Kay Koba converts an LC575 Back Panel for the Color Classic

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Much like the careful hands of a Tamba pottery artist, Kay's craft has been perfected by years of diligent practice. His workshop shall be designated a heritage site for Japans Macintosh customization history!

Great video folks! Looking forward to more spicey Mystic mods.
 

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Thanks @JDW ! I will explain a little more why I processed it like this:

- ABS plastic tends to stretch due to the heat of the band saw, set the saw speed slower.
I use the teeth of the cutter instead of the scraper for finishing, but this can be anything as long as it becomes a scraper.
Finishing with a scraper without using a file is a technique that takes advantage of the smoothness of plastic.
When fine-tuning the height with a belt sander, it is a good idea to make it slightly slanted so that it does not get clogged.

- Since the shield plate is very thin, it is easy to bend when the cutting process. In such a case, you can cut it with a sander,
but if you cut it together with the board laid on the back, you can do it without bending.

Of course, it takes time, but you can also do these manually.
When working, it's important to have respect for the Macintosh.
Jobs wasn't at Apple during this CC era, but I'm always thinking that Jobs would accept this job.
It's also important not to get dirty, scratch, or spoil the design... (y)
 

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Normally it doesn't take much time, but this time I did it while shooting a video, so it's about 1.5 hour.
Wow! That's faster than I thought. Not only did you do an amazingly professional job, but you worked quickly too! The camera really slows you down, so that means you are super fast!

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Wow! That's faster than I thought. Not only did you do an amazingly professional job, but you worked quickly too! The camera really slows you down, so that means you are super fast!
That's an exaggeration! I know the process because it was the second time I did the work.
To replace the story, the task is like installing an OS. It takes several routines to work while thinking, but if the setup has already been decided, it is automatic operation.
I always repeat this kind of work, cutting and gluing. So if you don't have the idea of shooting well, you can work without thinking about anything. I usually get the job done in maybe 30 to 45 minutes.


However, it takes time to proceed while worrying about the work. Focus on preparing tools and what to use... But selfishly, don't you think it's fun? It's boring not to worry and to have no new experience:LOL:
 
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