New project - Installing Side Window - Suggestions?

[MakeYourslf2012]

Hey all,

I want to install a side window in my case but I have a problem -

I can find any square window mod kits in the size I need.

Its needs to be at least 14.5" x 13.5".


If I can't find a kit, Is it possible to do this from a plain sheet of plexiglass?

Any suggestions?


Comment are also appreciated.

EDIT - I attached a picture of the side of my case


Thanks!
-Makeyourslf2012

[sgtspector]

Here's a couple linsk that may help you. Plexiglass basics (http://www.casemodgod.com/Modding101-story--6.html). A rounded corner window mod (http://www.casemodgod.com/Howto-story--47.html)

[not important]

Use Lexan instead of Plexiglass. Lexan won't crack or break like like Plexiglass. It's available at most home supply stores.

[rspassey]

Does it have to be that size? I would recomend making it slightly smaller so that you can attack the panel using the screws which are already situated on the side of the case.
Such as just cutting out the area with wholes.
Just my two cents, but I think it might save you a lot of trouble avoiding having to use glues or drill new wholes.

[MakeYourslf2012]

Does it have to be that size? I would recomend making it slightly smaller so that you can attack the panel using the screws which are already situated on the side of the case.
Such as just cutting out the area with wholes.
Just my two cents, but I think it might save you a lot of trouble avoiding having to use glues or drill new wholes.

That was my first though - to just cut around the mesh area and screw in an acrylic window where the holes already are.

The problem with that is getting the jagged edges on the case where the window was cut to look smooth and even; at least with mounting a window in the panel - there would be a molding to hid any rough edges.

Any ideas folks?
What do you think would be the simplest/cleanest looking way?

[not important]

Most Automotive stores carry a trim to go on door edges that is flexible and can be formed to almost any shape that will cover rough cut edges.
I have seen window kits for PC's that come with a rubber gasket to go into the cut hole and it had an inner slot for the window to slide into but those were all precut sizes.

[Panama Red]

It ain't cheap but here's exactly what you need.

http://www.directron.com/strip.html

[sgtspector]

In that link to casemodgod.com there is a tute to install a window using "h" molding. It shows how to measure and cut it so you'll have a good fit and no fasteners. Page two tehre is a technique using a metal washer as a template to reduce the opening size to fit the window.

[MakeYourslf2012]

thanks everyone,

this is something I'm going to look into more closely this weekend.

Can the H molding only be bought online? I havent seen it in stores anywhere...

[sgtspector]

Try here (http://www.frozencpu.com/scan/se=Windows/se=Window%20Molding/mp=menu_search.html). It's the only one I found so far but if I see any others I'll let you know. Also Panama's link above.