REALSTYLES
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I also have a question about those silicone thermal pads. Do they work?
Gonna do my first DIY LED with Cree CXA3590
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Abiqua
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Greengenes used them once, maybe on the drone build? Only one I have seen. I wanna say that they usually have a lower conductance than the paste, but not 100% sure.....
Abiqua
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Shit....I don't lol
I have just followed Supra's past suggestions [ProLima] and me myself went with the cheaper Pk2 [newegg $5]...I don't think the lower resistance hurts at all, these ain't cpu's...as far as silver based, enlighten us, I don't know shiat, have to read up....
G.g.g.g.g.ghetto dope, make crak like that...
Abiqua
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One more thing if you don't mind....
I just ordered Ideal Chip lok's too....just waiting for them to arrive....what hardware length did you go with? and where did you order? M3 and #4 is the diameter, but what length did you go with, if you picked some up?
I'll leave you be...
SupraSPL
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This is what I use. Probably doesn't matter which paste you use but I'll any thermal advantage I can get and this is one of the very best thermal pastes.
http://www.amazon.com/Prolimatech-Pk-3-Aluminum-Thermal-Compound/dp/B008M516R6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1419857008&sr=1-3&keywords=prolimatech+pk3
http://www.amazon.com/Prolimatech-Pk-3-Aluminum-Thermal-Compound/dp/B008M516R6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1419857008&sr=1-3&keywords=prolimatech+pk3
REALSTYLES
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I was talking about Arctic Silver http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htmShit....I don't lol
as far as silver based, enlighten us, I don't know shiat, have to read up....
G.g.g.g.g.ghetto dope, make crak like that...
Abiqua
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works from what I can tell, but more expensive and not as high a thermal conductance as the PK3 or Pk2. Still though, other than the internet, Arctic is what I can find in person, but I ordered up PK, so I don't have to.....
medicinehuman
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That's what I use and no problems at all. Might not be top of the line but works great.
REALSTYLES
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lucky you I have to order it online lol. I almost have 1 of the heat sinks tapped fucking broke another cheap Lowes $5 tap I only have 7 more to due. 1 tap on 1 heat sink and 6 on the other lol. When I was on the last hole on the first heat sink I broke the tap and on the second one I was using a Klein tool Tap screwdriver and the next time I'll use a drill press instead of a cordless drill. Some of the holes were off a bit that's why I keep breaking taps. It's all a learning curbworks from what I can tell, but more expensive and not as high a thermal conductance as the PK3 or Pk2. Still though, other than the internet, Arctic is what I can find in person, but I ordered up PK, so I don't have to.....
REALSTYLES
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BTW I fixed the problem breaking taps, just use self tapping screws after drilling the proper hole size first. I'm still R&D mode with the help of you guys(the ones I know what they're talking about). I gotta learn how to solder/braise aluminum so I can make a light weight frame that will support the weight of the heat sink so the DIY light don't weigh a ton.
Abiqua
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I don't know how the hell y'all break so many taps, but glad you got a solution figured out.
I have a single tap that has gone 20 holes or so, [knock on motherfucking wood] and I have adjustable clutch on my cheapo cordless drill, that helps.
Another thing is to put a small magnetic level on the end of your drill, this can help you see "straight" literally as you tap that sink...tap tap
I have a single tap that has gone 20 holes or so, [knock on motherfucking wood] and I have adjustable clutch on my cheapo cordless drill, that helps.
Another thing is to put a small magnetic level on the end of your drill, this can help you see "straight" literally as you tap that sink...tap tap
REALSTYLES
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I just drilled 8 holes and didn't break a drill bit today lol. I figured out how I'm gonna hang my lights but it's gonna require me to drill 8 more holes lol I'll post some more pics in a bitI don't know how the hell y'all break so many taps, but glad you got a solution figured out.
I have a single tap that has gone 20 holes or so, [knock on motherfucking wood] and I have adjustable clutch on my cheapo cordless drill, that helps.
Another thing is to put a small magnetic level on the end of your drill, this can help you see "straight" literally as you tap that sink...tap tap
ellydee
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You don't typically solder or braze aluminum. (there is one exception, but I wouldn't recommend it). It can be mig welded with a spool gun or tig welded. How about some light angle and some pop rivets. Pretty simple.
Are you mounting your driver onto your heatsink? Ooh...that's gonna get hot!
Are you mounting your driver onto your heatsink? Ooh...that's gonna get hot!
REALSTYLES
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You have no clue but it's ok. My mom says I have to be nice to people who are slow. Lets see pics of what you've done, because right now you're all talk.
REALSTYLES
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I actually went with the self tapping screws #8 x 1/2". I kept breaking taps lol and the screws work great less hassle.One more thing if you don't mind....
I just ordered Ideal Chip lok's too....just waiting for them to arrive....what hardware length did you go with? and where did you order? M3 and #4 is the diameter, but what length did you go with, if you picked some up?
Abiqua
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Its probably too late, but after doing some reading up....
Here is a tapping block: last forevers, helps start a straight hole and reduces breakage when tapping by hand.......
http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=2571
We really should be using spiral flute taps or even a roll form tap [aka form tap, aka cold form aka thread roll, etc.]
