Carolina Garrison

yes and do not get the pliers (that do a bad job) I been doing Leather work since I was 10...I always like this way better:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q30NxhjPHH0

Marqus wrote:Should I invest in the snap tool? I'm not sure what I'm talking about. Lol.

Wow that didn't seem intimidating at all. I am sure it will be different with plastic, how do you reccomends making the hole. I've researched a few methods and saw a drill and saw a hole puncher.

For Snap plates I just cut the basic snap plate out... draw a line for one corn to the other (which makes an X) and there is the middle/center and you drill the hole.

then set the snap in...



then round the corners (so not to have something that you undersuit may snag on)




If you do the nylon cloth version snap plate then just use a hole punch and then set the snap in...

Marqus wrote:Wow that didn't seem intimidating at all. I am sure it will be different with plastic, how do you reccomends making the hole. I've researched a few methods and saw a drill and saw a hole puncher.

I like the snap plate method, it seems easy enough for me to handle.

So just to give an update on the supplies I currently have;

-Gloves
-E600 Glue
-Sand Paper
-Clamp Set
-Exacto Knife set
-Masking Tape
-Ruler
-KRYLON Spray Paint
-Industrial Velcro BLK/WHT
-Magnets (ORDERED)
-TK Boots (ORDERED)
-Neck Seal (ORDERED)
-S Trim (ORDERED)
-Green Lens (ORDERED)
-Mic Tips (ORDERED)
-Undersuit (ORDERED)

Sounds like you have a lot of it down.

I would look at a Dremel and the curved hobby scissor (both are very needed tools)

what undersuit did you order?

Marqus wrote:I like the snap plate method, it seems easy enough for me to handle.

So just to give an update on the supplies I currently have;

-Gloves
-E600 Glue
-Sand Paper
-Clamp Set
-Exacto Knife set
-Masking Tape
-Ruler
-KRYLON Spray Paint
-Industrial Velcro BLK/WHT
-Magnets (ORDERED)
-TK Boots (ORDERED)
-Neck Seal (ORDERED)
-S Trim (ORDERED)
-Green Lens (ORDERED)
-Mic Tips (ORDERED)
-Undersuit (ORDERED)

C9 Champion from Target was the undersuit that I order, the ones you linked me to.

I will look into a Dremel tool also. I was meaning to look for the scissors also.

RogueTrooper wrote:Sounds like you have a lot of it down.

I would look at a Dremel and the curved hobby scissor (both are very needed tools)

what undersuit did you order?

I get rare earth magnets at Home Depot or Lowes. Not all locations have em, but they're labeled "super strong" and they're usually near screws/bolts, in the section with velcro and picture hanging wire. They're pretty cheap, $4 for 6 half inch ones, I believe.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Super-Magnets- ... 202526367/

thanks for the heads up. Ill have to look out for them the next trip i make to Home Depot.

NegativeEleven wrote:I get rare earth magnets at Home Depot or Lowes. Not all locations have em, but they're labeled "super strong" and they're usually near screws/bolts, in the section with velcro and picture hanging wire. They're pretty cheap, $4 for 6 half inch ones, I believe.

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Super-Magnets- ... 202526367/

I like to buy what I can locally. It keeps people employed and saves money on shipping.

Very coo on the C9 Champion.

Most RC hobby shops have the scissors

Marqus wrote:C9 Champion from Target was the undersuit that I order, the ones you linked me to.

I will look into a Dremel tool also. I was meaning to look for the C9 Champion also.

RogueTrooper wrote:Sounds like you have a lot of it down.

I would look at a Dremel and the curved hobby scissor (both are very needed tools)

what undersuit did you order?

Looking to pick up the Dremel and Scissors this week. Any specific type of Dremel or are they all powerful enough to use on ABS?

Got my S trim from ATA and the lens from USAGlasses in the mail today! (:

All the dremels are able to cut and sand ABS...


The major differences in the Dremels are the speed settings and the attachment add ons that you get.

Do not look into the cordless. The battery does not sustain long.

The Dremel 4000 is the best around with an extremely good range of variable speeds

The Dremel 200 is only on and off (not something that I am a true fan of)
The Dremel 3000 is on/off hi/lo.

I personally would step up to the 4000 model. Walmart has pretty decent bundles like this:


http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dremel-4000-1 ... t/40548868

Marqus wrote:Looking to pick up the Dremel and Scissors this week. Any specific type of Dremel or are they all powerful enough to use on ABS?

Marqus wrote:Got my S trim from ATA and the lens from USAGlasses in the mail today! (:

Excellent. Before long you are going to have to start your own build thread: viewforum.php?f=12

My "Chicago Electric rotary tool" from Harbor Freight for $26 has lasted longer than the 2 Dremel tools I burned out, which were $60-$70 each. All the Dremel bits fit in it.