does it just open bottles...

am i missing something here

Ok this is not exactly tools for "case modding" maybe modding in general and I just realized that they are some of the most simple things I use everyday.

I don't know how I could live without these things.. I have 2 of them in different sizes... Molex Removers



And for the 3pin Molex I like the trusty X-Acto Knife

i've been meaning to pick up a molex tool, universal ones work just fine then eh (M+F) or should i drop the extra for one for each?

The ones in the photo are what I like and use for everything.. They are made of metal and I only had one size to begin with and it was a little frustrating because it did not fit Male / Female all the time right with out damaging the pins.. I went thought all the plastic ones with the handle and other crap on them, they are one time use and don't work that great ( threw away ).. I had to reorder the the metal ones and found I we got a different size in so that is how I ended up with these two. Luck of the draw I guess.. They are only $10 - $14 and are well worth it.. I tried to find you good link for them but couldn't, I have always just kept an eye out and bought them when I see them offered.. Also don't fall for the one that looks like a flat screw driver on one end.. Just use an X-Acto Knife it will work waaay better for the 3 pin fan connectors because it is sharp it grabs them easy and they just slide out with out crushing them bad..

I have a tip for anyone that uses a nibbler.

You know how depending on the metal your cutting, how your hands and fingers start to hurt after not too long into it, well I found that if you cut 2 tubes of garden hose and slide them up the handles, it makes cutting a tad easier, also because it thicker than the metal arms themselves u dont need as much pressure closing them down, thus saving ur hands from a tonne of blisters and bruised hands.

Seth

Question on that big hole puncher thing: Are you able to punch holes in any regular metal surface, say a side panel, and get that clean cut?

Another: Dremel's got this electric engraver tool. Would that be any good for window engravings?
'Cause a keywork on a window....that'd be schweet.

Yes, thats what I use it for. Keep in mind it will run you $550 for everything needed. (see first post)

Wait, I bought 2 of those Irwin clamps and they don't hold for crap! I got a jigsaw blade to the face shield (ya as in riot face shield for builders) and my window was absolutely ruined because they cant grip onto a rubbermaid table. Should I glue some coarse grit sand paper to the tips or what?

What about this set here?

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=p ... lpage=none

That's only 250...

Greenley punch are great but if you want to punch the big boys, 120mm you are going to need to shell out about $550 just for the punch. That does not include the wrench required to drive it.

What will you use 1/2" - 2" holes for?

80mm = 3â€

$550 for a 120mm hole punchy thing....

In AU dollars its $22 for a nibbler and $25 for a decent metal file type 3.... you have a total saving of $503.00 which could be better spent on other tools.

The greenlee punch is worth the money and will pay for it's self after time if you are using it on a daily basis like Bill and Stu.

It's not a matter of saving money. We choose not to waste our time with dinky little tools. We need the most efficiant method available.

For the hobbyist, a nibbler or holesaw makes sense.

To me, having an all-powerfull tool that can make clean fan cuts anywhere ruins the fun of modding.