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07-12-2013, 12:29 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C.
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|  Making Custom Rollcage Components
Hey, I'm wanting to braze or weld my own custom roll-cage components for my Axial Wraith. I've seen a few guys do it before, and I'd like to know how they make the threaded ends to bolt them to the cage. I've tried drilling and threading a piece of solid 3/16" shaft before, and it didn't stay straight. (And yes, I used a lathe, I'm not a noob.) Any other info on making cage parts would also be appreciated.
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07-12-2013, 01:18 PM
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| Pebble Pounder  Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida
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07-12-2013, 02:08 PM
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07-12-2013, 02:34 PM
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That is how most do the versions you see. | |
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07-12-2013, 05:31 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C.
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| Re: Making Custom Rollcage Components
Well, now I'm wonder if I just didn't have the bit in the chuck deep enough. Then it'd make sense if it wasn't in the exact center when it started drilling. Need to try it again I guess.
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07-12-2013, 06:44 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2013 Location: falling waters
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| Re: Making Custom Rollcage Components
That small of hole need to be spotted or the drill will walk all over the place
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07-13-2013, 10:46 AM
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07-13-2013, 12:08 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida
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| Re: Making Custom Rollcage Components
Just punch a dimple for the bit. I've tried doing it on both a drill press and a lathe and it's hard to get centered. A center finder helps: Buy Zero Zero Center Finder at Woodcraft The key to doing it on a lathe is a small, very short (to eliminate flex) bit, at least for a pilot hole. |
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