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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
To create a 4-way joint, which would need to be CNC milled as, unfortunately, there is no copper tubing standard for this.Like with any project, there is always something you miss during CADing. Luckily, the plan I created was somewhat flexible and the finished product still looks great! One of the key difference that you can spot, is that originally I planned to use chrome joints that are used for creating display units. However, in the end, I realised that it's much more efficient and better to use standard copper pipe joints.With the plan in place, all that was left to do was source the materials and assemble. While I'm making it sound easy, sourcing the materials is relatively easy, and you can have everything within the week. However, trust me when I say that assembly is not. You will have nightmares about cabling afterward.Tubes and Aluminium JointsThe copper tubes and connectors are easy to source. These are standardized sizes and you will be able to find them in most hardware stores. Unfortunately, the aluminum pieces can be trickier. Fortunately, I have a friend with a CNC machine and we made the 8 corner pieces within 2 days using the CAD file that I created. I will be uploading these files to GrabCAD shortly, however, you can also use 3D printing or even wood to create these.You will also need to create holes and slots in your copper tubes to allocate for wire entrance/ exit, mounting screws and GPU rests.
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