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Post #22 by GnatGoSplat
Source Forum68kMLA
CategoryTroubleshooting
Post DateTue, 19 Feb 2013 - 15:04
Original URLhttps://68kmla.org/bb/threads/mac-classic-mini-itx-case-mod-opinions.27314/
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I think that surround looks great. It's an elegant solution to using the flat panel in the un-hacked CRT bezel. How did you fabricate it?
Thanks. I made it using ABS plastic sheet. First, I cut out a flat bezel shape. I originally tried to use a heat gun to heat it to see if it would conform to the shape of the CRT - it wouldn't. It just wanted to warp. So instead, I made a cardboard template of the curvature and made 4 pieces for the inner bezel which are curved on one side and completely flat on the other. On the curved side, I used MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) to solvent-weld the pieces to the bezel. When all 4 pieces are attached, it makes the bezel curve appropriately. Then I filed and sanded it smooth. I kept all the sanding/filing dust and mixed it with MEK to make an ABS paste with which to fill imperfections and gaps (mostly occurring where I joined the 4 inner pieces to the bezel). Then more filing and sanding. On the backside, I used MEK and more ABS to make the mounting ears so it bolts into where the CRT was.

The ABS I used is leftover from a car stereo project, it's 1/8" textured ABS from Parts Express, but I used the smooth side. Any scrap ABS plastic like from the enclosures of dead/broken electronics would work too, though.

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