Armor build help in Columbia, SC

Post by **RWinsel** » Sat May 09, 2015 5:36 pm

Im in Greenville and already have my helment built (stunt tk). Im willing to travel as well, if you guys get anything going let me know

YouTube · Post by **Clockworkronin** » Mon May 18, 2015 11:32 am

I don't have any tools besides screwdriver a cheap rivet gun and glue but I can host in Columvia given enough notice so as not to bother my roommates.

RogueTrooper · Post by **RogueTrooper** » Mon May 18, 2015 1:31 pm

Best/basic tools to have and can be gotten at local shops:

curved hobby scissors ( Hobby RC shops)

Dremel (Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes)

Spring clamps (Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes)

Straight edge (Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes)

Sandpaper (Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes)

different grits.

YouTube · Post by **Clockworkronin** » Tue May 19, 2015 1:10 pm

Thanks, I picked up some sandpaper and exacto blades just yesterday and I can't use a dremel apparently I tore up some tk cover strips because my hand wasn't steady enough

RogueTrooper · Post by **RogueTrooper** » Tue May 19, 2015 1:47 pm

Clockworkronin wrote:Thanks, I picked up some sandpaper and exacto blades just yesterday and I can't use a dremel apparently I tore up some tk cover strips because my hand wasn't steady enough

Dremels are very useful (do not give up on it) , I would say practice with it and material that does not matter so you get use to it.

For cutting cover strips I just use the box cutting and straight edge the sand paper to smooth the edges,

Post by **NegativeEleven** » Tue May 19, 2015 3:11 pm

The Chicago Electric brand rotary tool at Harbor Freight fits all Dremel attachments and is only $26. Mine is starting to give me trouble after using it for 3 years, but still works. I haven't had a Dremel ($60-$75) last longer than 18 months.

I am a little shaky as well, but just clamp down the pieces you're working on and go slowly. Like Tom said: Practice, practice, practice.

RogueTrooper · Post by **RogueTrooper** » Tue May 19, 2015 11:03 pm

Whichever dremel or rotary tool you buy, get the upgraded one that has the variable speed

no just on off or on, hi, low, off....

Post by **NegativeEleven** » Wed May 20, 2015 1:14 am

Yeah, the Dremel 3000 or the Chicago Electric variable speed. Do not buy the battery powered ones. They're worthless.

RogueTrooper · Post by **RogueTrooper** » Wed May 20, 2015 11:02 am

NegativeEleven wrote: Do not buy the battery powered ones. They're worthless.

YouTube · Post by **Clockworkronin** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:31 pm

So is the low speed the one you use on ABS? and sorry for my late replies Ive been busy on orders...

Post by **NegativeEleven** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:34 pm

Yeah, set the speed too high and you'll melt plastic and the dremel might try to run away from you. I have the Chicago Electric one and set it on 2-3 out of 6 speeds for plastic.

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