How to cut a steel case?

aspire-comptechaspire-comptech New
edited March 2005 in Hardware
I just modded a case and want to know how to cut a window in it. the problem is that it's made from 2mil steel and when I trid using a power drill it just scratched it. So im kinda bummed about this.any ideas.

http://www.msnusers.com/hALFlIFE2coMPUTER/shoebox.msnw
Its the case that isnt all lit up

my system

1.8 ghz P-4 oc'd to 2.2 ghz
Abit IS7-E2 mobo
generic 450w PSU
Samsung 512 PC2700 ram
Dual combo Drives
eVGA GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
80 gig maxtor
10 gig Fujitsu
7 Gig Fujitsu
All packed inside Aspire's X-Infinity Case with extra L.E.D. fans And a set of dual ccfl lights
Total Cost $480
Take that all you rich people

Comments

  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited February 2005
    Jigsaw with a Metal blade, tape it off good
  • HawkHawk Fla Icrontian
    edited February 2005
    As Gnome said, Tape where the jig saw is going to ride around the outside of the cut reeaall good. Or you'll get scratches and have to repaint.
    Use a narrow fine metal cutting blade and let the blade do the cutting. Don't force it. Thats how I did mine and it turned out ok. I did the 120 fan in the top too.
    Modded%20case.jpg
  • aspire-comptechaspire-comptech New
    edited February 2005
    As both of you stated how to do it there is still the problem of getting my hands on a jigsaw. I'm still in High School and did the painting over the weekend. I don't think I have the money to buy one. Any other suggestions?
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited February 2005
    Nope no really other way to do it properly
  • HawkHawk Fla Icrontian
    edited February 2005
    Yes, Take it to your metalshop at school.... Even if you don't take classes in metal shop, the teacher might cut it for you, if you ask nicely. Or, He might even coach you on how to cut it and let you use the tools. Scribe out the window size before you take it in, or take the window with you. And don't forget to take tape with you.
  • aspire-comptechaspire-comptech New
    edited February 2005
    Again nother problem. I live in Cali and electives are getting cut out all the time. We no longer have a metalshop. We do have a woodshop but I'm not sure wether they would have the proper tools. Thanks though
  • imported_oldtimerimported_oldtimer Mississauga,ON
    edited February 2005
    Why did you not buy what suits your needs instead of trying to doing it yourself.?
    Do you plan on adding Goldfish ?
    lol
  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited February 2005
    Because, a lot of times it is cheaper to do things yourself. Also, he may enjoy the modding aspect. I know I do.
  • aspire-comptechaspire-comptech New
    edited February 2005
    Nicely Stated Cyclonite, I feel that modding a case is a form of art and it is true that building it yourself is almost always much cheaper than buying it stock. For my current system I actually got the Processor for free from my uncle. Which saved me a bit of money. Plus it's fun to do things yourself and you get bragging rights. And no gramps i don't plan on adding goldfish. It's not an aqairium. So go B$%@h to someone else.
  • imported_oldtimerimported_oldtimer Mississauga,ON
    edited February 2005
    aspire.comptech wrote:
    Nicely Stated Cyclonite, I feel that modding a case is a form of art and it is true that building it yourself is almost always much cheaper than buying it stock. For my current system I actually got the Processor for free from my uncle. Which saved me a bit of money. Plus it's fun to do things yourself and you get bragging rights. And no gramps i don't plan on adding goldfish. It's not an aqairium. So go B$%@h to someone else.
    Bet you didn't know that,lighten up and see the humor here.
    You are posting isolated cases.My son is modding my old case.
    There are no answers,only questions that can't be answered.
    Sure it would be great to create a complete case.Then why not take the appropiate school courses ?
    A form of art is not a topic listed for this forum.
    :drinkup:
  • aspire-comptechaspire-comptech New
    edited February 2005
    Actually i did know that and have seen aquarium kits sold by lian li for some of their cases. Heres a link to one.

    http://www.pctoys.com/840556007678.html

    As for completely building a case "Then why not take the appropiate school courses?" what schools did you go to? Have you ever seen a school course for building computer cases? :fu:
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited February 2005
    First off the Side window panel for my case is 45 bucks. I had a spare windows lying around my pops house went over grabbed it came home and boom installed it Didnt cost me anything but some time. Not to menion I like to say " I Installed it myself " And like Hawk we both are construction owners and enjoy doing things with our hands
  • aspire-comptechaspire-comptech New
    edited February 2005
    "First off the Side window panel for my case is 45 bucks. I had a spare windows lying around my pops house went over grabbed it came home and boom installed it. Not to menion I like to say " I did it myself " And like Hawk we both are construction owners and enjoy doing things with our hands"

