I can pretty much guarantee I'd buy both of your Dark blocks if the prices aren't absurd (haven't gotten that far yet). I would absolutely love it if you could do some engraving on the blocks, that would push me over the edge for sure!
 
Also I'll be using a different CPU block - the Koolance CPU380i. I don't have any of my parts yet but they should be arriving sometime soon. I hope the new SB block (if it comes to fruition) will fit with that CPU block. Considering nobody seems to be having problems with the EK block on the SB for the RIVE I think we should be okay as well. *fingers crossed*

Nate,
   I have the Apogee Drive II and it has a pump on the top of the CPU cooler. IT is the HD with a pump the nozzel connections are on the memory sides but I do  not think it will be an issue. If it is I will just get a new block. I Like the chipset block and I am really glad you decided to go with it. As for putting X79 Dark in red, I think it looks killer on my board, would it be an issue with the EVGA Bubbas to put EVGA by Natman_Doo on the chipset block in red same font at least for mine so it can be seen between the two 16X slots? My board hangs in my case the old fasioned way so the way you have it, through my case window it isn't upside down like the stupid back plates on the video cards.
   Your CNC machine has really turned out to be one sweet setup. I looked at your photo bucket build. I will start like you said and try using the drill press with my milling bits. When I start working on the Mauser 98 I may ask for some advice.
V/R The Boatswain
 

I just found out about the Asus Rampage IV Black-Edition (retail edition, different from the limited edition in April) which throws a wrench in my previous plan. I might just have to wait for that motherboard.... not sure....

Nateman, count me in for both, I have a HeatKiller CPU block so hopefully it will fit with that one. I don't see why It wouldn't though.

nateman_doo can you please check your e-mail and forum PM inbox, I have sent you an e-mail and a PM with no replies.

Yeah, I think I will give the ducky block a miss.
It would probably be of minimal benefit anyway but
very interested in results.

I meant no ill referring to it as the 'ducky' block BTW.

Hey nate can you pm me? I can't send a pm  cause of the 10 post limit lol. Just registered.
 
I'd like to talk about the chip set + vrm block for the x79 dark!
 
 

Acesi7
Remember nateman_doo isn't a business, so his weekends are his own. :D 

 
Well aware he isn't a 'business' but he is still someone who may be asking me to send him money for a product and how long could it possibly take to type out 10-15 characters? All I asked for were prices.
 
FWIW, I sent him an e-mail last Thursday with no reply yet, also sent him a PM on Saturday with no reply yet. So weekend or no weekend he's yet to reply. I should feel confident when involved in a transaction with someone and if I were offering a product for sale I'd make every effort to ensure every potential customer would feel confident in dealing with me. *shrug*

nateman_doo
 
Please get back to me regarding the blocks - I have left you another PM but am getting no replies. I am very interested in both blocks for the Dark but kind of hard to maintain interest when I can't get any info!

Do you think they will put on sale soon. ? 

Folks... my deepest apologies for going off the grid.  I had some family matters to attend to.  I haven't touched my inbox here or my e-mail.  Give me some time to catch up.  again, my apologies. 

Agreed, no need to apologise mate. Just hope everything is ok. Take your time on the block mate. It will arrived when it arrives. Family first!

Take care mate.

I appreciate the understanding.  This whole operation has worn my family.  I am never around, always in the basement.  I am going to finish this first batch and send them out before I take more orders.  This new CNC has the ability to do multiple blocks, so once this first batch has been "field tested" so to speak, I will start taking more orders.  One man cannot service the entire world, but I will do my best to get them out.  I do have other blocks im making like the SR2, and the ASRock blocks so my machine can only do a single batch at a time.  I appreciate you guys being understanding of this. 

Too if you can put me safe waiting list. It would nice Nate. Thank you for everything.