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Dremel tool advice for my hardware mods?

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dejacky

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I've decided to do the following mods as soon as possible:

1. Remove exhaust fan grill & make it larger to fit a 92mm internal fan
2. Remove Power supply exhaust fan grill & maybe add 1-2 fan(s) on other side of ps pushing air thru
3. Make an internall 92mm Fan Shroud
4. Remove portion of bottom Hard Drive cage so hard drives are lower with space inbetween for airflow
5. Make a slit cut on front of faceplate to fit a SKINNY internal floppy drive (where can i get one?)
6. I'll put a small quiet fan or fans in front of the hard drives.

I'm going to do something similar to this person's mod, but I'll only be using 2 hard drives and 92mm exhaust fan:
http://forums.sudhian.com/mess...23&highlight_key=y

So, what is the best Dremel toolset for the money that will do the best job for these mods? I'll have pics when it's done too :beer:.
 
Well since you'll never know what you'll need till you get there.....I suggest buying a dremel with as large an attachment set as you can find/afford. The are reasonably cheap, and will last a life-time. Dremels have many uses besides computers.....
 
Dremels are great for small / fine work, but even with the best tips, it'll take you awhile to cut large openings (windows, etc).

If you have the money, I would suggest also getting a larger handhelf die grinder with some 6 inch cutoff wheels (and a clear face shield). You'll be able to cut open large windows and such in a matter of seconds, rather than 30 minutes with a dremel.
 
Dremel makes an inexpensive case of tools - with like 120 or so included. AWESOME. Tools for deburring, sanding, grinding, cutting...
 
go to Lowe's or Home Depot, ask the guys down there, you don't need anything spectacular, and if you buy it at a B&M then you can return it if sh!t goes down
 
Most of the Dremel sets don't include the one bit I would want to use most for case modding - the carbide cutting bit (around $8. at WalMart). I would get a very minimal Dremel kit (just the tool itself, if possible) and get the Ryobi rotary tool accessory kit - lots of bits, sanders and wheels for about $20. And get the carbide cutter bit too, of course - as the Ryobi kit doesn't include one either.
.bh.
 
This is what I got.

It was the cheapest corded one at the time. I thought I would get the cheapest one and I will later get tips that I need if I need to. I still have not needed any more tips.

I thought if I get a more expensive one, it will come with more tips. But, I will never need many of those additional tips! So, why bother?
 
I would probably choose the second one (the IB/E) on the power hand tools page. Dremel sells simple two or three speed models here that cost considerably less than their continuously variable models. Do you not have something like that available there?
.bh.
 
I heard the Praxxon rotary tools were quieter, cooler operating, and all around better quality than the Dremel stuff..that's why I asked.
 
Mine gets used on the car the most. Cut off a bolt head and drill out the hole. Or, slice open a tie-rod end that won't loosen. But, I did have a door latch give out, on the door that goes to the garage. I had to cut the door apart to get the latch out from the side. Oh yea, I modded my case.
 
IMO Dremels are overated way to much for Case Moding as they melt/burn, not cut Plastic, work sh8y on cutting thck metal and on Aluminum they easily mess up the paint or flatness. I've found simple tools to do a much better job...so if you already have them, use them (ie. Jigsaw, nibbler, metal cutters, Drill, etc).
 
i agree that a drill can come in real handy in this case. My goal is to find a sturdy dremel that fits the job well.
 
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