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Back to the basics - modding that dull grey Box with a twist

Modding/Case Mods by jmke @ 2004-10-05

See how an ugly dull box turns into one spectacular looking case, guest writer Antonio shows of his creation: sandblasted side panels, professional painting and near unbreakable windows are some of the excellent features of this "big black" casemod.

Left & Top Panel

I never did any case modding before so it's something completely new for me...but that didn't stop me :)

First of all things the VICTIM !!!

Q: That looks like a very run of the mill case, how much did you pay for it?

Well actually nothing, I found this case between lots of others which were destined to be thrown away my company... I work for a computer recycle company :-)

Ok so it's a normal semi big case...lets unveil what I did with it

I started by making a mould of the window cut out I wanted, using cardboard it was easy to change design when needed.

I choose to with two straight forward window, I drew the outline on the inside of my left side panel and then it's Dremel time!

Nice and straight, finished, NEXT!

A nice big hole in the top panel, which needs to be filled of course

An Acryl Panel of 1cm thickness should be strong enough.

Q: Where did you get the top Acryl Panel, it looks really sturdy.

After a lot of searching I found a company that makes nameplates. They usually got acryl-plates to make them in every colour you want, I needed a 1cm thick plate so ordered one right away. Some good advice: Order what you need because this little piece costs €56 euro! Not too cheap.

The thickness will also come in handy for the top 80mm blowhole

Top window with a nice LED fan is quite a looker! Left and top panel are done, that leaves us with the right side panel; Modded on the next page ->

Comment from kristos @ 2004/10/05

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An Acryl Panel of 1mm thickness should be strong enough.

... , I needed a 1cm thick plate...

good info on how the paintjob was done and everything but little error in the review there

Comment from jmke @ 2004/10/05

would not call it a review

but fixed the anomality, thanks for pointing it out, hope the layout & text is clear; took me quite some time to do everything.

Comment from Sidney @ 2004/10/05

Very nicely done.

No side panel fan, makes my day.

Comment from agent #2 @ 2004/10/05

I just love that paintjob.

Comment from wutske @ 2004/10/05

This is what they call a fully-automated drill

Comment from jort @ 2004/10/05

yeah thats one hell of a case

keep up the good work

Comment from Sidney @ 2004/10/05

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This is what they call a fully-automated drill

Don't get your point - that's a good hand held drill with over 12 volt battery pack. Of course, a drill press may be more impressive, but so are CNC, BMC machines which are unnecessary for the task at hand.

Comment from wutske @ 2004/10/05

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Originally posted by lazyman

Don't get your point - that's a good hand held drill with over 12 volt battery pack. Of course, a drill press may be more impressive, but so are CNC, BMC machines which are unnecessary for the task at hand.

It was just a joke

. I was referring to the fact that it was standing there w/o anybody holding it.
I know, my jokes suck

Comment from Sidney @ 2004/10/05

Didn't get your sense of humor for a few seconds.

The invisible man.

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