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| Author: | dokemoj747 [ Thu Mar 05, 2026 9:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Powering specialized shop tools: Repurposing high-wattage se |
Hey everyone, I’ve been lurking here for a while and learning a ton from the build threads, but I’ve finally hit a technical hurdle where I could use some specific advice. I’m currently in the process of refining my shop layout to make my builds more consistent, particularly for acoustic side-bending and laminating. I’m looking into a more robust way to handle power delivery for my specialized jigs. In my "day job" circles, I’ve come across several high-end server power supplies—specifically those beefy 2400-Watt units https://serverorbit.com/power-supplies/server-power/2400-watt used in enterprise-grade blade chassis. On paper, these things are incredible: they have massive headroom, they’re highly efficient, and they offer extremely stable voltage. I’m considering repurposing one of these to run my 12V/24V heating blankets and a DIY vacuum press system simultaneously. One specific point I’m wrestling with is how these units handle a woodworking environment. A 2400-Watt server supply is designed for a pristine, climate-controlled data center, not a shop that’s inevitably going to have some airborne dust. My personal insight is that while the raw power would be a game-changer for maintaining consistent heat on a stubborn piece of figured maple, the cooling fans on these server units move a ton of air and could easily become a "dust magnet." I’ve seen CNC hobbyists use them, but I haven't seen much discussion in the luthiery community. I'm curious if anyone here has successfully integrated industrial-grade power units into their shop? Is the stability of a server-grade unit worth the hassle of building a filtered enclosure for it, or am I over-engineering a problem that a basic bench supply could handle? |
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| Author: | rbuddy [ Thu Mar 05, 2026 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Powering specialized shop tools: Repurposing high-wattag |
I'm curious why you would want to add another device into your electrical supply? To plug the computer PS into an outlet to modify wall outlet 120V AC to 12/24V DC for heating blankets has me scratching my head. Why not just use the wall outlet and 120V blankets? Heating elements don't need the clean/stable supply a server does. Computer supplies usually make different voltages for different computer components, 12V, 5V, etc. Watt ratings on a PS may not all be deliverable to the 12V section. Maybe your explanation will help us understand the why of your project. |
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