Dremel Techniques For Case Modding, Part 2, www.mnpctech.com

[@xCaptainHMorganx]

Gosh - Do you realize the brilliance of this tutorial is overshadowed by that insanely sick table the Thermaltake was on?? That's unreal!

[@andrewdipplecomedy]

Literally had to go back and look at the table. Insane!

[@alexei3639]

Fifteen-something years later and this is still one of the best videos on here about cutting cases. Thanks for your contribution!

[@curious-homebody]

this video is still relevant today

[@SwizZLe333]

you rock sir, I myself picked up a Dremel 3000 and haven't modded any cases as of yet but these videos are perfect for learning the art...thx!

[@MORONI88]

thank you I have been looking for a good modding vid on how to cut the window out for a super long time thank you sooo much for this God bless you!!!

[@soccrsnipe]

fantastic video, great seeing a top modder using a cheap solution to mod (that keeps the top quality look)

[@Stylus1997]

I'm about to try my first case mod and I've learned a lot watching this! Very, very helpful.

[@macked2374]

Thanks heaps for making these videos Bill. They were really helpful to me because I own a dremel but I don't own a jigsaw or a drill to do the hole saws.

[@honitsten]

Too Cool man. You've got a fun looking job. I used some of your tips on my first build. Modding is tremendously gratifying. I'd look the paint job for hours on end before even I put anything in it. Very informative videos.

[@Feroc1tyy]

im not even really into case modding but i learned quite a lot from this video, the 45 degree dremel technique for circular or curved cuts, saving worn cutoff discs, etc. Anyways nice video, will sub (this is the first video of yours ive watched.

[@jublywubly]

Thanks again for the video. I love watching and learning from people, such as yourself. :-) I changed jobs, not so long ago, now I'm working in a store that sells a lot of great stuff I could use for customising, such as the "U" (or "C") shaped rubber for putting over sharp edges. I'm learning a lot of tips from the tradies (proffessional tradespeople) who come in to buy stuff from us. :-)

[@gerahmartinez]

These videos are awesome, I always wanted to personalize my computer case but never knew how to do it, I am learning a lot! :)

[@moneybox12]

i like your video style ! it is nice and slow .... you talk and show a sample so its easier to follow ! keep up the great work :)

[@mermolaev]

Thanks for useful tips! Indeed, a good rotary tool is a modder's weapon of choice. I also think that small milling cutters (Dremel attachments) are good in some cases.

[@Alpha3lob]

The circle is so perfect it's unbelievable :D Getting my first Dremel soon and then I'll start some real modding :D

[@Qupeex]

When there is a blue light behind the skull it reminds me of Intel Devil

[@imafackinjunglist]

God i remember bionicle lego used to come in tubes too. Shit, what happened to good toys!?

[@BrothersFreedive]

Interesting approach, the design and implementation screams keep it simple stupid, your technique is simple and effective. Thank you for this insight

[@Nabbs07]

Very impressive work with a cutting wheel bit. Have you ever considered using the scroll saw attachment for cutting out shapes more easily?

[@MrTwisted003]

I know this is an old comment, but if you haven't already got your answer... Turn it down...I have a different one (Wizard?), but notice it chews up the discs more than the metal the faster the speed it's on. I set mine to speed 1 or 2 (on a 1-10 scale) and it cuts way better, and one disc has lasted me thru the whole mod (I've cut everything up on the side, front, bottom, and inside). Compared to 5 discs I went thru on a 7in cut on high speed...lol.

[@UH82NVME]

@VincentBProductions The plexi is engraved from one side and then has a color tin foil on the back I think. Unless you have a CNC or something I really dont think that you can do it at home. Another option would be search ebay for a company that does it and then just pay someone else to do it and tell them the design that you would want on it and go that route.

[@jublywubly]

Thanks for the tutorial. :-) My black Thermaltake "Suprano" case already has a big window in the side, but if I were to mod a case, I'd probably go one further by using some fine sand paper wrapped around an oval needle file, grit facing out of course, to finish off the edging of cuts. Then match the satin black paint of the original case with a can of spray paint or better still, an air brush. :-)

[@studnts4elac]

Where's part 4? Finally some of modding with a Dremel!!!

[@bazzatron666]

Not really sure what you're referring to, but he cleans up the burred edges with the rounded side of a half-round file, cleans away the dust and debris using a wipe (probably an ISO alcohol wipe, you can get these for cleaning screens most anywhere - but don't get the really cheap ones - they suck!) and finally adds some U-channel edging, this hides the exposed metal, you could probably get away with gluing heat shrink tube here, it's all about hiding the crimes! :)

[@UH82NVME]

@VincentBProductions Just to let you know...Dremeling the plastic is kinda hard because with mine it kept trying to melt the plastic instead of cut it. So be cautious and try it out in the middle of a piece your cutting out first. Good luck.

[@jimmimak]

Hi, I like the tutorials. Have you tried using diamond cutting wheels? I would be interested to know how they compare to the ones you use. I have cut holes in stainless steel sheet with them.

