Re: Armor build help in Columbia, SC
Posted: 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
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Armor build help in Columbia, SC
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Re: Armor build help in Columbia, SC
Posted: 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.
Re: Armor build help in Columbia, SC
Posted: 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.
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.
Re: Armor build help in Columbia, SC
Posted: 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
Re: Armor build help in Columbia, SC
Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 1:47 pm
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.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
For cutting cover strips I just use the box cutting and straight edge the sand paper to smooth the edges,
Re: Armor build help in Columbia, SC
Posted: 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.
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.
Re: Armor build help in Columbia, SC
Posted: 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....
no just on off or on, hi, low, off....
Re: Armor build help in Columbia, SC
Posted: 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.
Re: Armor build help in Columbia, SC
Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 11:02 am
NegativeEleven wrote: Do not buy the battery powered ones. They're worthless.
Re: Armor build help in Columbia, SC
Posted: 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...
Re: Armor build help in Columbia, SC
Posted: 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.