Case Mods

BaconTheory

Well I was thinking about making a case mod just today, but I don't know where to start. My problem is not tools, becasue I'm pretty sure I have all of the necessary stuff.

Here are tools that I have:
<ul><li>Lots of screwdrivers.</li><li>Exacto kife, hobby knife.</li><li>Modeling glue, wood glue, regular Elmers glue.</li><li>Saws.</li><li>Drill with many-sized bits.</li><li>A crapload of screws.</li><li>Needlenose pliers, wrenches, etc.</li></ul>
I'm not sure what else I would need but I think I should have it.

Since I know that I have tools, my next dillema is a case. I'm going to be experimenting with my old Dell case so I don't screw up a brand-new case. When I do go to get a new case, I'm probably going to get the <a href='http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=329194&Tab=1&NoMapp=0' target='_blank'>Just 4 PC Beige Mid-Tower Case</a> becasue I like the styling but yet it is plain enough that I can easily modify it.

All of that being said, I need some ideas of where to start.
Here is the Dell case I plan on practicing on:

<img src='http://pics.xs.to/pics/04096/casemod-beta.JPG' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

If anyone can help give me some ideas, I would be eternally gratefull.


/edit: The link the beige case I want to mod is <a href='http://images.tigerdirect.com/SKUimages/medium/B452-1018.jpg' target='_blank'>http://images.tigerdirect.com/SKUimages/medium/B452-1018.jpg</a>

Hawkeye

I would look at web sites to get your design ideas. Seriously! Take a look at themes, and a lot of them would make very good case design ideas.

I think the best cases are the ones that aren't symmetrical. Of course some themes demand symmetry, but others, if you are creative enough can make very good case designs.

There was a thread here before regarding creating an "NS" style computer case. I'll search for it.

BaconTheory

OK, thanks. I will take a look around on some other websites for some ideas. I'm not sure what exactly that I'm going to do yet, but I think I'm going to paint it, add some deisgns, cut some stuff up, you know, fun stuff!

Hawkeye

<a href='http://www.winamp.com/skins/' target='_blank'>Winamp Skins</a>

Great place for case inspirations. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
What kind of theme are you looking for?

AllUrHiveRblong2us

<!--QuoteBegin-Skidzor+Sep 4 2004, 01:19 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Skidzor @ Sep 4 2004, 01:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Well I was thinking about making a case mod just today, but I don't know where to start. My problem is not tools, becasue I'm pretty sure I have all of the necessary stuff.

Here are tools that I have:[LIST]
[*]Lots of screwdrivers.
[*]Exacto kife, hobby knife.
[*]Modeling glue, wood glue, regular Elmers glue.
[*]Saws.
[*]Drill with many-sized bits.
[*]A crapload of screws.
[*]Needlenose pliers, wrenches, etc.
<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What are you planning on cutting the case with? What kind of saws dod you have? Hacksaw? Drywall saw? Jigsaw? Sawsall? Rotary saw?

UnCritical

The best tool you could possibly have (other than your imagination </inspirational speaking>) is <a href='http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006JSPB/104-9720450-3385561?v=glance' target='_blank'>a dremel multi</a>

So so useful.
I've cut many hole in my pc with that thing.

BaconTheory

Thanks. I will be documenting my progress just in case anyone is interested <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

You can find it at <a href='http://skidzor.5u.com/casemod.html' target='_blank'>http://skidzor.5u.com/casemod.html</a>