materials:
-dremel or grinder with grinding disc
-drill
-billet aluminum rod
-sandpaper
-if at all possible, drill press
first you start with the basic aluminum rod
1) to start, cut a piece the length of the part you want to make.
2) then, drill a hole in one end and thread a screw into that hole. (this so the drill can hold the piece without touching it) (i didn't do this because it's my parctice piece). cut the head off the screw. make sure it's centered as best you can. a drill press really helps.
now your ready to begin sculpting your piece to however your mind sees fit.
don't put it directly into the drill like i did, mount it on a screw (step2)
3) mount your drill to a table or work bench with a large C-clamp. and fix the throttle on wide open.
it starts to shape pretty quick.
4) use sandpaper when you get it to the shape you want. work the paper finer and finer.
the end result resembles a bullet. (keep in mind this is just a practice piece i didn't spend much time on)
i'll post some real pics when i get good at it and do it right, but this is to give you an idea how to get started. even of you don't like billet parts, you can make other things with this method. later.
-dremel or grinder with grinding disc
-drill
-billet aluminum rod
-sandpaper
-if at all possible, drill press
first you start with the basic aluminum rod
1) to start, cut a piece the length of the part you want to make.
2) then, drill a hole in one end and thread a screw into that hole. (this so the drill can hold the piece without touching it) (i didn't do this because it's my parctice piece). cut the head off the screw. make sure it's centered as best you can. a drill press really helps.
now your ready to begin sculpting your piece to however your mind sees fit.
don't put it directly into the drill like i did, mount it on a screw (step2)
3) mount your drill to a table or work bench with a large C-clamp. and fix the throttle on wide open.
it starts to shape pretty quick.
4) use sandpaper when you get it to the shape you want. work the paper finer and finer.
the end result resembles a bullet. (keep in mind this is just a practice piece i didn't spend much time on)
i'll post some real pics when i get good at it and do it right, but this is to give you an idea how to get started. even of you don't like billet parts, you can make other things with this method. later.
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