Project: Optimus Prime

FoeHammer · 23-May-03, 05:09 PM

Well after many weeks of hanging around with the good (and not so good...fu3l

) folks of Pimprig has conviced me to go ahead, take the plunge and mod a box myself. I'll be posting pics here as it progresses. If I can do a job half as good as some of the folks here, I'll be pleased.

Have some patience with me and I'll not disappoint.

BigAkita · 23-May-03, 05:15 PM

Excellent...

KayinStorm · 23-May-03, 05:17 PM

sweet. yell if you want any paint help-i worked at a body shop for a few summers...

FoeHammer · 23-May-03, 07:10 PM

Is this good or bad?

Using a dremel at 35000 rpm and using #426 cutting discs, I cut a 14" line in my door, but used up 3 discs in the process. Is that average or do I just suck at cutting?

Should I just invest in a jigsaw instead?

DeadTom · 23-May-03, 07:21 PM

If you're cutting a steel case, then ya that's about normal. those wheels don't last long against steel of that thickness. If you're doing aluminum... then I'd be worried. Jigsaws can be messy if you're not careful. Personaly I feel I have more control with a dremmel, IMHO. You could make the big cuts with a jigsaw and trim it up with dremmel and/or files. I also tried my tools out on a spare side panel first to see what the pros and cons were too.

BigAkita · 23-May-03, 07:30 PM

When you get some experience cutting, you won't go through so many wheels. Just remember to not be in a hurry and don't apply a lot of pressure. You want to "groove" your way in, not cut your way in.

Slider · 23-May-03, 07:41 PM

Are the #426 the reinforced ones?

FoeHammer · 23-May-03, 07:57 PM

Yes....the #426 are supposed to be the reinforced ones.

Okay...I think that what my problem is then, too much pressure. Those damn discs ain't cheap and I'd like to save myself a few trips to the hardware store.

Thanks for the responses guy, I really do appreicate the help.

ZENNZZO · 23-May-03, 08:08 PM

There was a thread here, one of the first ones I even posted on and there are some dremel discs that are of the "diamond" veriety. If I'm not mistaken, somebody said they used only one on the whole case and still had some disc left, prolly late2002
congrats on the modding choice!

putwig · 23-May-03, 09:51 PM

Before you run out to buy the indestructable diamond cutting wheel, read this thread:

http://forums.pcapex.com/showthread....+cutting+wheel

FoeHammer · 23-May-03, 10:02 PM

Thanks for paving the way of us noobs with by blowing your well earned money Putwig.

I'll just stick to the fiberglass reinforced wheels and less pressure.

putwig · 23-May-03, 10:14 PM

I will try anything once!

Send donations to:

Putwig the Broke Dumba$$
Via PayPal.

Thanks!

FUBAR · 23-May-03, 11:10 PM

Good luck Foe... look forward to seeing ur work. BTW get DC back on ur comp so we can frag.

= NoSlak

FeRaL · 23-May-03, 11:15 PM

Foe, gl man,! Alls I have to say is, you are in for some fun botha. Nothing like the rush of cutting into your case and not knowing if its going to turn out like you want it to in your head...

FUBAR, DC?

FUBAR · 23-May-03, 11:20 PM

Feral u on IRC? if not, get on... let me know. #pimprig.dc

Or are you asking me what DC is

FoeHammer · 23-May-03, 11:28 PM

Thanks guys. I hope that everything will turn out okay. The more I think about the work I have to do, the more my respect for those who did it themselves increases.

I got my concept taken care of, now just to implement it. Doing the cutting first, then the real tough one....painting

. I am dreading that bit. I was never much of a painter.

Expect a lot of questions when that comes around.

Insomniac's painting guide is going to be my bible.

FeRaL · 23-May-03, 11:36 PM

What is DC and the IRC for that matter? What do I need for either of them?

Foe... I've been talking to mnpctech a lot as far is plastics are concerned. He is a master with plastics IMHO. I'm working on something right now and if it comes out like I want it to, I would have to say I owe a lot to mn. Check out his web site, mnpctech.com It has a few "how to's" that are very helpfull with both metal and plastic.

Good luck man and keep us updated

FoeHammer · 24-May-03, 04:15 PM

Just wanted to say thanks to the Big A for the advice on cutting.

I just finished the first of seven major cuts, everything went smooth and clean. I only used one disc to finish the cut after the first three I burned up.

Now I just need to resize the pics so I can show you my progress. (anyone know a decent FREE photo editing software

)

FoeHammer · 25-May-03, 08:54 PM

Just found a decent free editior.

Here is a pic of the first of many more cut to go.....

BigAkita · 25-May-03, 08:58 PM

Looking good, Foe. The first mod is always special. Take your time and make it one to remember.

23-May-03, 05:09 PM		#1 (permalink)
FoeHammer P-Hoe-lice	Taking the plunge! (Project: Optimus Prime) Well after many weeks of hanging around with the good (and not so good...fu3l ) folks of Pimprig has conviced me to go ahead, take the plunge and mod a box myself. I'll be posting pics here as it progresses. If I can do a job half as good as some of the folks here, I'll be pleased. Have some patience with me and I'll not disappoint. Last edited by FoeHammer; 27-May-03 at 01:32 PM..

