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ZackMicF 11-15-2011 10:31 PM

Roll Cage/Exo Cage?
 
so i just made my first jig to bend some tubing.
i was wondering if i should use 3/16" or 1/4" tubing?
it's going on a 4 door rubicon SCX-10 scaler on 1.9s
any tips on bending it all?

86zuk 11-16-2011 10:29 PM

3/16 is about 2 in at 1/10 scale and 1/4 is 2.5 in so thats up to you I like 3/16 its more the size of most cages out there. Do some test bends to see how your bender works that way you know where to start your bends. Weld or braze the ends of two peices together and bend them at the same time if you can that way it makes two of the same part at the same time. Also make each peice as long as you can they are stronger then joints and you wont have to do as much brazing and sanding. hope that helps.


Also if you get some coat hangers you can make test peices to get the shape right.

Pegasix 11-17-2011 10:35 AM

ive been using pipe cleaners to bend and mock up the cage prior to bending my actual metal. this may help

cameraman 11-17-2011 06:48 PM

i would love to see how you plan to attach the cage

ZackMicF 11-17-2011 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameraman (Post 3386254)
i would love to see how you plan to attach the cage

that's not the problem but when i get more into the project i show you

ZackMicF 11-18-2011 02:00 AM

If anyone is interested in this check out my build thread i just stared it

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial...-jk-build.html

xtreme4x2 07-04-2012 06:19 AM

Re: Roll Cage/Exo Cage?
 
I was looking into making an exo cage and always thought everyone used metal coat hangers?


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