Lapping Information :)

[kryptonic]

Hi Guys

Ive decided to lap my heatsink. I was just wondering what tools i need and where i can optain them, either from retail shops or via an online shop.

Cheers

Will

[Basher]

Try the hardware forum m8, may get more response there

[jamin]

Check this linky mate:

http://overclockersclub.com/guides/h...ppingguide.php

Peace!

[kryptonic]

Dont suppose you know where i can buy the wetordry from?

[Flibb]

B&Q might do fine stuff but i doubt it. Probably worth tryin places that sell car repair stuff, like Halfords, wet and dry is used for smoothing filler, local car spares place probably worth a try, or a good tool shop.
Flibb

[spikegifted]

Years ago, I bought some Oakey Flexible Wet & Dry (4 sheets). They are excellent and give very good finish - if you've the patience... Make sure you're working on a very flat surface and your movements are consistent.

[Theo]

http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/product.php?view=3714

Kustompcs.co.uk sell a kit of everything you'd need to lap your heatsink. I lapped an Xdream heatsink with that kit, and although it looks a little bit pricey, it's worth it, and saves the bother of driving allover town trying to find different grades of sandpaper..

[kryptonic]

awch, £10

[woody]

£10 !!!!! get down to halfords for wet n' dry fine grade is what you want (P1500 the higher the grade the smoother the finish). you must use it wet though. finally use some fine wire wool for a real mirror finish.

[spikegifted]

Originally posted by woody
£10 !!!!! get down to halfords for wet n' dry fine grade is what you want (P1500 the higher the grade the smoother the finish). you must use it wet though. finally use some fine wire wool for a real mirror finish.

You probably won't need the wire wool if you do a good job with the wet & dry...

[woody]

Originally posted by spikegifted
You probably won't need the wire wool if you do a good job with the wet & dry...

True all depends on how patient you are LOL

[Apex]

10 quid is bugger all tbh

you go do the cost up for the grade of wetndry thats in the kit and then go cost up the polish and then cost up the plate glass

[Tesla]

When i lapped mine i taped some 1200 girt Halfords wet n dry to a pane of glass "borrowed" from the greenhouse.
Took 45mins of constant lapping.
I used it wet.

Improved temps a little but my cooler is only a volcano 9.

[spikegifted]

Originally posted by Tesla Coil
I used it wet.

That's a dead given...