i find it very common ppl asking what to use to mod,where to get,how much it cost.maybe this thread could help make it an easier reference.here goes...correct me if im wrong

Tools:
drill
rotary tool;dremel/able
jigsaw
...

reference sites:

Bosch

Dremel

Black&Decker

where to get?:
hardware shop
fellow forummers
...

HINTS:
hardware shops along Jalan Pasar
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ACE Hardware:
-MidValley Megamal
-Ikano Power Center
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Home-Fix Hardware:
1 Utama Shopping Centre
LG305 Lower Ground Floor
1 Utama Shopping Centre (New Wing) No. 1 Leboh Bandar Utama
47800 P.J. Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 03-7729 1829
Fax: 03-7727 1828

Bangsar Village
LG1 Lower Ground Floor
No.1 Jalan Telawi
59100 Bangsar Baru
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 03-2283 1628
Fax: 03-2283 1826

Great Eastern Mall
Lot 2 Lower Ground Floor
No. 303 Jalan Ampang
Great Eastern Mall
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 03-4252 1828
Fax: 03-4251 1829
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Jaya Shopping Complex(SS14 PJ; beside Popular bookstore)->ori Dremel n a whole range of other tools
Tel: 03-79540509(Mr. Eddy Ng)
...
some info here: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=215338
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Items:
arcrylic/plexi glass
spray paint
rubber trimming
some screws/rivets
sand paper
...

where to get?:
art shop
hardware shop
fellow forummers
...

HINTS:
jalan pasar.row behind asia park carpark(tinted arcrylic )
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Price range:
drill- RM70-RM200+
rotary tool- RM90-RM500+
jigsaw- RM??
arcrylic- depend on size(+- RM20 per meter˛)
spray paint(normal)- RM5-RM7+
spray paint(florescent)- slightly more expensive than normal paint
rubber trimming- depend on length(+- RM2.50 per meter)

P/S: please post the locations near ur place that sells these tools/items n pm me ur post#.i'l update this post if there's more info

This post has been edited by zooloo: Nov 6 2005, 10:59 AM

nice info... thanks dude...

since we're on the topic, i might as well do some promo, hehe
i supply:
- rubber lining/trimming
- acrylic/plexiglass (whatever u want to call it )
- rotary
and last but not least, i provide case-modding service
lotsa forum-members has seen my workz and i did many of their cases as well
if interested in any of the above, do send me a PM

xross...got sample design ?

Well.. for sidepanel use i can supply the clear plastic. Thick enough for DIY sidepanel yet easy to cut/drill, wont crack

samples, yes i do. simple ones or complex?

sample of simple mod:



jack, if u're seeing this, hope u like it...and batterries... ...fangrill not included

This post has been edited by Xrossfire: Jul 6 2005, 09:01 AM

i have a sidepanel casing...

wanna get quote for cutting case fan at the side and design an Intel TAC funnel

okie...the com shop selling this tools or not?

This post has been edited by ANGELING: Jul 3 2005, 09:56 PM

i dont think comp shop sells this tools...some in lyp offer case mod services though

no prob happy modding

zooloo,

can update on ur list :-

places to buy the Dremel rotary tool.....n dremel stuff...ACE dont have these..even people in ACE(midV) never eva heard about dremel

@pilotHans
ok.sorry.list updated.no dremel but have bosch n other tools

This post has been edited by zooloo: Jul 12 2005, 12:38 PM

nice info really help me

thread pinned.

just helpin out

oh btw, if u wanna manage this thread, do it this way:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=137253

i might amend 2 simple rules for this section later:
1) Before posting anything, read the pinned threads.
2) If your thread is deleted, read the point "#1"

XD

alright.will do that noob here.guide me

This post has been edited by zooloo: Jul 6 2005, 07:19 PM

good good.........finally this thread got pinned!!

i wanna ask a question... how to cut a big hole on the case?? using what kind of tools?

what type of hole r u referring?if a blowhole u could use a rotarytool or just attach a hole saw to a drill.if u r cutting ur panel to put arcrylic,u can still use rotary or use jigsaw

This post has been edited by zooloo: Jul 12 2005, 12:39 PM

waaa... how can i cut a nice hole for blow hole ???

juz wanna share..
i bought 2.5mm thick clear acrylic from jalan pasar..the row behind asiapark carpark to be exact. approx 1ft x 1ft costs me rm7 only
there's also other thickness..for example 4mm thick sized 1ft x 1ft is around rm 10..there are more colors and thickness to choose from (clear to tinted acrylic) normally sold in big size (door size), costs around rm 90 or less...


