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Post by Vitamin K on Oct 28, 2016 6:52:11 GMT -5
Good info! It makes one realize that there really isn't much markup on those things. I used to grumble about paying over $3 for a tiny nail, figuring it cost vendors about 25 cents. I suspect that a lot might have to do with economy of scale. Let's face it: Pinewood Derby is small. What sort of runs get you axles for $2.10/each? And what size would you need to drop to half of that? |
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Post by Professor Moriarty on Oct 28, 2016 18:46:14 GMT -5
Wanna hear something really nuts VK? I am actually contemplating the purchase of this tiny piece of carbide steel. link
Sorry about the link... It is to a 1/2" carbide steel endmill with O fluting, single straight flute...for acrylic... and it costs $175 and is the size of a roll of lifesavers. |
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Post by scbrian on May 28, 2017 5:18:48 GMT -5
Impressive. I gave up using Dremels. This Brownell fixture and a metal hacksaw take me less than 15 seconds to put a perfect Khouse in.  Mine came and worked perfectly. Easy to use, literally takes all the guess work out. 5 secs may be a slight exaggeration but close, hardest part for me was finding the Allen wrench I just set down on the bench. Are you using a hack saw or have you purchased the screw slot files seen in the suggested when I ordered? |
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Post by Skywalker Racing on May 28, 2017 13:21:25 GMT -5
Impressive. I gave up using Dremels. This Brownell fixture and a metal hacksaw take me less than 15 seconds to put a perfect Khouse in. Mine came and worked perfectly. Easy to use, literally takes all the guess work out. 5 secs may be a slight exaggeration but close, hardest part for me was finding the Allen wrench I just set down on the bench. Are you using a hack saw or have you purchased the screw slot files seen in the suggested when I ordered? Hack saw from Lowes or Home Depot. It will dull faster and have to be replaced sooner than the slot file but it's far cheaper. Use solid pressure and long, even stokes. Much faster than short, brisk strokes. |
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Post by derbychip on May 28, 2017 20:48:07 GMT -5
Dremel attachment in drill press using drill vice easy/safe
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