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Apr 6, 2011 17:47:48 GMT -7
Post by Wood Butcher Racing on Apr 6, 2011 17:47:48 GMT -7
Alright, so I've been busy around here trying some different things. Just thought I'd share what's been on my choppin' block! Ok, so this one started out as a rail type car. You know, front and rear segments connected by 2 thin rails. Most of the time they are made by just cutting out the middle, but I wanted to cut out all the all parts and then glue it up. The rails would be thin, flat and set verticle, then the segments shaped like foils. Well, while driving to work one morning I had the idea for this variaton. Why not set the stretchers at an angle? Just cut angled slots into a large block and then glue in the stretchers. This is how it started. First layout the car like normal, except this time I inverted the body to have the top on top. Then run it across the table saw with the blade set at the angle you want. The depth of the cut is greater than the thickness of the body. I set the fence to get the middle part 3/4" wide, and since the cut is centered, just flip the block and run it through again. Then before I glued in the stretchers, cut the scaps out across the block. After I cut them off I sanded the curves out since it will be difficult later. You may notice that the F/R segments remain. The idea behind that is the thick block acts like it's own chassis table. Now I just glue in the stretchers and cut the car off the base block. More to come later. This stuff is fun!
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Post by Advance The Man on Apr 7, 2011 6:33:37 GMT -7
Reminds me of goaskgranpa's Chassis 2 design. link... goaskgrandpa.com/sample01.htm Looks to have natural shock absorber system built into frame.
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Post by X-Ring Racing on Apr 7, 2011 7:52:21 GMT -7
Wood butcher, nice car. looks to complicated for me ;D I'm curious to see it finished.
Wow, have to give grandpa credit for some extreme design work on his cars!
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Post by Wood Butcher Racing on Apr 7, 2011 7:57:12 GMT -7
I've seen that car. Would be fun to see it at the speedway! I've cut the profile of the stretchers and then cut it free from the base. Actually, as I've started to shape it, it sort of reminds me of dirt nasty.
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Post by Wood Butcher Racing on Apr 7, 2011 8:02:57 GMT -7
Reminds me of goaskgranpa's Chassis 2 design. link... goaskgrandpa.com/sample01.htm Looks to have natural shock absorber system built into frame. Yes, Grandpa had his thinkin' cap on. Seems like it would be subject to alignment problems. Wood is a hard material to work with. It's still alive long after it's dead ...
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Apr 11, 2011 15:42:08 GMT -7
Post by FiRENZE on Apr 11, 2011 15:42:08 GMT -7
Wood Butcher,
Nice rail type car. Having the stretchers at an angle is a unique variation. I look forward to seeing photo of completed car.
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Apr 11, 2011 17:29:06 GMT -7
Post by Wood Butcher Racing on Apr 11, 2011 17:29:06 GMT -7
Thanks,FiRENZE I count that as a huge compliment. I agree about angling the rails. It had more of an impact than I expected. Here are some pics before primer.
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Apr 12, 2011 19:50:13 GMT -7
Post by FiRENZE on Apr 12, 2011 19:50:13 GMT -7
Wood Butcher,
Photos show the rails clearly angled from front to rear of body. A nice flowing design. Is the type/species of wood Pine?
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Apr 13, 2011 8:14:36 GMT -7
Post by dko on Apr 13, 2011 8:14:36 GMT -7
Unique car design. I really like it. You are quite a craftsman. Are you going to weight it with cubes?
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Apr 13, 2011 9:01:43 GMT -7
Post by Wood Butcher Racing on Apr 13, 2011 9:01:43 GMT -7
Wood Butcher, Photos show the rails clearly angled from front to rear of body. A nice flowing design. Is the type/species of wood Pine? Firenze Derby SportsCarsYes. Pineibus palletus, to be exact ...
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Apr 13, 2011 9:17:14 GMT -7
Post by Wood Butcher Racing on Apr 13, 2011 9:17:14 GMT -7
Unique car design. I really like it. You are quite a craftsman. Are you going to weight it with cubes? Yes, 1 cube of lead to be exact. I made a jig for the router that I use to make a form to pour the lead into. I also use it to cut the cavity in the car. When it cools I just pop it out and it matches the cavity in the car. I learned a couple things along the way: 1. Hot lead and glued wood don't mix. The car came apart at the seams when the glue heated up and let loose. 2. Wood scortches when exposed to molten lead (I know, big suprise, right?). Well, what I learned is if I line the 'mold' with aluminum foil it prevents any 'spontanius combustion" that may occour.
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May 3, 2011 16:20:43 GMT -7
Post by Wood Butcher Racing on May 3, 2011 16:20:43 GMT -7
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May 3, 2011 16:32:58 GMT -7
Post by PWDDC on May 3, 2011 16:32:58 GMT -7
Magnificent craftsmanship!
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Post by dko on May 4, 2011 8:05:57 GMT -7
Looking really good!!! Great idea with the lead mold. Are you going to race this one at here (or maybe that's a silly question)?
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Post by Classy Chassis on May 5, 2011 7:54:47 GMT -7
Very Nice!!! You guys have way too much time on your hands to be able to build like this, I'm Jealous
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