Must-Have Tool For Modding?

[Cbeck527]

I got a $50 amazon gift card, and was looking at stuff to buy. I plan on doing some case mods in the future, and was wondering if there is a tool that you modders recommend.

A bit of research pointed me towards a dremel. Will this be enough for me to cut holes in aluminum cases and such?

Thanks for the help,
Cbeck

EDIT: This is a set I was looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-300-N-...f=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1222827208&sr=1-10

 

[Adidas4275]

dremels are great modders tools... i love mine, i got the flexable extender with mine and it makes small cuts easier...

 

[ATLPIMP]

Dremel FTW

 

[sparky1_2007]

dremel if you dont have one, or if your scared of those, get yourself a pair of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Parts-Express-Nibbling-Tool/dp/B0002KRACO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1222830488&sr=8-2

i bought a pair off of frozen CPU, they work great for cutting my case

 

[Arcygenical]

Dremel.
Drill.
Basic Tap and die set (6-32 and 8-32's are a must! 4-40 is helpful too).
Jigsaw.
Adjustable hole saw.

The rest is just icing on the cake.

 

[vsboxerboy]

and more bits for the dremel, those wheels disintegrate faster than my ability to think of a funny analogy right now. sigh.

 

[Ryle]

and more bits for the dremel, those wheels disintegrate faster than my ability to think of a funny analogy right now. sigh.

rofl!!

 

[Adidas4275]

seriously cutting wheels FTW, i like the fiber reinforced ones that are a little larger

 

[FiZuR]

you need a file too, gotta get rid of sharp edges somehow.

 

[Keep The Volume Up]

Caffeinated beverage(s)?

 

[stainremover]

you need a file too, gotta get rid of sharp edges somehow.

i manage to get by with the sanding wheel / grinding wheel. but i haven't done a mod in years.

 

[AVAFREAK182]

I second the Dremel. Or third..or fourth...a lot. LOL

 

[FLECOM]

76mm and 112mm hole saws (make sure they are for metal) are useful too for making holes for 80mm and 120mm fans

 

[xenium]

The item I use most is a soldering iron for wiring. Donno if it's me, but I use it a LOT. Second most used would be my dremel.

 

[itsukisama]

1. Dremel
2. Drill with Hole saw attachments.
3. Soldering Iron
4. Volt Meter
5. Heatgun =D

 

[rsgunter]

1. Dremel
2. Drill with Hole saw attachments.
3. Soldering Iron
4. Volt Meter
5. Heatgun =D

QFT!!!

Heatguns are stupid handy to have around when you are shrinking up your wiring. Let me tell you, they are much easier than the Mary Kate Olson hair dryer that I've had to use before.

 

[lowteckh]

Any suggestions for a cheap heatgun? Been using the lighter for all my shrinking

 

[tokey]

I use an old hair dryer, works pretty well, but you can get a cheap heatgun for under $20

 

[centurion]

i'll take some recommendations for a multimeter

 

[itsukisama]

QFT!!!

Heatguns are stupid handy to have around when you are shrinking up your wiring. Let me tell you, they are much easier than the Mary Kate Olson hair dryer that I've had to use before.

ROFLLLLLLLLL!! dude I gotta see a pic of that.. rofl..

Any suggestions for a cheap heatgun? Been using the lighter for all my shrinking

I bought the one from harbor freight.. 10 bucks.. with tax.. works so much better then that lighter we alll KNOW WE USED at one point.. lol..

 

[Solar Granulation]

Gonna second the request for multimeter advice, preferably on the inexpensive side.

 

[Bbq]

 

[soulesschild]

Those look nice, links?

 

[Kellygtp]

i have this one...
http://www.amazon.com/Black-%26-Dec...d_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1223068943&sr=8-2

and sweet jesus thank you for this tool....i also have a dremel but this one is much faster that my old dremel.

i wouldn't mod without it!!!

 

[ATLPIMP]

Those look nice, links?

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=gmail&q=unibit

 

[E.T]

What?
Now one is using very useful general tool called fine adjuster?

 

[Kil4Thril]

Any suggestions for a cheap heatgun? Been using the lighter for all my shrinking

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=370-275

Sell the same thing at Radio Shack or Sears for $10. Handiest damn thing I ever bought, and easily refillable.