The RCC Hobby Machinists Challenge

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by mjderstine

If I pm you first can I usurp the number one spot!

Only if you PP me $50.

[ROWDY RACING]

Hey Jake I am going to need one of those xr spools.

[Goatsniper]

Thanks guys! I'm glad we had a month to make something cause those universal joints were a pain in the as to make. I'll post up some more pics tonight when I get home.

[mjderstine]

you def. deserve the win man. those things look factory cnc made

where is the pile of mistakes? ;)

[Goatsniper]

Originally Posted by mjderstine

you def. deserve the win man. those things look factory cnc made

where is the pile of mistakes? ;)

Thanks. The recycle dumpster has about 15 of them in it. Lol

[crawlerhawk]

Very impressive , congrats Goatsniper

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by Goatsniper

Thanks. The recycle dumpster has about 15 of them in it. Lol

That's not trash, that's a pile of experience!

Originally Posted by crawlerhawk

Very impressive , congrats Goatsniper

I was diggin' your wheels. If I had the equipment I would have ripped myself out a set of them a long time ago.

[Goatsniper]

Pics of the process

One of the stub shafts before threading.



Both shafts and stubs finished on the lathe.



Close up of both shafts



Cutting the opening in the shafts for the universal joints.









Short shaft finished from mill



Universal joint center section.





Short shaft before assembly



Short shaft assembled





Locker





Complete package



In stalled axle








Pictures were taken all through out the many pieces it took me to get this right.

[mjderstine]

damn man that is nice. any thoughts to heat treating that center square piece to make sure it doesnt wear out? or the entire things?

what was this milled from? p20 or something like that?

[Goatsniper]

Originally Posted by mjderstine

damn man that is nice. any thoughts to heat treating that center square piece to make sure it doesnt wear out? or the entire things?

what was this milled from? p20 or something like that?

If I ever make another set I'll probably get them heat treated..... I'm not sure what the material is. I made them from material that was in the cold rolled steel cut off bin.

[Chris_The_Battery_Man]

Man why did I miss this thread? Are there any plans of doing another thread DOOD? I like the challenge 2 the best. I actually have something I have wanted to build for fun, and this looks like it would motivate me.

[Duuuuuuuude]

I'm sure there will be another. I can't guarantee that it'll have a prize, but this isn't the end of the HMC.

[STANG KILLA SS]

id like to suggest these for the next challenge
3 Pack Hide A Beer Can Soda Covers Camo Wrap Sleeves Koozie Disguise | eBay

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

id like to suggest these for the next challenge
3 Pack Hide A Beer Can Soda Covers Camo Wrap Sleeves Koozie Disguise | eBay

I think we can do better than that. Working on sponsors and ideas for round 3 as we speak...

[PaulzOx]

When does the next challenge start?

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by PaulzOx

When does the next challenge start?

No clue. I'm still putting things together to make it happen.

[mjderstine]

look forward to another one!

[PaulzOx]

I can't wait, I jut bought a bench top mill and I am looking forward to participating.

[Duuuuuuuude]

HMC #3 will be announced this weekend. Get ready for something a little different...

[Trubble]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

"Get ready for something a little different..."

Unnerving statement, but let's see where this goes.