has anyone tried this?

[maxfly]

i want to mount a pair of 120mm fans on the top of my stacker stc-t01.im pretty sure i can manage it but id like to know if anyone has done it or has links to some pics.im also in need of suggestions for cutting the plastic piece on top,so i can fit the 2nd 120.im not real sure how to go about cutting it and not ragging the edges out or burning them.any help/suggestions are greatly appreciated!

[maxfly]

ok heres a pic of where the 1st 120 is mounted.
http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/795/pict0002lf3.th.jpg (http://img391.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0002lf3.jpg)
id like to mount the 2nd to the right of that.which means ill have to cut the plastic.using the same fan grill i would like to keep it as clean as possible.i will be painting the case once ive figured out how to cut the plastic and not make it look like crap lol.more specifically how would i go about getting the shape i need onto the plastic prior to actually cutting it?

[cyber mouse45]

Can the plastic part be removed from the case so you can cut it separate from the metal? If so, what I would do is mark your line on there and take the plastic off and use a fine tooth coping saw to cut it out. Just sand the edges, then cut the hole in the top of the case like you did with the other one.

[maxfly]

i believe your right,fine tooth coping saw.ill definately be adding that to the list!the plastic does come off(ive got a second stacker ive pulled apart already,cant use that top unfortunately).you have broken thru my modders block :D!what ill do is pull the plastic off of this one.cut the hole in the case and then dry fit the plastic and trace the outline onto it.im not the greatest with a dremel so i think that will give me the best chance of matching the cuts.thanks tons Cybermouse!ive been stuck trying to figure out how to get it to look right for the last couple of days lol.

[Inceptor]

I have a stacker too and I took it completely apart to paint the inside of the case. I'd probably use a bandsaw with a fine tooth or even one of those carbonite blades that doesnt really even have teeth. I've used my bandsaw with just a regular wood cutting blade at low reciprocation to cut plexiglass which worked out great.

What I wonder though, if you havent already cut it is what you plan to do about the gap between the top of the plastic and the top of the case. The plastic is hollow under there and you cant cut back too far or you'll hit one of the three screwholes that secures the plastic to the top of the case.

Just an idea off the top of my head maybe you can take the remaining piece of plastic after you cut it off and put it underneath the piece thats left and then slide it out as far as possible with the fan there to fill some of the gap?

A piece of car door auto trim molding may do well to finish it up as well...

[cyber mouse45]

I'm glad I could help. :)

[maxfly]

I have a stacker too and I took it completely apart to paint the inside of the case. I'd probably use a bandsaw with a fine tooth or even one of those carbonite blades that doesnt really even have teeth. I've used my bandsaw with just a regular wood cutting blade at low reciprocation to cut plexiglass which worked out great.

What I wonder though, if you havent already cut it is what you plan to do about the gap between the top of the plastic and the top of the case. The plastic is hollow under there and you cant cut back too far or you'll hit one of the three screwholes that secures the plastic to the top of the case.

Just an idea off the top of my head maybe you can take the remaining piece of plastic after you cut it off and put it underneath the piece thats left and then slide it out as far as possible with the fan there to fill some of the gap?

A piece of car door auto trim molding may do well to finish it up as well...
your absolutely right.i was so busy planning out the cutting it never crossed my mind that the plastic is hollow :( hmmm i wonder if molding will work?it doesnt have to be rigid really so that very well may work.i wonder if i can can glue a piece of aluminum or plastic to it and then sand it down nice and flat?what about auto body filler?do you guys think that would work?

[Inceptor]

Seriously, this stuff (http://www.customautotrim.com/products/moldings/door.htm) costs a few bones for like 4 feet and I think it'll cover it enough that it wont be noticable.

[maxfly]

ill have to see if i can find some of that.i used to work for a place that made that stuff and used to have a box full of returns somewhere.now to figure out what i did with it lol.well im going to move forward with the modding anyhow.im sure ill find a way to cover the gap.either with you guys helping or from maybe one of my friends in the automotive arena :)

[maxfly]

ok i think i have a solution.ive seen others mount steel mesh in the top of their stackers for rads.so im thinking that would be the best route to take in order to keep things nice and clean.basically the same mesh thats on the bottom of the stacker but wide enough for 120s.what do you think?any ideas as to how to mount it and most importantly where the heck would i get the mesh?

[catkicker]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=314&products_id=3398&zenid=aa25e4157291e4f58c6b21956fe3acb2

[maxfly]

thanks Catkicker.now i just have to figure out how to bend the edges to flush mount it with the top.