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Clear Cut Cases
-- 6.23.2000
-- By: GideonX
Please note: I do not take responsibility for your
stupidty, if you break something that you paid a lot for, tough
luck. I told you to be careful.
Here is another small guide on how to show off
your package. No, don't get dirty thoughts on me. With all that
horse power inside your case, wouldn't it be a waste to just cover
it up? Won't people be amazed at your heatsink and fan combo that
looks like a metal brick? What better way to show off than to cut
open the sides of your case!
This guide is not meant to be the standard. I am
not a master architect or carpenter, this case is not without flaws
but it is the simplest and cheapest way to get that professional
look. There are numerous choices in picking out the material to use
for the side cover. There is PlexiGlass, Lexan and Lucite. In my
little insane project, I decided to use Lucite. It is (according to
the label) 100 times stronger than glass. Anyway, I think if anyone
wanted to break it they will. I chose Lucite because of its price,
and its durability. My case
measured 16.6" X 24.4". So I went on a little trip to my
local Home Depot and
brought back:
- 18" X 20" Piece of Lucite - $6.95
- Xacto Knife - $3.97
- 2 X 1/4" Nuts and Bolts 5 Pack - $0.97 ea.
Now on with the tools and supplies I will be
using. Here they are :
- Dremel Multi-Pro Variable (I will tell you a little story
about this tool soon)
- Makita Drill w/ 1/4" bit
- Ruler
- Pencil
- FlatHead Screwdriver
-- Next: Sizing up the
Competition
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