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    Wooden HP !!!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Han Bao Quan, Aug 30, 2008.

  1. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Ok, so I wanted something to protect my laptop, also make it look cool.
    And after 2 hours, here is the result.
    Tell what you think guys.
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  2. timesquaredesi

    timesquaredesi MagicPeople VooDooPeople

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    i hope it doesn't get termites! you might wanna spray some thomsons water-seal on it. you can pick up a can @ home depot.

    :-X

    ROFLMAO!

    nice customization job th0.
     
    timesquaredesi, Aug 30, 2008
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  3. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    looks very cool!is it easy to remove btw?
     
    Xirurg, Aug 30, 2008
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  4. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Thanks guys, yeah, it's very easy to remove. :D
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 30, 2008
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  5. timesquaredesi

    timesquaredesi MagicPeople VooDooPeople

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    im assuming you did the bottom too?

    if you're holding that and bringing it to class, people are going to say w t f is he doing? haha
     
    timesquaredesi, Aug 30, 2008
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  6. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    dont loose it on the floor (that happend to my friends laptop)

    The trim around the screen might need a bit of a touch up but still very good. It is always nice to see something diffrent that works.
     
    Clutch, Aug 30, 2008
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  7. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Thanks Drummer :D
    timesquare, no I didn't do the bottom :p I don't want the laptop to run even hotter. :D
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 30, 2008
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  8. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Han! WowSA...nice hand made work there..I like the personalized *customization*

    You did put protective coating on it, right????

    +1 ;) :)

    Cin.. ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 30, 2008
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  9. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Very nice job...where did you get them from?
     
    Johnny T, Aug 30, 2008
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  10. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Han Bao Quan, Aug 30, 2008
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  11. pidge

    pidge Notebook Guru

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    It reminds me of the old station wagons of the 70s with the wooden side panels :p
     
    pidge, Aug 30, 2008
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  12. tcatsninfan

    tcatsninfan Notebook Guru

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    Contact paper...?

    I thought you were gonna go the steampunk route and have actual wood panels on there. Like balsa wood or something.
     
    tcatsninfan, Aug 30, 2008
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  13. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Yes.... :p
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 30, 2008
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  14. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Wow, Han, definitely out of the ordinary their. it looks like 1/32" maple/oak veneer from a distance.

    I think the inside may look better if you have the grain going parallel to the length rather than perpendicular to it.

    Pretty sweet looking though, I must admit.

    If the surface is smooth you may want to stop by a auto parts store and get some polish in order to keep the surface looking clean and smooth.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Aug 30, 2008
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  15. gotz

    gotz Notebook Guru

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    i could never do that to my laptop....i would end up losing it on my desk and throwing crap around trying to find it while i'm rushing and end up ruining it =)
     
    gotz, Aug 30, 2008
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  16. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Nice work Han, it's even camouflaged to the desk! :D
     
    stewie, Aug 30, 2008
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  17. bulik

    bulik Notebook Consultant

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    in my opinion, it woud be nice if you can add some nail head there. would be very cool
     
    bulik, Aug 30, 2008
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  18. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    lol thats awesome!

    Its a mokujin laptop
     
    flipfire, Aug 31, 2008
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  19. vertical2010

    vertical2010 Notebook Consultant

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    Awesome. Is this stuff very durable?

    I think HP should offer a real wood finish for the case.
     
    vertical2010, Aug 31, 2008
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  20. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Thanks for the comments guys :D
    @flipfire :laugh: I didn't think about it, good one :d
    @Vertical. I'm don't know if it's durable since I just got it this morning, we'll see :D
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 31, 2008
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  21. Lomaster

    Lomaster Notebook Geek

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    Nice :)

    Now you need to get a Wooden theme for Vista, Wooden Firefox and you're all set. Just imagine co-workers' faces when they see your wooden machine with wooden interface and wooden Internet. :D
     
    Lomaster, Aug 31, 2008
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  22. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    not co-workers,co-students :D
     
    Xirurg, Aug 31, 2008
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  23. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Co-workers too :p
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 31, 2008
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  24. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    and co-family,co-friends.... :D
     
    Xirurg, Aug 31, 2008
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  25. hasham11

    hasham11 Notebook Consultant

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    sik job, the lappy luks real kool
     
    hasham11, Sep 1, 2008
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  26. Teraforce

    Teraforce Flying through life

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    Very interesting! I've thought about doing almost the same thing with my nw8440, except with Carbon Fiber instead of Woodgrain!
     
