Yet one more slot guy coming..

Race Control 16 years ago

Moved to Austin 3 years ago - finally settled down allowing me to do a slot track in the garage..

been in planning stages for quite a while, finally finished the track drawings today 1:1 scale - now ready to transfer to the MDF this weekend (the week better hurry or I m gonna hurt someone)

I need to pick up a few things (router bit - copper tape etc) Now I just need to find em somewhere in Austin.

Just wanted to chime in say hello, hopefully visit the track sometimes again (I've went on opening day)

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Race Control OP 16 years ago

Welcome! Look forward to meeting you in person and racing with you.

-Shawn

Autorama 16 years ago

Clyde,

I guess you can pick the router bit at Home Depot. I bought my copper tape from Jay Hodges (jayhodges@mindspring.com), he is registered at Slot Car Illustrated. The rolls are 1/4" wide and have 108 feet, the cost is $7 a piece.

Bring some cars to the track to race with us.

Race Control OP 16 years ago

Thanks for the tip on where to pick up the 1/8 bit

its a 1/4 shank, wont fit my PorterCable 6902 (1/2 inch hank) need to order a new collet :( but nonetheless the routing is coming SOON.

porsche917 16 years ago

Clyde,

I have a routing bit for braid if that is the direction you are going to go with your track. Let me know and you can use it.

Good Luck,
Marty

Race Control OP 16 years ago

hmm tempting

I was looking at the bit, thinking 35.00 or so + braid, etc:

then looking at copper tape + taping tool (40.00) etc I might as well go for braid this time around - my track is not small, its pretty large some days I m kicking myself - some days I m happy.

checked braid - guy in San Antonio - has braid at .28 cents a foot at 500 foot or under, and 22 cents a foot at 1K, difference in price is 40.00 I'm wondering if I m doing my math wrong

.28 * 500 ft = 140.00
.22 * 1000 ft = 220.00 (an extra 500 feet for only 80 bucks and you cant get 500 for that price)

decisions, decisions :)

Thanks for the offer, I ll stop by sometimes during winter break with my son again and decide on braid/copper

porsche917 16 years ago

Clyde,

I wish you the best with your track. I hope we see you and your son during the holidays.

Marty