Nibbler

MatrixEVO

MatrixEVO

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My case is an Antec P180B that has layered side panels that allow for noise dampening. I want to put a window in and am trying to figure out the best way to do it. Should I use a nibbler? Has anybody used one before? Do they work well? Thanks guys.
 
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^^i dont think a nibbler is going to work^^

your going to need to cut 3-layers i think and a nibbler isnt going cut it
 
my wood shop teacher always says it

it means you can only cut something once so make sure you measure it right then double check it

measure twice cut once
 
The_Beast said:
my wood shop teacher always says it

it means you can only cut something once so make sure you measure it right then double check it

measure twice cut once
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Oh, I get you now. I came up with an idea in Photoshop that shows what I might want for a window placement. What do you think?

 
your photoshop pic says newegg on it, lol. what are the layers? aluminum, rubber, aluminum? i'd use a dremel or something. just cut through one layer. do the same on the back, and use a razor on the rubber in between. the window kits come with a surround to make it look even.
 
pdc76 said:
what are the layers? aluminum, rubber, aluminum? i'd use a dremel or something. just cut through one layer. do the same on the back, and use a razor on the rubber in between. the window kits come with a surround to make it look even.
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It's aluminum, plastic, aluminum. I do have a dremel but how clean do you think the cut would be?
 
MatrixEVO said:
It's aluminum, plastic, aluminum. I do have a dremel but how clean do you think the cut would be?
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I don't think it would be that bad of a cut, but i would use 100 grit sand paper and move up in grit to clean it up abit

I wouldn't use a powersander too much

BTW I'm getting a P180B and want a window in it too
 
The_Beast said:
I don't think it would be that bad of a cut, but i would use 100 grit sand paper and move up in grit to clean it up abit

I wouldn't use a powersander too much

BTW I'm getting a P180B and want a window in it too
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I was just looking up windows for it and saw that you should be able to get a window put in it for $69 plus shipping: http://www.performance-pcs.com/

But I don't really want to pay that much money. I'm still looking for a solution.
 
The_Beast said:
so you send the case in and they cut the window for you??? or they have just the side with the window allready in it???
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I think they cut it for you cause you have to send it in. But you shouldn't have to send in the whole case cause you can just take the panel off and send that.
 
I was looking on some forum and saw that a guy used a dremel and it worked fine. I just don't want to mess up my case cause it's really nice and quiet pricey.
 
MatrixEVO said:
I think they cut it for you cause you have to send it in. But you shouldn't have to send in the whole case cause you can just take the panel off and send that.
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MatrixEVO said:
I was looking on some forum and saw that a guy used a dremel and it worked fine. I just don't want to mess up my case cause it's really nice and quiet pricey.
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well you could do it yourself and screw up and have to buy a new case for $130

or send it in for $70 and have it work no matter what
 
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