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Robb · 01-07-2007, 06:51 PM

There are plenty of threads out there in reference to the multiple of fabbing machines available to the home DIY RC'r, but not really a thread on the actual parts/pieces created.

I am mainly interested in custom aluminum parts produced with mills and lathes, but whatever custom RC parts you have created will work also. If you don't mind going into some detail, please list the tooling used to create the part, and any tips that could be useful to someone looking to create a similar product.*

I am looking into maybe going and buying my own el-cheapo mill this week, but I need a little inspiration before I fork out the dough!

Show off your skills!!!!!

* I don't mean to start this as a way for others to "copy" other's ideas, I just want to hear of the basic tips that could be used in the construction.

BENDER · 01-07-2007, 07:37 PM

There's some good stuff here.
Show off time...

Robb · 01-07-2007, 08:32 PM

Great link Bender, Thanks!!

Exactly what I wanted to see!

Others, don't be scared to continue to post....................

kazi · 01-08-2007, 03:25 PM

not all crawling projects but custom made

Tribal Clod chassis

Crazy buggy skies

RDlogics Wolverine mod.

XTM mammoth parts.

And my most famous custom part, HPI Savage batery an receiver box, I designed it a long time ago when I bought my first Savage, but untill today more than 300 units have been sold, normally I don't make parts for other people but as the Savage box sucks and I have a hobby shop that orders 50 pieces each time, why not to make some extra cash for the hobby?

All parts made with NC milling machines in my work shop.

Micropuller · 01-12-2007, 08:46 AM

Head, carb adapters, exhaust system, N2O injection.

Rims, front axle, fuel tank, exhaust system, driveline (clutch, dogbone etc)

roydelburg · 01-12-2007, 03:52 PM

I love tinkering on CNC machines here is my clod build

Finally done making parts for my clod

tmaxxking1 · 01-12-2007, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roydelburg

I love tinkering on CNC machines here is my clod build

Finally done making parts for my clod

where is your blue star at man

ILoveRCRockCrawlin · 01-12-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roydelburg

I love tinkering on CNC machines here is my clod build

Finally done making parts for my clod

Holy

!!!

Tzi · 01-13-2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILoveRCRockCrawlin

Holy

!!!

yep.... what he said!!

War Pig · 01-14-2007, 08:29 PM

Mine aren't as nice as Roydelburgs, but then I build all my parts with a bandsaw, drill press, and a mill from 1971.

This is the first part I ever made with the mill. It's the bracket for my front dig servo and rear link mounts.

Steering servo, lipo battery, and front link mount, all in one.

Even made the frame side-plates. Mostly with the band saw, Oh yeah, and don't forget the drill press.

GA Dawg · 01-14-2007, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roydelburg

I love tinkering on CNC machines here is my clod build

Finally done making parts for my clod

I saw that the other day. I'm jealous.

lohocla · 01-23-2007, 04:14 PM

War Pig, what thickness aluminum is that?

War Pig · 01-25-2007, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lohocla

War Pig, what thickness aluminum is that?

It was milled out of 1/2" aluminum flatbar. The block that the links are attached to is part of the flatbar, what I'm saying is that it's all one piece. The servo mounts are 1/4" squarebar that are drilled, tapped and screwed onto the bracket. The main part of the bracket is 1/8" thick, and the link mount block is approx. 5/16" X 5/16" X 3/4" long. Hope that helps. Tim.

62PYRO · 01-28-2007, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roydelburg

I love tinkering on CNC machines here is my clod build

Finally done making parts for my clod

They said they wanted home machined parts a-hole.Not showing off your programming skills.

See you at work.

youngblood · 02-08-2007, 06:45 PM

here is my basher super "beefcake"

SammyXp · 02-09-2007, 09:42 AM

Man, I love this stuff! This chassis for a TC3 took me a couple hours on a vertical mill...

Always wear a respirator when milling carbon fiber!!

LAV25 · 02-16-2007, 12:15 PM

I think machining is a pretty kind word for my hacking and dremeling, but here are some pics of my projects, first a shortened Wild Dagger chassis (still a work in progress):

and some Clod axle stiffener/shock mounts I made:

and decorated with magic marker:

all made out of plastic cutting board, using a Dremel and a craft saw.

