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Post by ironband on Jul 12, 2019 1:07:47 GMT -5
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Post by Eagle on Jul 12, 2019 9:27:02 GMT -5
Great job and great interaction.
I guess I'm the odd man out. Not unusual.
I have access to all those tools. But, so far I use pretty much one tool (unmentioned) for the entire build. Maybe that is because that was all I had at home when I started PWD. Maybe it's because it seemed like the tool that made the most sense. The interesting thing is I had never used it before. I had purchased it for a special project a couple years earlier. It sat in the case in the garage. Now its bearings are getting tires. And, I dread the day I have to replace it. Because I have yet to find another that fits in my hand the same way.
PS My oldest is really reserved. I have found that getting the girls to ask others for help has helped draw her out of her shell some. And, both of them enjoy the interactions with the people we have asked so far. One of them recently passed away. We will miss him. He helped countless Scouts and at least two girls with bringing their ideas to reality.
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Post by jspearm1983 on Jul 12, 2019 10:38:41 GMT -5
Good job on another episode. Recorded audio is a great medium for your guest here, because I've got a face for radio.
Guys, don't be shy about being a guest on the podcast. Andre does a great job leading the questions, and even does a great job editing out countless "um's" and "ah's"(in my case).
Eagle, I'm curious what tool you're talking about? Please share
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Post by Eagle on Jul 12, 2019 11:05:38 GMT -5
Dremel.
I honestly don't know how guys build without one. After a little advice from Ember before Mid America 2019, I think it is the only power tool you could build the whole car with. It takes the least amount of space...
Sure there are other really cool tools. I mean what PWD builder wouldn't want all the tools Joe has access to. But, I don't know of a single tool that can do all that needs to be done to make a fast, cool, .... PWD car start to finish other than a Dremel. Give me that, a clear jig, and a block and we are in business.
PS Jared you must have a better band saw and/or some mad skills to cut the bottom of the block off square. The ones I've had access to are not maintained well enough, aren't square and... to do that.
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Post by ironband on Jul 12, 2019 12:02:36 GMT -5
Eagle, that's a good point. I've used the dremel (or other multitool) for a lot of different things through the years, from shaping to cleaning out weight pockets, it's a very versatile tool. For now I'm even using it as a router to rout my weight pockets (though I've got a real router in my amazon cart just waiting...)
My bandsaw is pretty square, but leaves far too rough a cut for me to go straight from the saw to the drill jig. That's why I use the top of the block.
I wonder if it might be worth an episode to talk about the virtues of the multitool at some point.
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Post by jspearm1983 on Jul 12, 2019 12:58:18 GMT -5
Eagle, the dremel is a GREAT recommendation. I wish I had mentioned it. We don't use them in our builds anymore. But, I know of a few dads who do use the dremel. You're right! Its a small, compact, tool; it doesn't take up too much space, and it can build and shape an entire car.
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Post by jspearm1983 on Jul 12, 2019 13:18:19 GMT -5
you can probably even use a dremel to polish axles and hubs
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Post by Eagle on Jul 12, 2019 13:57:00 GMT -5
you can probably even use a dremel to polish axles and hubs Axles for sure. Hubs, why not? As long as you have a chuck on the end. It might even be easier. You (at least on some Dremel tools) could set the speed and be consistent. Whereas with an electric drill it is more of a feel sound thing. |
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Post by Eagle on Jul 12, 2019 13:59:59 GMT -5
Is he Cherokee Chuck? A quick search of Blue Flame here on Laserman nets nothing. It doesn't sound like his typical naming style. But, I may have to come up with a different name now. It wasn't my first choice anyway. But, the girls didn't like the first choice.
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Post by whodathunkit on Jul 12, 2019 21:41:32 GMT -5
I Enjoyed this pod cast .. very well done! Eagle, Dremel rotary tools are your most used tools for building and shaping pwd cars with? like you the Dremel rotary tools are my favorite go to tools for building and shaping with also.. but like what you said some just don't seem fit well in smaller hands for the smaller sized detail work. Sometime back on DT I shared a build topic using a vintage 1956 pwd kit for a show car / airplane car build with a twist! I recall sharing in the topic a smaller sized Dremel rotary tool that i picked up for this very reason. As some of there rotary tool models just don't seem to fit in smaller hands. The Dremel stylo+versatile craft tool is one there smaller sized tool line that i know of. The topic on DT www.derbytalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8545&p=81635&hilit=stroker+mcgurk#p81635 |
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Post by Eagle on Jul 13, 2019 0:03:26 GMT -5
I Enjoyed this pod cast .. very well done! Eagle, Dremel rotary tools are your most used tools for building and shaping pwd cars with? like you the Dremel rotary tools are my favorite go to tools for building and shaping with also.. but like what you said some just don't seem fit well in smaller hands for the smaller sized detail work. Sometime back on DT I shared a build topic using a vintage 1956 pwd kit for a show car / airplane car build with a twist! I recall sharing in the topic a smaller sized Dremel rotary tool that i picked up for this very reason. As some of there rotary tool models just don't seem to fit in smaller hands. The Dremel stylo+versatile craft tool is one there smaller sized tool line that i know of. The topic on DT www.derbytalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8545&p=81635&hilit=stroker+mcgurk#p81635 The one I have is probably about the size of the smaller black Dremel you show. I have never seen a Dremel brand that size. They are usually much larger. I figure it is motor size. The stylus would likely feel small to me. But, I certainly will look into it when my current one dies. I loved those builds. I should have reached out to you then. If I had known how cool you are I would have. If Corvid doesn't surface soon I say you and I come up with an original class and maybe an updated original class. We'll get someone to run them. I may be able to late this year or early next year. But, the bulk of it will be the fun and looks. I'm pretty sure some of the guys here will join in. |
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Post by whodathunkit on Jul 13, 2019 16:50:15 GMT -5
Sounds good to me Eagle!
I'll do a vintage car build and race with you.
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Post by whodathunkit on Jul 13, 2019 17:32:57 GMT -5
Andre, loved the bodybuilding pod cast.. man you do a good job with it! Sorry to tie up with Eagle on the Dremel tool stuff for shaping cars with.. I most enjoyed the sanding of the car detail of the pod cast. Sometimes kids need a little help with fine detail sanding as well.. different grits of sand paper can be glued to popsicle sticks and marked for grit size. For my own use I like the excel brand sanding sticks with the sanding belts for the fine detail sanding. www.scalemates.com/kits/excel-55678-sanding-stick-w-extra-belt--974104Sometimes if your building the car on a budget and don't have extra cash to spend for tools. If you have some emery cloth in the shop you can build your detail sanding sticks. All's you need is some scrap wood, springs out of old ink pens and some small dowel rods to fit inside the spring and glue. Cut and shape the stick, next drill holes one to fit the dowel tight in the small end and glue it in. In the longer end of the sanding stick drill a larger hole so the dowel rod slips in and out good and all the way down. Place your spring over the dowel rod and put together.. then fit and glue the emery cloth belt together clamp and let dry.    |
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Post by Eagle on Jul 13, 2019 18:47:46 GMT -5
I checked out the Stylus today while I was at Home Depot. Pretty cool! Does it have the power etc of a larger Dremel? Or, is it designed more for fine detail work? What do you think about the Flex Shaft attachment instead? PS They did have a Dremel about the size of mine for like $100. Good to know. |
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Post by Professor Moriarty on Jul 13, 2019 22:32:55 GMT -5
Sounds good to me Eagle! I'll do a vintage car build and race with you. Hell yeah! |
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