Tool of the Trade

[DZ469]

Hey everyone! This is my first post as a TBCS member and I just have a few quick questions.

First off: I know Dremels are the #1 tool that you guys use, but what types of cut-off wheels, bits, chucks, etc. will I need for modding? I plan on modding a Cooler Master Centurion 5 case.

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811119068

Also, where is the best (cheapest) place to buy these tools? I dont really want to spend a whole lot of money.

All your help is appreciated. Thanks a bunch! :)

[modmansage]

I'd suggest you go down to home depot or lowes and tell them what you need to do, they can lead you down a nice path.

[Spawn-Inc]

welcome to TBCS and enjoy your stay~!

if you go to your local hardware store check out there accessory kits and that should cover you pretty good. this (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000FMZSPA.01-A2XXEBCMMLPR4F._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg) is the kit i have bascailly accept the dark blue bits near the top right weren't there. instead there was "micro" drill bits that break if you breath to hard. it has pretty much any bit you would need for the average need. i would buy good quality cut off discs as they are the most used bit, for me anyway. dremel has com out with these cool new "EZ-lock" cut off disc's for faster changing - LINK (http://www.dremel.com/en-us/attachments-and-accessories/attachment-accessory-group.htm?H=189191&G=69875). i've never gotten a Diamond cutting Wheel (http://www.dremel.com/en-us/attachments-and-accessories/attachment-accessory-detail.htm?H=188549&G=66363&I=66364)but have heard there good.

3 main cut off wheels
standard cheap sand disc's (http://www2.gpmd.com/image/d/drer1326.jpg)

Reinforced (http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/images/Dremel/426.jpg)

Dimond cutting disc's (http://216.122.46.133/bimages/b200058.jpg)


so checking out your local hardware store, with good help, should help.

[moon111]

I would buy a huge kit of different bits. It's cheaper and you'll find you end up using bits you normally wouldn't go out and buy.

[DZ469]

haha thanks for that advice!
i just realized the icon i put for this
thread is a thumds DOWN not a
question mark! :p oh well, silly me