How to make Custom NES Cases

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Sneak:
I never knew how time-consuming this would be! I figured I'd share what I've done (am doing).

I personally have been using a big pair of cutting pliers (hopefully those are the best words to describe it). Just something to break out the plastic notches. I've done about 15 cases thus far, and I've already got a nice blister on one of my fingers to show for it (from the handles of the pliers).

After that, to get rid of the jagged edges left behind from the pliers, I then use a dremel tool to shave it down, so it's more flush for the game to sit in the case properly. This can also get a bit messy/sloppy, with bits of semi-melted plastic shavings flying around - both onto the surround floors, and even all over myself, my hair, face (wear safety googles!) and clothes. To be honest, after I'm done with the dremel, I usually spray myself (along with the cases) with an air compressor that's in my workshop. Seems to be the best method of getting rid of all the random plastic shavings that fly off each UGC case when you're modifying them.

Anyways, just wanted to share my experiences. I've got about 50,60 NES games to do, so it's going to take a while to get them all done and properly in cases! Time consuming, but after seeing them on the shelf, it really looks sharp, and that the hard work is indeed worthwhile.

Arseen:

--- Quote ---I personally have been using a big pair of cutting pliers (hopefully those are the best words to describe it)
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Easier to say with pictures ;)

Do you mean side cutters:

Or Endcutters:

ShoothimNow:
I bought the 2nd one, the endcutters. That way I can make it even more flush with less effort. Im sure the 1st would work book in some cases, however a box cutter wyields the same result as the 1st pair. Again, I bought the 2nd clippers

If you look in the "guides" section, you will find my Games In UGC + Covers. Hope this helps.

Great, now you are making me want to look for my Silent Hill newspaper again.

Sneak:

--- Quote from: Arseen on April 29, 2011, 09:18:34 AM ---
--- Quote ---I personally have been using a big pair of cutting pliers (hopefully those are the best words to describe it)
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Easier to say with pictures ;)
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True, it would have been easier with pictures. Yes, I'd say "endcutters" were more the style I had used/am using. Then 'cleaning up the cuts' with a dremel tool.

Those are the things (end cutters) that gave me my giant blister! ;)

thesubcon3:
I have used the end cutters but even on the NDS cases my hand starts hurting after about 5 or so.

This is why I just use my soldering gun with a blade bit in it for UGC cases, just have to be outside to do it.

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