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Post by nosubfor3 on Dec 30, 2020 5:14:43 GMT -7
So just cut with a steady hand and a sharp eye to get a straight edge?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2020 8:44:03 GMT -7
I have used a miter box and a cut off wheel.
most important is keeping your work from moving while cutting.
I am not an expert and I had hoped your question would have been answered.
I have made many crooked cuts that needed a lot of sanding or straight up abandoned.
so, I am not really qualified to tutor you, but as long as you can plan your cut and maintain it in a straight line, you should be OK.
some have cut die cast bodies with a band saw, but I don't have that kind of equipment.
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Post by AJR on Dec 30, 2020 13:36:06 GMT -7
The way that I do it is I draw a line on the body where I want to make the cut. The I use a pull saw to make the cut. They can be found at Hobby Lobby and do a good job of cutting. Slow and steady wins the race while cutting. Randy's cuts look pretty precise. Mine aren't quite that clean, but pretty close. I figure I'm doing major bodywork anyway, I can clean the imperfections up. Hope this helps? I have a couple of bodies that need widening....one of which is the Pro Stocker that Vince sent me. I will do a short tutorial. Life has gotten in the way of my slot car addiction.
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Post by GTS on Dec 30, 2020 18:18:51 GMT -7
I've only attempted the procedure twice. I used the pull saw (Jeff mentioned) and a small miter box when I shortened the Metro body that I cast. The '53 Studebaker body I'm working on, I cut down the middle with the pull saw, front to back and wanting to remove a "V" section, I opted to sand both halves until they had an even "V" shape removed. Might just be me, but I've never had much luck cutting anything accurately with a dremel, although I do attempt it frequently  . |
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Post by skillet on Dec 31, 2020 20:35:47 GMT -7
Hang in there Jeff. I can post some pics or something to keep the withdrawals under control. Hope everything comes together for yha.
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