Okay, this is my first attempt on modding and it's my brother's rig. its only cheapo casing.:



top view:




so what i'm trying to do right now is put a handle on top of the casing so we could lift the casing easily (?)

next, i removed the top cover:



and mark it for drilling:



get ready for drilling



Two holes done:-)



attached the handle:



two handles attached:




completed:



i think the handle is strong enough:



by the way, this is on-going project. next, maybe top hole for fan.. any suggestion is appreciated.
by the way, just asking- what tools do you guys use to make side vents?

Wow, interesting So where did you get those rice cooker cover handles? I hope you didn't take them from your mum's rice cooker hee hee!

As for side vents, depending on the size of the holes. If it's just tiny ones you can use a normal drill and steel drill bits. If you want to make a big azz hole you might need a hole cutter drill bit, found in most hardware shops. But do bear in mind, steel casings are very hard to cut, unlike aluminium.

I think it's best you get a jigsaw for cutting a hole into steel.

Nice start.
Keep up with modding.

If you wanna make a good cut for the side panel,use jigsaw or dremel.

ur top panel sure look tempting if make a hole according to the outline and add uv arcylic

No lah i just found it at local store while i was searching for spray can.LOL.

well.. i don't have a dremel.. any alternative tool?



which Outline? this?

yeah the inside one not too big not too small just nice

Yeah,you can use normal saw for steel cutting to.But it takes a lots of time and sweat.

hmmm...it's hard to find acrylic board here in Kelantan...

need to find it first before cutting..or it will sia-sia...wasted

there's someone selling acryan acrylic at garage sales.
google lowyat acryan acrylic mayb can find his name.

yeah, cut thru the inside 1, and add acrylic with hole for fan (maybe for 2x 8cm fan is good), and u can spray between these 2 lines to make it looks like a frame, just my suggestion

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Added on August 3, 2008, 5:30 pmtry asking at picture frame shop, i think they can sell it to you, but know la how much if in kelantan... last time i also bought from picture frame shop but here in KL la

This post has been edited by skylineGTR: Aug 3 2008, 05:30 PM

hazardcradle
is that Bosch cordless screwdriver?if yes,how much u bought it?thinking of getting one..

yup, it's Bosch..but it's not mine.. i just borrowed it from my father..hihihi.. He said he bought it around RM3xx last time..he don't know the current price..maybe around 2xx..

Still..how do you guys think the best way to make to first cut on top panel (using saw)? do i have to drill first?

This post has been edited by hazardcradle: Aug 4 2008, 07:39 PM

the cheapest way is by using chopping saw..but need a hard work though.. or else, get urself electric jigsaw or dremel..

Yes.You have to use a drill 1st to make a hole where you need to insert the saw.

How much time required to attach the handles la TS? I have this PC i kinda want to do it too as well..

LOL...10 minutes only la..if you have the right tool.

Simple yet very practical. As for my self, am still thinking what to do with my casing

somehow I can imagine alot of things I can do with that casing... hehehe.. keep it up ts... trying to mod my case as well and still learning here too..

trY cutting the casing using angle grinder..
much effective..
if u use jigsaw it might bengkok2 sana sini..
hehehe...

u can also use a dremel to make the hole. but i think dremel is a better tool to be used. because it is thin. well that's my opinion la....