Cutting Out A Logo

howard1970 · 11-17-2004, 01:25 PM

I am thinking about purchasing a Lian-Li case and cutting out a logo on the side panel.

The logo is the handicap logo - wheelchair. I am going to put a fan where the wheel would be.........plus add lights in the case, so the logo will glow.

How difficult would this be? What tools should I use? Should I put a window behind the logo?

PCBruiser · 11-17-2004, 01:31 PM

Make a pattern using some stiff cardboard and then use a Dremmel tool. That would be the best tool to use for both cutting the pattern and buffing the rough edges. Available at most hardware stores, includiing Home Depot, Loew's, etc.

You should put something in the resulting "hole". You could use plexy or you could use screening. Some of the hardware modification sites carry special screening just for computers (the holes are larger then regular screening).

Before doing any of this, I would practice a bit with the Dremmel tool on some scrap aluminum. You could use one of the 5.25" bay covers that come with the LL case, since you will remove a few anyway for optical drive, etc.

PCBruiser · 11-17-2004, 01:35 PM

Here's a link to Dremmel tools at Home Depot so you can see what they are:

Ah they cookie the searches. Just go to their site and search for dremmel, you will find it that way.

precast · 11-17-2004, 02:17 PM

Yep, Dremmel is the way to go with this project.

Here's a link to the kit I have:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...arden&n=507846

Kipperfillets · 11-17-2004, 02:28 PM

High pressure water and grit cnc machines do a nice job of handwriting and intricate work.

Vric · 11-18-2004, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kipperfillets

High pressure water and grit cnc machines do a nice job of handwriting and intricate work.

and we all have this in the house :wave2:

11-17-2004, 01:25 PM	#1
howard1970 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 26	Cutting Out A Logo I am thinking about purchasing a Lian-Li case and cutting out a logo on the side panel. The logo is the handicap logo - wheelchair. I am going to put a fan where the wheel would be.........plus add lights in the case, so the logo will glow. How difficult would this be? What tools should I use? Should I put a window behind the logo?
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11-17-2004, 01:31 PM	#2
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	Make a pattern using some stiff cardboard and then use a Dremmel tool. That would be the best tool to use for both cutting the pattern and buffing the rough edges. Available at most hardware stores, includiing Home Depot, Loew's, etc. You should put something in the resulting "hole". You could use plexy or you could use screening. Some of the hardware modification sites carry special screening just for computers (the holes are larger then regular screening). Before doing any of this, I would practice a bit with the Dremmel tool on some scrap aluminum. You could use one of the 5.25" bay covers that come with the LL case, since you will remove a few anyway for optical drive, etc.
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11-17-2004, 01:35 PM	#3
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	Here's a link to Dremmel tools at Home Depot so you can see what they are: Ah they cookie the searches. Just go to their site and search for dremmel, you will find it that way.
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11-17-2004, 02:17 PM	#4
precast Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwestern PA Posts: 299	Yep, Dremmel is the way to go with this project. Here's a link to the kit I have: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...arden&n=507846
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11-17-2004, 02:28 PM	#5
Kipperfillets Enjoying the discourse! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,519	High pressure water and grit cnc machines do a nice job of handwriting and intricate work. __________________ La la la la la...I'm lovin it! Bigmac please
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