Fan Template

[DukeChestnut]

anyone know where i can get 80mm/92mm/120mm fan hole templates? and if not then wuts the best way to make 1?

 

[Sundog]

<< and if not then wuts the best way to make 1? >>


Put it on a copier (Kinkos) and cut out the template.

 

[DukeChestnut]

hmmmm... makes sense, sounds solid, should work.

thanx

 

[Sundog]

Hehehe..I have actually done it that way.

 

[DukeChestnut]

sundog do u use a circle drill to make the hole? or something else?

 

[Sundog]

A dremel if I am away, or a hole punch. Any machine shop will have one.

In the past I have also used hole saws (drill) and then cleaned it up with the dremel.

 

[fell8]

Another method that isn't quite as easy but is cheaper and you can do at home is tape the fan to a piece of paper, flip it over, and gently 'scribble' an image of the parts you need. Also eliminates the possibility of any resizing the copier might do (you never know).
Using the screwholes as guides, draw an "X" to locate the center for using a hole-saw (quickest, easiest, cleanest method for beginners, trust me).

Here's an easy guide to drilling holes with a hole-saw (scroll down). Good luck!