Best Tools For Modding

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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
 
the dremel will do most things for ya, If your going to watercool the tube cutters are a invaluable tool... urm a dead credit card for thermal paste ...

Apart from that I can't think of anything :)
 
Do you have a dremel yourself?

Would the smaller hobbyist versions be enough or would i have to go slightly beefier?
 
.Ox. said:
Do you have a dremel yourself?

Would the smaller hobbyist versions be enough or would i have to go slightly beefier?
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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 couple of years ago.
 
mike gunnz said:
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.
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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 :)
 
Yeah i have the Dremel .. First off the hobby version is jut the normal dremel 300-30 with a few "hooby craft bits" .. (you can get the dremel 300-30 for arounda bout the same price on amazon which comes with decent starter bits ..

but if you want a fancier one get the dremel 398 thats the one i have never had a problem with it, just make sure you get a dremel and not a cheaper version.. and if you HAVE to get the cheaper version make sure it has speed adjust (invaluable)
 
I got a Dremmel a few years back, and although I haven't used it much, its coped with everything I've used it for. You have to remember it is a hobby tool and as such it wont cut huge holes in steel cases without a lot of effort. And the cutting disks you get with it can break easy, but you can get reinforced ones. Have a look here http://www.dremel-direct.com . If you do buy one, its probably better to get a corded one rather than cordless as they can be a bit gutless.
 
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.
 
The 398 isn't made anymore which i just found out :(. And yeah thats what i was getting at i'm pretty sure the "hobby" version comes with little tiny attachments wereas the 300-30 is same price with beefier attachments.. but could be wrong .. ill have a quick look
 
Yeah just looked and the 300-30 comes with a few more better cutting disks and 2? more grinding stick things Haha.. im sure you know what i mean not the grindstones but the metal sticks with texture haha

(EDIT: There called routing attachments :D )
 
The dremel website is tempting, might see if my dad can get trade prices on it somewhere.
 
i mean i've had my dremel what 2 years 3 years .. something like that its never broken and its had some heavy use before too ... May have to give it a break and upgrade :D :D
 
i didn't create this thread to make you spend money Darkzy ;)

(i don't work for dremel haha)
 
;) Haha Or do you ;) ..... Nah in all fairness the dremel can do all the delicate polishing and stuff like that as well as some pretty beefy stuff ... Its really useful for stuff like HD Cages and fan Grills plus some cases just wern't built for Water cooling so some .. "modifications" are needed :D
 
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!
 
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.

I do agree that the cutting disks are very easy to break. Try not to lean on them too much when you are cutting or they will shatter and you'll be onto the next one. The kit I got with mine only had a few disks and I'm already down to my last one.

I think you should definitely go for it!
 
JohnTedd said:
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.
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Which version did you go for JohnTedd?
 
i have a dremmel ish type of hand held rotary device (with adjustable speed) this helps to to cut down vibration at slower speeds
but in all honesty if your looking for quality bit's for modding the look at the dental suppilers for the burr's not a fan of the cheap stone and diamond bits that come with these type of devices but instead i go and buy tungsten carbide burs (these things will cut through every thing you throw at em with ease)
another usefull tip is cut the lenght of the bur so that the cutting head is as close to the end as possable whilst still being cofortable to use as at high speed it will stop most of the unwanted vibration
 
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