    Not sure what your trying to say there
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited February 2005
    what part m8?
  • aspire-comptechaspire-comptech New
    edited February 2005
    Dont know what you were trying to say there/ What point was being made?
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited February 2005
    was explaining like cyclonite about why we do it outrselves
  • imported_oldtimerimported_oldtimer Mississauga,ON
    edited February 2005
    GnomeWizardd wrote:
    First off the Side window panel for my case is 45 bucks. I had a spare windows lying around my pops house went over grabbed it came home and boom installed it Didnt cost me anything but some time. Not to menion I like to say " I Installed it myself " And like Hawk we both are construction owners and enjoy doing things with our hands
    I'm just trying to point out that some hobbies need school training.
    But i guess You can learn the hard way too.
    As for shooling for this.How about Sheet metal class ?
    You seem to have a talent for this.Your posts might lead others to think so too.
    I know i couldn't insert a Window in my case.
    I wish everyone well and am sorry that you can't take a joke better,guys.
    Lighten up,i'm on your side with what i know.Sound fishy ?
    :drinkup:
  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited February 2005
    Then make it obvious.
  • imported_oldtimerimported_oldtimer Mississauga,ON
    edited February 2005
    Cyclonite wrote:
    Then make it obvious.
    That was a dumb reply obviously.
    That was obvious.
    Ok was that obvious ?
    :drinkup:
  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited February 2005
    oldtimer, when you've got multiple people replying with the same confusion about your posts, it's fairly obvious that you're a little out of whack. I'm starting to think you're posting drunk all the time with the beer drinking smilies in every post.
  • aspire-comptechaspire-comptech New
    edited February 2005
    Come on people settle down this is just a forum not WWE raw. Thanks all for your replies theve been a big help.
  • Dilbert-FirestormDilbert-Firestorm Nuclear Wasteland, Gretna, LA New
    edited March 2005
    aspire.comptech wrote:
    I just modded a case and want to know how to cut a window in it. the problem is that it's made from 2mil steel and when I trid using a power drill it just scratched it. So im kinda bummed about this.any ideas.

    http://www.msnusers.com/hALFlIFE2coMPUTER/shoebox.msnw
    Its the case that isnt all lit up

    my system

    1.8 ghz P-4 oc'd to 2.2 ghz
    Abit IS7-E2 mobo
    generic 450w PSU
    Samsung 512 PC2700 ram
    Dual combo Drives
    eVGA GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
    80 gig maxtor
    10 gig Fujitsu
    7 Gig Fujitsu
    All packed inside Aspire's X-Infinity Case with extra L.E.D. fans And a set of dual ccfl lights
    Total Cost $480
    Take that all you rich people


    why don't you just rent the tools that you need from a Home Depot in your area?
  • HawkHawk Fla Icrontian
    edited March 2005
    Hehehehe.
  • aspire-comptechaspire-comptech New
    edited March 2005
    Thank you, finnaly i get a helpful response that i can carry out... You think they'll rent to me or should i grap a parent and run over? When i do it ill post pics. BTW it wont be for like a week or two.
  • Dilbert-FirestormDilbert-Firestorm Nuclear Wasteland, Gretna, LA New
    edited March 2005
    aspire.comptech wrote:
    Thank you, finnaly i get a helpful response that i can carry out... You think they'll rent to me or should i grap a parent and run over? When i do it ill post pics. BTW it wont be for like a week or two.

    hmm.. dunno. I don't think there is an age limit, you might want to have your parents come with you just in case they refuse.

    just make make sure to explain to them what you're trying to do with this tool, I don't think they will have a problem renting to you. its not like you're going to cut up some poor shmuck's car or something! :):rockon:
  • Dilbert-FirestormDilbert-Firestorm Nuclear Wasteland, Gretna, LA New
    edited March 2005
    aspire.comptech wrote:
    Thank you, finnaly i get a helpful response that i can carry out... You think they'll rent to me or should i grap a parent and run over? When i do it ill post pics. BTW it wont be for like a week or two.

    btw, your welcome!
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