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bhk7594
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12. December 2009 @ 15:47 |
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ok im going to mod the crap out of my 360 and its going to be sick but i have to get a dremel and i dont know what one to get any tips? also what bit should i use?
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12. December 2009 @ 16:42 |
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just to throw out a random bit of info..i cut the fan mesh behind the fans on the metal casing that you mount the mobo onto with a pair of scissors...lol
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12. December 2009 @ 17:10 |
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any dremmel will work, i like my corded one with different speed settings. use that with cutting wheels. i suggest buying the diamond cutting wheels, because the ones that come with the dremmel will shatter and you get pieces bouncing off your face. it doesnt hurt or nuthin, but i messed up my cut a little bit when the piece hit me in the face and i jumped cuz it scared me lol. but if you do use the regular cutting wheels, have some water with a little bit of dish soap in it and dip your wheel in it every once and a while, it helps keep it from shattering. clean up your cuts with the sanding wheel, then go over your cuts with some gritty sand paper, then finish with some 2000 grit or somethin high and you should be good
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12. December 2009 @ 18:00 |
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For the plastic I used a cutting bit to start and then used a disc that came with it. For the mesh you will want a diamond coated cutting wheel. I got mine from harbor freight for around $5 (got a pack of about 6) they weren't very good quality however I went through about 3. You can probably get a better one that would last longer elsewhere.
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12. December 2009 @ 18:16 |
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or you can just rip that whole metal piece out. its not needed. oh and when your cutting if the plastic starts to melt, you could either grab it while its still warm and pull it off, or wait til it dries and break it off with pliers
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12. December 2009 @ 19:49 |
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Yeah just throw away the metal shielding. You don't need it. The metal case is supposed to block interference with other devices. Over the last year, I've done 30+ 360s and not one of them has caused any interference problems whatsoever. Besides, it'll more than likely get in the way of your cut-out design.
Post pics when done.
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13. December 2009 @ 01:52 |
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with my modding exp i've come to learn the diamond wheels work best for plastic if you decide to cut aluminum they work alright the standard cutting wheels i wouldn't put any money on they shatter to easily if you use normal cutting bits i suggest Dremel Cut-off wheels model number 540 can get a package at wal-mart for 6$ i use them to cut out fan holes in computer cases usually 1/8th steel they are rather useful, and fairly difficult to break
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bhk7594
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13. December 2009 @ 09:51 |
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13. December 2009 @ 15:05 |
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bhk7594
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13. December 2009 @ 15:54 |
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have you used this to cut a 360 case?
Do you have any pics of your cuts?
can you get me a link to some good bits?
thanks a million
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13. December 2009 @ 23:32 |
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Originally posted by bhk7594:
have you used this to cut a 360 case?
Do you have any pics of your cuts?
can you get me a link to some good bits?
thanks a million
I know your question was directed at Kyther, but I have some input for you. I had a (very old) Dremel that went out on me while cutting a case. I ended up buying that same Black & Decker from Walmart to finish the job. The Dremel feels smoother and more balanced, but the Black & Decker works pretty well itself. These are the type of cuts I made with the Black & Decker, using the standard Dremel cut-off wheel, and a round hand file.
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bhk7594
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14. December 2009 @ 00:01 |
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wow those look amazing
can you send me a link for the bit?
also can you tell me your painting technique?
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14. December 2009 @ 01:24 |
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Originally posted by bhk7594:
can you send me a link for the bit?
Standard cut-off wheels which I use all the time. (I go through about 1 wheel per case).
Dremel Diamond Wheel which I've never used and don't see a need for (unless they don't wear down).
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14. December 2009 @ 04:26 |
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thank you for the vote of confidence eebeejay and very very nice work on the cases i thought about changing my leds in the front but im to paranoid to solder it i also notice you have the clear dvd drive tops in there as well, as for you bhk7594 unfortunatly i havent modded my 360 painted it gloss black with a nice clear coat but that was way back before i had the tool, i have however used it on plastics as well as modding my original xbox (the big black brick) but i dont have any pics besides making the logo light up, my camera cable was eaten by my apartment, anyways as far as bits go since its plastic you really dont need anything special i would suggest just some cutting wheel for large areas and a side cutting bit (sort of looks like a drill bit but its not) smaller areas but you may want a rather steady hand for that one one slip and its a mess. Just watch for melting it and dont touch it, you will get burnt (self-exp wasnt thinking)
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bhk7594
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14. December 2009 @ 07:33 |
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thanks so much guys this has helped a ton
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14. December 2009 @ 09:15 |
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Originally posted by Kyther:
i also notice you have the clear dvd drive tops in there as well
They are stock Lite-Ons and BenQs that I used the same cut-off wheel to cut out, and a half-round hand file to clean up.
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14. December 2009 @ 16:07 |
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Oh very interesting i know they sell them like that but i thought there was plexiglass in it for protection i never thought to just cut it open like that, do you have any protection in it rather than leaving it sit open?
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14. December 2009 @ 16:22 |
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Originally posted by Kyther:
Oh very interesting i know they sell them like that but i thought there was plexiglass in it for protection
I've never seen a BenQ/Lite-On cover which is why I cut out my own.
Originally posted by Kyther:
i never thought to just cut it open like that, do you have any protection in it rather than leaving it sit open?
Nah, they are just open. I may use a CD jewel case to cut out a plastic cover. It's cot to be very thin, because I want it inside the DVD drive,
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bhk7594
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14. December 2009 @ 16:22 |
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people use those clear discs that come in towers of cd to cover up the cuts
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14. December 2009 @ 16:49 |
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ok thank you for the tips and one last thing, you just super glue the clear piece in?? im not real worried about the clear piece since i never stand my 360 up but figured i would ask anyways
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bhk7594
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14. December 2009 @ 18:26 |
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not sure but i would think that should be fine unless the heat is really bad on the dvd drive
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14. December 2009 @ 19:57 |
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good point but i dont think ill even bother with the plastic
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14. December 2009 @ 20:45 |
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Originally posted by Kyther:
one last thing, you just super glue the clear piece in??
No, I use a double-sided tape.
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14. December 2009 @ 20:49 |
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Originally posted by bhk7594:
people use those clear discs that come in towers of cd to cover up the cuts
I used one of those on my first cut-out. It rubbed against the spinning disc so I took it out.
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14. December 2009 @ 22:25 |
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Originally posted by eebeejay:
Originally posted by Kyther:
one last thing, you just super glue the clear piece in??
No, I use a double-sided tape.
thats nuts! does the tape hold good? i bought a cheapo hot glue gun and the long glue sticks and used that. then when i was putting my case back together, and realized the plexi was a little too big, i was able to just peel it right off. had no problems with it yet and ive had it done for like 2 years now. havent cut out a disk drive yet, dont have the balls to do it lol. doing the window in the hard drive was a pain in the a$$ tho
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