Scratch case build

[WolfoftheShadow7465]

So I'm building a new rig relatively soon and want to put it into a custom scratch case i will build. I'm planning to use wood but i don't know what type and whether to go 1/2" or 3/4" for strength. Also recommendations for something like front io would help, keep in mind i have an old $50 case im gonna probably chop up to get motherboard tray. and i can use fan grills and drive bays etc. etc. from

[verydogesuchwow]

I am not educated in this topic, but I've heard plywood? I think 1/2" should be enough given it's strong wood

[VTF5252]

Half inch should be plenty thick. The hard part is the fans. Drilling the holes for the fans  while  writing this i realized that you can just drill a large hole rather than perforation and cover it with a fan grill. 

[WolfoftheShadow7465]

Just now, NTF5252 said:

Half inch should be plenty thick. The hard part is the fans. Drilling the holes for the fans  while  writing this i realized that you can just drill a large hole rather than perforation and cover it with a fan grill. 

yeah drilling is not the hard part my dad used to work in construction and has like more tools than i should ever need

[VTF5252]

Just now, WolfoftheShadow7465 said:

yeah drilling is not the hard part my dad used to work in construction and has like more tools than i should ever need

That is always amazing when tools aren't a problem.

[WolfoftheShadow7465]

Just now, NTF5252 said:

That is always amazing when tools aren't a problem.

yeah when i was looking at costs im like oh my god the tools will be so expensive and i asked my dad what he had and he listed off like so many things so i took a little breather and revived my wallets survival hopes

 

[VTF5252]

1 minute ago, WolfoftheShadow7465 said:

yeah when i was looking at costs im like oh my god the tools will be so expensive and i asked my dad what he had and he listed off like so many things so i took a little breather and revived my wallets survival hopes

 

Good luck and keep the forum updated on progress please.

[WolfoftheShadow7465]

1 minute ago, NTF5252 said:

Good luck and keep the forum updated on progress please.

thanks and will do cutting starts this saturday probably so first update will be then if possible