Photo-etch disk brake turning

[89AKurt]

Pet peeve of mine is photo-etch disk brakes that still don't look real.  Someone who can lathe turn an arbor could sell these!

Tools required:
Dremel motor tool
Cordless drill
Cut-off disk arbor
Washers
Nail sanding stick
Optional: Waldon punch, aluminum plate

First thing I did was make a washer that fit inside these brakes, out of aluminum printing plate.  Found appropriate sized washers in my stash box.

It took numerous attempts to get the disk centered, this cordless drill is variable speed, so I would watch and then adjust.  It doesn't require high speed to do this.

I held the drill between my legs, turned on with my left hand, and held the sanding stick working it back and forth.  I would have done a video, but I have only two hands. 

Note to photo-etch makers, would be nice to have a washer that fits inside.  I could see a machined arbor that would make it so much easier.

[peteski]

I like the effect!

[R. Thorne]

I also like it.  Now sprinkle on some brake lining dust lol.

[Rider]

Looks great! A light wash and they'll be awesome. 

[Bainford]

Great tip!

[Mr. Muppet]

About how fine/course is the sanding stick you used?

[Deuces]

Can also be done with scotch bright.... Looks cool. ☺️

[Rusty92]

Thanks for the tip! 

[89AKurt]

On 5/2/2019 at 8:22 AM, R. Thorne said:

I also like it.  Now sprinkle on some brake lining dust lol.

Could do that!  I spray Dull-Coat with a drop of flat black around the rims to simulate that.

On 5/2/2019 at 8:08 PM, Mr. Muppet said:

About how fine/course is the sanding stick you used?

Don't know off-hand, think 600.

On 5/11/2019 at 5:03 PM, Deuces said:

Can also be done with scotch bright.... Looks cool. ☺️

Could, or steel wool.  I think the rigid and flat stick is the best bet.