Making your own links

[md7989]

Hey guys, I've got plenty of 5/16" Delrin in the mail as we speak (3ft fror $10 shipped on eBay ) and was wondering if there are any links or how-to articles out there to help with making your own links. I'm very interested in this and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

-Mike

[JeepinOR]

You'll just need set screws and rod ends - cut the delrin rod to the length you need while accounting for total length (which included the rod ends).

EDIT - I searched. Here's one informative result that is worth reading: Typical rod size for delrin links

[md7989]

So with delrin do you cut the piece to the length you need and then drill a hole in each end of the delrin piece to thread the set screws into?

EDIT: Thanks for the link above

[helhedded]

This isn't for delrin, but it is very useful info.

Here is a great tutorial for making your own stainless steel links.

Rockcrawlers Berg/enroute Build.......Finally.

[crawlhog]

[QUOTE=md7989;2533101]So with delrin do you cut the piece to the length you need and then drill a hole in each end of the delrin piece to thread the set screws into?

yes unless you plan to bend the links then you have to compensate for your bend so your links aren,t to short

[jsowens]

Here's you a tutorial for delrin links:

Tools:
-drill with appropriate bit size (slightly smaller than the set screw you plan on using)
-tubing cutter (I use the following cutter)
http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?...llow&cId=PDIO1
-JeepinDoug's drill bushing (not necessary, but incredibly useful)
Link Drill Bushing

Materials:
-Delrin rod in your choice of diameter (5/16'' works well)
-m3 long set screws
http://www.mcmaster.com/#set-screws/=7v3fwu
-your choice of rod ends



Tutorial:
-Measure the link size taking into account whether you're planning a bent link or not, then mark it using a silver sharpie. Be sure to use the measure twice, cut once mentality to avoid wasting material.

-Clamp on the tubing cutter and tighten it up a little. Then chuck the end of the delrin rod into your drill. Hold the tubing cutter in one hand and start the drill with the other hand...using the drill to spin the delrin rod will drastically speed up the cutting process. After you notice the tubing cutter feeling loose, tighten it up and continue this process until the cut is finished. Repeat the process to get your additional links cut.



-Pop JeepinDoug's drill bushing onto the end of the link and use the drill to drill your hole. Repeat this process until there is a hole in each end of each link you're making.



-Thread a long set screw into each end of each link, then screw on the rod end of your choice (Traxxas Revo ends work really well).

And there you have it...this should be pretty self explanatory. Feel free to PM me with any questions you have...and excuse the ugliness of my carpet haha.

[md7989]

Originally Posted by jsowens

Here's you a tutorial for delrin links:

Tools:
-drill with appropriate bit size (slightly smaller than the set screw you plan on using)
-tubing cutter (I use the following cutter)
http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?...llow&cId=PDIO1
-JeepinDoug's drill bushing (not necessary, but incredibly useful)
Link Drill Bushing

Materials:
-Delrin rod in your choice of diameter (5/16'' works well)
-m3 long set screws
http://www.mcmaster.com/#set-screws/=7v3fwu
-your choice of rod ends

Tutorial:
-Measure the link size taking into account whether you're planning a bent link or not, then mark it using a silver sharpie. Be sure to use the measure twice, cut once mentality to avoid wasting material.

-Clamp on the tubing cutter and tighten it up a little. Then chuck the end of the delrin rod into your drill. Hold the tubing cutter in one hand and start the drill with the other hand. After you notice the tubing cutter feeling loose, tighten it up and continue this process until the cut is finished. Repeat the process to get your additional links cut.

-Pop JeepinDoug's drill bushing onto the end of the link and use the drill to drill your hole. Repeat this process until there is a hole in each end of each link you're making.

-Thread a long set screw into each end of each link, then screw on the rod end of your choice (Traxxas Revo ends work really well).

And there you have it...this should be pretty self explanatory, but maybe I'll add some photos to it when I have time to make it a legit tutorial. Feel free to PM me with any questions you have.

Now that's what I call a nice little write up. Thank you very much.

[jsowens]

No prob...hope it helps.