This post has been edited by Addario: Jul 13 2005, 02:37 AM

thanx for sharing.........so, ur working on a project? i bet u figured out all the measurement.......sure will be tough designing from scratch.. waaaaaa.......must have a lot of tools too......

just wondering.......the acylic, u said they come in diff colours rite? so, do they also have like UV reactive acylic, those like the SunBeams?

welkam..
just finished doing my sidepanel...tools?? ahaha no la..drill + file(kikir) + sand paper only..hell of a job without the proper tools (dremel or jigsaw)..for measurement..just bring the sidepanel there

diff colors in terms of white..blue...red..which is not transparent one...more like what they use for signboards..the tinted also got various level...light dark till very dark one (saw black color only)..asked already about the uv reactive acrylic but that guy like blur2 one..so i guess no then..u could try ur luck tho

@Addario
tinted arcrylic u say?cool! thanx for the info do u remember what is the name of the shop?

This post has been edited by zooloo: Jul 13 2005, 07:52 AM

yerp..tinted ones..various level also..but unfortunately they only sell in big pieces..u can only but the whole sheet or 1/2 of it..
i cant remember the name...will state here nex time i go there
its the 4th or 5th shop from the asiapark carpark...if ur facing towards the main road..the shop row is behind u..u wont get lost there

There's also ACE hardware in Ikana Power Centre. got another one which i'm not sure of the name other than Midvalley.

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Below are the list of Home-Fix hardware shops that carry the B&D RTX also. Numbers included so u can call to check for availability 1st. =)

1 Utama Shopping Centre
LG305 Lower Ground Floor
1 Utama Shopping Centre (New Wing) No. 1 Leboh Bandar Utama
47800 P.J. Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 03-7729 1829
Fax: 03-7727 1828

Bangsar Village
LG1 Lower Ground Floor
No.1 Jalan Telawi
59100 Bangsar Baru
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 03-2283 1628
Fax: 03-2283 1826

Great Eastern Mall
Lot 2 Lower Ground Floor
No. 303 Jalan Ampang
Great Eastern Mall
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 03-4252 1828
Fax: 03-4251 1829


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I also know of a shop that carries ORIGINAL DREMEL tools. its in Jaya shopping complex in Section 14 PJ. its a small hardware shop but carries some really CUN stuff.

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The tools i use for my modding:

1. Black & Decker RTX with Flexshaft

2. Bosch Jigsaw

3. Bosch Drill

4. Emco Unimat1 (A multi purpose power tool kit, can assemble into several different types of machines for different purposes. ie, Milling, Drilling, Lathe, Precision jigsaw, Orbital sander. Not available in Malaysia, my dad bought for me several years back at some exibition. My model is older but is exactly the same as the Unimat 1 Classic seen here plus some extra accessories: http://www.thecooltool.com/produktgruppe.p...uage=e&pg_id=1)

5. Coping Saw

6. Hand Drill

This post has been edited by MetalZone: Jul 14 2005, 11:35 PM

list updated coolstuff->the UNIMAT

wow great topic, what a great modification n information side

Hmm.. or maybe we can have a gathering for the DIY job? then can share share the tools ma..

the event can be named as MOD Party....hehe

wow!!! just what I needed had I not found out something about my uncle. Hehe, he actually owns a "precision engineering" company! LoLX!!

So can get him to help me cut my casing and even have acrlyic! Senang kerja aku. Now all I haf to do is paint! Hehe...

One cool stuff I found out is that, to make the cuts so precise they use water. Annen they run this weird looking thing that rotates and cuts the metal sheet.
Awesome stuff!

those are waterjet cutter, more preferred than laser cut. expensive...

oic! They're rather precise aren't they? I believe MNPCTECH used those to cut his casings....or was it some dude in bit-tech.net?

no wonder he told me usually if customers ask, he'll charge.
Anybody wanna do it here? I can get it done for a cheaper price than shops like...OP? Precise too. Is this considered adveritsing? I dunno, cuz I'd just feel it benefits LYN members.

pizza boy contact me lol , add me to msn & i know you are spb member also & modding service - need one also

good to know it served itz purpose
not a bad idea.then all modders can get to know n exchange ideas first hand meet all the sifus
advertise...still in "where to get" topic i suppose.heh give us the quotation for it

hehe...quotation. I ikut overclocker's paradise la.

