RCJack
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Post by RCJack on Sept 23, 2004 12:59:09 GMT -6
After making a new jig to shape & cut rearend centers using a rotary table and using a piece of scrap, tho, if I didn't get so antsy, this would have been a keeper, as there was enough material for the tolerances that I need. The key word here being "was". I needed a .200" rim, it's .101". Not enough for the screws.  |
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Post by Rock Spyder on Sept 26, 2004 9:09:05 GMT -6
Very Cool what are you using to set up with?
This will be a rim correct? What will it look like when finished?
Nice work
Tom
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Post by RCJack on Sept 26, 2004 18:30:43 GMT -6
What I'm using is a mill with a rotary table to get the external shape and the rest on the lathe. It's not a wheel, it's a rearend, tho, only one axle tube has been made so far. I'm waiting on another shipment of alum to do the other axle tube. Then I'll start on the front axle.  |
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Post by tmaxcrazzy on Sept 26, 2004 20:53:55 GMT -6
thats sswweeettt!!!!!!!!!
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Post by RCJack on Oct 12, 2004 14:22:52 GMT -6
I guess the second time's a charm. This is one of my winter projects. (yea, I know the lower links are too long, but, they are staying until I get it up on all fours.) Betcha can't guess what the axles are? (not axle tubes, axles) The front rearend center section is done, short of drilling and one of the axle tubes is mostly done. Now, it's a matter of making knuckles.  |
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Post by txtmisery on Oct 12, 2004 17:02:51 GMT -6
Man , if only my machining skills were half as good as yours ............. Id be set .  Course with no electric to your shop it does put a damper on things..... Darn Hurricanes. Paul |
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Post by RCJack on Oct 14, 2004 22:23:02 GMT -6
Thanks, Txt. Sounds as if you may be in Florida? The front rearend, if all goes as expected, will have clutches, whereas the rear has a spool. (tho, nowhere near done!)  |
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Post by hcfr34 on Dec 1, 2004 20:37:27 GMT -6
That is insane work man. Are you in Florida, do you need an apprentace. I wish I had the knowhow to do that
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Post by RCJack on Dec 6, 2004 23:25:52 GMT -6
If you think that is insane, here it is on all 4's. BTW, I did live in Florida for a few years, but, that was in the '80's & '90".   |
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Post by PDBRider on Dec 7, 2004 6:33:12 GMT -6
sweet truck man
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Post by hcfr34 on Dec 7, 2004 6:40:22 GMT -6
Awsome work, be careful Tom will try to get it from you.
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Post by crushclod on Dec 7, 2004 6:51:52 GMT -6
how wide are the axles and what would you charg to make another set
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Post by chutchis on Dec 8, 2004 16:53:40 GMT -6
Just out of curiosity, what kind of lathe and mill do you have? I have been wanting to get one of those mini lathe/mill set ups that sell for 800-1000 bucks but don't know anyone that has one that could tell me if they are worth it.
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Post by RCJack on Dec 16, 2004 22:32:02 GMT -6
Just out of curiosity, what kind of lathe and mill do you have? I have been wanting to get one of those mini lathe/mill set ups that sell for 800-1000 bucks but don't know anyone that has one that could tell me if they are worth it. Lathe/mills have their place, which is what I have, Smithy 1220LTD."]smithy.com/midas1220ltd.htm]Smithy 1220LTD. Not a bad machine and the best of all of the 3n1's. Tho, if you have the room, I'd go for separate units, ie, a separate lathe & mill. For what I do, the only real drawback is breaking down the lathe to use the mill and vice versa. I'm satisfied and although most of what I machine is aluminum alloy, I have machined steel & titanium. But, no matter what you decide to get, you'll need a slew of tooling to go along with your machine(s), such as a good rotary table, (to do small parts that need to be rotated). The one that I have is a Phase II 8". Plus, you'll need vises, clamping sets, endmills, cutters for the lathe. If you look around, you might be able to buy a good used 3n1, maybe even locally. Just out of curiosity, which 3n1's are you looking at? how wide are the axles and what would you charg to make another set The front axle is 10.75", end to end; the rear is 10.25" end to end. To make another set, email me at RobertMccall@verizon.net Awsome work, be careful Tom will try to get it from you. For reasons such as this is why I have a blind, one-legged chicken armed with an AK standing guard. |
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Post by hcfr34 on Dec 16, 2004 23:03:25 GMT -6
lmao,
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Post by RCJack on Mar 11, 2005 0:54:13 GMT -6
Rotors/hubs:  Rotorshubs mounted:  Rims, rotors/hubs anodized black:  |
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Post by PDBRider on Mar 11, 2005 9:59:00 GMT -6
you have to be kdding me you have some insane machining skill there. Awesome job.
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Post by Hotrod on Mar 11, 2005 19:19:54 GMT -6
Yeah, awsome
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Post by RCJack on Mar 14, 2005 0:08:29 GMT -6
Thanks. The brake calipers might be a little more difficult.
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Post by Hotrod on Mar 14, 2005 14:59:51 GMT -6
more than likley
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Post by hcfr34 on Mar 14, 2005 20:18:15 GMT -6
Fantastic, can not wait to see it finished.
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Post by aarona40 on Mar 14, 2005 21:03:01 GMT -6
i love this truck! what's the frame done out of? what body you gonna use? that and machine work looks great. keep the pics commin'. waiting in anticipation. aaron
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Post by RCJack on Mar 17, 2005 14:17:42 GMT -6
After searching the 'net for some 1/5 or 1/6 scale brake cables, I finally managed to find some for $12 EACH at FGPROS.com.....hmmmmm...I don't think so! So, after a little thought, (yea, my brain still hurts from thinking), I made this in about 20 minutes, including lathe time:  |
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Post by Hotrod on Mar 17, 2005 14:46:28 GMT -6
looks good
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Post by crushclod on Mar 19, 2005 16:44:45 GMT -6
that is insane you wanna trade my clod for it?
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Post by Hotrod on Mar 21, 2005 14:26:40 GMT -6
i don't think he's givin that thing up
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Post by RCJack on Mar 22, 2005 22:21:18 GMT -6
i don't think he's givin that thing up Not even at gunpoint!! LOL BTW, I just ordered, not 1 but 2 of these: (that's 5hp..... EACH!)  |
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Post by hcfr34 on Mar 22, 2005 22:51:14 GMT -6
 Wow. Is that the same engine that comes in the savage.
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Post by CampRacing on Mar 24, 2005 22:06:53 GMT -6
that is a lot of hp but not very fast
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Post by Hotrod on Mar 25, 2005 7:56:06 GMT -6
NICE!!!
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Wow. Is that the same engine that comes in the savage.