Combined Modding Sticky

[Ma Baker]

• OCAU Official electronics and modding guides (Updated 29/12/2006)
  
  
• Spray Painting Tips
  
  
• Modding Suppliers
  
  
• Who to turn to for help modding your case
  
  
• A guide to photographing your case.
  
  
• The Case Clubs Hub™
  
  
• Australian Perspex Suppliers
  
  
• Review: Super Works Rotary Tool Kit

Thanks to elstado for sending the following youtube links to add to this sticky. Hopefully you'll find them helpful.

Dremel Techniques and Tips Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iMiH8wYTDY

Dremel Techniques and Tips Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTDpxmGEC58

Case Mod: Adhesive Tape of the Gods: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ktMsp2dFIM

Case Mod Basics: Case Window Install: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpZoE-zj0-k

[elstado]

There really should be a list in the sticky for this sorta stuff.

Here's my list of stuff so far-

Tools:
1x dremel/rotary tool with bit/acc kit.
1x cord or battery power drill with bit/acc kit.
1x hand screw driver kit.
1x jibsaw with metal and plastic grade bit/acc kit.
1x soldering iron.
4x various sized and shaped metal files.
1x square ruler.
1x black sharpie texter or equivalent.
1x pencil.

Materials:
1x roll of low tac painter's tape or regular masking tape.
1x roll of 3M Heavy Duty Adhesive Tape (scotch brand clear tape #4010 or equivalent).
-various lengths, thicknesses and colours of cable/zip ties.
-araldite or similar clear adhesive.
-bondo or similar filling compound.
-various grits of sandpaper and wet & dry.

Paints:
-primers + fillers.
-various colours.
-clear coat.

Safety gear:
1x respirator mask or dust mask.
1x clear safety glasses.
1x industrial ear muffs/plugs.

+good tool box to store it all in and a good workshop/area to do all the work in.