Modding BULLET custom thumbscrews

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  1. mnpctech

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    We all use thumbscrews, and the case mod market is oversaturated with thumbscrews made in Asia. What can I possibly do to compete? First off, give people their moneys worth! This is the final version of the "Bullet" theme case thumbscrew I'll be manufacturing. Depending how well it does, I'll offer more designs..It will be available in 6/32 and M3 thread. The diameter is 5/8", it actually looks bigger in these pics than it really is. The price hasn't been determined yet, but will likely be sold in sets of 4.

    http://www.mnpctech.com/Bullet-Thumb-Screws.html

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  2. liratheal

    liratheal Sharing is Caring

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    Ha! Those look awesome.

    I was half expecting 7.62 rounds, though :B
     
  3. ry@n

    ry@n Minimodder

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    WOW! those are sweet as Bill!

    Thought about doing it with the thread on the flat base of the bullet instead?

    Would looke awesome polished with gold anodised tips :p
     
  4. teamtd11

    teamtd11 *Custom User Title*

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    Those are HUGE :jawdrop:

    Very nice though. but i don't think they would work on a lian li :p
     
  5. Tec_

    Tec_ What's a Dremel?

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    i cant help but think of the movie "lord of war" when i see them. it would be cool to do a amo theamed case. shotgun shells as feet, howitzer casing as a res for liquid cooling, and im seeing a bandolier molded in to the side of the case. could do custom screws like jessy james that look like shell casings. that would be cool
     
  6. mnpctech

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    Thanks for the comments guys! I wanted to leave the option of engraving or painting something on the base, thats why the tip is threaded... Anymore features will drive up costs, but at least you have the option. I've always thought case feet styled after shell casing would be cool too.

    Comparison to Lian Li thumbscrew, we'll be making these in M3 and 6/32 thread, so they fit all brand cases.

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  7. Kylevdm

    Kylevdm The Mod Zoo Podcast Host

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    They are AWESOME!!!
     
  8. 500mph

    500mph The Right man in the Wrong place

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    BOOM HEADSHOT
    Nice screws.
     
  9. ROB 636

    ROB 636 Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop

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    They do look a little big.
     
  10. tranc3

    tranc3 ADHD Modder

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    There big but definitely awesome. looks like they might break on a lan rig, how sturdy are they?
     
  11. Langer

    Langer Jesse Lang

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    I love most of your work, but these are ridiculous... and way to massive! Cant you make them any smaller, and less intrusive?

    Does this mean that mnpctech now has a CNC lathe?
     
  12. Stuey

    Stuey You will be defenestrated!

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    These look enormous!! I don't understand how this is giving people their money's worth.
     
  13. mvagusta

    mvagusta Did a skid that went for two weeks.

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    The sort of e-peen these things give you is like what you get from running sli, so the bullets are pretty good value.
     
  14. talladega

    talladega I'm Squidward

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    extreme e-peen 'enhancement'

    :lol:


    Very cool screws! But they aren't for me. :)
     
  15. AFX

    AFX "Bling" Silver Mountain 2

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    Sweet! I knew there was some talent up here in MN!
     
  16. mnpctech

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    Bigger? :D

    Thanks for all of the comments :D
     
  17. alphadog0309

    alphadog0309 What's a Dremel?

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    make em a little smaller so those of us without tooless PCI-E slots can use em inside our cases... that would be soo cool
     
  18. Spyrious

    Spyrious Modding all the Time

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    Very nice,but i would like them better if they where smaller.
     
  19. mnpctech

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    I do plan on making them smaller, just as soon as I get some other prototypes finished up, I'll get back on these.. I will keep you updated :thumb:
     
  20. Editor22

    Editor22 E22 | Hex-Gear

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    They look awesome! but knowing me id catch one as I was walking past and snap the thread off :(
     

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