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First time modder looking for some answers

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Okay first off, Dremel tool is very important I understand, (im cutting out a side window)
What bits do i need to buy?
any suggestions on a specific kit (cheaper the better)
I need something that can be found at walmart. (i go to college in a hick town where that is all we have, No not even a Home-Depot)

also! im going to put some cold cathode lights in my case.

http://www.xoxide.com/dual-white-cold-cathode-kit.html

Does anyone know if this has the molex connectors on it already?

Thanks.
 
I've tried cutting an aluminum case with a Dremel, it's not very easy. I was much better off cutting as close as I could to my drawing with a jigsaw, and using a file/dremel to trim it up.

As far as a "kit" you don't need one really. Just file the edges of your cut nice and smooth, then use rivets or just strong double-sided tape to fasten the acrylic to the inside of your side panel.
 
dremel is good because it can do a variety of jobs at an acceptable level, but for most jobs there is a single tool thats better. a saw will be much better if you are planning to cut curves. a drill/hole saw will be better for cutting circles. A dremel will do well on a straight line cut though and will do an ok job on other things if you really dont want to spend money and have some extra time.

If you are going to be cutting plexi in a straight line youll need a re-enforced cut off wheel (~1.50 each) and an 60-80 grit sanding drum (~.50 each). both of these should come with the basic 40-50 piece dremel kit. use the wheel for the cut then the sanding drum can be used to straighten out any mistakes. keep the drmel speed to low to avoid melting. I havent been in a walmart in a long time so i dont know what, if any they carry, but you can expect to pay $50 or so i would think for a starter set.

That light is an all-in-one kit, it will come with everything you need to plug it into your comp's PSU and go.
 
Yeah a dremel is fantastic for cutting acrylic. I've been doing that now for my first mod and it works great! Just not so great for cutting harder materials like metals.
 
well i will be cutting metal (the side panel of the case) so you guys think id be better off not to? or is there an acceptable bit that will cut metal okay?
 
Faction said:
well i will be cutting metal (the side panel of the case) so you guys think id be better off not to? or is there an acceptable bit that will cut metal okay?
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Well you CAN cut metal with a Dremel, it's just tedius and difficult. I cut my window with a jigsaw in a couple minutes, a Dremel will take you several. If you DO cut it with a Dremel, expect it to take some time, and also to have a lot of finishing work to do on the cut edge as well.


You're probably going to want a carbide-tungsten cutting bit, if not 2 of them just in case.
 
here is my idea, any suggestions thoughts? is this possible to do well with a dremel?

or should i just pick up a jig saw instead?
FYI: Black is parts of the metal that will remain.. white/Clear will be the acrylc.

sideidea.jpg
 
those 2 thin metal strips would make me nervous using a saw on them. Is the side panel aluminum? a dremel can cut aluminum in 3 passes realatively easly, but if its steal then you really have no choice but to use a saw, cutting steel with a dremel is aweful.
 
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