TT Spedo Case Modding

[cobuk]

whats the best way to cut the steel cases, ie what to use etc, iam going to cut a bigger panel out of the spedo case and add 2 antec big boys then cover with mesh, but what should i use to cut the shape out with tin snips or sommit

thanks

 

[kiddead83]

I would say use a jig saw with a metal cutting blade, thats what I ve used in the past to cut out side panel windows on pc cases...

 

[Kennysevenfold]

A Dremel would be a good shout

 

[NathanT]

I used a Dremel to make the initial cuts and then a fine tooth metal blade on a jigsaw.

Could have done the whole thing with the Dremel but I found after a while being handheld at an angle I started to loose a bit of control, jigsaw was easier as obviously your working from above and the case is taking the weight off of your hands.

I do know a friend who cut the holes in each corner of the panel he was to cut out with a standard size 10 metal bit on a powerdrill, which is just big enough to get the jigsaw blade in to and started off.

Just take your time, let the tools do the work and dont force/push whatever your using (will make a hash of it and end up bending the metal around your cut) and spend a few minutes afterward with a file to remove any sharp edges

 

[razer1978]

don't know what sort of mesh you after but i've found some that work well as a dust filter as well, check the link under my sig for more details