Newbie Time!

[Soyo Boy]

I know this question has been asked millions of times, but all I want to know is what tools do I need? I dont need you guys to explain the process, I just need a good list of supplies or tools I need to get going... and as you can tell, im pretty much a newbie to modding so bare with me :( TIA

[WyrmMaster]

By far the most popular tool for modding is a dremmel, both cause there cheap, and very multipupose.

[Oni]

A dremmel, a drill, files, sandpaper (and an electric-type sander if you can afford it), jigsaw . . . Um . . . whatelse . . . Soldering iron, hot-glue gun. And i'm sure there are more I'm forgetting.

[rivercom9]

Dont forget about the safety glasses!:cool: You would atleast like to be able to see your work when you're finished.;)

[drowned]

if you're gonna install fans, get some hole saws for your drill

[Morbid]

I think I read this here somewhere... but the perfect stencile for a 120mm fan hole is a CD?

[Athlonman]

You may also want one of these

[Soyo Boy]

Originally posted by Morbid
I think I read this here somewhere... but the perfect stencile for a 120mm fan hole is a CD?

hahaha :p

[Mike K]

Originally posted by ClaytonComp
You may also want one of these

hehe:D

It that foam?

[Rooster]

CD's aren't exactly the same size. But close enough for these puposes

[Twinkle]

Originally posted by ClaytonComp
You may also want one of these

I need one of those

[Rooster]

Got one of them foam bricks, Thats close enough

[Christoph]

I knew that t[H] (http://www.hardocp.com/articles/casemod101/intro/)ey were good for something.

[Soyo Boy]

Originally posted by IdeaMagnate
I knew that t[H] (http://www.hardocp.com/articles/casemod101/intro/)ey were good for something.

GOD!!!! that is a *hit load of tools, I mean, Im a newbie at this, what do I need to get started? Doesnt need to look profesional right now, I want to mod my first case for experience... thanks...

[Element-Xero]

Got one of them foam bricks, Thats close enough

haha! My dad invented those like a million years ago, but him and his friend pitched the idea to some company and they never went for it. He originally made them as "office stress relievers" to throw at irritating office mates......then years later, of course the company starts producing them!

[Jeniva]

Originally posted by drowned
if you're gonna install fans, get some hole saws for your drill

This is VERY True..IMHO...you can do it other ways,,but a hole saw is the way to go...and SAFETY Glasses!..I cant stress this FACT enough..ALWAYS wear SAFTEY glasses, or goggles...ITS STUPID NOT TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN CUTTING ANYTHING!!!..Just remember..if you have the correct tools, your job will always go smoother and faster..heres a pic of my 2 120mm fans i put into my case door...only 5 mins of work with hole saws.....
[EDIT: yes CD's are a very good size for 120mm fans...CD's are SLIGHTLY larger then the last ring in a 120mm FAN GUARD...not enough room to slip a finger in...and yes...I have sliced my fingers more then once on spinning fans...]

[natopotato]

seems to me there would be to stressful on a drill to use a 120mm hole saw. maby im not thinkin of the same kinda saw u guys are. u talken about the kind with a drill bit in the middle and a large cylinder w teeth????
if not leme know what u are talken about

[Darrenct]

That's the right kind of hole-saw... Just remember a drill can take a lot of abuse. You might ruin a good hole-saw bit though.

I love the dremel, but here's a picture of a couple nice modding tools.
Your probably confused by the pic... Click on this link, It's a really funny modding article.

http://www.2cooltek.com/case001.html

[hunter00]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAH . . .

that is THE BEST CASE MOD GUIDE EVER!!!!

(now to borrow some guns and a pickaxe to try it myself . . . maybe i should head down south . . . o wait, they might try to mod ME down there . . . )

[Darrenct]

Down South? Come up to North Idaho! More people up here have guns than down there. Go out to some hick town and carry around a sign that says "I wish I were Black" and see how long it takes to get shot.

edit: I'm not racist, I'm just stating that many people in this area are.

[CrystalMethod]

Originally posted by Soyo Boy


GOD!!!! that is a *hit load of tools, I mean, Im a newbie at this, what do I need to get started? Doesnt need to look profesional right now, I want to mod my first case for experience... thanks...

Better question is what do you have already?

[CrystalMethod]

Originally posted by natopotato
seems to me there would be to stressful on a drill to use a 120mm hole saw. maby im not thinkin of the same kinda saw u guys are. u talken about the kind with a drill bit in the middle and a large cylinder w teeth????
if not leme know what u are talken about

It's not stressful on the drill if you do it properly. Trick is to use oil to carry away the metal particles and remove the heat generated by cutting, and to go slowly. Automotive transmission fluid works really well.

[CJPC]

BANDAIDS!!!!!

[SpeeDj]

Let's keep this on track, and remember flaming or personal attacks will not be tolerated at all. Enjoy!

J