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PC Case Modding How To
Gumball Case – Part 3 – Acrylic to Aluminum in Two Easy Steps
While building my 2017 Quakecon Gumball Case, I accidentally came across a technique to easily create a very convincing faux brushed aluminum finish. It’s quite easy to do, and only…
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Case Modding Tools
Modder’s Tools: Persistent Paint Pens
Let’s be honest: the world of a modder is a messy one. It’s full of wires, components, and a whole universe of random junk that can be easily mixed up…
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Case Modding Tools
Gumball Case – Part 2 – The Value of Someone Else’s Tools
In order to build my gumball case, I had to replace its old acrylic panels with shorter, unscratched panels. Acrylic can be very difficult to cut properly, requiring precise scoring…
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Modder's Materials
3M Red Reflective Tape Review
I was browsing a local garage sale when I spotted a roll of 3M Scotchlite Red Reflective Tape. Marked at the bargain price of just 25 cents, I was curious…
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PC Case Modding
Modder’s Tools: A+ for the IR Thermometer
The infrared thermometer is an affordable and immensely useful tool that belongs in every modder’s toolbox. This handy little temperature gun gives instant temperature readings of anything you aim it…
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Lessons of Painting a PC Case
Dupli-Color Perfect Match Universal Chrome Review
As we have discussed in the past, spray paint lids can lie, promising a paint finish that the product itself cannot deliver. That’s why I raised an eyebrow when I spotted…
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Lessons of Painting a PC Case
Low-Budget Rust Solution
A coat of rusted steel (sometimes called a patina) is an excellent addition to any casemod with a weathered theme. Although you can paint on faux rust for a decent…
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Featured Worklogs
Gumball Case – Part 1
The official dates for Quakecon 2017 have just been announced for August 24 through 27, and that means it is time to start building my case mod now! This is…
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Lessons of Painting a PC Case
Dupli-Color Metal Specks Paint Review
Dupli-Color Metal Specks is an easy to use product that gives a subtle, attractive finish. This product deposits a semi-translucent coat of paint (similar to the Dupli-Color Copper Plate Coating), as…
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Case Modding Tools
Autodesk ReMake: Fast Photogrammetry
Photogrammetry is the process of converting photos of a real-world object into a digital 3D model. It’s an amazing tool for modders, engineers, artists, and more. There are many solid…
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Lessons of Painting a PC Case
Harsh Lessons of Paint: Dusty Drying
Newsflash: paint is sticky when wet. Hours of hard work can be destroyed by a single thumbprint, and most people know not to touch wet paint. What’s less obvious however, is…
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Lessons of Painting a PC Case
Dupli-Color Copper Plate Coating Review
The Dupli-Color Copper Plate Coating is an interesting paint product I recently came across in an auto-parts store. This two-can product is primarily marketed for giving chromed rims a durable copper color. It…
