How to Build a Wooden PC Case
A wooden PC case can make a fashionable compartment for your PC. Use wood and stain that match the rest of your furniture so the case complements the decor of your room. A wooden PC case is inexpensive and simple to create.
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Things You'll Need
- 1 sheet of 2-inch plywood
- Measuring tape
- Saw
- Stain
- Paintbrushes
- 8 wood screws
Instructions
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Measure your PC from top to bottom, front to back and side to side. Add a 1/2 inch to each measurement. This allows room for the wooden case to fit over your PC.
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Cut out the plywood to match the measurements from Step 1. You'll need a top, bottom and 2 sides. The front is left open for the computer. Miter cut the edges of the plywood so they form a 90-degree angle when they meet.
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Create the wooden case for the PC. Screw the 2-sided piece to opposing sides of the bottom piece of plywood. Attach the top. Secure 2 screws per board, one in each corner, so that the screws drill in at an angle and penetrate both boards.
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Stain the case. Apply at least 2 coats of stain to the plywood. Allow each coat of stain to dry before applying another coat.
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Slide the PC into the case. Plug in the cords and cables.
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Tips & Warnings
Use wood glue to hold the joints together while screwing them into place.
Use safety goggles when cutting the wood to protect your eyes from flying wood chips.
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Comments
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Wait wait wait, did you REALLY just say "Build a wooden crate, make a cutout for the back I/O ports, then stick your PC in there and call it a case har har herp." WTH? That's not a PC case, that's just a box!
