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Post by 72toy on Jan 4, 2008 15:47:28 GMT -8
Thanks for the help guys and for that link. Maybe now I can get back to trucks
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Post by mojavemark on Jan 4, 2008 18:53:00 GMT -8
I've used one of these wire bending jigs with some luck.....Mark
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Post by wtsf150 on Jan 4, 2008 19:42:06 GMT -8
Mark were can you get one of these that looks pretty useful Willie
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Post by mojavemark on Jan 5, 2008 3:10:41 GMT -8
Hi Willie, I had a real hard time finding this.. I believe I found it at Micro-Mark. It's a modelers supply catalog as you probably know. I believe some jewelery and beading supply places might have them also. The slots are perfect for .100 rod.
Mark
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Post by wtsf150 on Jan 5, 2008 7:37:02 GMT -8
Thanks Mark i'll be sure to check out Micro Mark and a couple other places close by Thanks, Willie
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Post by 72toy on Jan 5, 2008 9:07:27 GMT -8
I just ordered my tubing. when it gets here Ill start my cage and see how it goes. I've modified models before but not like this. This is a new learning step to get over.
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Post by mhadman2003 on Jan 5, 2008 20:58:22 GMT -8
72,just take your time.There is no rush...Slow and steady.
Take a lot of pics and show your progress.
Do you have a needle file set? A great set of tools to have when connecting your tube work.
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Post by mhadman2003 on Jan 5, 2008 21:00:13 GMT -8
Hi Willie, I had a real hard time finding this.. I believe I found it at Micro-Mark. It's a modelers supply catalog as you probably know. I believe some jewelery and beading supply places might have them also. The slots are perfect for .100 rod. Mark Something like that might not be all that hard to make..You have me thinking.I might get some metal block out and play around..That looks like a very handy device. hmmm..
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Post by mojaveracer208 on Jan 6, 2008 1:15:45 GMT -8
That item is available from Harbor Freight and probably some similar vendors online. I paid like $1.99 for mine. Easy to make one out of a piece of metal bar...steel, brass, aluminum...whatever...even hardwood...any one will work for models. Use steel rod or hardwood dowels for the pins you see in the picture. Try varying the spacing to bend different sizes of tube/rod.
Richard
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