localguru Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 I cut out the whole side of my case yesterday and attempted to replacce it with plexi. I used the quite tite epoxy this stuff I let it set over night. I know it says 24 hours for full cure, but it dosn't seem to be sticking the best, I have one corner that pulled off, I'm going to have to re do it. What do you guys use? And eventully I'm going to have to drill a fan hole, do you think it will hold? I'll prolly use the drimel, and a drill. here some pics of what I have so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve burnell Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 just a little tip for anyone thinking of using plexi glass and glueing it!!! the surface of the plexi glass you want to glue must be slightly scuffed up with fine glass paper or emery cloth so the glue has something to grip to the area doesn't have to be large, just enough to make the glue stick to whatever your glueing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 Should have just got double sided 3M tape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
localguru Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 i didn't think the tape would hold good enough specially if I mount a 120mm fan on the side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YODA74 Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 A very inexpensive glue for plex to plex is methylene dichloride. You can get it at the plex.shop. It is a clear watery solvent that is applied with a hypodermic bottle to close fitting joints. It is not a gap filler, but if the joints are made properly, they will be almost invisible. Some people mix it with acrylic chips to make a sort of glue. Another trick for polishing edges of plex is to use ahydrogen oxygen torch. With some practice, you can make the edges look like you spent hours polishing them. The reason for oxy/hydrogen is that there is no carbon in the flame... the byproduct is water. Use your regular oxy/acetylene torch outfit. But you don't need to use the torch I'm sure most don't have one or have access to one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykocus Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 there is some stuff you can get that'll actually melt the surfaces of two pieces of plexi together for a very effetive bond. i've used model glue, it works for smaller peices at least. not sure how strong it would be with larger ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
localguru Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 actully I'm glueing the plexi to the metal case side. seen here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
statix6900 Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 wow...thats nice man...very good lookingness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimensioN Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 nice case , i don't know how i'm going to glue my case, i ll post some pix very soon, but ill be for the weekend i think , hope wich you all can help me out then greetz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vyroburn Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 need to pactice on your cutting but other than that it's pretty cool, have you ever thaught of using a guide when you cut? what i do is get a pice of 1/4 steel that is like 1 inch wide by 2 feet long and measure out your stuff then clamp it to your side panel and then follow the guide with your dremel... It helps if you have a wobbly hand.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
statix6900 Posted February 15, 2003 Posted February 15, 2003 u guys ill post my new case soon i put a new window on the top but i wanna put my fan in the top window befor i take the pics. soooo sooooooon it will be viewable..... later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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