Cutting holes for Rads

[Weevil]

I found a clean way of making holes for rads. If you happen to be an Electrician/Modder like me, or know one. You can use a 4" knockout punch to make 120mm holes for fans.

Cutter and sleeve.


Hydraulic pump/draw stud


Test fit


Perfect


Some of you may have already known this, but for those that didn't, just thought I'd share. ; )

btw, the 3" cutter works perfect for 92mm fans

[Kanzy]

Nice work, thanks for sharing, could come in handly for my next build

[faster3200]

Hole saws also work.

[Weevil]

Originally Posted by faster3200

Hole saws also work.

Indeed they do, but much messier.

[Kanzy]

where can u get one of those punch anyway??

[Kibbler]

Should have them here if you're in the US. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/html/g5.html

[Weevil]

Originally Posted by Kanzy

where can u get one of those punch anyway??

This one http://www.toolup.com/greenlee/7310sb.html is similar to the one I have, but they do make non-hydraulic ones that would less expensive, or make friends with an electrician ; )

[screwtech02]

Seems the single 4" is gonna prove hard to find, and then it is gonna be over $100..... Good method, just damn expensive......

[Weevil]

I got my 4" cutter and die for $79 on ebay, I've had the pump and draw stud for years.

BTW, the actual cutter size is 4 1/2", but thats what you cut for a 4" conduit fitting.

[Waterlogged]

I've always preferred this method but it's far too rich for my liking. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4A752

I'll either stick with my hole saws or maybe try to make my own slug punches.

[NaeKuh]

what happened to the good old days and dremel

30 dollar dremel + swiftech template.



accidentally cut too close tho...



not to sound mean or anything...

but asking people to buy 600 dollar punches, and 1000 dollar pneumatics... is kinda silly just to punch holes for rads.

@ that cost, id rather send my case out to bei and he would laser cut/scribe me anything i wanted as well as water punched whatever i wanted.

[overclocking101]

i use my hole saw but those knockout punches lok nice if i were rich id have one!

[Weevil]

Originally Posted by NaeKuh

what happened to the good old days and dremel

30 dollar dremel + swiftech template.

not to sound mean or anything...

but asking people to buy 600 dollar punches, and 1000 dollar pneumatics... is kinda silly just to punch holes for rads.

@ that cost, id rather send my case out to bei and he would laser cut/scribe me anything i wanted as well as water punched whatever i wanted.

I dont think it sounds mean, thats why I said in my original post, and I quote

"If you happen to be an Electrician/Modder like me, or know one. You can use a 4" knockout punch to make 120mm holes for fans."

That being said, you can get the cutter and die for under $100 on Ebay, and you don't need the pneumatic pump and draw stud, they make a simple draw stud you can turn with a wrench.

I still use a dremil for lots of things, but those two 120mm holes I cut took less than 5 mins and required no filing ; )

[Spawn-Inc]

bah, just showing off

very nice, but not for the general public.

[Boogerlad]

Naekuh, is that a cm690?

[NaeKuh]

Originally Posted by Weevil

I dont think it sounds mean, thats why I said in my original post, and I quote

"If you happen to be an Electrician/Modder like me, or know one. You can use a 4" knockout punch to make 120mm holes for fans."

I still use a dremil for lots of things, but those two 120mm holes I cut took less than 5 mins and required no filing ; )

oh .... then i apologize...

I was wondering why someone was asking people to try out 600 dollar hole punches...

Originally Posted by Boogerlad

Naekuh, is that a cm690?

yup... i think i was the second one on this forum to watercool it 100% internally.

[Boogerlad]

build log please?

[NaeKuh]

Originally Posted by Boogerlad

build log please?

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...42#post2649542