Surfer Dude
50cc
Yea but you want your servos to move the full range of your atv if possible.
IMAC The new Dalton 300 SP / 330
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Got a great idea from Tom Wheeler, and I tried it out myself, and sure enough, his technique is reproducible. This is in reference to cutting out the surfaces from the stab or fin.
In the past, I have always used a band saw. To be honest with you, working with a band saw is never fun. It is , overall, dangerous. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen fingers in bags brought to an emergency room.
Not me,
the 1st time I had cut out the surfaces, I actually had my friend do it with his band saw, and he is a hand surgeon. I did not know who could sew his fingers back on, cause I could not.
The 2nd time, I figured out how to do it with my small band saw, and even then, it is a chore, the plate is not that big, and the line may not end up being perfectly straight. Luckily, every time I have done it, no major mistakes. And no cuts.
But still a newer and better way is always better, and this technique by Tom Wheeler works!
Let me show and tell:
( I did do the 4" counterbalance, as suggested by Terry)
I began by using the plans, to make a decision on where to cut the stab.
I then made a template of my counterbalanced stab:
I then placed the template on both sides of the surface, and using a sharp knife, just cut through the sheeting.
Then, I used a foam wire cutter, and did the rest.
I am demonstrating the shucks to prove, a band saw was not used:
once you cut the sheeting, I used a sharp wedge to remove the sheeting in the center (this is 1" strip)
final result!
Came out great....
thank you very much Tom.
In the past, I have always used a band saw. To be honest with you, working with a band saw is never fun. It is , overall, dangerous. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen fingers in bags brought to an emergency room.
Not me,
the 1st time I had cut out the surfaces, I actually had my friend do it with his band saw, and he is a hand surgeon. I did not know who could sew his fingers back on, cause I could not.
The 2nd time, I figured out how to do it with my small band saw, and even then, it is a chore, the plate is not that big, and the line may not end up being perfectly straight. Luckily, every time I have done it, no major mistakes. And no cuts.
But still a newer and better way is always better, and this technique by Tom Wheeler works!
Let me show and tell:
( I did do the 4" counterbalance, as suggested by Terry)
I began by using the plans, to make a decision on where to cut the stab.
I then made a template of my counterbalanced stab:
I then placed the template on both sides of the surface, and using a sharp knife, just cut through the sheeting.
Then, I used a foam wire cutter, and did the rest.
I am demonstrating the shucks to prove, a band saw was not used:
once you cut the sheeting, I used a sharp wedge to remove the sheeting in the center (this is 1" strip)
final result!
Came out great....
thank you very much Tom.
Notorious B.E.N.
100cc
Excellent Cam!
How much counterbalance did you end up doing?
How much counterbalance did you end up doing?
Snoopy had asked questions on, how do i melt a hole out in foam, so I took some pictures:
for demonstration purposes, I used a piece of foam, a copper tube, and a torch.
Take the torch and heat up the end of the copper tube:
I made several passes in the foam, you can see how you can make a very round hole. the key is, stick the hot tube in and out quickly, and without much movement, other than directly in and out. as you can see, the hole on the left is eccentric.
just to demonstrate how a hot copper tube can "melt" away the foam easily and cleanly.
Here you go Snoopy, I finally posted it for you. Forgive me I did not do it sooner. I know you asked twice. Let me know if this answers your question, or If you want me to show you something else.
for demonstration purposes, I used a piece of foam, a copper tube, and a torch.
Take the torch and heat up the end of the copper tube:
I made several passes in the foam, you can see how you can make a very round hole. the key is, stick the hot tube in and out quickly, and without much movement, other than directly in and out. as you can see, the hole on the left is eccentric.
just to demonstrate how a hot copper tube can "melt" away the foam easily and cleanly.
Here you go Snoopy, I finally posted it for you. Forgive me I did not do it sooner. I know you asked twice. Let me know if this answers your question, or If you want me to show you something else.
pawnshopmike
Staff member
Great tips Cam. Thanks for sharing.