I dont find glueing that hard. I do purchase the Super Glue Gel which does not flow like water and gets everywhere. I used to glue my fingers together accidently. I dont know what is in Super Glue but when skin is involved, Instant Drying.

I dont burn myself with the soldering iron anymore. I had this really bad burn from it once when I was a teen. NEVER and I do mean NEVER try and catch a falling soldering iron. I did and caught it by the heat element. I had a blister across my entire hand. It was nasty and hurt like a *****.

I dont really do any case mods as of yet, but I have done plenty of woodwork and I have used a scrolling saw, jigsaw, circular saw and all the many other types of tools to build things.

I even built my own fullsize balanced pool table. Now that was a pain!
It had taken me about 2 years to build it. I sold it in the end since I replaced the dinning room table with it and the wife didnt like that. I had even built a series of ramps so the ball would endup at the same place no matter what pock you used to sink the ball. Instead of the cheap leather net kind.

**Mrfreddio55** · 10-24-2002, 05:22 PM

you stole my idea! hehehe...i just the other day was trying it for fun on a cd rom thats non functional, and lets just say it didnt work out too well

i suppose it just takes time, and practice(did i mention pateince?

)

"Fred"

**zackbass** · 10-24-2002, 05:24 PM

I try to stay away from super glue as much as possible. No matter how careful you are, you will get it on your fingers.

As for soldering iron adventures, I was fixing the backlight cable on a Compaq laptop, splicing 28 gauge wire. I was soldering it together with anothner guy who had never used a soldering iron before. It was resting on the bench when I asked for him to hand it to me, guess what, he grabbed it by the heating element! He had a good long swearing session about not telling him it was hot.

**Sinnersis** · 10-25-2002, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by Colossus
I did and caught it by the heat element. I had a blister across my entire hand. It was nasty and hurt like a *****.

That's gotta hurt

My best story has to be when I was doing some sawing for my project and slipped - I cut my thumb in half (through the centre of the nail) and went through some bone - now that HURT

It was a rip saw to!

I've never really had a problem with glue (thankfully)

**Astros Fan** · 10-25-2002, 06:02 PM

My only real bad problem with glue was when I built a remote control airplane when I was like 13. It was sweet .40cc engine, Futaba 6 channel controller...anyway..

You had to glue a BUTT load of balsa wood together, then iron on stuff onto the wings. Well, the glue required the epoxy, and then a catalyst. I'm telling you that stuff sticks to your fingers worse than superglue, plus it burns!

Now you can buy it 90% built! Back in 1986, it was ALL DIY

http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/air...cml_air020.htm

**lightbulb8817** · 10-27-2002, 12:51 AM

This is the funniest thread I ever read in Sharky forum

I never really hurt myself real bad before. But I always had problems with super glue getting all over my hand (under the nail where the skin and nail meats).

**number1sixerfan** · 10-27-2002, 01:32 AM

You all have turn me away from modding. I just got the confidence to start, and you scare the sh*t out of me. Guess I'll just have to stick with pre-modded cases.lol

**Mrfreddio55** · 10-27-2002, 02:28 AM

aww, lol dont let us ruin your fun

we're all just really impatient, thus messing up our projects. Just remember all modders- patience shows in the final product of your modding.

now i better see a post from you about your first mod, young man

"Fred"

**zackbass** · 10-27-2002, 07:58 AM

Our fondest memories are always the most painful.

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