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| Thread ID: 22726 | 2002-07-29 00:58:00 | How to Mod My Case | Jams (1051) | Press F1 |
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| 66325 | 2002-07-29 00:58:00 | hey guys me again!! what tools and materials would i use to go about cutting a window in the side of my case! thanx Jams |
Jams (1051) | ||
| 66326 | 2002-07-29 01:14:00 | If you want a square / round window, draw a pattern on a piece of wood, get another piecce of wood, and clamp one on each side of the area you want to cut. This stops the metal from warping. Use a drill to make rounded corners and from there you can use a jigsaw (clamp a ruler to the works to keep a straight line) to cut the rest out. If you are looking to make a really cool shape that has lots of nice curves and pointy corners, then a dremel tool is the best. Alternatively you can er... send it to me.. :D |
Elwin Way (229) | ||
| 66327 | 2002-07-29 04:15:00 | Cutting holes in sheet metal causes a lot of bad language unless you have the right equipment. ;-) Holes which are drilled and sawed have jagged edges. :-( If you want it to look as if it was done by a professional, get it done by a professional. :D See someone who does sheetmetal work (Air conditioning installers, "plumbers", etc). They will have a punch, or a power nibbler, and can make clean edged holes. It will be a much better job. :-) | Graham L (2) | ||
| 66328 | 2002-07-29 04:28:00 | hand nibblers are s-l-o-w but leave a good finish, particularly the ones that punch out small rectangular sections each bite. | godfather (25) | ||
| 66329 | 2002-07-29 04:51:00 | Won't my hubby (an engineer) be surprised when I tell him what tool he has to use to cut out my case window? :D | Susan B (19) | ||
| 66330 | 2002-07-29 04:56:00 | Then he'll use the gas axe. ]:) Without taking the cover off the computer. :D :D :D | Graham L (2) | ||
| 66331 | 2002-07-29 05:06:00 | Susan B. Graham L is being cruel, don't take any notice of him Luv.Definitely take the lid off first!!! Amused Poppa John :D :D | Poppa John (284) | ||
| 66332 | 2002-07-29 05:06:00 | :O :O :O *Susan B quickly closes Press F1 page and clears temp internet and history files in case hubby sees Graham L's message and gets ideas* |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 66333 | 2002-07-29 05:47:00 | A simple way to cover up an amatuer cutting job is with rubber or plastic edging. If you plan on filling the new hole with a perspex window, then you will need some of this nyway (unless you plan to screww or rivet the perspex in place). WARNING: screwing or riveting requires neat and precise cutting and the correct gear eg. rivet gun (brass screws look beter than stainless or alloy in my opinion). I am thinking of building a case from scratch with some bits from my current case using crosshatched aluminium plating, except I am having trouble sourcing the plate without buying a huge sheet. Will probably get things into gear in time for xmas. :-) G P |
Graham Petrie (449) | ||
| 66334 | 2002-07-31 05:27:00 | Just thought of another trade which cuts holes in sheet metal, and fits windows: panelbeaters/van customizers. A hand nibbler works well for small holes in thin aluminium; very hard work making big holes in steel. | Graham L (2) | ||
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