Best Tools For Modding

[.Ox.]

I was thinking about getting myself a Dremel or something similar just for case modding and other various bits and bobs.

I need to cut off the corner of a fan for example for it to fit in place.

Can anyone recommend what tools they use for their modding jobs?

My dad is a mechanic so i have quite a lot of tools at my disposal, but i would quite like something small to keep in the house for easy access.

Thanks,
Ox

 

[.Ox.]

Do you have a dremel yourself?

Would the smaller hobbyist versions be enough or would i have to go slightly beefier?

 

[.Ox.]

The Dremel 300 is what you need. Its amazingly versatile and will cut through steel, aluminum or plastic with ease. Think I paid approx 50 to 60 quid for mine a coiple of years ago.

That is exactly what i am looking at.

How are the attachments that came with it?

Do you get any saw blades?

Do you know if you can source new ones cheaply?

Thanks for everyones help

 

[.Ox.]

yes i meant the cutting disks sorry.

i would get better attachments with the 300-30 version?

can't see the 398 on amazon though...

i won't ever go for the cheaper version again!
i got one for my last build and it took forever to drill/cut through thin grill. luckily it broke towards the end of me finishing with it, so i just took it straight back and got my money.
didn't even leave a nice finish, but it wasn't that important since its on an old computer.

 

[.Ox.]

The dremel website is tempting, might see if my dad can get trade prices on it somewhere.

 

[.Ox.]

i didn't create this thread to make you spend money Darkzy

(i don't work for dremel haha)

 

[.Ox.]

I will definitely be having a look at the different kits on offer, its handy that the official website have reasonable sales on too...though im not sure about delivery.

If it costs a bit i will just buy from amazon.



Its just because i need to trim the edge off a fan, but i know i will make use of it more in the future so i thought why not treat myself!

 

[.Ox.]

I bought a Dremel 300 for my latest project and I've got absolutely no regrets. I've used it for more than cutting holes in my case - fashioning brackets, making expansion card brackets fit to name a few. I am very pleased with it.

Which version did you go for JohnTedd?