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Modding acrylic case

Discussion in 'Modding' started by tantric, 29 Oct 2002.

  1. tantric

    tantric intergalactic modder

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  2. |Jedi|

    |Jedi| What's a Dremel?

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    hooo yea baby... really sweet.

    I like the cube one... looks like a MAC®
     
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  3. apoogod

    apoogod trix arent just for kids

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    so who made it?
     
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  4. eddie_dane

    eddie_dane Used to mod pc's now I mod houses

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    the big one is exactly what I had planned for a future project... take an old/solid full ATX case, remove all the panels and painte the chassis, then build custom clear panels for the shell. Very nice looking. Clean execution!
     
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  5. Cyberbob:-)

    Cyberbob:-) Minimodder

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    You should be banned for saying that word!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MAC!!............:wallbash:

    Only joking.....

    I like the cube one, want something like that for a entertainment sytem. i.e MP3's dvd movies and so on......:D
     
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  6. Raven

    Raven What's a Dremel?

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    Very nice, good job. I actually like the tower myself...

    What did you fasten the bolts too? Did you use an older frame, like eddie stated?
     
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  7. tantric

    tantric intergalactic modder

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    the cube case is made out of 1/8 sheet acrylic bolted tgether using 2.5mm allen bolts, while the tower case is made out of 3/8, 1/4 and 1/8 acrylic sheets bolted together using 3mm allen bolts
     
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  8. tantric

    tantric intergalactic modder

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    if you look closely at the edges of the cube case you'll notice the drill marks on the acrylic and the bolts used to fasten the sides together...
     
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  9. wywywywy

    wywywywy Minimodder

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    Any chance for more pics from different angles and details?

    Thanks.
     
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  10. |Jedi|

    |Jedi| What's a Dremel?

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    Apple has really good designs...

    But I allways will prefer PC's
     
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  11. apoogod

    apoogod trix arent just for kids

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    how about some close ups
     
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  12. linear

    linear Minimodder

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    Excellent mix of black + clear. :hip:

    Not enough black acrylic cases IMO.
     
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  13. tantric

    tantric intergalactic modder

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    heads up huge pics...
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  14. Capone

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    hmm

    i love the way clear acrylic cases look. makes me horny lol. but the thing is i would never buy one. looksl ike it would scratch very easily. maybe im wrong?
     
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  15. NiHiLiST

    NiHiLiST New-born car whore

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    Did you get the acrylic cut by a retailer or did you do it yourself? If you did it yourself what tools did you use? Also, did just just secure the piece of acrylic upright and use a bench drill to make the holes for the bolts?
     
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  16. tantric

    tantric intergalactic modder

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    the acrylic was cut using a jigsaw, and sanded the edges to a mirror finish using 250 grit sandpaper then buffed using a buffing wheel the holes for the screws were drilled using a hand drill, you just need steady hands and a lot of patience...
     
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  17. NiHiLiST

    NiHiLiST New-born car whore

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    WOW! Then you're FAR better at using tools than me :lol:
     
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  18. disco volante

    disco volante What's a Dremel?

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    Wow, an acrylic AT case, talk about an anachronism
     
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  19. Thermite

    Thermite What's a Dremel?

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    thats really really cool dude

    can't wait till i get enough time and $$ to build my plexi case
     
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  20. phil-466

    phil-466 What's a Dremel?

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    Yep.. thats what I'm waiting for... not money for acrylic but for good tools that I need to do it... and a HOUSE with a work space.

    Its tough doing mods in a 600 sq ft apt. :wallbash:
     
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