Bad Boys of Case Modding Clubhouse.. - Page 35

technicks · Feb 26, 2009, 02:27 PM

Wow. That looks really nice. I generally don't like wooden casings but this is very neat.

ocz800 · Mar 17, 2009, 04:18 PM

What kinds of smaller tools would you guys recommend having for case modding?

I only have a dremel, and a warehouse of heavy duty tools available (saws, etc) to work with. I bought a rotozip for fun yesterday and was dissapointed. I dont see much use for it aside from drywall. Should I get a full size router? What else would you guys recommend stocking up on.

Silverel · Mar 17, 2009, 05:36 PM

Hole saws with really fine teeth. A bit of painters tape, and you get damn nice holes. Much easier than trying to jigsaw/dremel a fan hole or something. Also, if you're working with steel cases, you'll eat up that dremel. Some cutters for the rough work, a jigsaw for the finer cuts, and steel files to smooth the edges are also nice.

Now... to get my hands on a lil TIG welder... hehe

MKmods · Mar 17, 2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocz800

What kinds of smaller tools would you guys recommend having for case modding?

I only have a dremel, and a warehouse of heavy duty tools available (saws, etc) to work with. I bought a rotozip for fun yesterday and was dissapointed. I dont see much use for it aside from drywall. Should I get a full size router? What else would you guys recommend stocking up on.

I should put these in my sig. The absolutely first tool to add to your collection

for a second tool I would get half round file than a cordless drill

I would not recommend a dremel till people get to the advanced stage (and have money to burn)

Silverel · Mar 17, 2009, 06:27 PM

Fo sho. You need some very steady hands or you get big gouges all over your working surface. Learning through experience is fun. Not to mention, cutting discs are kinda pricey. Something like 8$ for a stack of 5 'round these parts.

Dremels are much easier to work on aluminum with (or any cutting tool), at least you get more out of each disk.

Ah, and if your dremel starts getting too hot, resist the temptation to put on gloves! Just put it down and walk away... I killed my last one because I was all excited to be cutting things.

MKmods · Mar 17, 2009, 06:31 PM

my prob is I am always covering the exhaust holes of the dremel (causing it to heat up even faster)

MoonPig · Mar 17, 2009, 06:50 PM

Oooo... Can i join?

My work:
Desk Mod
HD and CD Cage

My desk looks alot different, and i'll post up-to-date pictures when my next upgrade is done (week or so).

MKmods · Mar 17, 2009, 06:52 PM

Welcome

MoonPig · Mar 17, 2009, 06:53 PM

thanks, i'll get pictures and try and get this mod finished.

Im just slightly scared of cutting and drilling acrylic. Never done it before.

Btw, my name is Danny.

MKmods · Mar 17, 2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoonPig

thanks, i'll get pictures and try and get this mod finished.

Im just slightly scared of cutting and drilling acrylic. Never done it before.

its easy, just use a fine toothed saw to cut and while drilling use a sharp bit and very little pressure.

MoonPig · Mar 17, 2009, 06:55 PM

ah, nice. I'll get to the shops when i order the acrylic. I suddenly have more confidence...

MKmods · Mar 17, 2009, 06:57 PM

while plastic isant the best at heat removal it does have its place in comp modding and using a hairdryer can be molded as well

MoonPig · Mar 17, 2009, 06:58 PM

well, the bit for the HD is 5.25, so im using these extra long screws i have. Meaning the airflow will be around, under and over the HD.

King Wookie · Mar 18, 2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKmods

my prob is I am always covering the exhaust holes of the dremel (causing it to heat up even faster)

Likewise. Bad design from their side I think. I often use the extension shaft, but it can be a pain to work with.

CyberDruid · Mar 18, 2009, 11:57 AM

King Wookie · Mar 18, 2009, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberDruid

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8199/dk055.jpg

Looking most tasty. Pity the metal bar is not black anodised. Would really finish it off.

CyberDruid · Mar 18, 2009, 12:52 PM

That's hand forged from Elven Mithril Dammit...gives +2 against Fmark benches...

