How Do You Build A Workshop Computer Cabinet?
Having a computer in your workshop allows you to store schematics, look for solutions to problems, and separate your work area from the rest of the house. A computer in the workshop needs to be protected from dust and electrical surges, though, while requiring adequate ventilation. You also need to be able to turn the computer on and off without exposing it to dust from the workshop. Build a plywood box approximately four inches wider, longer and higher than your computer case. Put the computer case inside the box and mark the location of the back plate (where all the connectors are) on the back wall of the box. Cut a 2-inch hole on the mark. Take the cables you need to plug into your computer (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc.), measure eight inches from the plug and tape the cables together. Cut a 4-inch hole on one of the sides of the box. Use a side that is easily accessible because that hole will be used to provide fresh air with an air filter. Use a thin dab of silicon around the ed
