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by Brain
Tue Nov 09, 2004 3:12 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Modding & Cutting with Tin Snips
Replies: 93
Views: 190054

You don't need tin snips just for cutting the fan grills. You can just use basic side cutters and file the rest.
by Brain
Tue Nov 09, 2004 9:52 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Sonata mods
Replies: 118
Views: 164900

Thanks for the picture Ralf, I think that's the way I'm going to go, too. I was thinking of removing the whole cage, but just cutting it up seems to be a better option. :) BTW, what's that stuff you've used to cover those sharp cutting edges of the cage? Is it just the plastic covering from a wire o...
by Brain
Sun Oct 10, 2004 2:27 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Zip-Tie Fan Mount Method....DIY
Replies: 39
Views: 73222

The 4 knots would probably end up too dense & non-elastic to be very effective. There could be some foam or rubber there, too, to keep the knots from touching the case or the fan. Or the ropes could be tied to a loop that goes through two mounting holes. Or all 4. As long as the holes aren't too sh...
by Brain
Sat Oct 09, 2004 10:58 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Zip-Tie Fan Mount Method....DIY
Replies: 39
Views: 73222

I've been thinking about using those same elastic ropes that you use with HDD suspending to mount fans. A piece of rope, knots in both ends, some rubber or foam between the fan and the case. Now, someone please tell me what I should've thought about myself but didn't and why I shouldn't try this out...