Modding Tools

BoB_BoT

Hey all, was planning on making some fan holes and possably a window on one of my cases. What tools would you recommend to do this? I was thinking blowtorch but that might be a bit overkill.

Thanks for any help,
Rob

Stephen

Use a dremel, apparently its what everyone uses for cutting holes and the like in their case.

Col_Loki

Draper and other companies do a cheaper version of this and have pretty much all the accesories with it aswell........... have a look!!

Think round ~€30 - 40. There very handy for doing any of those jobs and also drilling in awkward palces.

subway_ie

Originally posted by COL_LOKI
Draper and other companies do a cheaper version of this and have pretty much all the accesories with it aswell........... have a look!!

Think round ~€30 - 40. There very handy for doing any of those jobs and also drilling in awkward palces.

Maplin have had them on their "special offer" flyers a few times this year, they seem to be fairly good quality and lots of accessories (I think they're separate though - maybe another €15-€20)

BoB_BoT

thanks for the help, will get my hands on one of them soon, may be up in dublin within the next 3 weeks and will hold out till then thanks again

Sir Random

Dremels aren't ideal for making circular cuts, it takes time and patience (and probably a few cutting discs) and then needs filing for a smooth edge. It's ok for making a side window, since that usually involves mostly straight cuts, but circular holes are really awkward with a straight cutting edge.
After taking half a day to dremel one 80mm blowhole, I went and bought a bench drill. It's perfect for making clean-cut fanholes in seconds.

pyrogenx

Well rob, whats the crack?

I wouldn't mind seeing a pic of ur case ?

Mac daddy

Over the weekend i have been using my dremel and 20 cutting disk to cut the case, takes a bit of time but if you do a decent job it is worth it:D

unklerosco

I got a dremel style tool in B&Q... came with stand, flexible extension and a 150 bits... Came to €40/50. Well worth it...

For cutting circles get a decent jigsaw and proper blades and its easy, us the dremel to finish it off. The dremels take ages to cut through metal and eat up cutting disks.

BoB_BoT

havn't gotten around to cutting the case yet, will take before and after pics. gonna get my hands on a small blowtorch, have a drill and jigsaw, sander and may buy a dremel.

Mac daddy

Originally posted by BoB_BoT
. gonna get my hands on a small blowtorch

what are you planning on doing :eek:

elexes

anyone know a good clamp and table ???

where could i get my hands on one

Shiny

What you need to make holes is a "hole saw"

It is shaped like an inverted ashtray with angry cutting teeth.

They cut wood, plastic, metal, etc.....

but BEWARE

use a bench press with them.
I bought a 123mm holesaw today and attempted a trial cut on a sheet of wood.

I foolishly used a (weak) 500watt drill.
initally the thing jumped up off the wood nearly breaking my arm with
the turning force.

the drill simply was not able to run the saw, soon blue smoke
began venting from the drill. The drill still works but I would say
a couple of years were taken off its lifespan after that event. :rolleyes:

Sir Random

Originally posted by Shiny
What you need to make holes is a "hole saw"

It is shaped like an inverted ashtray with angry cutting teeth.

They cut wood, plastic, metal, etc.....

but BEWARE

use a bench press with them.
I bought a 123mm holesaw today and attempted a trial cut on a sheet of wood.

I foolishly used a (weak) 500watt drill.
initally the thing jumped up off the wood nearly breaking my arm with
the turning force.

the drill simply was not able to run the saw, soon blue smoke
began venting from the drill. The drill still works but I would say
a couple of years were taken off its lifespan after that event. :rolleyes:

Where did you get the bit? I'm looking for a metal bit that size, I have a set from 19-82mm and a 3.5/8" (92mm) bit.
Is yours a wood bit? or did you use a metal bit on wood?