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solid-snake-2006 · **Posted:** Fri 17 Nov 2006, 15:13

hey boys ... im hoping to get a decent atx case.. my mates gonna throw his out but h'ell give it to me .. im goin to basically repaint it etc and add new lights with a side window... BUT

im hoping to engrave a pic or text into the plastic window. can i use a dremel for this or is there any other tools better etc?? i would also try and cut text or a pic in the metal aswell..also im cutting a hole at the top of the case for another window .. because the metal is sooo thin i used a jigsaw before and it didnt go well lol.. also where can i but trimming for a newly added window it like black rubber or somthing.. here a pic..

the black trim .. what is it and where can i get it ?lol

thanks

tom

SORRY .. JUST NOTICED I SHOULD HAVE PUT THIS IN THE CASE SECTION.. SORRY

fragma · **Posted:** Fri 17 Nov 2006, 15:22

The black stuff is a rubber moulding/beading,the product below is apperently easier.

http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_2046.html

http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_2047.html

Concentric · **Posted:** Fri 17 Nov 2006, 15:53

Do not use a dremel to etch your window, it'll look balls unless you're the next Van Gogh.

PWee · **Posted:** Fri 17 Nov 2006, 15:57

Concentric wrote:

Do not use a dremel to etch your window, it'll look balls unless you're the next Van Gogh.

Yep agree. In fact - "it'll look balls" is a very good way of putting it :lol:

hughlle · **Posted:** Fri 17 Nov 2006, 16:15

amd used his dremel for etching and it looked pretty good apart from some lines which weren't straight

Concentric · **Posted:** Fri 17 Nov 2006, 16:37

i suppose it depends how steady your hand is; i'm just thinking it's easier and likely to look neater if you get the etch made for you or get a stick/iron on one.

AMD_Man · **Posted:** Fri 17 Nov 2006, 17:25

nope, i used an etching tool (will have to take a pic, but its basically pen sized, with a curved pointy metal blade/end)

template - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/ ... C01936.jpg

etched - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/ ... C01940.jpg

didn't look too bad, but it's nothing like perfect

solid-snake-2006 · **Posted:** Sat 18 Nov 2006, 10:25

what and where did you get your etching tool??? how thick does the plastic or acrylic have to be???thanks for the pics...and thanks elite squad for the links m8 ...

btw does anyone know whats best cut cut lettering in to the metal of a case .. ??????? was think of doing a logo or lettering .. cut it out place plastic behind it and neons will make it look real nice..

many thanks

tom

AMD_Man · **Posted:** Sat 18 Nov 2006, 12:19

that was done with some 5mm stuff, although the thickness that you'll get with manufacturer fitted windows will be a lot less, think my eclipse has like 2mm

the etching tool i stole off my sister

solid-snake-2006 · **Posted:** Tue 28 Nov 2006, 16:11

rite got the case.. before i start cutting holes for windows etc .. what would be best .. got here a jigsaw with basic metal cutting blades.. the best tool i have for the job??

tom

hughlle · **Posted:** Tue 28 Nov 2006, 16:19

when i was cutting windows i used a random kigsaw with random blade and it worked like a charm. a dremel is more accurate but it'll take a lot longer

solid-snake-2006 · **Posted:** Tue 28 Nov 2006, 16:22

cheers hugh .. random blades eh?? metal blades have more smaller teeth that lees big teeth for wood etc.. jigsaw job it is then ...

thanks mate

tom

TechnoTone · **Posted:** Tue 28 Nov 2006, 17:17

I'd suggest a jigsaw followed by a dremel to tidy up. When I drilled a hole in the top of my case I started with a 3/4" drill bit then widened the hole with a filing drill bit and finished off with the dremel. Turned out perfectly.

AMD_Man · **Posted:** Tue 28 Nov 2006, 17:25

whenever i've cut fan holes or window holes i've used a jigsaw

only time i've really used a dremel is for cutting plastics, just tend to find that the dremel snatches quite a bit when cutting metal, and it will take ages to cut out the kind of hole you'll be wanting for a window

i'd go for the jigsaw, and then a file, or dremel just to tidy up the edges

solid-snake-2006 · **Posted:** Wed 29 Nov 2006, 10:55

a file was what i had in mind .. thanks boys

tom

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