Odin Eidolon · Mar 18, 2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberDruid

That's hand forged from Elven Mithril Dammit...gives +2 against Fmark benches...

Silverel · Mar 18, 2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberDruid

That's hand forged from Elven Mithril Dammit...gives +2 against Fmark benches...

Still not as good as Dwarven Oathgold...

CyberDruid · Mar 18, 2009, 02:03 PM

True but the Dwarves won't trade with me...they want to own the Orb.

MKmods · Mar 18, 2009, 06:21 PM

Beautifully done, well engineered CD

(removable mobo rack was a nice touch)

King Wookie · Mar 18, 2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberDruid

That's hand forged from Elven Mithril Dammit...gives +2 against Fmark benches...

I stand corrected. Can't argue with Elven Mithril.

CyberDruid · Mar 19, 2009, 10:04 PM

Made a reservoir today. I've been trying to totally stay away from Acrylic but this was an outstanding order I was honor-bound to complete.

Chicken Patty · Mar 19, 2009, 10:16 PM

thats a reservoir? DUde you gotta show us this in action!!!

freakshow · Mar 19, 2009, 10:30 PM

how do i join lol here is sum pics of my mods

this an old one sorry for pics done by a camera phone lol

Feb 26, 2009, 02:27 PM	#851
technicks Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Enschede, The Netherlands Posts: 2,737 (1.06/day) Thanks: 268 Thanked 265 Times in 228 Posts System Specs	Wow. That looks really nice. I generally don't like wooden casings but this is very neat. __________________ CPU-Z validation sig pics temporarily blocked

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Mar 17, 2009, 05:36 PM	#853
Silverel Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,596 (0.79/day) Thanks: 93 Thanked 237 Times in 217 Posts System Specs	Hole saws with really fine teeth. A bit of painters tape, and you get damn nice holes. Much easier than trying to jigsaw/dremel a fan hole or something. Also, if you're working with steel cases, you'll eat up that dremel. Some cutters for the rough work, a jigsaw for the finer cuts, and steel files to smooth the edges are also nice. Now... to get my hands on a lil TIG welder... hehe __________________ http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=62786

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Mar 17, 2009, 04:18 PM	#852
ocz800 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	What kinds of smaller tools would you guys recommend having for case modding? I only have a dremel, and a warehouse of heavy duty tools available (saws, etc) to work with. I bought a rotozip for fun yesterday and was dissapointed. I dont see much use for it aside from drywall. Should I get a full size router? What else would you guys recommend stocking up on.

Mar 17, 2009, 06:27 PM	#855
Silverel Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,596 (0.79/day) Thanks: 93 Thanked 237 Times in 217 Posts System Specs	Fo sho. You need some very steady hands or you get big gouges all over your working surface. Learning through experience is fun. Not to mention, cutting discs are kinda pricey. Something like 8$ for a stack of 5 'round these parts. Dremels are much easier to work on aluminum with (or any cutting tool), at least you get more out of each disk. Ah, and if your dremel starts getting too hot, resist the temptation to put on gloves! Just put it down and walk away... I killed my last one because I was all excited to be cutting things. __________________ http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=62786

Mar 17, 2009, 06:31 PM	#856
MKmods Case Mod Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 4,711 (2.47/day) Thanks: 2,879 Thanked 1,766 Times in 1,364 Posts System Specs	my prob is I am always covering the exhaust holes of the dremel (causing it to heat up even faster) __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

Mar 17, 2009, 06:50 PM	#857
MoonPig Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wakefield, UK Posts: 4,085 (2.34/day) Thanks: 715 Thanked 903 Times in 621 Posts System Specs	Oooo... Can i join? My work: Desk Mod HD and CD Cage My desk looks alot different, and i'll post up-to-date pictures when my next upgrade is done (week or so). __________________ My DeskMod Log \| My Heatware \| My SteamID \| My For Sale \| My Want to Buy

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CRT/LCD Model:	Iiyama ProLite X2775HDS-1
Case:	Silverstone FT02
PSU:	Corsair AX750
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Mar 17, 2009, 06:52 PM	#858
MKmods Case Mod Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 4,711 (2.47/day) Thanks: 2,879 Thanked 1,766 Times in 1,364 Posts System Specs	Welcome __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

