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If i wanted to cut a hole in the side of my case and put in a transparent screen. What would I need moneywise and material wise? What material would the clear screen be? and what tools would I need.

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Pochi_D

A good tutorial on how to put in the window and it tells you what you need:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpZoE-zj0-k

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gosh pochi. youve helped me alot today ;D

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prosser13

To cut it you'll need a jigsaw and a drill (to make the hole for the jigsaw to start at) or a Dremel, you'll also need some files - from fine to rough, say 3 - to make the edges straight. A set square will help you too if you going for straight lines.

Some people use window molding, aka U-Channel, up to you if you want to use it.

Then you can either mount the windows with a plastic to metal bonder such as epoxy, or you can drill holes for bolts and mount it like that

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archangelabove

It is highly highly suggested that you use a dremel or other rotary tool that you can put metal cutting discs on. The Jigsaw, while very useful and a very good tool, was not designed to deal with pretty thin metal and cut nice holes in it. The jigsaw was made to cut through really tough stuff. You use a jigsaw and its pretty likely you'll do more harm than good.

Unless you take all precautions for jigsaw usage. And you hold your case, or part down very incredibly well. And you have steady hands and a quality jigsaw.

Dremeling is easier and looks much much better. Get sandpaper too. To smooth it down, and U-Channel will give you the all out professional look.

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DuckieHo

If you do use a jigsaw.... place a piece of wood behind the case panel when cutting. It will prevent deformation of the metal.

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archangelabove

If you use a dremel, just line it up and cut.
Much easier!

Oh yes, and should you need a walkthrough on proper dremel cutting technique, let us know. I'd be happy to guide you.

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DuckieHo

I actually find a jigsaw much easier than a Dremel for making long straight cuts. This especially true when working with thick Lian Li aluminum or steel cases.

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The Duke

I agree
My method involves a single layer of layers of automotive auto body tape on the case/panel and two layers the saws mating surface to further protect the case/panel when cutting.
By taping the case/panel with an edge to edge method, it not only protects the case/panel but makes for easy drawings/plotting of the cuts.

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archangelabove

For long straight cuts of course it's better to use a jigsaw. But I think learning with a dremel is always good. Put a jigsaw in someones hand, and they start to go off the line.. try to stop, and they slow down, and don't kno what theyre doing, and bam, you have a jagged piece of metal. Depends on the situation. I personally love my dremel and swear by it. Altho, this could be because my jigsaw is about 10 pounds of industrial strength metal pwnage.

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