mnpctech Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 1. Briefly Explain how tool is used. 2. Post photos no larger than 600 pixels wide. 3. Include links to Manufacturer or Reseller I'll get it started Rotary Cutting Tool is the most versatile tool for case modding. You can cut plastics, metals, grind and polish. Dremel brand is most popular. I’ve recently opted for Black and Decker version and its been a solid performer. I hear a lot of complaints about cutting discs breaking when cutting metal. You need to use aluminum reinforced discs like these Reinforced Discs I bought this Black & Decker Rotary tool for $39.99 at Home Depot Hole saw attachments for Drill (for cutting fan holes in acrylic and metal) 80mm = 3” hole saw 92mm = 3.5” hole saw 120mm = 4.5” hole saw 1.5" hole saw attachment used for making pilot hole for Greenlee knock-out punch Jigsaw is primarily used for cutting panels and acrylic sheets. (minimum 18 teeth metal cutting blade) Black & Decker brand Jigsaws Window design cut with Jigsaw Cordless drill (minimum 14.4V) with bit sizes 1/16 through ½ for cutting various mounting holes and operating hole saw attachments. Black & Decker Cordless Drills available here You can never enough Drill bits! Greenlee Knock out Punches (with at least 19" wrench . My 20" ¾ socket wrench was $70 and 2" socket was $35 through MSC Supply Greenlee PDF Catalog Page 11 Pdf file Available through Ivan Smith Using a 120mm size Greenlee Knock out punch to make fan hole Clean Cut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnpctech Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 Roper Whitney No. 5 Jr Hand Punch kit available here (for cutting fan mounting holes or enlarging existing fan mounting holes for rubber silencing grommets) Variety of C-clamps and spring loaded clamps (shown here) Mouse Sander 12” and 24" Combination Square Rulers (aligning windows, fan holes etc) 3M Heavy Duty Clear double sided adhesive tape #4010 More Tool Suggestions Pop Rivet Gun (removing/installing chassis rivets. most are 1/8” size) Hand files (for deburring jagged edges on both plastic and metal) Phillips Screw drivers (variety of sizes) Wire Stripper / Cutter Solder gun Butane Torch (for use with heat shrink tubing) Tape Measure Metal Tin snips (Cutting Modders Mesh ) Needle Nose pliers (for bending metal) Bench Vise Rubber Mallet (for bending and shaping sheet metal) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandoo Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 Good tool list. Maybe a rivet gun inorder to cut down on all the sheet metal screws one has to put in the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnpctech Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 Good tool list. Maybe a rivet gun inorder to cut down on all the sheet metal screws one has to put in the case. Agree! Speaking of Rivets, DragonModz sells anodized pop rivets :cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandoo Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 that is a cool site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyjaxx Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 And spend more in tools than the system! I think I have a couple of .99 screwdivers. Are Dremel's hard to use? Be gentle, I have zero mechanical skills besides assembling a computer, which I can do with my eyes closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
225Slant6 Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 You have to have an http://ellissaw.com/DrillPresses/43/drill-press-9400 These rock!! Ok maybe not, but it is nice. :drool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandoo Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 You have to have an http://ellissaw.com/DrillPresses/43/drill-press-9400 These rock!! Ok maybe not, but it is nice. :drool: Your link does not work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandoo Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 And spend more in tools than the system! I think I have a couple of .99 screwdivers. Are Dremel's hard to use? Be gentle, I have zero mechanical skills besides assembling a computer, which I can do with my eyes closed.Dremels and there like are very easy to use, and can be used for all types of jobs around the house. A must buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandoo Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 mnpctech: I was looking at your side cover and wondering, are those flames stickers or is that painted on. One more Item you could add to the list is a small drill n tap threading set. with maybe #43>4-40nc, 7/64>6-32nc, #29>8-32nc, #25>10-24nc, #21>10-32nc, 13/64>1/4nc. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000WU28...1&s=hi&v=glance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundx98 Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 Wonderful thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phelan1777 Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 I am working with a Dremel and it takes a little bit to get used to it. YOu need steady hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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