[@RonzuGaming]

i would replace those hand tools with dremel grinding bits. for example aluminium oxide stone those are found in many shapes and sizes so they'll fit in those little holes and sharp curves too. ( With those remember not to push too much aluminium oxide is pretty soft and will wear out in seconds if you push it too much into sharp edge... at least in china copies of dremel ;) just bought my first real dremel after third china copy starting to melt/smoking/firing while cutting/grinding metal)

[@iamsmert123]

Man, I love legos. And computers! You are my soul mate.

[@UH82NVME]

Its funny someone else made a comment about modding there xbox, cause thats EXACTLY what im going to do to. Lol. Thanks MonsterMawd for the excellent tutorial. Keep up the good work and keep comin with some more good ones. Thanks again.

[@CyberLord5G]

2017 love these old videos

[@kangjohan78]

You applied the design to the window with the super adhesive tape. But wouldn't you see the tape after you open the panel? Would you apply a vinyl behind the design to cover the tape?

[@Mosfet510]

That is some nice work dude, well done!

[@UH82NVME]

@VincentBProductions I guess it depends on what kind of things your into. I dont know you or what games you like so its hard for me to say something that you would like. I think just a random design that I drew up worked well for me. Doing the LED's in it look pretty sharp to. You can buy them on ebay for VERY cheap. Only thing with those is there very small and hard to sodder. I used the Krylon Fusion paint. But be careful it takes a couple days to cure. Well mine did I put about 4

[@Armi1P]

You are so skillful, thanks for this tutorial!

[@petertheasian]

I saw you use a black n decker rotary tool. Is it pretty much the same and can get the job done?

[@knight1987]

can you please give a tour of the table your working on. The airbrush job on that is sick . please. let me know when you do. please please.

[@StonerEyes420]

Sweet video man it is cool, i took the skull design i couldnt find any bigger image than what u have in this video soo i traced over it :P with an old cd case and it came out Perfect!

[@MauriceLast]

That table is amazing.

[@mu51im]

Hi On my next computer build I will mod the case and I have a question. Do mods like this always leave that white outline like in the first video? Can those be sanded out so you get a perfectly black edge? Great videos by the way.

[@josepaul2000]

hey man, couldn't you also do the filing with the dremel? cuz it comes with a sanding attachment?

[@SuperMajster1]

This is fantastic and very healpful for me and I think not only for me.

[@RashidulThePlumber]

Hey, nice video. Can you provide me with a link to the blue light you used inside your case?

[@UH82NVME]

@VincentBProductions Whatever you do make sure you dont have the side of the case open on your 360 because if you do it will just get that much more dust in it. Dust and other crap is bad. Good luck

[@UH82NVME]

@VincentBProductions Make sure you post a video or some pics of it for all of us to see..

[@FieelFlying]

What's that plastic/rub thing you're using at the sides of the circle at 1:27? Thank you!

[@imagewatom]

Thank you!! The tips, though not what I'm going to use it for, a fare superior to what I've learned so far! :-) thanks again!!! Peace... - Thomas

[@powerchord41]

AWESOME AWESOME! you make it look so easy...

[@brynzech]

nice tutorial man !! this is great , im working now in my tower but i have a qestion. What color can i use in acrylic for don't lost the blue of my neon ? ( sorry for my bad english, i dont know if u can understand it )

[@fulee9999]

Thank you for this guide, I'm starting to mod my pc case, and this ( and the previous one too ) was very helpful! :)

[@CloseOne]

Would the U-channel molding not work on the lego head cutout because of the sharp corners? I think it'd look better if it had that or paint the corners black again. The exposed unpainted metal bugs me.

[@craterinahole]

You talk about the Tape 'o the Gawds a lot, so why not sell it in your store? I can't find it ANYWHERE locally, so it'd be nice to order some with my other stuff.

[@scfog90]

Very nice. My casemod is almost finished (only paint and light is missing) but i want to engrave HDD in a peace of Plexi with HDD Leds. But it looks shit when i`m trying it. Do you have a tip for a good engrave tecnique?? Thanks a lot

[@yalolol]

Wow. Using the dremel seems pretty crazy. The jig-saw would be weapon of choice, eh? Hahah.

[@jeanforthewin]

hey bill i wasnt sure where to ask this so im asking on this vid, it kindof fits :p im just wondering if its worth cutting or dremeling out the square mesh type thing which goes over the exhaust fans on my thermaltake spedo case on the back, and then using a fan grill just for safety? im thinking in terms of noise and also airflow thanks in advance

[@jackchen801]

don't mind me asking, but you can sand off with the dremel as well, right?

[@SirBillyMays]

Thanks alot! Gonna use these techniques when making my first casemod, "the power Kommie" (guess three times what it is based upon)

[@anthonysays]

Awesome tutorials! Very thorough. =D

[@alejandro4096]

muy buenos videos me suscribo desde aqui en guatemala

[@striketwicebunny]

is the plexiglass cut in any way? or just stuck to the side panel as a small square?

