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Post by X-Ring Racing on Mar 8, 2011 20:44:42 GMT -7
Lurking around I know everyone loves the Proxxon drill press. I was wondering what everyone uses to cut their bodies?
Band saws, scroll saws?
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Post by ljo on Mar 8, 2011 20:58:36 GMT -7
You can do a lot with just a belt sander. Our last 2 cars were done using only a belt sander, granted they aren't very intricate.
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Post by X-Ring Racing on Mar 8, 2011 21:22:17 GMT -7
Sorry guys, I just noticed a post further down that I missed. It looks as though most would choose a band saw if they could have only one. Here's my problem, I just picked up a used 10" craftsman band saw tonight for cheap but I have a few problems.
The blade wonders left and right although it seems to be tight. And although the table is set at 90 degrees the cut is coming out uneven. Meaning when ripping the block for the side shape, the top is wider than the bottom.
I figure for starters maybe I need a new blade but to fix the other problems I have no clue?
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Post by X-Ring Racing on Mar 8, 2011 21:24:01 GMT -7
You can do a lot with just a belt sander. Our last 2 cars were done using only a belt sander, granted they aren't very intricate. I do have a nice (though cheap) little 1" table top belt sander but I had the same issue with it being square. I do love it though and use it a lot on other things.
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Post by X-Ring Racing on Mar 8, 2011 22:57:16 GMT -7
we're talkin quite a bit, maybe an 8th. I was going to try the sander to even it out tomorrow.
I see what you mean by "an art"!
I just found the owners manual online, and I can't believe there are so many adjustments... wow. I have my work cut out for me tomorrow.
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Post by psycaz on Mar 9, 2011 1:46:25 GMT -7
Sorry guys, I just noticed a post further down that I missed. It looks as though most would choose a band saw if they could have only one. Here's my problem, I just picked up a used 10" craftsman band saw tonight for cheap but I have a few problems. The blade wonders left and right although it seems to be tight. And although the table is set at 90 degrees the cut is coming out uneven. Meaning when ripping the block for the side shape, the top is wider than the bottom. I figure for starters maybe I need a new blade but to fix the other problems I have no clue? I too have a Craftsman bandsaw and have the same problem. Blade wonders in the wood, bottom wider than the top. Tightening the blade to where it should be keeps it at about 1/16", but I would love to get it out. Let me know if you ever figure it out. I just allow for the drift and sand flat after with my belt sander.
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Post by Ca$h on Mar 9, 2011 4:48:40 GMT -7
I use a Skil jig saw to cut my blocks with,and had the same problem with "blade walk" until one of the trips I made to Utah for the PDDR race. I was talking to Glenn and David about this, they suggested using the "BLOCK" to hold your block of wood with when cutting, it works GREAT. plus it keeps your fingers away from the blade.
Terry
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Post by birel33 on Mar 9, 2011 6:35:41 GMT -7
I use a laser. It gives me the same results each and every time.
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Post by *5 J's* on Mar 9, 2011 7:38:03 GMT -7
Table saw for flat bodies, scroll saw for more intricate designs. I found the "art" of the scroll saw to be to inconsistent for detailed work.
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Post by 2FAST4U on Mar 9, 2011 10:34:09 GMT -7
Lurking around I know everyone loves the Proxxon drill press. I was wondering what everyone uses to cut their bodies? Band saws, scroll saws? BAND SAW... WITH " THE BLOCK " HOLDING THE WOOD FOR THE SIDE PROFILE CUT. WORKS PERFECT EVERY TIME... USE A METAL BLADE...
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Post by X-Ring Racing on Mar 9, 2011 15:12:46 GMT -7
2fast4u: A metal blade? There's something different. Why metal, for a smoother cut? Well I got it all worked out *** TODAY ***. Bought a new blade, took everything apart and adjusted blade tension, belt tension, and adjusted both upper and lower roller guides etc.. It works great now I squared it up best I could, it's still a little off but I have it close. I am going to try to square it up better later. One big issue that was causing so much blade wander was the lower roller guides underneath were lowered for angle cuts. Putting that all the way back up helped a lot too. I'm very happy now. I have 49.00 invested in it total! Not too bad ;D I squared up my belt sander , I didn't even realize it was way off. So once it was working correctly it wasn't too hard to level everything off with the sander. By the way if you're looking for a cheap sander that does a great job here is the sander I have www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-x-30-inch-belt-sander-2485.html?utm_term=2485&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=googlebase&mr:39.99 at HF. I paid 29.95 because they were out and I bought the floor model! best 30.00 I ever spent. I cut 3 bodies *** TODAY ***. 2 for practice and maybe a back up car, and one for the real deal!
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Post by Wood Butcher Racing on Mar 23, 2011 8:24:39 GMT -7
You beat me to the suggestions to fix the problem. Careful adjustment and a good blade will pay off.
There is one more thing to remember about a band saw; the blades will drift when cutting. On top of that, each blade will drift differently. BS fences have an adjustment to make up for this. Most BS don't come with a fence (like a table saw), most likely you have a mitre gauge that will slide in the slot of the table. Don't use it for ripping, crosscuts only. And only small pieces at that. Because of the drift, your cut won't come out strait. Just mark a cut line and cut close to it. Then finish it off on the belt sander. If the car body is thin, attaching it to something bigger (like the BLOCK or anything that is square) is good practice.
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Post by FiRENZE on Mar 26, 2011 7:51:39 GMT -7
A band saw is good for cutting cars with shapes. The car below was cut-out with a 3/16" wood cutting blade. Material thickness varies from 1/16" (plywood, vertical rear spoiler) to 3/8" Basswood. [/img] Firenze Derby SportsCars
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Post by X-Ring Racing on Mar 26, 2011 11:47:57 GMT -7
Nice car !
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Post by Shade Racing on Mar 27, 2011 12:49:32 GMT -7
Lurking around I know everyone loves the Proxxon drill press. I was wondering what everyone uses to cut their bodies? Band saws, scroll saws? BAND SAW... WITH " THE BLOCK " HOLDING THE WOOD FOR THE SIDE PROFILE CUT. WORKS PERFECT EVERY TIME... USE A METAL BLADE... take "THE BLOCK" & put it against the blade of your band saw to square up the band saw table & put the car in "THE BLOCK" to cut; I use the 1st "BLOCK" I got to cut car bodies & bought a 2nd to drill my axle holes ;D
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