jeffb Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 i know ive seen this somewhere..but where? somebody was selling them and im in need of one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Mike's Scale Speed Shop out of Wisconson had one for sale at the NNL Nationals in October....to be chucked into a power drill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I use my knee, a piece of 120 grit and the television... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roadkill2525 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I use a file or sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Mike's Scale Speed Shop out of Wisconson had one for sale at the NNL Nationals in October....to be chucked into a power drill... I wonder if that's the same person I got mine from years ago at the NAMCC convention in Chicago; it's the only place I've ever seen one available for sale. Mine chucks into a drill, w/a separate piece that's screwed into place & holds the outer part of the tire-which isn't always needed if the tire fits snugly to the main part of the tool. It's one of my favorite tools, it makes the tire scuffing/mold line removal simple and painless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Poage Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 A number of years ago I read a "how-to" article on how to make a similar tool. so I did!. It is a 1/4 bolt with several washers and nuts. I've done the sandpaper TV thing too. But I like this tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 You guys lost me on the tv.... I made my own as well. Chucks into my dremel. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Peterson Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 A number of years ago I read a "how-to" article on how to make a similar tool. so I did!. It is a 1/4 bolt with several washers and nuts. I've done the sandpaper TV thing too. But I like this tool. That's the ticket. I've given that tip (as I am sure plenty of other hobbyists have) to lots of folks. It's even featured on our web site, among some other simple building tips: http://www.freewebs.com/cpmcc/modelingtips.htm If I had (I did at one time, don't anymore...long painful story...) a machine shop, I would go the extra mile and tailor tool size to common tire sizes, but a bolt, nut and washers does the trick nicely. The advantage over the sandpaper/knee/TV method (which I confess I still use on occasion) is that the "turning" method renders a more even/consistent surface with less effort. Besides, guys should use power tools whenever possible, no matter how small the job, and as God intended. One way to make the tool "to size" would be to use a series of progressively sized pieces of tube (brass, plastic, aluminum) as collars that fit over each other until you take some of the slop out of difference between the tire i.d. and the bolt o.d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Tillotson Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 There is also the cheap way also. Take a socket out of your toolbox that fits the inner diameter of the tire and chuck it up in your handy cordless drill (with adaptor of course). Then get the sandpaper or file board out and start spinning. I use this for all my Nascar builds and have always got an even scuff. Plus I always lose the washers and etc. to build the other tool with! LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I just use a 100 grit sanding stick and turn it in my hands, builds hand strength and you don't have to wonder where you stashed the tool since it was last used. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I complete at the most about 4 models a year averaging 4 tires per car. At the most I have to scuff 12 tires a year. To me it's never been worth investing in a specific tool for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 thanks for the feedback. i was looking to use the tool to clean resin tires. i finally made a fixture to put in the lathe. takes a little time to set up, but works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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