Late to the party, but I am a CNC machinist so I have a bit of relevant experience here.
If you are using end mills on a standard type bridgeport manual mill, HSS would work fine for you since you don't really have the RPM to justify carbide. Maritool has great prices on their carbide tools...
Thank you gentlemen. I'll get those hardeners as well. Really appreciate the insight. Can you enlighten me on where I can run the 205? Being my first build i am just sure where I can sacrifice strength for cure time.
Ray, I missed that thread. Appreciate you running a search for me.
I wasn't...
Hello all, this is my first hydroplane build and I had a few questions on how ya'll are gluing/expoxying your hulls. Is there any type of specific glues or expoxies you use in different areas? I currently have West Systems 206/105 based off of some research I did on here, but will this work to...
Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help. There is some good info here.
Sounds like he is asking a little too much for it, but if he can come down a little on price, it would be a good motor to have.
Thanks again :D
Hey guys, I am having a little trouble finding information on any OPS engines.
How available are parts for these motors (gold head). My neighbor has a friend that is selling a new one for $300. Is that a fair price?
Any downfalls compared to a CMB?
Thanks
Not sure how it is in the RC world, but where I come from we race nitro 2-stroke atv motors.
Although dual plug heads can have a small advantage over a standard single plug design, unless you are running in excess of 70% the dual plug hasn't shown a great deal of performance gain. The other...
He sold it ;)
I don't want to get Mikes kit because this is an already partially assembled kit that my dad had started assembling, he then got in a divorce and well...the rest of the kit kind of disappeared somewhere along the way...lol, so I was going to buy him a kit so he could finish it...
I just tore mine (while I presume sleeping), and it took 5 months before it felt 80%, and I am on month 7 and I still feel it if I extend my arm fully (like playing pool).