Mar 17, 2009, 06:53 PM	#859
MoonPig Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wakefield, UK Posts: 4,085 (2.34/day) Thanks: 715 Thanked 903 Times in 621 Posts System Specs	thanks, i'll get pictures and try and get this mod finished. Im just slightly scared of cutting and drilling acrylic. Never done it before. Btw, my name is Danny. __________________ My DeskMod Log \| My Heatware \| My SteamID \| My For Sale \| My Want to Buy

Mar 17, 2009, 06:55 PM	#861
MoonPig Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wakefield, UK Posts: 4,085 (2.34/day) Thanks: 715 Thanked 903 Times in 621 Posts System Specs	ah, nice. I'll get to the shops when i order the acrylic. I suddenly have more confidence... __________________ My DeskMod Log \| My Heatware \| My SteamID \| My For Sale \| My Want to Buy

Mar 17, 2009, 06:57 PM	#862
MKmods Case Mod Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 4,711 (2.47/day) Thanks: 2,879 Thanked 1,766 Times in 1,364 Posts System Specs	while plastic isant the best at heat removal it does have its place in comp modding and using a hairdryer can be molded as well __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

Mar 17, 2009, 06:58 PM	#863
MoonPig Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wakefield, UK Posts: 4,085 (2.34/day) Thanks: 715 Thanked 903 Times in 621 Posts System Specs	well, the bit for the HD is 5.25, so im using these extra long screws i have. Meaning the airflow will be around, under and over the HD. __________________ My DeskMod Log \| My Heatware \| My SteamID \| My For Sale \| My Want to Buy

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Case:	CM 590 with 5x various fans (Thermalright/Noctua)
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Mar 18, 2009, 11:57 AM	#865
CyberDruid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On top of a mountain Posts: 1,947 (0.94/day) Thanks: 818 Thanked 1,120 Times in 659 Posts System Specs

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Mar 18, 2009, 12:52 PM	#867
CyberDruid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On top of a mountain Posts: 1,947 (0.94/day) Thanks: 818 Thanked 1,120 Times in 659 Posts System Specs	That's hand forged from Elven Mithril Dammit...gives +2 against Fmark benches...

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Mar 18, 2009, 02:03 PM	#870
CyberDruid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On top of a mountain Posts: 1,947 (0.94/day) Thanks: 818 Thanked 1,120 Times in 659 Posts System Specs	True but the Dwarves won't trade with me...they want to own the Orb.

Mar 18, 2009, 06:21 PM	#871
MKmods Case Mod Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 4,711 (2.47/day) Thanks: 2,879 Thanked 1,766 Times in 1,364 Posts System Specs	Beautifully done, well engineered CD (removable mobo rack was a nice touch) __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

Mar 19, 2009, 10:04 PM	#873
CyberDruid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On top of a mountain Posts: 1,947 (0.94/day) Thanks: 818 Thanked 1,120 Times in 659 Posts System Specs	Made a reservoir today. I've been trying to totally stay away from Acrylic but this was an outstanding order I was honor-bound to complete.

Mar 19, 2009, 10:16 PM	#874
Chicken Patty WCG Team Captain Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 23,888 (11.94/day) Thanks: 15,149 Thanked 12,311 Times in 7,776 Posts System Specs	thats a reservoir? DUde you gotta show us this in action!!! __________________ Help save lives, CRUNCH and/or FOLD for Team TPU and make a difference! Crunching with a 2600K, i7-950, FX-8120, Radeon 6850 (2 WU's), Radeon 7770 (4 WU's) *"AlienIsGOD - Awe!!! CP has grown from a small chicken nugget to the IMMENSE PATTY and WCG Team leader he is today"*

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Mar 19, 2009, 10:30 PM	#875
freakshow Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 792 (0.34/day) Thanks: 229 Thanked 76 Times in 72 Posts System Specs	how do i join lol here is sum pics of my mods this an old one sorry for pics done by a camera phone lol

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