If you want to do any case modding then I suggest you go out and buy a high speed rotary tool such as a Dremel. Also, a drill with a hole saw attachment is a nice way to make perfectly round hole when needed.
ANTEC-900: Type of saw to make holes?
Hi all,
I have an Antec900 case that Im getting watercooling for. I have everything so far:
Swiftech Apogee GTZ
Swiftech MCR320 rad
Swiftech MC60-R2 (gpu)
Swiftech Micro res-2
Swiftech MCP655 pump
4L demineralized water (is it the same as distilled? I figure no metals or minerals is what i need in the water)
+ Clamps, tubes etc...
I want to drill holes like below, to pass cables through the back.
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so what type of saw would I need? its the one that looks like a gun, but has a disk at the end of the tip that spins perpandicularly to where the gun points. I dont knwo what its called, i googled it but cannot find it. All i need is a name so i can search through Canadian tire site or google.
I have an Antec900 case that Im getting watercooling for. I have everything so far:
Swiftech Apogee GTZ
Swiftech MCR320 rad
Swiftech MC60-R2 (gpu)
Swiftech Micro res-2
Swiftech MCP655 pump
4L demineralized water (is it the same as distilled? I figure no metals or minerals is what i need in the water)
+ Clamps, tubes etc...
I want to drill holes like below, to pass cables through the back.
so what type of saw would I need? its the one that looks like a gun, but has a disk at the end of the tip that spins perpandicularly to where the gun points. I dont knwo what its called, i googled it but cannot find it. All i need is a name so i can search through Canadian tire site or google.
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saw to make holes = hole saw
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Thats called a dremel.
You can use a jigsaw with a metal blade and some pilot holes. The dreme will work well too.
But the cheapest and neatest solution is to use a holesaw IMO.
Originally Posted by Nevaziah  so what type of saw would I need? its the one that looks like a gun, but has a disk at the end of the tip that spins perpandicularly to where the gun points. I dont knwo what its called, i googled it but cannot find it. All i need is a name so i can search through Canadian tire site or google. |
You can use a jigsaw with a metal blade and some pilot holes. The dreme will work well too.
But the cheapest and neatest solution is to use a holesaw IMO.
ROFTL!!!! , that is sig worthy...
Thnx for the help fellas, Rep all around
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I will post pics as the project progresses.
Thnx for the help fellas, Rep all around
I will post pics as the project progresses.
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No worries.
As the 900 is pretty tough steel, you may want to look into buying some reinforced cutting disks which should be more durable.
And yes definitely wear goggles, bad eyesight is not fun.
Originally Posted by Nevaziah ROFTL!!!! , that is sig worthy... Thnx for the help fellas, Rep all around
I will post pics as the project progresses. |
As the 900 is pretty tough steel, you may want to look into buying some reinforced cutting disks which should be more durable.
And yes definitely wear goggles, bad eyesight is not fun.
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dremel branded ones are great. by far the toughest cutting disk i've used yet.
Fellas, I've used dewalt cut out tool on wood and softer things before, but can it be used on steel/alu to make 120mm holes?
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Fellas, I've used dewalt cut out tool on wood and softer things before, but can it be used on steel/alu to make 120mm holes?
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I don't know the specs on it, but that is likely 5 times the tool a Dremel is tobler. I have a Black and Decker rotary that I use all the time. (B&D and Dewault share a lot of tech). Dremel makes awesome bits and discs, but the motors on their rotaries aren't near as robust as other alternatives in my experience.
That said, a hole saw bit for a conventional drill is the best way to go for fan holes in sheet metal (if you don't have big bucks for a knockout punch). See guide in my sig for pointers.
PS. Isn't this post in the wrong forum?
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Originally Posted by yellowtoblerone dremel branded ones are great. by far the toughest cutting disk i've used yet. Fellas, I've used dewalt cut out tool on wood and softer things before, but can it be used on steel/alu to make 120mm holes?
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That said, a hole saw bit for a conventional drill is the best way to go for fan holes in sheet metal (if you don't have big bucks for a knockout punch). See guide in my sig for pointers.
PS. Isn't this post in the wrong forum?
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THnx for the help all. I managed to make do with a Drill and one of my kitchen knives ( I got a little impatient
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) but it all worked out.
I would post pics but I took the pictures, installed the watercooling then put the rig back to have windows crash and i had to reinstall vista so i lost my data... either way, here are some pics in the post below:
http://www.overclock.net/water-cooli...sion-help.html
I would post pics but I took the pictures, installed the watercooling then put the rig back to have windows crash and i had to reinstall vista so i lost my data... either way, here are some pics in the post below:
http://www.overclock.net/water-cooli...sion-help.html
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