Which Dremel for Case Modding

[tuxify]

I was thinking of getting a Dremel so I can start doing some basic case modding. I don't really want to spend too much for a tool, but I also want it to be able to cut through metal and whatnot.
http://www.dremel.com/en-us/tools/tool-category.htm?H=188091 has a bunch of different types of rotary tools, but I don't know which one would be best.

 

[taylormsj]

You want the dremel 300

http://www.dremel.com/en-us/tools/tool-detail.htm?H=188091&G=66981&I=69672

It isnt too expensive, and cuts through metal like butter (with re inforced wheels)

What ever you do, DONT get cheap imitations from any company, i had one i got from ebay, it was awful, getting a realy dremel was the best thing, its so handy.

 

[tuxify]

Okay, so if I get this, is there anything I should know before I start cutting up my case?

 

[taylormsj]

Just keep the blade straight, dont try to cut curves, the blades will snap, and wear eye protection, there will be lots of sparks and the risk of flying disks. Its very easy to use

 

[tuxify]

I looked at one at Bi-Mart for around $50, and it looked like what I wanted.
I'll probably learn how to use it on old HP cases, before I take it to my A900.
I was going to try to do the A900 cable mod: http://www.overclock.net/case-mods-...ntec-900-cable-mod-pictorial.html#post2353077. There it looks like you cut circles. Are circles not good for Dremels?

 

[Kornowski]

Have you seen my new A900 build?

There's a thread in the cases section

 

[tuxify]

Yeah, I'd use those holes if I had the newer version of the A900 (somehow, mine is the "older" one). I'm going to do http://www.overclock.net/case-mods-...ntec-900-cable-mod-pictorial.html#post2353077 and some other cutting stuff.

 

[taylormsj]

Holes arent impossible with a dremel, but very hard, ive never tried one, i think rectangles wil be more benefitial anyway, they are bigger!

 

[tuxify]

I could make pretty small squares and round them off with the sander.
Another thing. Does anyone know what those little rubber things are called that you put around the edges of the holes so the wires don't get cut up, and where to get them?

 

[taylormsj]

rubber gromets or rubber edging, you can get them from chilled pc, in the UK or from petras tech shop if in US

 

[Nightrain]

It really depends on what size hole you are trying to make. First thing first is that you want to go at it like you are sanding away the metal. Don't try to sink it in like a knife and push through it in one go. You'll just end up using more disks than you need to, not to mention putting more stress on the dremel. Take your time and "scrape" away a bit at a time.

If you are trying to make small holes, the best thing to do is save the smaller disks that are part worn from making another cut. Those can be a godsend when trying to make smaller intricate cuts.

If your patient you can do amazing things with a dremel. Here is a pic of a case mod in progress of a guy from a forum I visit. He has done some crazy work all with just a dremel. He has some advantage though as I believe he is a dentist and works with similar tools all day long. So a hole can be done quite easily if your patient and practice.

 

[tuxify]

Okay. Well first of all I think I'll try a few cuts on another case first (old HP) to get the feel of it. Then I'm planning on doing the A900 cable managment mod. By then I hope I'll be a little better with the dremel, so I can plan on what I want to do next.
Thanks for all the info.