Somehow the thread was deleted... Last night someone was looking for a small milling machine (possibly to modify an i-opener heatsink...that will keep this on topic!)
Someone wants to buy a milling machine just to modify the I-Opener heatsink?
07-14-2000 12:10:19
RE:Making your own heatsink (modified 0 times)
apaulo
I am going to use my tablesaw with an aluminum cutting blade. I am not sure how well it will work, but it has to beat using a hacksaw. I just wish I could make smaller slits in the horizontal fins of the heatsink. It should make for better cooling.
07-14-2000 12:16:20
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Shadow
I used a hacksaw on my heat sink then black spray paint it looked just fine. But that modification was just for the ide header. Am I missing something? Yes I did forget the vertical cuts! This begs another question has anyone found the temperature difference with and without the cuts. I'm sure there is a difference just wondering how much.
07-14-2000 12:35:56
RE:Making your own heatsink (modified 0 times)
Randy
No, someone mentioned they'd like to trade their modded i-o for a small milling machine... I pointed out that used small milling machines were pretty hard to come by, and offered the link to the Grizzly mill for consideration. I just threw in the heatsink part to keep some topicality...
ronbo presented a really good analysis of the heatsink requirements. A 3/32" or 1/8" wide carbide blade in your tablesaw would work great. We use a tablesaw at work to rough-cut aluminum plate up to 3/8" or so thick. Just keep a good hold on the heatsink, because the aluminum they used is a little gummy-cutting.
07-14-2000 14:19:43
RE:Making your own heatsink (modified 0 times)
peterr
I used a 7" abrasive cutoff wheel (about $5) in my tablesaw. Took only 10-minutes to slice up the heatsink. Cut slowly to minimize burrs and touch up sharp edges with a file. A little more time w/drill press and tap to mount a thin plate to hold the harddrive.
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