Dremel vs. Jigsaw

[CedarTeeth135]

I am planning to do some case modding soon and was wondering if I should invest in a dremel or continue using my jigsaw with metal blade. I plan to add a window and fans.

My case is a 6980 Addtronics. Full tower.

 

[Daovonnaex]

You'll have a "holecost" of discs if you use a Dremel on that bulky case; I recommend the jigsaw, and perhaps a bimetallic saw for a drill to do fan holes.

 

[Ogo]

I used a jigsaw to drill the plexiglass on the side of my SX840. Worked fine, broke 2 blades, but it worked fine 😀

 

[agentK]

if youll be making a window with lots of curves and/or corrners... a dremel may be a good investment. you can do just about anything with it!! 🙂

 

[Dan]

I prefer a jigsaw for windows and use a holesaw attached to my drill for blowholes. The key is to use blades and bits made for cutting metal.

 

[CedarTeeth135]

Could someone please explain this hole cutter add-on for a drill. It sounds nice, but about how much will it cost and is it worth it. I want a nice, proffesional looking case.

 

[RedWolf]

It is basically a bit that goes into the drill. There is a cage to make it straight. I have one for my dremel. It works pretty well for what I used it for. I cut plastic (not metal yet). I can't really comment on how well it works for metal since I haven't cut metal yet. The dremel cutting discs worked for cutting plastic for me but it was difficult to cut curves. The bit worked very well. It takes off tiny 'shavings' of the plastic. If you cut clockwise it works pretty well and was very fast on the plastic. I would certainly recommend it for what plastic. (fk603 case)

 

[bbarnes]

I just recently added a window to my case.

I used a jigsaw with a high speed metal cutting blade, worked ALOT better than I expected.

I also used the same blade (because of the fine teeth) to cut the Lexan. Worked wonders (leave the protective paper on the Lexan to prevent splintering/cracking.

 

[dejablue]

go with the jigsaw....but put masking tape over the area you want to cut....it'll eliminate scratches. good luck.

 

[osaurus]

i'm going to spend the money for a hole saw, but if you really want to go crazy try one of these.
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[ricerx]

<< i'm going to spend the money for a hole saw, but if you really want to go crazy try one of these.
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interesting. if it's as fast and easy as stated, it's pretty cool. 😀 but for that price :Q just to cut holes in my case, i think i'll stick to my dremel and jigsaw.😉