Delphie Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 After some quizing I can finally write in this forum! I am also building a G5 mod and have come pretty far, only needs to cut open the rear IO panel, so I need to know more about what tools are needed for this. Do everyone use some kind of electrical tools for this? I only have manual tools (driven by raw power of man), have anyone tried that? edit: I only have a tin shears (I believe is the name in english) and a metal saw Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/265870-tools-for-cutting-rear-io-on-g5/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelhead Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Will I used a small handheld jigsaw with a metal blade to do my big cuts and then I used a Dremal tool with metal cutting disks for fine cuts. You can try a handsaw as aluminum is soft but electric is the way to go for fast cutting. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/265870-tools-for-cutting-rear-io-on-g5/#findComment-1737462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackCH Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Definitely you need a Dremel (doesnt have to be "Dremel", you can get a cheaper brand). With a handsaw the case would probably bend if you are not careful enough. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/265870-tools-for-cutting-rear-io-on-g5/#findComment-1737576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glossymexican Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Dremel with metal cutting discs. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/265870-tools-for-cutting-rear-io-on-g5/#findComment-1737804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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