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Old 08-18-07   #1 (permalink)
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Default The incomplete list of Case modding tools. [work in progress]

This thread is far from complete. What I want to do is let everyone make suggestions of what every case modder needs. Together we should be able to make the best source for case modding information on the web.
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with power tools, sand paper, and painting.
  • Power tools
    • Band Saw [Need list of Band types for different materials]
    • Drills
      • what bits are needed for wood metal and other materials.
      • Hole saw Bits
        • 140mm is 5.51181102 inches
        • 130mm is 5.11811024 inches
        • 120mm is 4.72440945 inches
        • 92mm is 3.62204724 inches
        • 90mm is 3.54330709 inches
        • 80mm is 3.1496063 inches
        • 74mm is 2.91338583 inches
        • 70mm is 2.75590551 inches
        • 60mm is 2.36220472 inches
        • 50mm is 1.96850394 inches
        • 40mm is 1.57480315 inches
        • 30mm is 1.18110236 inches
    • Nibbler
    • Automatic Center punch
    • Rivet Gun
    • Router
    • Table Saw
    • Hand Saw
    • Drill Press
    • CNC Machine
    • Power Sanders
  • Heat Gun
  • Butane Torch
  • Basic hand tools [Will add links to pictures]
    • Screwdrivers
    • Hammer
    • Razor
    • Chisel
    • Hack Saw
  • Painting and shaping tools and materials
    • SandPaper
      • Spraypaints [Brand suggestions please]
        • Dupli-color
        • Krylon
  • Electrical
    • Soldering irons [Need Guide]
    • Wire nuts [Need Guide]
    • Butt Connectors [Need Guide]
    • Heat shrink tubing [Need Guide]
    • Cold shrink Tubing [Need Guide]
    • Zip Ties
  • Custom Molding and fabrication materials
    • Fiberglass
      • Standard hand molding [Need Guide]
      • Shaping with Styrofoam [Like surfboards][Need Guide]
    • Carbon Fiber [Need Guide]
    • Ceramics
      • Skulpy
      • Clay [Need Guide]
    • Carving wood [Need Guide]
  • Measuring Tools
    • Measuring tape
    • Protractor [angle]
    • Level
    • Torpedo level
    • Chalk line
  • Tape
    • Electrical tape
    • Duct Tape [Pronounced Duck]
    • Gaffers tape [Shure Brand]
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Hammers.
Band Saw.
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jig saw
metal files
sand paper

sharpie or pencil
straight edge
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heatgun, sander, uhhh, nibbler.... oh yeah and that liquid to put on jigsaw blades for cutting metal, ummm dremel needs renforced cutting thingys.
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router
table saw
hand saw
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Thanks guys

What sizes in inches are the 120mm and the 90mm that are sold in the USA? I am not at my house at the moment.
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