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I want to use sheet metal to make mods on my case but i dont know what tools are good for cutting the metal and wouldnt the edges be rough after? just want some tips on how to use sheet metal........

 

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What guage of sheet metal are you wanting to use? Alot of the time people "rap" the edges of sheetmetal to give a nice rounded finish.
Raping involes making the cut 1/4inch larger all the way around, then bending the metal under itself, then pounding it flat. This gives a nice rounded look, compaired to just cutting it.

High guage sheet metal (14guage and up) can be cut with just Tin Snips from home depot.

 

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yea thats a good idea...what would you say is a decent size for computer cases....i would want it to be the same as what normal panels are on a computer..

 

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if you want to build a custom case, don't be lazy and read all the stickies first, i mean the posts in the top of this forum. you seem particularly interested in the Dremel Guide. good luck!

emilio

 

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ok thanks ill take a look at it

 

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i want to cut the metal on the top of my case so i can put a wndow....whats good to use on metal to get a good cut? i used a jigsaw on the side but took long, maybe i had the wrong blade.....

 

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with a good blade the Jigsaw should power thru the case with ease so make sure to get the proper bits. If they are for wood then I could see it being slow and possibly leaving a rough cut.

 

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ok and what do you use to smooth out the edges?

 

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You shouldn't have to worry about rough edges if you use the right blade, but if then you still have roughness I usually use a rasp to smooth it up.

 

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anyone know of any good sites that show you how to build a computer case with any kind of material