New Savage project - stretched tvps!

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Joey

Wow thats killer... Love the scale. Ive gotta get some proper cutting tools...

Thanks, it is just long enough to get an average lipo pack in front of the tranny!

Decent tools are a must, the band saw was only 100 bucks... And blades last a while if you keep them tensioned correctly. Good hand files are also a must have tool, I use the best I can find...

[Joey]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Thanks, it is just long enough to get an average lipo pack in front of the tranny!

Decent tools are a must, the band saw was only 100 bucks... And blades last a while if you keep them tensioned correctly. Good hand files are also a must have tool, I use the best I can find...

It definitely shows, as was said before those cuts look waterjetted. Is it easy to turn the aluminum as you are cutting with the bandsaw, or is it like a hacksaw where you can pretty much only make straight cuts?

For this purpose, does a band saw work better than a mill?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Joey

It definitely shows, as was said before those cuts look waterjetted. Is it easy to turn the aluminum as you are cutting with the bandsaw, or is it like a hacksaw where you can pretty much only make straight cuts?

For this purpose, does a band saw work better than a mill?

I cut the tvp out in about 2 mins with the bandsaw. Only areas I filed were the rounded corners and the small slots that line up with the skidplates. With the correct tension I can cut circles with the bandsaw, maybe as small as 6". So most curves and odd shapes can be cut with ease. The bandsaw is not as versatile as a mill, but for quickly cutting flat stuff it is very useful. I also cut plastic on it, and have modded parts and cut trays out of chassis with it. It is very controllable as you can use both hands to move and hold the material.

[Joey]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

I cut the tvp out in about 2 mins with the bandsaw. Only areas I filed were the rounded corners and the small slots that line up with the skidplates. With the correct tension I can cut circles with the bandsaw, maybe as small as 6". So most curves and odd shapes can be cut with ease. The bandsaw is not as versatile as a mill, but for quickly cutting flat stuff it is very useful. I also cut plastic on it, and have modded parts and cut trays out of chassis with it. It is very controllable as you can use both hands to move and hold the material.

Great info, thanks. Last question -- How will you go about cutting the holes out for the tranny? Ive always wondered, do you maybe drill a couple holes and then fit the saw blade through the holes and tension it up and then proceed to cut? Or is there a much easier way?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Joey

Great info, thanks. Last question -- How will you go about cutting the holes out for the tranny? Ive always wondered, do you maybe drill a couple holes and then fit the saw blade through the holes and tension it up and then proceed to cut? Or is there a much easier way?

There is no way to cut an inside hole with the bandsaw as the blad is just a big circle, no ends to speak off.

I have a really nice dewalt jigsaw, and I use that with a metal blade to cut the inside holes. It has a foward/backward oscillating action that helps the blade cut smoothly and quickly. I start buy drilling a hole large enough to get the jigsaw bade thru, and then go to town. I finish it up with a round bastard file for the corners and a flat file for the sides. If I have some notches to cut I usually use the file to do that. A good bench vise is your friend during the filing process, and some decent gloves while you cut is a good idea to hold the parts steady on the bench.

I maybe have $250 invested in cutting/filing tools to do this, but I can make just about anything, and they are also good for wood and plastic projects too. Recently used the badsaw to cut up pvc couples to make my new bathtub fit. Tools that will last a long time with proper care and use.

[Joey]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

There is no way to cut an inside hole with the bandsaw as the blad is just a big circle, no ends to speak off.

I have a really nice dewalt jigsaw, and I use that with a metal blade to cut the inside holes. It has a foward/backward oscillating action that helps the blade cut smoothly and quickly. I start buy drilling a hole large enough to get the jigsaw bade thru, and then go to town. I finish it up with a round bastard file for the corners and a flat file for the sides. If I have some notches to cut I usually use the file to do that. A good bench vise is your friend during the filing process, and some decent gloves while you cut is a good idea to hold the parts steady on the bench.

I maybe have $250 invested in cutting/filing tools to do this, but I can make just about anything, and they are also good for wood and plastic projects too. Recently used the badsaw to cut up pvc couples to make my new bathtub fit. Tools that will last a long time with proper care and use.

Oops yah I was thinking of a jogsaw when I wrote that last comment. Thanks again, looking forward to the finished product!

[lincpimp]

Ok, had to work a bit late, so I only got a chance to cut the tranny/motor holes on one plate. But being the nice guy that I am I decided to mock it up so that you all can have some pics.

Getting the rear mount on the flux motor was a real PITA. I had to bend the mount open and riddle with it till I got it on, then I had to clamp it closed with the bench vise... Crappy design IMO.

Any who, here is the closed to finished product. I put the driveshafts in to check fit, and all seems good. Using 20/47 gearing, and it may fit a 21t pinion, but that will be about it. Unless I go to a smaller spur, like the 44t stock flux spur.