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pheonix
05-15-2007, 05:08 AM
Hi all just starting out in the line of modding i have done custom system builds hundreds of times but now looking to try custom cases can any of u give me a list of all the tools i will require for case mods please as so far all i have is a few drills and a really poor dremel any advice would be massively appreciated
Bucko
05-15-2007, 05:19 AM
Welcome to the forum!

This thread should get you started (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6617)

Other tools and materials include Dremel, drill, Jigsaw, hole saws, sand paper, Bondo, files, and lots more.
calumc
05-15-2007, 12:34 PM
in my view you only need 1 tool: 9'' angle grinder!
rendermandan
05-15-2007, 02:13 PM
in my view you only need 1 tool: 9'' angle grinder!

and maybe a blowtorch!
pheonix
05-15-2007, 02:29 PM
thanks guys for the quick replys and warm welcome great advice i'm off the the hardware store just now to get me some new tools :)
Luke122
05-15-2007, 06:04 PM
Get a hammer!
0m3g4
05-15-2007, 08:46 PM
A Dremel, if you can get one or an off-brand of a Dremel would be a good tool to have. It comes in handy a lot. :up:

Also, depending on what you're planning to do, you should get some spray paint. There's a "Krylon Fusion" paint that's specifically for plastics.
calumc
05-17-2007, 01:58 PM
and maybe a blowtorch!
don't think a normal blowtorch would do, mit as well go for an oxy-acetelene torch.........
Ichbin
05-17-2007, 02:12 PM
Get a hammer!

Yes FEED THE POWER!

lol


buy sand paper...and lots of it in various grits. You'll learn to love it.

Godspeed mate and welcome to the forums.
rendermandan
05-17-2007, 02:51 PM
don't think a normal blowtorch would do, mit as well go for an oxy-acetelene torch.........

Well hell, how about springing for a plasma cutter then, that would be sweet!
Spawn-Inc
05-17-2007, 03:19 PM
Well hell, how about springing for a plasma cutter then, that would be sweet!

FLOW JET!!!!! or water jet w/e you want to call it.

http://www.machine-outil.com/gfx/produits/857.jpg
rendermandan
05-17-2007, 05:13 PM
ehhh, I already have a couple of those laying around somewhere...

-Yeah, right.
XcOM
05-17-2007, 07:13 PM
i got a plasma tourch sitting in shed, bro uses POWER BURNING for a living, very under stated, its almost the best cutting methond out there.
Luke122
05-18-2007, 01:12 AM
Flowjet = sexy as hell.

Oh man, the things I could do with a CNC machine...
Spawn-Inc
05-18-2007, 01:02 PM
ya and now they have a 3 dimensional flow jet too
Redundant
05-18-2007, 06:43 PM
FLOW JET!!!!! or water jet w/e you want to call it.
That's probably the only way to cut metal without burning yourself on it afterwards.
I speak from experience.

That tool's watercooled. Nice. :p
calumc
05-19-2007, 07:41 AM
or if your not too worried about burning yourself............ (or accuracy)
burn through it with thermite!

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:UDA-q8yLb_DO4M:http://amazingrust.com/Experiments/how_to/Images/Thermite2(3-12-06).jpg