Tire trueing the easy way!!

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    • #10914
      zensx
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      I noticed that my dremel’s cutting wheel adapter has a screw that will fit through the bits wheels with a little trimming, so I took a spare front and rear wheel and modified them to fit on the adapter. I can now take a light sanding block and true my tires. Works very well!

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    • #40885
      DaveF
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      Nice one. Must get me a dremel.

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    • #40869
      z-beam
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      good sh*t

    • #40819
      Shypo
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      i have never had the problem with my tires becoming untrue, how did u get the prob zensx?

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    • #40799
      the_bit
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      what do u mean by tyre trueing

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    • #40795
      Shypo
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      just in case the tires become uneven they need to be re-trued, parts of the tire can become flat or hav chunks out of them or just plain scraped up. that is what an untrue tyre and what zensx sed is trueing the tire again

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    • #40790
      micro_Amps
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      new tyres have ‘cast mould’ lines around them from where they came out of the cast. If you know what I mean. They dont sit flat on the floor.
      Good idea on the trueing idea.

      I love my dremel….my BCGs tremble when they hear the dremel running, and with good reason too.:approve:

    • #40784
      Barrelll
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      how much is a dremel and wher abouts do you get them ?

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    • #40765
      dgs73
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      hardware stores, ie. Mitre 10, etc. Approx $200 (AU), but they are a specialized tool, multiple attachments, so they have various applications…
      I dont think i’d have gotten one just for mods, but it gets alot of use at work too.:approve:

    • #40746
      Barrelll
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      ok cool, well i might pass on one then :smiley2:

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    • #40744
      Shypo
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      you can get one for $120 but they dont hav an attachement so that kinda defateas the purpose

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    • #40720
      PandaBear
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      BCG tyres aren’t that flash as they come out of the box, but I think I get better results by:

      1) turn them inside out

      2) you’ll notice how much molding flash is leftover

      3) trim them off – nailclipper works well

      Voila, you’ll have much truer tyres without any sanding.

    • #40721
      PandaBear
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      Dremels are excellent tools for modelling (and 101 other uses), but watch out for:

      A) BCG tyres aren’t designed for 37,000 rpm!!

      B) the wheelrim you mount the tyre on has to be perfectly true, otherwise the tyre won’t be true either.

    • #40701
      micro_Amps
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      For the budget concious, there is a Dremel clone that is made by Ozito. The motor tool, the flexi drive shaft, the stand, and about 40 attachments for about $90 from Bunnings. If you buy all this as genuine Dremmel parts youd be paying about $400. Works just as good too.

      I think I’ll trim just a bit more here…….:)

    • #40699
      Shypo
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      thanks for the Heads Up Micro amps. im soo gonna hav to go grab me one of those:D

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    • #43950
      micro_Amps
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      They’re great.
      Once you have one you’ll find a thousand uses for it around the house.
      Indeed, just the other day I had a twinge in one of my lower left molars. Rather than book an expensive dentist appointment……..yes, really.

      and another time my kitten looked like she had something in her eye, out with the trusty dremel.

      she tends to bump into things now but I’m sure thats temporary

      and before, when I couldnt eat cold food, well now I cant eat warm food either. But I wanted to lose weight anyway, and the dremel has given me the will power to get me there.

      Wonderful tool, just wonderful. and so versatile

    • #40691
      jamiekulhanek
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      Um right…….the dremel is great for *most* jobs. I got me 2 flexible shafts for $5

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    • #40686
      PandaBear
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      Quote:
      For the budget concious, there is a Dremel clone that is made by Ozito. The motor tool, the flexi drive shaft, the stand, and about 40 attachments for about $90 from Bunnings. If you buy all this as genuine Dremmel parts youd be paying about $400. Works just as good too.

      There’s actually heaps of similar tools – they’re called generically “rotary tools” and yeah Ozito has one but so does Black & Decker, Arlec etc etc.

      I’ve been using original Dremel for 20+ yrs; bought my current one just a few yrs ago when they had a variable speed model, max 37,000rpm with replaceable motor brushes (unique!). Dremel also has a cordless version now but this is heavier and slower.

      Usually the shank on them are the same size (3/8?) so the bits can be swapped… most of the other brands’ bits are cheaper than the real thing. However original Dremel still has the best range of bits imho (but you *really* pay for them here in Oz). I go through a lot of cutting discs and sanding drums – and I’m never sure if the 3rd party ‘compatible’ stuff is rated at 37,000rpm…

      Dremel the company has been around for 50 yrs and I like that they’re still around to supply spares and consumables. This Dremel’s Web Page! is worth a visit if just for the cute spinning world globe!

      If you’re patient wait for a special… usually around Father’s Day.

    • #40685
      GT-ahh
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      my mate has a die-grinder now those things are the go..its powered by an air compressor..we use it to buff engine parts so the gaskets are seated properly.

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    • #40678
      PandaBear
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      Indeed, just the other day I had a twinge in one of my lower left molars. Rather than book an expensive dentist appointment……..yes, really.

      Sorry uA… but imho the *only* thing better than a Dremel is… a REAL dentist’s high speed drill!!! 😀

      Me grandpappy was a dentist… :blush:

      Ok, its less portable certainly. And also gotta work around all those pesky patients coming in all the time, heck you’d think they’re in pain or something.

    • #40677
      PandaBear
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      Um right…….the dremel is great for *most* jobs. I got me 2 flexible shafts for $5

      Sounds like a good deal! 🙂

      But to use the flexy extension… you really need that retort stand contraption “sold separately”, arrgh!! blackeye:

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