View Full Version : Which Dremmel drill bit for Antec SX830 case?
I had an older case I modded using the standard drill bit that came with my Dremmel. It cut right through the metal. Now with the stronge Antec case, that same bit got fried and barely does anything to the case. I got 3 holes that took way too long to do and aren't even that clean.
So, which Dremmel bit should I use (as specific as possible, item number, bit number, etc.) to drill holes in the Antec case? I saw a few but I wasn't sure which would be best for drilling holes into the case. I am talking drilling not cutting holes for fans. I got the right bit (409) for cutting the fan outline, but I need to drill holes for the screws. I need an actual drill bit, not cutting wheels. Thanks.
My geuss is your dremel doesn't have the torque to drill steel.
I don't own a dremel yet, but I'm holding out for christmas. If not then I'll buy it myself;
But if your mission is to drill holes to accept screws, I would go to home depot or lowes or true value or fred meyer or wal mart or...and just pick up the right size bit, labelled "to be used....." for the material you're drilling, which in your case is steel, I think, all of my Antec cases are steel; a bit for any drill powered by battery or plugged-in to the wall, and forget about making the dremel do it. good luck.
The Dremmel can take it for sure. I had a bit that went right through it, but it wasn't made for the exact purpose and I broke it after a few holes. It went through so fast it was amazing. It is on the right track, but not the exact bit. I know bits exist for it and there are a few that are possibles, so I wanted anyone's opinion who has actually used a Dremmel to mod an Antec case. The people at Home Depot or Lowe's probably think I'm crazy taking a Dremmel to a computer, so I didn't ask.
go to www.caseetc.com
look under their fan section - you will see what you need....
Still doesn't answer my question. Under the fan section there are a bunch of kits. The drill bits are under *duh* tools and bits, but the only bit they have there is one Dremel says not use specifically for drilling. Kind of frustrating.
Originally posted by zap3v
Still doesn't answer my question. Under the fan section there are a bunch of kits. The drill bits are under *duh* tools and bits, but the only bit they have there is one Dremel says not use specifically for drilling. Kind of frustrating.
the kits INCLUDE what you need - even the bits!
They'll work with the Dremel? I saw they included the bits and such, but it didn't mention if they'd work with a Dremel at all.
Mostly I am looking for just the bit. I don't need anything other than one Dremel bit as I have the other things I need. In fact, I have done all the mods I want to do for now, but I am looking for an easier way, an ideal bit, so the kit isn't of as much use. Thanks for the help thus far, j.
Crazy Jayhawk
12-02-01, 12:53 AM
Buy or borrow an electric drill. Dremel tools are meant primarily to cut. They don't have the torque you need to drill.
Originally posted by zap3v
The Dremmel can take it for sure. I had a bit that went right through it, but it wasn't made for the exact purpose and I broke it after a few holes. It went through so fast it was amazing. It is on the right track, but not the exact bit. I know bits exist for it and there are a few that are possibles, so I wanted anyone's opinion who has actually used a Dremmel to mod an Antec case. The people at Home Depot or Lowe's probably think I'm crazy taking a Dremmel to a computer, so I didn't ask.
In a way I hope you're right and I'm wrong, because come hell or high water I'll own a dremel soon, and for the express purpose of cutting mods on my antec cases.
But if you have a normal, garden variety, run-of- the-mill drill, and if further you were to just look at the drill bit section at home depot, w/o even asking for help, and on the packaging of each bit it says if it's for wood, or steel or whatever,
If your dremel went through your old case "like buttah", it's possible it was aluminum, or maybe thinner steel, or maybe it was just the bit. I don't know but I do know for sure if you use a regular drill it'll be a piece of cake.
Now for cutting, as with a blade or saw or something other than a drill bit, I understand for a clean job the dremel is just the ticket.
You realize for all this help we expect you to show us a picture of your case mod somehow. It's the law in 38 states and 12 other countries.
Without any really good photos I'll describe my mods, which are standard issue: I cut out the front and rear grilles and put in an 80 mm exhaust fan on the side of the case, above where the CPU is against that side. I added custom grilles on the back and on the exhaust fan. I had some wire mesh filters on the intake fans, but I have since been trying air conditioner-type filters instead, which have improved air flow. In a few weeks, I'll see how much dust they collect in reference to the wire mesh, which collected a lot more dust than I imagined possible but which also restricted air flow more.
I chose to put the added exhaust fan on the side panel primarily because I didn't feel like taking everything out the case again and since I could remove the panel itself and it is at the top of the case (except on the side of course), it seemed almost as good if not as good as an exhaust on the top of the case.
I'm sorry Zap, that's not going to be good enough- according the uniform code of overclocking justice, article 98.034, section awe69, you are required to provide a photo of your finished case, and refusal to do so could result in the commission sending out the heat pixies to plague your OC'ing efforts. Don't trifle with the heat pixies!
I'll see what I can do. I'm all for following the rules.
Just joshing 'ya, Zap, welcome to the program. Sometimes when people don't have a digital camera they go into paint and draw a representative diagram of their mods, but a picture is worth a thousand words.
Originally posted by Taylor
I'm sorry Zap, that's not going to be good enough- according the uniform code of overclocking justice, article 98.034, section awe69, you are required to provide a photo of your finished case, and refusal to do so could result in the commission sending out the heat pixies to plague your OC'ing efforts. Don't trifle with the heat pixies!
I got something for your pixies! LOL
I think you use 5mm drill bits
You should check first
nikhsub1
12-04-01, 05:59 PM
For making fan holes use a hole saw! This dremel business is getting out of hand! Hole saws make perfect holes, then you can debur/smooth with the dremel, if it even needs it! I did 2 (see pic) in oh, 30 seconds each. But, I have an aluminum case, not steel. If you use a hole saw make sure you use WD-40 or cutting oil so you don't burn the bit out. Heat is the enemy in drilling too!
PsYko420
12-04-01, 07:41 PM
Dremels don't have torque but they have speed. I have a cheap little one that goes up to 30000 rpm(thats not very high). Just set it to highest level and wait for it to get up there then attack that case. You might want to put your money into a diamond tipped drill bit cut through steal like a hot knife in warm butter.
Also i was thinking of taking the dremel motor and modding it to a HSF fan =] 30k rpms of pure power!
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