23-May-03, 07:21 PM		#5 (permalink)
DeadTom Apex Techie Wannabe	If you're cutting a steel case, then ya that's about normal. those wheels don't last long against steel of that thickness. If you're doing aluminum... then I'd be worried. Jigsaws can be messy if you're not careful. Personaly I feel I have more control with a dremmel, IMHO. You could make the big cuts with a jigsaw and trim it up with dremmel and/or files. I also tried my tools out on a spare side panel first to see what the pros and cons were too. Last edited by DeadTom; 23-May-03 at 07:27 PM..

23-May-03, 11:10 PM		#13 (permalink)
FUBAR Hardware Nymph-Hoe	Good luck Foe... look forward to seeing ur work. BTW get DC back on ur comp so we can frag. = NoSlak Last edited by FUBAR; 23-May-03 at 11:23 PM..

25-May-03, 08:54 PM		#19 (permalink)
FoeHammer P-Hoe-lice	Just found a decent free editior. Here is a pic of the first of many more cut to go..... Attached Thumbnails

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23-May-03, 05:15 PM		#2 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Excellent...

23-May-03, 05:17 PM		#3 (permalink)
KayinStorm Apex Tech God	sweet. yell if you want any paint help-i worked at a body shop for a few summers...

23-May-03, 07:10 PM		#4 (permalink)
FoeHammer P-Hoe-lice	Is this good or bad? Using a dremel at 35000 rpm and using #426 cutting discs, I cut a 14" line in my door, but used up 3 discs in the process. Is that average or do I just suck at cutting? Should I just invest in a jigsaw instead?

23-May-03, 07:30 PM		#6 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	When you get some experience cutting, you won't go through so many wheels. Just remember to not be in a hurry and don't apply a lot of pressure. You want to "groove" your way in, not cut your way in.

23-May-03, 07:41 PM		#7 (permalink)
Slider Ghostrider	Are the #426 the reinforced ones?

23-May-03, 07:57 PM		#8 (permalink)
FoeHammer P-Hoe-lice	Yes....the #426 are supposed to be the reinforced ones. Okay...I think that what my problem is then, too much pressure. Those damn discs ain't cheap and I'd like to save myself a few trips to the hardware store. Thanks for the responses guy, I really do appreicate the help.

23-May-03, 08:08 PM		#9 (permalink)
ZENNZZO Direct Cool Hoe	There was a thread here, one of the first ones I even posted on and there are some dremel discs that are of the "diamond" veriety. If I'm not mistaken, somebody said they used only one on the whole case and still had some disc left, prolly late2002 congrats on the modding choice!

23-May-03, 09:51 PM		#10 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp	Before you run out to buy the indestructable diamond cutting wheel, read this thread: http://forums.pcapex.com/showthread....+cutting+wheel

23-May-03, 10:02 PM		#11 (permalink)
FoeHammer P-Hoe-lice	Thanks for paving the way of us noobs with by blowing your well earned money Putwig. I'll just stick to the fiberglass reinforced wheels and less pressure.

23-May-03, 10:14 PM		#12 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp	I will try anything once! Send donations to: Putwig the Broke Dumba$$ Via PayPal. Thanks!

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23-May-03, 11:15 PM		#14 (permalink)
FeRaL Mutant Moderator	Foe, gl man,! Alls I have to say is, you are in for some fun botha. Nothing like the rush of cutting into your case and not knowing if its going to turn out like you want it to in your head... FUBAR, DC?

23-May-03, 11:20 PM		#15 (permalink)
FUBAR Hardware Nymph-Hoe	Feral u on IRC? if not, get on... let me know. #pimprig.dc Or are you asking me what DC is

23-May-03, 11:28 PM		#16 (permalink)
FoeHammer P-Hoe-lice	Thanks guys. I hope that everything will turn out okay. The more I think about the work I have to do, the more my respect for those who did it themselves increases. I got my concept taken care of, now just to implement it. Doing the cutting first, then the real tough one....painting . I am dreading that bit. I was never much of a painter. Expect a lot of questions when that comes around. Insomniac's painting guide is going to be my bible.

23-May-03, 11:36 PM		#17 (permalink)
FeRaL Mutant Moderator	What is DC and the IRC for that matter? What do I need for either of them? Foe... I've been talking to mnpctech a lot as far is plastics are concerned. He is a master with plastics IMHO. I'm working on something right now and if it comes out like I want it to, I would have to say I owe a lot to mn. Check out his web site, mnpctech.com It has a few "how to's" that are very helpfull with both metal and plastic. Good luck man and keep us updated

24-May-03, 04:15 PM		#18 (permalink)
FoeHammer P-Hoe-lice	Just wanted to say thanks to the Big A for the advice on cutting. I just finished the first of seven major cuts, everything went smooth and clean. I only used one disc to finish the cut after the first three I burned up. Now I just need to resize the pics so I can show you my progress. (anyone know a decent FREE photo editing software )

25-May-03, 08:58 PM		#20 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Looking good, Foe. The first mod is always special. Take your time and make it one to remember.