ghettotech Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Any Ideas where i can find one in a local store? I tryed Sears, Home Depot, Advance Auto and Autozone and had no luck. I need to cut some holes in the case for my new Deltas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReelFiles Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 I have one, and they suck big time be prepared for blisters. Frozencpu.com used to sell them, but you're better off getting a dremel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghettotech Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 I have a dremel i guess i should go get the right tips for it. The current attachments that i have barely cut paper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReelFiles Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Yeah, definitely get some new ones, try to get the heavy duty ones You can get them here http://www.mnpctech.com/casemodstore.html Here's a link a link to some templates, http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showpost.p...905&postcount=1 Make sure to tape off the surrounding areas, it doesn't take much to scratch the finish around the holes you are going to cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LookBackX2 Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 ghettotech, You may know this, but I'll spill anyway. When using a dremel to cut metal, use the reinforced cutoff disk or HD cutoff wheel. High rpm's are your friend. You may notice an urge to apply pressure if it doesn't seem to be cutting well, DON'T! :confused: Use light pressure, plenty of WD-40 or 3n1 Oil. Liquid Wrench works well too. Applying too much pressure causes heat buildup, in turn softening your cutting surface which can cause binding of the bit. When these things get bound up, they do not like it and jump out. Sometimes into your hand, another piece of the part, or your face. :eek: Also they tend to explode with alot of heat & pressure. I cover my part with msking tape, draw my pattern, then make about 4 to 5 passes with the dremel tool to cut all the way thru. Going slow helps with making a clean cut as well. Sorry for the book, and good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghettotech Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Sounds good. Thanks for the info. I am pretty mechanical. I own a Harley and a '64 Bel Air and do all my own work. I am pretty good with a Die Grinder so i shouldnt have too much to worry about. I'ts basicly the same concept as the Die Grinder but smaller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 i just shattered the cutting head of my nibbler trying to cut a THermalright heatsink mount lol...those things must be made of alien technology! I used to buy them at SVC, but SVC doesn't seem to carry them anymore either. I have seen them at Best Buy and CompUSA so try your local flavor and online flavor as well...and also try Amazon.com as they carry just about everything now lol I mostly use my Dremel for everything, but sometimes the Nibbler is what is needed so I dont have to drag out the dremel and set the bits and extension cord and go outside and at 3AM the neighbors wont call the police etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmd24 Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 I just bought one today from Radio Shack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryTaco Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 Shop them around cuz they arent cheap anymore. They used to be about half the price they are now, just a few years ago. I think it was $2 difference for the same 5 pack. And yeah RPMs, light pressure, a firm grip and patience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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