Integy Comm Lathe

[Bajaland]

don't forget to clear out those shavings with compressed air or a small brush!

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by Bajaland

don't forget to clear out those shavings with compressed air or a small brush!

I buy cheap brushes at a paint/hardware store. I can get a 3/4" wide brush for ~$0.60 ea. They get used to clean the lathe, armature, RC parts, etc.

[KJ10]

Still looks like that tool is rotated 90deg clock-wise (on it's side), to me. Somebody else mentioned it, as well. Am I just seeing things? Or is this tool designed this way?

[activethunderrc]

this is the best info you can find on the net.
RC Motor Black Book - HobbyTalk
this is what most read to get to where we are now with what we know and refer to.

[laxjj14]

Hey not to get this thread off topic but I found this comm lathe http://rchobbies.com.au/store/produc...876db990462337. I was wondering if it was any good I found one for a lot less than the price shown on that site

[EddieO]

They work but are a pain to get used to and lots more can go wrong....and often you can do little to stop it as its on auto. I have one.....I think I used it twice and was like, F this....

Later EddieO

[Colgout]

Wow, didn't know there is some movements in my thread....

@laxjj14 - the website that you found the lathe is a bit suspicious as if you decide to buy it, they will tell you there is no stock.... I tried them with the 3racing CVD for SCX10 and got same result...

@KJ10 - I think the tool is fitted correctly, but I may try to fit it 90 deg and try again.

@activethunderrc - Yeah I got lots of great info from there.

Ok, I have a question, when you finish cutting the comm, do you need to run the blade or knife between the comm segments to clean up the blur? I found that its rather hard to do that.... Maybe I am still cutting too thick...

[EddieO]

The back side of a exacto works well.....its thicker and doesn't float out of the slot and mark the comm as easy.

I only do it if there is a lot. Typically when you run it washes them away. I do blow mine out with air, but make sure your compressor doesn't let water through....water will muck it up.

Later EddieO

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by EddieO

The back side of a exacto works well.....

That's what I use as well.

[Colgout]

Thanks for the tips guys...

I always use the sharp side of the exacto knife and skid off to the comm surface and have to redo it..... Luckily I have only cut one comm that's is from a good motor. The rest is from scarp armature....

[losiking1]

I also use the back side of an X-acto blade then i follow with the tip of a ball point pen. It smooths the edges of the comm. Was a huge part of thursday night ritual motor maintenance before brushless came along

[EeePee]

Yeah, back side of a blade, or even your fingernail. Fingernails are softer and don't damage the surface if you slip.

No ball point pen for me, I want instant on/off for the segments.