Complete metal noob here. I want to construct a laptop case from

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2016-03-15 03:17:32 Post No. 962096
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Anonymous 2016-03-15 03:17:32 Post No. 962096 [Report]

Complete metal noob here.
I want to construct a laptop case from scratch, about 13 inches wide, out of brass, bronze or copper, and use metal glue to hold it all together. I don't care too much about the weight. What I'm wondering is, which out of the three should I use for minimum unwanted bending, and how thick do the sheets need to be? I don't drop laptops, so it doesn't have to be immune to that, and I won't be carrying it with me in a bag. It would also be nice to be able to bend it at least a little, with little to no tools, and I'll probably cut it to size using snips and figure out a way to neaten it up afterwards.
If you insist, I might use a different material, but only if you're sure that it's a terrible idea. It will look good, I'll definitely make that happen, probably through the way in which I bend it and some hardcore manual polishing. The bends should also add some durability.

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Anonymous 2016-03-15 04:00:45 Post No.962116
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Anonymous 2016-03-15 04:00:45 Post No.962116 [Report]

>>962096
plastic cases already get hot af - enough to be uncomfortable on your lap. a metal case is going to get a lot hotter and you're going to have to line the inside with plastic anyway to stop the case from shorting out the electronics

i mean it's possible, but why

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Anonymous 2016-03-15 19:02:08 Post No.962325
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Anonymous 2016-03-15 19:02:08 Post No.962325 [Report]

Although metal could actually be a good heat sink, especially aluminum. But yes, avoid shorting things out. And you can always put leather or fabric or rubber or something on the bottom to avoid leg burn.

You're going to need to precisely machine all the screw points, edges, etc. Etc., and you're going to have a very bad day if you don't already have machining experience. Might be easier to start with a standard case and add to it. Or at least strip the laptop down and build the case around it.