Blind holes are holes drilled that don't go all the way thru metal and you can't see the bottom, spiral flutes work best in these situations, because they back the cut material back and out of the hole....spiral cut and taper cut taps usually push the cut forward....and this is where you hear the terms, "metal gets gummy" especially with oil....and jamming occurs. Roll forms apparently use a little bigger drill bit, than a standard 4/40 tap, mainly because there is NO cut with the cold forms, you actually shape metal with these taps.So, since you remove no metal with a 4/40 roll form tap, you need to take more metal out with a bigger drill bit.
I have the wrong type of tap [spiral tip but I have been lucky, eventually it will break, I know this.....]and they are ok for aluminum use, they just have their drawback [cut pushing forward, bad! for blind holes]
The only problem is that spiral flute 4-40's and roll form 4-40's are about $15 apiece.
http://www.amazon.com/Union-Butterfield-High-Speed-Uncoated-Chamfer/dp/B004J4VUU2/ref=sr_1_2?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1420008736&sr=1-2
Roll forms are new to me: they work by actually forming the metal [extruded] and don't cut, so they don't leave metal and you can cut with faster speeds....[this really looks like the best way for beginners and experienced] You still have to drill, but I think there you use a different drill bit size, even though the tap is a 4/40. Still reading up on cold form..... 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BALAX-4-40-H5-ROLL-FORM-BOTTOM-TAP-10725-010-NEW-/121437774401?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c46416241
Here is a tapping block: last forevers, helps start a straight hole and reduces breakage when tapping by hand.......
http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=2571
We really should be using spiral flute taps or even a roll form tap [aka form tap, aka cold form aka thread roll, etc.]
Blind holes are holes drilled that don't go all the way thru metal and you can't see the bottom, spiral flutes work best in these situations, because they back the cut material back and out of the hole....spiral cut and taper cut taps usually push the cut forward....and this is where you hear the terms, "metal gets gummy" especially with oil....and jamming occurs. Roll forms apparently use a little bigger drill bit, than a standard 4/40 tap, mainly because there is NO cut with the cold forms, you actually shape metal with these taps.So, since you remove no metal with a 4/40 roll form tap, you need to take more metal out with a bigger drill bit.
I have the wrong type of tap [spiral tip but I have been lucky, eventually it will break, I know this.....]and they are ok for aluminum use, they just have their drawback [cut pushing forward, bad! for blind holes]
The only problem is that spiral flute 4-40's and roll form 4-40's are about $15 apiece.
http://www.amazon.com/Union-Butterfield-High-Speed-Uncoated-Chamfer/dp/B004J4VUU2/ref=sr_1_2?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1420008736&sr=1-2
Roll forms are new to me: they work by actually forming the metal [extruded] and don't cut, so they don't leave metal and you can cut with faster speeds....[this really looks like the best way for beginners and experienced] You still have to drill, but I think there you use a different drill bit size, even though the tap is a 4/40. Still reading up on cold form.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BALAX-4-40-H5-ROLL-FORM-BOTTOM-TAP-10725-010-NEW-/121437774401?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c46416241
REALSTYLES
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Funny thing is my dad was a machinist for Hughes Aircraft and I wish I had a drill drill lol. I figured out why and it's what you said bad holes. My next run after this will be much better. I won't be high the next time I drill holes lol.Its probably too late, but after doing some reading up....
Here is a tapping block: last forevers, helps start a straight hole and reduces breakage when tapping by hand.......
http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=2571
We really should be using spiral flute taps or even a roll form tap [aka form tap, aka cold form aka thread roll, etc.]
Blind holes are holes drilled that don't go all the way thru metal and you can't see the bottom, spiral flutes work best in these situations, because they back the cut material back and out of the hole....spiral cut and taper cut taps usually push the cut forward....and this is where you hear the terms, "metal gets gummy" especially with oil....and jamming occurs. Roll forms apparently use a little bigger drill bit, than a standard 4/40 tap, mainly because there is NO cut with the cold forms, you actually shape metal with these taps.So, since you remove no metal with a 4/40 roll form tap, you need to take more metal out with a bigger drill bit.
I have the wrong type of tap [spiral tip but I have been lucky, eventually it will break, I know this.....]and they are ok for aluminum use, they just have their drawback [cut pushing forward, bad! for blind holes]
The only problem is that spiral flute 4-40's and roll form 4-40's are about $15 apiece.
http://www.amazon.com/Union-Butterfield-High-Speed-Uncoated-Chamfer/dp/B004J4VUU2/ref=sr_1_2?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1420008736&sr=1-2
Roll forms are new to me: they work by actually forming the metal [extruded] and don't cut, so they don't leave metal and you can cut with faster speeds....[this really looks like the best way for beginners and experienced] You still have to drill, but I think there you use a different drill bit size, even though the tap is a 4/40. Still reading up on cold form.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BALAX-4-40-H5-ROLL-FORM-BOTTOM-TAP-10725-010-NEW-/121437774401?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c46416241
Abiqua
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hell...I prefer it, I wouldn't be able to drill straight holes, Not high. 1 oil hit, couple drinks of water...
ps you just need to hunt on craigslist and see if someone is giving up a little Craftsman or whatever drill press, that they just got for Christmas.
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REALSTYLES
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Drill press lol fuck I'm gone