tweak6
Quarry Creeper
what is the best way to go about cutting delrin? I am looking to make steering links for super bully axles. I either want to do a BTA setup or a high clearance setup. but maybe a combo of the two
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delrin
- Thread starter tweak6
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Hardline
Rock Crawler
Any small saw like a coping saw or hacksaw will easily cut delrin. As will a cutoff disk on a Dremel. Keep in mind Delrin is a pretty flexible plastic. Links will bend if not fat enough. It's more common to use aluminum or titanium for links. VP sells a nice selection of generic threaded Ti links...just add rod ends.
Charlie-III
I wanna be Dave
Most plastics we use in RC can be cut with a mid count saw blade.
losikid
Got Worms?
I use this
Bench Top Cut Off Saw
It cuts like a champ on plastics...i also got some fiber disks from mcmaster for it to cut metals
Bench Top Cut Off Saw
It cuts like a champ on plastics...i also got some fiber disks from mcmaster for it to cut metals
tweak6
Quarry Creeper
yes I saw that VP sales links but the longest link they sale is about 7 inches long and that is just not long enough for super bully axles
OTHGbronco82
RCC Addict
Talk to Erik D_lux. He makes really good links and is a nice guy to talk to.
Hardline
Rock Crawler
That's cute - I like. Can it accept somewhat larger disks for making longer cuts in sheet? I'd like to see how well that works on carbon fiber for trays and plates and such.
tweak6
Quarry Creeper
Thank you, I saw on his site that he made links for a few chassis I didn't know he did custom links. I just ordered a few parts from him, waiting for them to come in. I got the servo mounts and servo strengtheners.
OTHGbronco82
RCC Addict
Np."thumbsup"
anuthabubba
Quarry Creeper
Re: how to cut delrin
An old model building tool everyone should have is a Zona or Xacto razor saw. They come in different lengths, depths and tooth counts. I've used them to cut balsa, ply, dowel, carbon fiber, plastic, aluminum and brass tube. Since getting into crawlers, have used a razor saw to mod wheels/rims. They waste a minimum of material because of the thin blades.
An old model building tool everyone should have is a Zona or Xacto razor saw. They come in different lengths, depths and tooth counts. I've used them to cut balsa, ply, dowel, carbon fiber, plastic, aluminum and brass tube. Since getting into crawlers, have used a razor saw to mod wheels/rims. They waste a minimum of material because of the thin blades.
