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Post by SKR on Sept 11, 2008 16:05:00 GMT -7
Go with as much shut down as you can. I'm guessing 4.6' to 6' will be plenty and have a towel or something soft at the end just in case the faster cars don't stop. On the shut down rail. Most definitely have no power here. The rebar wire should work fine for your shut down area. One thing we did with ours was shim under the rail towards the end of the shut down area to help the cars slow down using the magnetic downforce of the car. On the wire gauge. I'd use the same gauge for everything if you have it just to keep everything consistent with one another. For the controller hook ups we have hardware bolts. We drilled holes through a 2 by 4 and installed the bolts for the drivers stand. Can't remember what size they are, they look like 1/4" by 4". Leave about a half an inch on the bottom side to hook up your track wires. Good luck Dave, don't hesitate to post anymore questions if you have any. We'd be glad to help you out. Oh yeah, take pictures of your track when your done. We'd love to see it. Sam  |
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Post by sst1610 on Sept 26, 2008 15:17:40 GMT -7
So I went to get a 1/32 router bit at lowes and couldn't find one. On the hoslotcarracing.com site it says to use a 1/16'' high speed router bit. Well I can't find either, maybe I'm looking for the wrong bit. Anyone have any input on this? I'm also looking for table saw blade the will cut 1/16'' guide pin slot but my neighbor whose doing all the work only has a 1/8'' blade.
Thanks alot
Dave
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2008 15:28:39 GMT -7
I'm new here so I don't know who's who or what has been posted in the past, but have you seen this? www.SlotCarsInc.com Looks a lot easier and not much more expensive then building your own! Let us know how it goes! Tjet |
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Post by SKR on Sept 26, 2008 15:59:00 GMT -7
I'll try to find out what we used tonight Dave and get back with you.
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Post by sst1610 on Sept 26, 2008 17:55:33 GMT -7
Ok thanks Sam, really appreciate all your help
Dave
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Post by SKR on Sept 27, 2008 9:53:33 GMT -7
Dave, I got the info your looking for. It was purchased from Home Depot.
It's Black and Decker 7-1/4" Pirahana
1/16" wide
Stock # 77-7737
made for a circular saw but works with table saws also.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2008 10:42:07 GMT -7
Be VERY careful with a 1/16' blade on a table saw!
Not to preach, I've just seen some very nasty accidents!
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Post by SKR on Sept 27, 2008 10:50:00 GMT -7
Safety is always a concern around power tools.
Just curious, what was the direct cause to these accidents?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2008 13:41:14 GMT -7
I've seen blades come apart and sail around a shop when put in tools they weren't designed for. Such as speed and torque. I don't know what size table saw you are using so I may be way off base. Just offering a word of caution.
On a more fun note, as a result of of a bit coming apart, I once has to pull a piece of one out of my girlfriends very nice backside once ;D
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Post by johnbalich on Sept 27, 2008 19:43:26 GMT -7
life does have its compensations ...lol btw why was she sitting on the saw?? lol j/k
I have used table saws and all sort of power tools for about 45 years without injury. It is likely because I have never stopped being a LITTLE BIT AFRAID of the tool.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2008 20:58:46 GMT -7
Table saws are the worst. They don't give, they just chew and spit. I had a piece of oak splinter (about the size of three toothpicks) and shoot up my finger from the tip to the palm. It had to be surgically removed. No way to anticipate it or protect myself. It happens before you know it!
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Post by sst1610 on Sept 28, 2008 16:29:27 GMT -7
Well I bit the bullit and ordered a Slotcarsinc track, the 15.3' with a total of 20'. Hopefully it will be here in a week. The fellow on ebay said with can be run with high power so I will prolly use 2 batteries like my original plan. Will let everyone know how it is and will get good pics of it.
Dave
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Post by SKR on Sept 28, 2008 17:56:52 GMT -7
Cool, looking forward to a review.
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Post by chima on Oct 28, 2008 10:39:44 GMT -7
If you are new to HO Drag racing and wanting to get involved, not sure about something  don't be shy. Ask questions. There is a great group of enthusiastic people here that are more than happy to help and answer questions from building a car to building your own track. There is no such thing as a silly question. Take a look at this section for more info on getting started www.psychoslots.com/index.cgi?board=gs |
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Post by dave hochallanged evans on Aug 23, 2009 16:14:06 GMT -7
Been around a couple of years an still have questions What is some methods used to clean up the copper parts on old T-Jets, I figure clean parts make better electrical connection. been watching house cleaning programs on cable since unemployed an I think lemon juice an salt was one of the solutions, yet when I get it out they try to become Margaritas  |
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don't be shy. Ask questions. There is a great group of enthusiastic people here that are more than happy to help and answer questions from building a car to building your own track. There is no such thing as a silly question. 