nateman_doo

Welcome to the forums! I will take care of you.

Im thinking of trying a copper topped option. Would anyone be interested, or just Delrin?

I will Take the Delrin if it looks like the acetal...Nate You should incorporate your programming to allow you to machine it to have a really Kool N_D embossed look so maybe you might have to add the cost of an extra 1/16" of delrin and then add matching the evga Red on or maybe N_D Dark between the inlets...sucks i stopped machining in 2002, this might be a nice hobby to do here in canada..winters way too long! def. want one for my dark on order....so real time are we talking Mid Oct. to get one cause I will get on the list now are you taking deposits?and have you figured on a price yet?........

I actually want to try something unique. Since the board is called the DARK, i wanted to try a matte black copper. I have a special firearms coating material that I have used, and its SUPER durable, and mixed with black delrin top, black oxide screws, and black fittings.... it could look DEAD SEXY. But all black might not be for everyone. I will see what it looks like and take some pictures.

nateman_doo
I actually want to try something unique. Since the board is called the DARK, i wanted to try a matte black copper. I have a special firearms coating material that I have used, and its SUPER durable, and mixed with black delrin top, black oxide screws, and black fittings.... it could look DEAD SEXY. But all black might not be for everyone. I will see what it looks like and take some pictures.

Sounds great, I just wanted to get mine nickle plated/black Delrin as it would match my CPU block.
Just keep in mind also that a mate black would be hard to keep finger marks off (not that it is a 'huge' issue,
just may be tricky to clean once it is installed).
Would look sexy though

nateman_doo 

I actually want to try something unique. Since the board is called the DARK, i wanted to try a matte black copper. I have a special firearms coating material that I have used, and its SUPER durable, and mixed with black delrin top, black oxide screws, and black fittings.... it could look DEAD SEXY. But all black might not be for everyone. I will see what it looks like and take some pictures. 

 
 
Any possibility of you making 2 prototypes, one with matte black copper and one with the delrin top?  Just so we can get a better idea of what both would look like.

This black matte doesn't show fingerprints.  The prototype will be Aluminum.  So far I only have 3 folks on board for the first batch.  2 EVGA employee's and the person who donated the board for the test fitting process. 
 
Other then that here is the list of folks who also are interested:
TheSidewinder
Viper97
Kolich
Ccrunch10
Michael_0780
mattydies
iamSneaky
Somasteel
 
I plan to have a prototype made and a test fit installed by the end of the week.  Then I will PM you guys some pricing.  I generally accept deposits for the raw material which allows me to purchase the material and get to work, then when the block is done, the labor and shipping is due.
 
You guys should subscribe to the thread if your not already.  TheBoatswains board should be here Tuesday.  My new CNC isn't 100% done, but it can function at the moment, and i will likely make these blocks on the new machine. 
 
 
 
 

Sounds good to me.  

As long as we can get some accurate estimates of when to expect the block, I'm game.
 
I'm still holding out hope that EK might make mobo blocks for the board, but it seems like you will beat them to the punch if they ever go through with it.
 
A full black block is fine with me as well. Subtle would be the next best option if a clear (lexan/acrylic) top with nickel plating is too expensive (since I would be responsible for getting the plating done) or not possible at all.
 
Looking forward to your work nateman_doo.

Thanks for doing a block for the dark mobo Nate :)
I'd like to register my interest for a block :)

I may not actually need the block, I've discovered after running for a day now, but still interested.  Black matte is fine. Just waiting to see pricing. :)

I think I may have a rough idea