Fan blowhole = Rm25 (RM20)
Normal side panel window = Rm85 (RM70)
Normal top panel window = Rm50 (40)
Side panel window(Own design) = Rm100++ (Currently Unavailable,except special request)
Case painting = Rm150++ (120)
Internal case painting=RM100

My harga is in the bracket.
Don't come bising-bising if the harga mahal arh.
I suggest to my uncle and he agrees that's all. Itu spray-spray semua bukan gua buat. That one I send to an apek to do. He more skill.

edit=Typo~

This post has been edited by pizzaboy: Jul 19 2005, 10:43 PM

Isn't good replace acrylic with glass?I want to make laser cutting just design like this:-

wouldnt it be heavier if use glass?im not a glass person.lol.anyway where did u get ur glass?can update list

im fobia accidently hit the glass nway where r u going 2 get the laser cutting + glass?

y can't just put plastic??

heheh who sayz cant put plastic?but what plastic r we discussing here?arcrylic or those plastic bags? lol
itz up to ppls' preferences.some prefer glass to arcrylic

Hi..I'm looking for 5.25" faceplate grills similar to those on the new CM STacker casing...


where can I find them?


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i dont think there's shops selling those.u can try make urself or ask around at garage sales.put it in ur sig... [WTB]...

Anyone knows where to get the rubber strip shown in the attached picture?

Is it an UV rubber strip? I don't want a normal black strip.


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Um...some newbie quiestion...wad type of casing dat is recommended for modding?
Do i need to buy a good alu frame casing?
Or juz any normal cheap casing?

If you're just starting, get something cheap (...and expendable ).
Start with small mods & work your way up. Try not to make this case your main casing. Just use it for modding "experiments".

anybody can help him??i have nooo idea...

like he said...try only...not necessarily mean u have to get another case to use but for first timer/noob or any other categories alike,DO NOT mod on expensive case.
anyway...PLAN well b4 u start.start with simple mods.good luck!

I started out my first ever modifications on my old beige case that came with the system I bought. I knew if I messed up I wouldn't have to pay through my nose. Same goes for everyone. Start on more expensive items the better your skills are Practice always makes perfect especially in this hobby.

EDIT: I think that piece of rubber in your picture is just transparent/ slightly translucent rubber Snoy. It jusy so happens to light up under UV, just like white plastic cable-ties.

This post has been edited by bahgger: Aug 16 2005, 11:38 PM

For case mod always prepare filing tools such as rounded file, flat file, semi-circle file. and tiny file to work on edges

im sure these are the cheapest mod tool around

For case mod always prepare filing tools such as rounded file, flat file, semi-circle file. and tiny file to work on edges

im sure these are the cheapest mod tool around

go checkout hardwarezone.com forums.
someone's selling down there. ask for the delivery price to malaysia.

off topic:I took those from my university's door.

I hope you mean a door that is not in use...

Cos if you defaced public property for personal benefit, I find this attitude sickening.

Why can't Malaysians regard public property with respect?

ergh?
dude, they threw out those plastic doors along with the frame...
i see got the rubber thing there, i take la...
or not also go buang away.

(will get off high horse now... )

lolx
no problemO~
i'm in no position to receive a bow from you.

does anybody know where I can get this type of display......in KL??? or something like it......
VK204-25V from matrixorbita

In Action.......nice


This post has been edited by Tunn: Sep 13 2005, 07:09 PM

ASAP has one for sale IIANM....

What???

any1 know wheres the acrylic shop ? can gv me details where in jln pasar it is?

