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modelersc	New IHSR track coming	Lead	[-]
Member Posts: 2 (05/04/08 12:04:19) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None I bought MDF yesterday and assembled it temporarily in the garage for routing. Its 8'x20' and will be closely modeled on Jim's "Flying Cow Raceway" and using magnabraid. The only big change I'm planning to do is changing the kinked straight that forms the flyover bridge- to a "Grand Curve" like Larry's old track. I really liked that feature. With Jim's invaluable advice I should be routing soon ,probably this coming weekend. I understand routing the first complete lane but I still have to figure out the proper way to use a "pin plate" on the router that makes the three parallel lanes. Which lane gets routed first? Does it matter? So this is a call to you members that have advice to give- feel free to let me know your thoughts! Also if the gang approves could I borrow the braid router bit and sundry tools/equipment used at Bruce's? It would help this project go much faster. My target is one of the first races next season and a couple more if there's room on the schedule!! Can't wait to give back a little to you guys. Sherman Chambersburg Pa.
Chaparral 2D		#1	[-]
Member Posts: 263 (05/04/08 14:07:42) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Sherm, wow. Was thinking of you today, and the guys can tell you I was excited when I see examples of your quality craftsmanship and meticulous work and how much I respect it- I have a feeling it will be something very special. IIRC, there's a flexible piece you can put in the finished initial slot and a special guide edge that attaches to the router and tyou can cut parallel, I also think there's a special edge that can also be used to cut freehand off the initial slot as well. The only real advice I feel comfortable offering is the one I give from my background as a musician- and that's however you approach this, it should reflect your personality, creativity, artistry, and individualness above all. I see that aesthetic aspect shown at every track we have and I think that in itself makes things very special. Bob
Mr56P	Once you go wood....	#2	[-]
Member Posts: 245 (05/05/08 02:08:43) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	It's hard to go back to plastic! Way to go Sir Sherman... can't wait to see what you come up with! Love the Grand Curve idea, those are a blast! (Hellanbach has one also....) It matters not which lane you route first. Any converging lanes? I converged in a couple of places, but only two lanes at a time on Hellanbach. Looking forward to seeing your effort.... hope you'll share some progress pictures! Larry Hellanbach Speedway Home of The Black Box Racing Team
hayeslewis		#3	[-]
Member Posts: 90 (05/06/08 06:31:40) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Sherman, A friend of mine in Rochester NY just acquired a $11,000 CNC routing machine, any interest?
mtalley		#4	[-]
Member Posts: 65 (05/18/08 18:43:12) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hayes - I'd be interested! Let me know the details. Mike Talley

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