    Teraforce, Sep 1, 2008
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  27. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    very nice job, HanBaoQuan.
    dont forget it on the floor. ppl may step on it :)
     
    haquocdung, Sep 1, 2008
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  28. gugarci

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    Looks cool. I would probably stain it to a darker redish wood color like Mohagany. Good job. :)
     
    gugarci, Sep 1, 2008
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  29. Xirurg

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    Han,you can polish it :D
     
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  30. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey Han, that's pretty sweet! Do you have it insured with Terminx? (LOL)
     
    Crimson Roses, Sep 2, 2008
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  31. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Thanks a lot for the comments guys :p
     
    Han Bao Quan, Sep 2, 2008
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  32. 2.0

    2.0 Former NBR Macro-Mod®

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    Exceptional job! Especially the hinges done with the laminate.
     
    2.0, Sep 2, 2008
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  33. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    No problem Han, it's very different and unique, in a very good kind of way. Have people given you any strange looks yet? ;) :p
     
    Crimson Roses, Sep 3, 2008
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  34. amlbuton

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    Nice customization u got there...

    It looks nice :)
     
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  35. chrixx

    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    Have you done something to your touchpad? It looks like there is a black piece of paper covering it.
     
    chrixx, Sep 5, 2008
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  36. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Yeah Chris, that's a touchpad cover :D
     
    Han Bao Quan, Sep 5, 2008
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  37. kevinf

    kevinf Notebook Evangelist

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    how does the cover feel like. is it a matte texture. where did you buy it
     
    kevinf, Sep 5, 2008
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  38. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Very nice work there Han! I like... :cool:
     
    makaveli72, Sep 5, 2008
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  39. mujjuman

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    looks really cool!1
     
    mujjuman, Sep 9, 2008
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  40. Parijat

    Parijat Notebook Consultant

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    Awesome mod ! HP would sell it on their site for $80 soon :p
     
    Parijat, Sep 10, 2008
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  41. Arki

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    Whoa. Great work, Quan!

    Didn't know you were so creative. :)
     
    Arki, Oct 16, 2008
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  42. S_P_Q_R

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    Nice touch, but you better not leave it in the kitchen, some idiot is liable to use it as a cutting board! :p
     
    S_P_Q_R, Oct 16, 2008
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  43. bAsem

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    lmao .. nice . combine that with ubuntu and ur all organic baby

    brown on brown

    awesome work bro ... is that like a sticker deal or what exactly and how did u put that logo over it where did u get it from :D
     
    bAsem, Oct 19, 2008
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  44. incastea

    incastea Newbie

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    Great labour! Well done. It is really "eye-catching"!
     
    incastea, Oct 20, 2008
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  45. pixelot

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    Not for me, but pretty creative and cool. :yes:
     
    pixelot, Dec 2, 2008
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  46. wearetheborg

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    Where did you get that ?

    And how did you do the paintjob ? Any links on how to do these kinds of things ?
     
    wearetheborg, Mar 4, 2009
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  47. The Fire Snake

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    Han,
    I just stumbled into this thread by reading another one of your threads and I read wooden laptop and didn't what that meant. You did a very nice job! Very unique and cool.
     
    The Fire Snake, Mar 4, 2009
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  48. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    http://laptopsinc.com/product.asp?pf_id=P1PAD
    I got it from there, had to make some mod to fit my touchpad size though.
    Thank you. I'm gonna re-decorate it again.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Mar 4, 2009
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  49. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    How did you do the paintjob ? Any links on how to do these kinds of things ?

    Looks great !
     
    wearetheborg, Mar 5, 2009
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  50. razorjack

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    I kept seeing this post and just past it up ,im glad i stopped to take a peek,man thats so cool,looks very nice and neat,one of a kind you have their,very good job..... :)
     
    razorjack, Mar 6, 2009
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