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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #45 on: August 24, 2014, 10:27:10 PM »
Steve,
Speaking for the great unwashed novice solderers, love to see how you solder those joints.

Keep up the good work.

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #46 on: August 25, 2014, 01:29:51 AM »
Steve,
Speaking for the great unwashed novice solderers, love to see how you solder those joints.

Keep up the good work.

Mosey


I can take some pix next time I work on it. Is there something perticular you wanted clarified? They are simple butt joints like this. I don't have sound so I don't know what he is saying but i do the same thing.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4bUd8tl7-Y" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4bUd8tl7-Y</a>
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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #47 on: August 25, 2014, 03:19:35 AM »
Steve,
That tells it all, thanks.
Mosey

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #48 on: August 25, 2014, 03:35:39 AM »
Man that is starting to look awesome Steve. Your going to make the whole frame out of brass? Brass is my favorite to work with and gives a project some appeal. Nice going bud and still following your progress.

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #49 on: August 25, 2014, 10:12:19 AM »
Hey Steve,

You might want to consider powder coating that frame when your done.....I know someone.... 8)


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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #50 on: August 25, 2014, 09:54:45 PM »
Hey Steve,

You might want to consider powder coating that frame when your done.....I know someone.... 8)


Dave


Yes Don, all brass. in theory brass is lighter and more resistant to bending.

You know Steamer, I was just thinking the same thing this morning. I was worried how the coating would fill the tiny holes that will be in it. If I have to re-drill them will it crack the power coat? I guess the best thing to do is to finish it up and take it somewhere and see what they say.

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #51 on: August 25, 2014, 10:38:21 PM »
I'll show the picture to a buddy of mine who works at a powder coat place and get back to you.
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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #52 on: August 26, 2014, 12:16:47 AM »
Neat project Steve,

My guess is that if you are using soft solder your chassis will fall apart in the curing oven. I had a local shop run a fan guard through the oven that I had made for one of my hot air fans. It had been assembled with Stay-Brite 430f solder; it fell apart.

It got painted with automotive paint after I put it back together.

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #53 on: August 26, 2014, 12:17:51 AM »
Thanks Steamer!


Hey Mosey!  Here is the blow by blow in the event that the other video lacked anything. I don't have sound so I don't know what was said.

First thing I did was cut my tube to length. Then I used an endmill the same size as the tube (.312) and ran it into the end half the diameter (.156) to dress the top end.




Then I but the dressed end into position and hold the other end so I can find the finished angle.




Then the tube is held in the vise at the correct angle.




The second end is dressed with a ball mill.





The piece is cleaned and fluxed on both end and inserted into position.




Then the heat is applied with a torch and I use plumbing solder that melts somewhere between 400 - 500 F. I would have to go look for the exact heat.







I got a total of 5 more pieces in today. I am surprised at how long it takes to cut, dress, position, square, level, and solder in a piece.



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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #54 on: August 26, 2014, 04:35:13 PM »
Steve,
Thanks!!
Mosey    :thinking:

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #55 on: August 26, 2014, 04:43:49 PM »
Steve,

As long as it can take 420 degrees F for 20 minutes....My friend can powder coat the frame.

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #56 on: August 26, 2014, 04:59:14 PM »
 :o soft solder won't take that.

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #57 on: August 26, 2014, 05:09:40 PM »
YUP....soft solder won't do....needs to be silver solder......

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #58 on: August 26, 2014, 05:33:43 PM »
Then the heat is applied with a torch and I use plumbing solder that melts somewhere between 400 - 500 F. I would have to go look for the exact heat.

I wouldn't risk it  :hellno:.

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #59 on: August 26, 2014, 05:38:44 PM »
Honestly...parts are cut, fixtured ....disassemble, wipe clean and scuff....and silver solder...even a 800 f Low temp silver bearing........


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