Mod Men Show Offcuts: "PC Case Mods with a Knockout Punch!"

[ComputerTechTV]

Love these videos keep it coming Bill!!!

[MonsterMawd]

@ComputerTechTV,  Thanks for watching and commenting!

[TechThoughts]

Question: Your round hole thingy on the website is that thing strong enough use as sides for an case? And do you ship to Europe?

[MonsterMawd]

@TechThoughts, not sure what youre referring to, sorry! and Yes, we ship to Europe on weekly basis! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[TechThoughts]

@MonsterMawd meant the mesh round hole thingy but got the answer trough facebook

[XXTheHacker]

ANYWAY... yeah i think the new grill might have been more restrictive, but i imagine he just said the stock was a little restrictive in order to justify cutting it out. Regardless the new grill looks cooler.

[MonsterMawd]

@XXTheHacker, it's just something different to show you that cool, Thanks for watching and commenting!

[Griffon222]

0.37 Bill looks old?sad?fustrated? XD

[runie360]

I used one of those to mod a computer a few months ago. I cut much smaller holes for cable management. The small set I used wasn't super expensive, but still fairly high.

I have bent a few cases using this method, but I would rather do this than cut with a saw.

[MonsterMawd]

@runie360, Thanks for watching and commenting!

[djsi38t]

Overkill,a metal cutting whole saw would do just as well,and would be easier.You don't need industrial tools too mod a case.Looks like you guys just wanted too show off so everyone can say wow that's cool dude,but it's senseless.Also that grille you put on was just as restrictive as it was stock,and it looks like shit.Might as well put a big skull and crossbones sticker on it with some christmas lights while your at it.

[MaximumMT]

@djsi38t troll



[DarkCraft41]

@djsi38t It makes perfect sense when your Bill and do this for a living. A hole-saw is perfectly fine but when you make case after case after case, selling them and making them for high end trade shows like Bill does a clean,straight cut every single time Plus hole-saws wear out over time where that knockout will just keep going and going so if your a business the end cost is cheaper then replacing the saws repeatedly.

[MonsterMawd]

@DarkCraft41, exactly, Thank you for watching and commenting!

[djpj1111]

nope, you have to dremel out all those little pieces of the origninal exhaust grill... lol

[XXTheHacker]

@djpj1111

what the fuck is your problem? Do you know who this guy is, I think he knows what he's doing.

[DREPiKZ]

YAY THERE BACK!!!

[QuickForceHD]

Only likes! =)

[TOXIXIFY]

A whole set of knockout punches is about 25-50 USD. Expensive?

[HereticExA]

@TOXIXIFY Depends where you are buying them, and the quality of them.

[TOXIXIFY]

@HereticExA Like everything, I was just pointing out that you don't have to spend a ton of money to do this.

[TheZentetsu]

love the hydraulic Greenlee punch.. No wrenching just pumping!! Use to use them a

lot in I was in Electrical trade.

[MonsterMawd]

@TheZentetsu, yeah, they're great! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[HereticExA]

HAHA Socket Head Screws, the monkey hates socket head screws, I actually think they make things look better and you can counter sink them also, Philips machine screws just look so plain anymore....

Right on Bill

[MonsterMawd]

@HereticExA, haha, you put a smile on face today bro, Thanks for watching and commenting!

[rhblakeman]

BTW to those not familiar with the terms, the "knockout" refers to the holes in electrical cabinets for attaching conduit and others and nothing to do with boxing terminology.

[rhblakeman]

I've used those back in the early 70's when they were known as chassis punches, made for not only electricians but for electronic builders and industry for tube sockets, analog meters, shaft holes, transistors, etc. As thin as the cheap Chinese cases are anymore it's not even fair to the punch, like using a hydraulic cutter for a soda can ;-) I generally use a hole saw in a drill press with tape to protect the finish with similar results but don't use a wood hole saw.

[MonsterMawd]

@rhblakeman, agreed, and whatever tool fits the job best! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[PGTMan]

Nice piece of kit! Drool!

[polishfreak36]

I did something like this, but near my PSU in my Antec 900 case. I wanted better wire management. The hole came out looking like crap, but makes my case have a lot better air flow. It also doesn't look that bad with the wires in it. I have a video of it, check my profile. It's called Antec 900 wire management or something like that.

[MonsterMawd]

@polishfreak36, awesome, will do when I have time, Thanks for watching and commenting!

[zangarkhan]

Thank you for the tip, can u do a long one about CNC milling.

[zangarkhan]

Thank you for the tip 

[MonsterMawd]

@zangarkhan, Thanks for watching and commenting!

[JollySwagman2006]

I used to have a series of these in various sizes back when I was in the Elect Trade and yes they were mainly used on Electric control cabinets ect, especially good where you dont want Sparks or cant use power tools ect in explosive volatile environments

Wish I still had them they were great and yes were expensive too, but well worth every cent

[MonsterMawd]

@JollySwagman2006, agreed! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[AgentHydra]

that fan grill looks more restrictive....

[MegaHolymoly]

@AgentHydra Yeah.. Thats what I was thinking also..

[MaximumMT]

nice, wish i had one of them for my Phantom that I just got finished with. would like to show it to ya. I think you might like it.

[MonsterMawd]

@MaximumMT, I have to check it out when i have chance Thanks for watching and commenting!

[Utubemember3]

I have a feeling you're going to need a huge wrench like the one in the video or a big old cheater bar.

[MonsterMawd]

@Utubemember3 19" Thanks for watching and commenting!

[xecoq]

to much work for the back fan of the case >.<

[MonsterMawd]

@xecoq, never too much work when you enjoy modding! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[LocutusIsBorg]

Quite a violent process!

[lestat692k8]

good tip

[Iamthecrook]

So I would assume you purchased a 120mm punch for your trade?

I'm really glad that someone finally made a modding show worthwhile to watch.