Roark
Lord of Bacon
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I've gotten it into my head that it would be fun to do a case... I guess "mod" for lack of a better term.
I'm not sure what I'll use yet but I'd like to take a basic item, lets say a guitar case, and turn it into a computer case.
So, questions:
1) Is there a place where you can buy MB trays and backplates? I was thinking it might be easiest to just buy a really cheap case and cut what I need out of it, but if I can just buy the parts I'll use that would probably be easier. I do not have the skills, tools, or space to fabricate my own.
2) I have a basic tool kit, hammer/pliers/socket wrench/electric drill/screwdrivers/tape measures.
I obviously need some quality cutting tools though. I was thinking some hole saw bits in my drill for fan mounts.
I was also thinking of getting a Dremel, until I read [url]http://www.techist.com/forums/f10/starting-case-mods-51503/index2.html[/URL] (4th post down)
So, am I better off just getting a jigsaw?
I'm not looking to sink a ton of money into this since its more of a whimsical experiment.
Would love to hear any suggestions, opinions, links, etc...
I'm not sure what I'll use yet but I'd like to take a basic item, lets say a guitar case, and turn it into a computer case.
So, questions:
1) Is there a place where you can buy MB trays and backplates? I was thinking it might be easiest to just buy a really cheap case and cut what I need out of it, but if I can just buy the parts I'll use that would probably be easier. I do not have the skills, tools, or space to fabricate my own.
2) I have a basic tool kit, hammer/pliers/socket wrench/electric drill/screwdrivers/tape measures.
I obviously need some quality cutting tools though. I was thinking some hole saw bits in my drill for fan mounts.
I was also thinking of getting a Dremel, until I read [url]http://www.techist.com/forums/f10/starting-case-mods-51503/index2.html[/URL] (4th post down)
So, am I better off just getting a jigsaw?
I'm not looking to sink a ton of money into this since its more of a whimsical experiment.
Would love to hear any suggestions, opinions, links, etc...