[@blaa123123]

nice, i found it interesting and useful. I like your videos.

[@JPinMN]

at what speed are you doing the circle cutting on your dremel?

[@LiquidFriction]

Wow, looks awesome. Maybe i'll mod something like this on my dell case haha

[@alynutz155]

nice work there,i want to mod my pc case and i wonder if u can give me some links for some awesome simple logos to attach on the panel,keep do the awesome work :Dsee you later

[@lhtrf]

@herbdell i guedss youcan, but it will be harder to get the figure off (if at all)

[@AKUMARI0]

thank u for your tutorial now i can mod my xbox 360 and pc case

[@Sleyder9]

Excellent video like always

[@jinchurikione]

thinking aboute trying this but i was thinking of useing window tinting for the picture design rather than metal

[@FrenkJanse]

Yeah STING is finished. But hey, you really showed me a new technique with that dremel, waddayouknow !? :)

[@VickexM]

Yoo! I have a Cooler master haf mini 922, i cut out the fence like side and put a case windows there instead. Here is the problem, i only had the fence like side that i cut out, so and i would like to make like a cartoonish figure on the side just like u, but what material can i use to make it? Cant use the fence like material since that would look strange.

[@FrenkJanse]

Excellent video, very educational. +1

[@strik3r2000]

Holy crap! amazing job!

[@zangarkhan]

Thanks for some awesome tips!

[@PapaiUrsoPolar]

thanks for the tips, awesome video. greetings from Brazil. :P

[@Periphurals]

what kind of blade are you using on that dremel?

[@mytoeisgreen]

What's that Lego thing you used called?

[@bogbog]

Can you show me to part one of this video sir?

[@FairiesOfDarkness]

Dude... Awesome!! You definitely inspired me

[@ThePurplePupUwU]

Can I do this with a razor logo

[@UH82NVME]

@VincentBProductions Ya but you cant get everything out. That dust and crap will make it overheat easier to. But its your case mod man. I'm just trying to tell you stuff that I wouldn't do.

[@rafbass]

Why don't you use the Dremel sanding?

[@Blacksmith102]

that used in the minute 1:28 to cover the borders of cutting?

[@Juicestain72]

Do you sell those lights?

[@meronmeron-m3m]

sorry i didn't understand what did you put into the circle after the cleaning with pile? is it a rubber?

[@MaxellAdGuy]

mnpctech u-channel trim here, mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/u-channel-pc-computer-window-rubber-trim-molding-cable-management/

[@jazzmanzoot]

To be honest. I was more interested in your table top. Thats a beautiful piece of work ! And your using it as a Work Station ! ARE YOU MENTAL ! ? Is that a more of your own handy work ? Coz. WOW ! Had to watch twice, to try and gauge more detail. Top Dog.

[@istinkatpool]

What dremel is that? i do xbox 360 case modding and the one i use just isnt doing it anymore

[@zecks08]

Thanks for the videos. I think i can actually attempt at custom designing a case for my xbox. or at least i think i can lol. i always mess things up so i guess i better get 2 xbox's.

[@MrTwisted003]

Dude!...That table 4:31 ! Freakin awesome...I want...lol

[@lemmeinable]

Ever use a deburring tool instead of filing? If so, why did you decide to continue using files instead of the deburring tool?

[@MaxellAdGuy]

I have deburring tools, but it all depends upon the job or application, have a great day!

[@ryanhegarty2936]

So when would it be ideal to use a demurring tool? I normally used it for soft metals filing flat edges.

[@MaxellAdGuy]

Look and feel the edge, is it smooth or jagged? would it cut you? ....Debur until it's safe and smooth

[@antimistic]

I love these videos, more please xD

[@jayweb702]

Lol I had the same exact case but with the window.

[@dudedude873]

isn't it better to cut from the inside of the panel so you won't see the paint of the case has come off?

[@billyeast6819]

could this be done with tin snips or metal cutting pliers?

[@MaxellAdGuy]

Surething, show us your project when it's finished, thanks for watching!

[@UH82NVME]

@VincentBProductions Coats of paint on mine plust like 2 or 3 coats of clear coat. Turned out pretty nice. Try going to google image or something and either search xbox's or search designs of some sort. Personally I think the apple symbol on the entire side of it would be pretty hilarious but thats just me. :)

[@DEZDU43]

Bonjour, es que quelq'un peut me dire coment s'appel cette bande que vous mettez a 1.30 ?

[@staticxmako]

very nice mod as allways

[@MasterTechRepair]

@GameGuide728 LED's are better man or SMD's

[@TheLittleWorldofGaz]

use a vinal?

[@T0MMEGUN]

Okay I’m a believer... Thank you Sir!

[@2007FORLife]

blue, maybe green or clear

[@schabadas1]

do you ship on europe(greece)?