This post has been edited by superdav007: Oct 7 2005, 05:37 PM

Any signboard making shop will haf lar. Number plate shop oso got. If u want the really thick high quality stuff then u can order from the Art Frame shops.

hey guys, wanna ask huh, where can i get vinyl spray cans ?

ace hardware have em or not?

thanks.

requesting information on Aluminium sheet .. where can i get them?
it can do wonder don't u think? since it can be shaped and cut easily
duct,shroud,cookie template,origami ... you name it



This post has been edited by shinnosuke: Oct 26 2005, 01:28 AM

U can easily get aluminium sheets @ hardware shops. And some shops hav various thickness types. U can also try @ kedai iklan or frm those making awnings.

anyone knows how to make an input fan wif filter? wat is the material to make filter?

and how to determine whether which side of the fan is inputing air?

sorry, noob here

look at the side of the fan.. there's usually 2 arrows there.... one for rotational direction and one more is the direction of the air flow....

Some fans may not hav those arrows described by jsnkok. So as a basic rule, the side which has the sticker blows the air 2 u. Hope dis helps u

do that or just fix the fan cable to ur psu n turn on.put a tissue near it n see if it sucks or blow for the filter u can use aircond filter(aircond shop) or get any fine-holed nettings(fish shop/hardware shop)

hullow... can i use normal acrylic cutter (use to cut carplats) to cut 0.5cm acrylic?

Just want to know .. where i can buy compressed air?

its just air in a can ...

any electronic shops.

can you please specify an electric shop that you go to, to purchase the compressed air.

Coz i've been to a few... they just stare blurly at me.

go ace hardware in mid valley...they sell it there

thanks madman.....

but if i am not mistaken.... its quite expensive there..

u remember the price ?

Topics merged.

Can...but hav repeat the cuts many times. Alternately can just use a jigsaw.

Can get @ hardware shops. But quite pricey; in Penang found sellin' for RM 45!

Haduh, cut until pek chek donno drag how many times both sides only will putus...

Hahahaha...ya lor. If getting jigsaw is out of budget, u may use dremel & the cutting wheel 2 cut the arcrylic. But dont push it into the arcrylic too hard or else the disc may break. Go slowly.

nice info

thanks guyz

Alwayz wc...and feel free 2 ask anythin. Or can direct PM

Guys.... how much is a 8cm hole saw??
I've tried asking some hardwareshop around my area they all sell it for around RM50+

I need it to cut a fan grill behind my casing. I prefer using hole saw cuz its rather easier than using dremel and the cutting should b more cleaner...

Depends on wht brand...try get da best ur budget allows. U wont regret buyin' xpensive tools dude.

Like me...I dont mind spending a fortune on high-quality tools , well-known brands of power tools like Bosch and so on. They've lasted for years & still in perfect condition.

Use a jig saw with a metal cutting blade. You need a steady hand though for a clean cut.

last time ther's somebody posted a topic on d hole saw..he's located in malacca..he found a shop dat sells a set of em in different sizes at a cost of rm50!!but d sad thing is i forgot his name since im also searching for it..searched for his thread but to no avail..(if u read tis in any way do contact me since im lookin for it oso )

U may also try find @ hardware shops or where they sell power tools.

i quite interest to buy arcylic but dont sure which shop at jalan pasra so can u mention the shop name?

i'm looking to get one set to Roraty tools, but just need some advise, how much for the Black & Decker and Dremel?

Which brand is more better?


anyone know the price for the Dremel 3950 set which come with 40 accessories? where can i check the price?

of course Dremel is better. i have the B&D RTX with Flex Shaft and it gets hot too fast. the Dremel doesnt.

B&D RTX1 = RM289
B&D Flex Shaft = RM189

Dremel MultiPro with 40 accs around RM500 i think. not including Flex Shaft sommore.

Yeah...the B&D really heats up vry fast. If u got limited budget then can try other brands also for around RM 100-RM 200. The Pro's Kit quite loaded w/ accessories too.

For Me I Dont Mind,i can wait for it to cool down anyway B&D RTX 1 rm 280,

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This post has been edited by zackertashia: Dec 15 2005, 07:05 AM

today I went to see Bosch
got one RM485 and another one RM745
same spec
i asked the seller what is the difference...the guy answered
RM745 got letter "L" on the model name
...totally speechless
in Kota Kinabalu really hard to find that kit
i dont know the name of that thing where you cut the case...
not the stone one but the other head

Hmm...wht did u actually got urself ż

Today go to One Utama see B&D RTX around RM280 only. Hmmm...what the best tool for cutting side panel? (lazy question)