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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 4:50 pm Post subject: Xbox 360 case modding help
Hi guys, does anybody have any good advice as to a decent/reliable/safe way of cutting my 360 case. I wanna put a window in the side and i have a steady hand with my dremel, but i was wondering if anyone had any advice as to any way they would recommend i might cut the case. I was also thinking of getting a plain old knife, like an xacto, and lining out the cuts with masking tape and repeatedly cutting in straight lines, like as if i were cutting the acrylic glass for the window, thinking that it might look alot smoother. Anybody's help/advice in this situation would be appreciated, especially anyone who has cut their xbox 360 or xbox before.
Thanks
Pred _________________________________________________________ Predtech
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sjohn Moderator
Joined: Oct 16, 2004 Posts: 1472 Location: Alabama XP: 45,042
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:14 pm Post subject:
I haven't ever cut much plastic, but I'm pretty sure the dremel tool is the most common mod tool. I would suggest getting a plastic cutting disk, and using it, then when finished cutting, sand smooth and it should look nice. _________________________________________________________
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:18 pm Post subject:
sound advice as usual my friend. a plastic cutting disk, excellent. Ya see i wouldn't have thought of that. _________________________________________________________ Predtech
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aweirdguy 360-HQ Elite Member
Joined: Aug 17, 2005 Posts: 208 Location: Minnesota XP: 2
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:36 pm Post subject:
ive done a handful of windows, i normally use the dremel with a cutting wheel but cut 1/4" inside of the final lines. then i use the edge of the cutting wheel to carefully work out to the final shape. when its close i use a file to get the lines nice and straight. last i use sandpaper to make the edge of the plastic smooth _________________________________________________________ .
Predtech Moderator
Joined: Mar 06, 2004 Posts: 699 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ, USA XP: 46,170
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:38 pm Post subject:
aweirdguy wrote:
ive done a handful of windows, i normally use the dremel with a cutting wheel but cut 1/4" inside of the final lines. then i use the edge of the cutting wheel to carefully work out to the final shape. when its close i use a file to get the lines nice and straight. last i use sandpaper to make the edge of the plastic smooth
Man you are a wealth of heplful knowledge. That sounds perfect. That's exactly what i'll do too.
Thanks, once again
Pred.
P.S. Anyone else is more than welcome to give advice here _________________________________________________________ Predtech
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Predtech Moderator
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:07 pm Post subject:
What grade sandpaper do you use for the final touches? _________________________________________________________ Predtech
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Suggy 360-HQ Newbie
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:48 am Post subject:
Hi Dudes post the pics when your done?
aweirdguy 360-HQ Elite Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:33 am Post subject:
well i dont remember the number, but a medium grit paper. anything really course will leave scratches, anything too fine will take all day...
Joined: Mar 06, 2004 Posts: 699 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ, USA XP: 46,170
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:42 am Post subject:
Suggy wrote:
Hi Dudes post the pics when your done?
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