Guide and Tools Needed to Cut Holes In Antec 900 - Overclock.net

noahmateen1234 · 08-20-07

Anyone have a guide and the required price,brand, and tools of what I need to do. I just want to cut holes in the motherboard tray to run the cables behind it and hide them. I ordered Cyberdruids DIY Antec 900 but that doesn't come with tools, just molding,template,and rubber gromets and instructions, but I don't want to wait for it.

Dezixn · 08-20-07

I wana know what dremel one should get for such a task too. One of these days i'm going to get one, i've never used on in my life and have no idea what one / type i need. Or how much they cost...

MrBungle · 08-20-07

**RyGuy** · 08-20-07

I think Mr. Bungle thought you were talking about fan holes.

I use a regular standard 2-speed Dremel. The tool isn't as critical as the cutting bit. I use the black fiberglass reinforced discs for cutting steel. Aluminum is also OK to cut with the Dremel, but you have to be careful not to let the bit get clogged up with material.

*CyberDruid* · 08-20-07

lol

Yep a couple of holes that size would do ya.

But seriously. If you have the cash get a Greenlee step bit and 1 1/4" holesaw and arbor and you are good to go and will be done in moments.

If you are planning to cut out the bottom to flip the PSU do not forget you will also need taller case feet for ventilation to the pSU fan. If not then no need for a Dremel or large (Bungle-sized) holesaw.

The Greenlee step bit will be found in the electrical dept of HD or Lowes and is EXPENSIVE at $57 but will last forever and makes very neat holes ranging from 3/16" to 1 1/16"

The Hole saw would be about $30 all told with arbor. Get one of Bi-Metal so that it will last more than a few cuts.

And you will need a drill--an inexpensive corded drill is best. But make sure the arbor of the holesaw is not larger than the chuck of the drill.

MrBungle · 08-20-07

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyGuy

I think Mr. Bungle thought you were talking about fan holes.

ha. hole saws come in different sizes. it's just that the 3" one is the only one i have a picture of in my photobucket

every man should own a step bit and at least one hole saw anyway, even if he doesn't do case mods. they put hair on your chest.

noahmateen1234 · 08-20-07

I have a step bit it is 1 1/4". Could I attach that to my drill and just use that, then put rubber grommets over the holes?

MrBungle · 08-20-07

correct. the only trick is finding 1 1/4" grommets. but that is the size i used for my big holes. it's big enough to get a 24-pin connector or IDE connector through. you still might end up using a Dremel to smooth out the holes after you drill them. a hand file works too, it just takes longer.

put a couple pieces of wood under your case as you drill. it will give you a hard, flat surface to drill against and make your holes cleaner.

h00chi3 · 08-21-07

For 120mm holes, because that is all I have been cutting, i got a 2 inch hole saw attachment for my 24v drill. Back that with a nice sheet of fiberboard or particle board, and the holes pop right out. The only thing is, once the hole saw teeth hit the metal, you have to back down a little on the speed and pressure and have the hole saw kind of grind away at the spot you are drilling, because of binding issues, at least with me, and so that you don't bend the metal you are cutting.

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