Testing Interest ~ AR60 D-mount

[Duuuuuuuude]

Who would be interested in being able to bolt on a D-Mount to their AR60's?

Uses stock length links, improves geometry when using an aftermarket chassis, gives you more tuning options, and makes you a hit with the ladies.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Who would be interested in being able to bolt on a D-Mount to their AR60's?

Uses stock length links, improves geometry when using an aftermarket chassis, gives you more tuning options, and makes you a hit with the ladies.

Yes, nice but would like to see a triangulated brace to another screw below.

EDIT: What are the two other screw holes and the half-round for?

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by Natedog

Yes, nice but would like to see a triangulated brace to another screw below.

EDIT: What are the two other screw holes and the half-round for?

What is shown is the AX10 version, which is essentially what the AR60 version will be but will come with a lower brace.

The other screw holes are for mounting to the AX10 axle, either side up.

The half-round is pure style and badassery.

[ZippoMan]

Ship me a set and I will test them, hehehe. Looks cool!

[neillarson]

Those would look good on my 1/6th scale jeep build.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

What is shown is the AX10 version, which is essentially what the AR60 version will be but will come with a lower brace.

The other screw holes are for mounting to the AX10 axle, either side up.

The half-round is pure style and badassery.

Cool, would they be delrin or aluminum?

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by Natedog

Cool, would they be delrin or aluminum?

Not sure. Delrin would be ideal, but the aluminum would hold threads better if I go that route. With delrin you'd have to bolt through and nut it underneath. I'll make one of each and see how it goes.

Aluminum takes more time to machine too.

[Natedog]

I like aluminum better and just drill out the holes, a locknut is the way to go imo.

[Bullitrockcrawl]

I'm in for 2

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by Natedog

I like aluminum better and just drill out the holes, a locknut is the way to go imo.

I like aluminum better too, but it takes more time and care to machine (I do all of this on a manual mill), and I haven't yet been able to efficiently produce a surface finish that I feel is up to par for the RCC crowd.

A delrin version would work just as well. No worries about strength. The first one I make will be tested in a Wraith driven by a little kid with a heavy finger. If it'll break, he'll do it.

[Duuuuuuuude]

The kinda clunky aluminum test part. Solid as a rock.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Adapters! One from aluminum, two from delrin. All are plenty strong. The delrin will be the one tested rigorously.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Pre-order list is up in my vendors thread. Post up there if you want one.

[JasonInAugusta]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

I like aluminum better too, but it takes more time and care to machine (I do all of this on a manual mill), and I haven't yet been able to efficiently produce a surface finish that I feel is up to par for the RCC crowd.

A delrin version would work just as well. No worries about strength. The first one I make will be tested in a Wraith driven by a little kid with a heavy finger. If it'll break, he'll do it.

McMaster.

Maroon nylon mesh abrasive belt.

Pick the size you need for your belt/disc sander.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Sweet. Now all I need is a belt/disk sander.

[Duuuuuuuude]

A small run of adapters are ready for sale. If you want one, head over to my vendors thread and let me know.

[JasonInAugusta]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Sweet. Now all I need is a belt/disk sander.

I have a Delta Shopmaster. Model SA446. 4" wide belt, 6" disc.

Uses a 4x36 belt.

You'll love having it just for the ability to put a nice finish on a part. My nylon belt hasn't been off since I put it on.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

I have a Delta Shopmaster. Model SA446. 4" wide belt, 6" disc.

Uses a 4x36 belt.

You'll love having it just for the ability to put a nice finish on a part. My nylon belt hasn't been off since I put it on.

I know it, I've been wanting one for a while now. The plan was to pick one up with the funds gathered from the D-mount sales.

Then the wife saw my PP balance...and...well...she had other plans.

[JasonInAugusta]

I'd let you borrow mine but it would cost more in shipping that what they cost at Lowe's.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

I'd let you borrow mine but it would cost more in shipping that what they cost at Lowe's.

How convenient for you.