1-8 nostalgia top fuel

[vettecote]

al, i start with a 5" diameter piece of neoprene.

i square both sides of the piece to the proper width. next i remove most of the center w/ a hole saw.

then a 2" cutter to finish the i.d.

then do a step cut to make the outside of what would be the tire bead. then a corner rounding bit for the inside radius of the side wall. then i use a corner rounding bit for the outside radius of the sidewall.

when you're done.......bam....some big ole' tires.

hope this helps.

If I may ask, where do you get your neoprene from? ....Joe

[Romell R]

romell, haven't heard any response. hope i didn't scare you off. LOL. you did say "let's just assume cost is not an issue." there are some nice table top mills you can get for under $1500 and i've seen some lathes for under $1000 that would probably be acceptable to do 1/8 scale work. once again people, realize these are MY choices. i'm sure some of you out there are doing fine with smaller or less expensive units.

Sorry ive been a litle busy and Ive checked into milling machine, and ive found a lathe now its all about getting some work done on it. Oh and by the way thanks for all the great information you were able to give me. Take care bro. Romell

Edited September 30, 2010 by Aftashox

[comp1839]

joe, i buy it from a company called Mcmaster Carr. it's 5"o.d. x 1"i.d. x 6" long. it'll set you back about $35.00. romell, glad to hear you've bought some equipment. i don't think you'll regret it.

[vettecote]

joe, i buy it from a company called Mcmaster Carr. it's 5"o.d. x 1"i.d. x 6" long. it'll set you back about $35.00. romell, glad to hear you've bought some equipment. i don't think you'll regret it.

Thanks.....Joe