Modding Help - Where To Find Aluminium/Steel

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  1. cool_dude

    cool_dude Minimodder

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    Hi all,

    Well seeing as my wavemaster is too small and i dont want to start cutting up the case im thinking about adding a box ontop of the wavemaster. Now id like to know where i could buy the metas needed to make a box to hold a:

    120.1 // 120.2 rad at the top, and a res (possibly) and possibly a pump too.

    So if anyone knows where i can buy the metaks that i need to use for the metals id be very greatful :D

    AND YES IM GOOGLING B4 ANYONE SUGGESTS THE TOTALLY USELESS POST :rolleyes:
     
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  2. alter_ego

    alter_ego What's a Dremel?

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    Rapid electronics sell some aluminium sheets,but if you want to build a box u should consider getting one of the aluminium boxes from maplin (not sure if their big enough though). Im using one as a junction box, but my ones tiny
     
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    thanks mate, does anyone have an idea on how i could cut them??
     
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  4. Sh00ter

    Sh00ter What's a Dremel?

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    with a saw?
     
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    alter_ego What's a Dremel?

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    i used a jigsaw with a metal t shank from toolstation.com
     
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    Is it a question.. What's a Dremel?

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    nick01 What's a Dremel?

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    Try http://dkc1.digikey.com/uk/digihome.html to see if some suitable boxes are already available. You don't have to buy from them, but they often give you nice datasheets with all the dimensions.
     
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    Technology supplies do aluminium sheet as do rs and as do farnell
     
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    You could always try RS Components ...be quick though as tis link will only survive for 20 minutes...then you got to navigate on your own steam (broadvision sites suck)!!
     
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    ^^ Best Site So Far, now instead of making a box, ive been thinking about making a case :D maybe a cube, something like the Mounatin Mods Case.... will cut windows, blowholes etc. Now does anyone know how i can put the metals together? Will soldering work? although im not to sure.... i dont have a rivet gun either... Would screws with nuts be okay to hold the case together?

    lmk guys, cheers... :D
     
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    B|_|mp.... help :rolleyes:


    also what do you need to bend aluminium?

    thanks :)
     
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    kopite What's a Dremel?

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    You can geta rivet gun from b and q for pretty cheap.

    Bending aluminium would require a corner and a rubber mallet and lots of patience :D
     
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    Cookie Monster Multimodder

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    there was a link in the useful links sticky, metalsontheweb i think, will do a quick search and provide a link to the post.

    edit: linky
     
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    Quoted From that website, does that mean you could bend it with your hands? I have bended acrylic before at school (heated, placed wood and made a 90 degree angle) but ive never bent aluminium. Also is that the correct aluminium [ that i have quoted] to buy?

    Thanks,

    Cool_Dude
     
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    Cookie Monster Multimodder

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    im no expert but i'd guess it depends on the thickness you will be ordering, in my opinion it would be best to clamp the sheet between two blocks of wood in a vice than bend it that way you should get quite a straight edge.

    Of course this depends on the size of the sheet.

    Why dont you just mail the company your questions and a description of what your doing and see what they suggest.
     
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    i feel bit-tech memers are more expericed lol :D :D

    Ive given though on just connecting the panels up by a l-shape piece of metal, then drilling holes through the acrylic and adding nuts and bolts.

    This should continue, but ill have to see :D
     
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