Not pretty, not the best, but cheap as......The chassis for the Dagger and the mounts for the Clod cost a grand total of

FIVE DOLLARS

-val (not doing it well, but doing it cheap!)

Kingofthehill · 02-17-2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngblood

here is my basher super "beefcake"

IM IN LOVE!.. that is just SICK! amazing work bro.

JOe

Randy77 · 02-19-2007, 07:19 PM

Dang, sweet!!!!

01-07-2007, 06:51 PM	#1
Robb RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VARCOR Posts: 1,826	Show Off Your Home-Machined Parts! There are plenty of threads out there in reference to the multiple of fabbing machines available to the home DIY RC'r, but not really a thread on the actual parts/pieces created. I am mainly interested in custom aluminum parts produced with mills and lathes, but whatever custom RC parts you have created will work also. If you don't mind going into some detail, please list the tooling used to create the part, and any tips that could be useful to someone looking to create a similar product.* I am looking into maybe going and buying my own el-cheapo mill this week, but I need a little inspiration before I fork out the dough! Show off your skills!!!!! * I don't mean to start this as a way for others to "copy" other's ideas, I just want to hear of the basic tips that could be used in the construction.

01-08-2007, 03:25 PM	#4
kazi Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barcelona Posts: 195	not all crawling projects but custom made Tribal Clod chassis Crazy buggy skies RDlogics Wolverine mod. XTM mammoth parts. And my most famous custom part, HPI Savage batery an receiver box, I designed it a long time ago when I bought my first Savage, but untill today more than 300 units have been sold, normally I don't make parts for other people but as the Savage box sucks and I have a hobby shop that orders 50 pieces each time, why not to make some extra cash for the hobby? All parts made with NC milling machines in my work shop. Last edited by kazi; 01-08-2007 at 03:34 PM.

01-07-2007, 07:37 PM	#2
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	There's some good stuff here. Show off time...

01-07-2007, 08:32 PM	#3
Robb RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VARCOR Posts: 1,826	Great link Bender, Thanks!! Exactly what I wanted to see! Others, don't be scared to continue to post....................

01-12-2007, 08:46 AM	#5
Micropuller Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 21	Head, carb adapters, exhaust system, N2O injection. Rims, front axle, fuel tank, exhaust system, driveline (clutch, dogbone etc)

01-12-2007, 03:52 PM	#6
roydelburg Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clackamas Posts: 56	I love tinkering on CNC machines here is my clod build Finally done making parts for my clod

01-14-2007, 08:29 PM	#10
War Pig I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The beautiful Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,923	Mine aren't as nice as Roydelburgs, but then I build all my parts with a bandsaw, drill press, and a mill from 1971. This is the first part I ever made with the mill. It's the bracket for my front dig servo and rear link mounts. Steering servo, lipo battery, and front link mount, all in one. Even made the frame side-plates. Mostly with the band saw, Oh yeah, and don't forget the drill press.

01-23-2007, 04:14 PM	#12
lohocla Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wilkes-barre Posts: 313	War Pig, what thickness aluminum is that?

02-08-2007, 06:45 PM	#15
youngblood RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,255	here is my basher super "beefcake"

02-09-2007, 09:42 AM	#16
SammyXp Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winston-Salem Posts: 200	Man, I love this stuff! This chassis for a TC3 took me a couple hours on a vertical mill... Always wear a respirator when milling carbon fiber!!

02-16-2007, 12:15 PM	#17
LAV25 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 425	I think machining is a pretty kind word for my hacking and dremeling, but here are some pics of my projects, first a shortened Wild Dagger chassis (still a work in progress): and some Clod axle stiffener/shock mounts I made: and decorated with magic marker: all made out of plastic cutting board, using a Dremel and a craft saw. Not pretty, not the best, but cheap as......The chassis for the Dagger and the mounts for the Clod cost a grand total of FIVE DOLLARS -val (not doing it well, but doing it cheap!)

02-19-2007, 07:19 PM	#19
Randy77 Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kingsport Posts: 55	Dang, sweet!!!!

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