Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/topic/3747/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:14:38 GMT Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:36:32 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/topic/3747/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22822/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22822 www.pistonheadraceway.com...track.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (klokman) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22822 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:36:32 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22821/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22821
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James Dean Cory
]]> feeds@yuku.com (DrDiff) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22821 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:45:53 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22820/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22820
Here is what I used for Legends ( Check out the video @ ac2car.com)

1/2 inch mdf. As you can see, it does bend without having to undercut the bottoms.

7/32 copper tape * available at stain glass stores. Hobby shops will charge triple the price.

Exterior latex paint with many layers of oil based air brushed details.

Lionel 275 watt train transformer from the 60's My track is 170' long with no power jumps- and no power loss running 6... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Harry slotz) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22820 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:11:43 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22819/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22819
Does the router "bog down" much as you're pushing thru? I've pushed speeds thru 1/4" PVC up to 200 ipm and never bogged the router with 1/8" bit, but I'm sure hp comes into play there and this thing is a monster industrial deal. Sounds like something is just a little off. Could be... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (rando2) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22819 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:02:05 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22818/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22818 feeds@yuku.com (ddyke) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22818 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 22:59:40 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22817/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22817
My router (actually a laminate trimmer) is rated at 25,000 RPM with no load.

It's possible that I'm forcing it; I did not think I was, but it's something I'll watch on my next track.

-- Bill ]]> feeds@yuku.com (wmbrant) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22817 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 22:57:20 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22816/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22816
James Dean Cory
]]> feeds@yuku.com (DrDiff) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22816 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:59:08 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22815/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22815
We use single flute, up-cut solid carbide bits.

Randy ]]> feeds@yuku.com (rando2) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22815 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 08:57:08 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22814/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22814
Quote:
I find that I need 2 or more carbide bits to do a single 3 or 4 lane 70+ foot track.

Bill, something ain't right. I've used the same bit for more than a year making tracks to sell and it still cuts MDF like buddah.

How many RPM's is your router?
hot... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (hot shoe 1) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22814 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 08:15:50 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22813/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22813
Thanks for adding that. I cut my track on a CNC router (one of the benefits of working in a sign shop) with vacuum dust collector, but others will need that very information. I hope Harry will put this on a sticky to stay at the top. I had to do a lot of searching for all this stuff. now it's in one tidy package, other than me rambling on about it.

Randy ]]> feeds@yuku.com (rando2) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22813 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 14:18:53 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22812/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22812 feeds@yuku.com (Slowdigits) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22812 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 13:57:38 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22811/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22811
The slot must be 1/8" (3mm) wide, and 1/4" deep plus a few thousands (6mm).

The bit you need to cut this is a carbide, double-fluted, straight, 1/8" diameter, 1/4"+ cutting depth.

You need a carbide bit, as high speed steel won't last very long in MDF. I find that I need 2 or more carbide bits to do a single 3 or 4 lane 70+ foot track.

Dust control during routing is a *must*. Routing MDF creates a lot of very fine dust, and this dust... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (wmbrant) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22811 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 13:29:52 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22810/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22810 feeds@yuku.com (rando2) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22810 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:35:42 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22809/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22809
#1 What to use mdf or particle board for the track and what thickness and why
No doubt--MDF It's smoother. And with particle board, when you paint it, it raises the chips and creates a rough surface. Go with MDF
#2 Copper tape or Braid and why
Quick, easy and cheap (money wise)-copper tape
Not so quick, more work and more money-braid
My... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (nhdungeonracer) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22809 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:28:21 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22808/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22808
I'll take a swing at answering your questions.

#1 What to use mdf or particle board for the track and what thickness and why

Use 3/8" MDF if possible. 1/2" works, but is heaver and is harder to bend if you want something other than a 'pancake-flat' layout. I believe the issue with particle board is that when you route it, you get a bulge on either side of the slot. While 3/8" MDF is not available just anywhere, it is available from cabinet... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (wmbrant) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22808 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:18:20 GMT <![CDATA[ Re: Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/reply/22807/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html#reply-22807 But I can chirp in on a couple of your questions.
1) I believe MDF is easier to route and has a smoother surface.
2) Mine is tape. Way cheaper and now with the new tape laying gizmo a heck of a lot easier. I get some good bite.
3) Flat latex, once again you can by the $10.00/ gal stuff and roll it on. I get some good bitewith it.
4) I use a Pyramid PS-26KX variable
5) Mine is on a solid table only because I... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bookie31) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/sreply/22807 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:21:10 GMT <![CDATA[ Newbie needs help (ok just a few ?) ]]> http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/topic/3747/t/Newbie-needs-help-ok-just-a-few-.html
#1 What to use mdf or particle board for the track and what thickness and why
#2 Copper tape or Braid and why
#3 what to use for the track surface i.e paint and what type
#4 What type of power supply how many volts and amps
#5 Should it be built on top of a solid plywood table or just stringers feeds@yuku.com (Slowdigits) http://homeracingworld.yuku.com/topic/3747 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:14:38 GMT