Your eye for detail is top tier Boone, but I’m not sure what is more impressive. The actual finished product, the tool you made, or the thought required to problem solve and develop the manufacturing process. Two traits that sets mankind above the rest of the animal kingdom is the ability to problem solve and the manufacturing/usage of tools. This video dives deeper than being a “dyi” lesson on how to manufacture scale guardrail. It’s proof of mankind’s evolutionary genius.
Just when I thought I had watched another one of your incredible videos, I came upon this episode. Talk about exceptional, it does not get any better than this. Truly spectacular. On to watch another presentation video. Thanks.
Thanks 😊, it works really good. I have a second video covering guardrail as well. It’s the Watkins Glen style. But I changed up the roller and made a jig as well. You might want to check it out. It’s actually an easier way of creating these.
Iam watching your ho build now. My son and I are going to build one! We're 1:24 scale model builders and are digging your slot car builds! Great stuff! Thanks for sharing 👍
While ago for something different I did something similar. I used a dull pizza cutter and rolled the metal. Worked like a charm. Good watch Man!!, keep it coming 👍
Thanks Madmaxximus... that sounds like it would work ... I have been working on a new style roller for a future video. And a triple row guardrail, hope to have figured out soon
This is a very similar tool to a fret bender for guitars. They use a handle on to roll it through. Using that idea may make it easier for you to feed the aluminum through the rollers.
You could tack that assembly together and put a crank on it. When I was building an rc truck body out of metal, I found this stuff called foil, like aluminum. It’s way thicker than the thickest aluminum foil but a little thinner than those aluminum throw away bake pans for thanksgiving. You can actually get in various thicknesses and wasn’t too expensive. It might be a little easier to work with and it’d hold up even to impact. New subscriber.. I don’t slot race but I like your creative process and ways you’ve made various things. Hope to see more from ya.
Thanks Gary, I have thought about updating the build of the jig and posting a new video. This jig is ok and can get the job done , but if you wanted to produce a large amount of guardrails your hands will take a beating if you attempt to produce them all at one time. Thanks for the comment and I think a new video updating the build would be a good idea
You have some kool ideas.............and ive used some of them myself......have you done a tutorial on making buildings......keep the videos coming mate.......thumbs up
Thank you Dave, haven’t made any on buildings. I do plan on that in the future, I made a replica of the old Dunlop bridge from Donington Park Raceway , that I was going to show a how to on. It received a lot of attention on my Facebook page and many people requesting that I show how I built it. But yes buildings are on my list of things to do.
Lol.... thanks Marshall , still trying to figure out how to put a different picture in for the search menu , the ones I have are too large, file size???
Another great tutorial. I made a jig with flat stock based on your video. Got to make the strips after a few tweaks. Any tips on how to bend it without kinking it to make the curves to follow the track?
Thank you Rich, Your jig sounds pretty cool. The kinks are a tough one. The outside of a corner is pretty easy to work , being that the bend is gradual and you are bending against the strength of the rail. But when it comes to the inside of a corner it can get tricky. I have found that if the corner is a sharp one It helps to cut small reliefs in the upper and lower flange of the rails, this tends to help a lot. Another method to try is when you are forming the rail, try to manipulate the rail in the direction of the bend you are going to use it for. This can be frustrating, and time consuming, but with some practice it is possible to create a bend in the direction you want. It may not be the exact shape but you can bend to fit as you place it on your layout. Hope this helps...
I never thought about that when I built the roller. Plus I made it as simple as I could to do the job. I have gone over the roller and have come up with a new design that I plan on showing in an upcoming video. And with that I will be building a multi rail guardrail system for the track, much like the guardrail you see at many older European tracks...
Fine tutorials, but i my god they are long, seems like you think you have to show the whole production, People should be able to figure it out, without telling it so many times.
Thanks, but if I make the videos shorter and leave something out I get hit with tons of questions on how to do something. Learned that one from the first few that I filmed…
Your eye for detail is top tier Boone, but I’m not sure what is more impressive. The actual finished product, the tool you made, or the thought required to problem solve and develop the manufacturing process. Two traits that sets mankind above the rest of the animal kingdom is the ability to problem solve and the manufacturing/usage of tools. This video dives deeper than being a “dyi” lesson on how to manufacture scale guardrail. It’s proof of mankind’s evolutionary genius.
Thanks Mike
More outstanding crafting Boone! I may try this on my track one day.
Thanks 😊
Just when I thought I had watched another one of your incredible videos, I came upon this episode. Talk about exceptional, it does not get any better than this. Truly spectacular. On to watch another presentation video. Thanks.
Thank you Brian
A baby bead roller! This is genius. I have always liked this hobby but have never done it myself. Something about missing these skills. 🙂
Thanks 😊, it works really good. I have a second video covering guardrail as well. It’s the Watkins Glen style. But I changed up the roller and made a jig as well. You might want to check it out. It’s actually an easier way of creating these.
You are The MacGyver of the Slot Car world!!!!😂😂😊
😂 thanks buddy
Thanks to share this!! it s great material to learn and looks easy with your methods. Thks!!!
Your welcome, and thank you
Awesome video! You're a crafty dude! Definitely going to do this.
😂 thanks bud… I also have a newer video that I build a different jig system to create the guardrail as well.
Iam watching your ho build now. My son and I are going to build one! We're 1:24 scale model builders and are digging your slot car builds! Great stuff! Thanks for sharing 👍
@@powell808 that’s awesome… thank you again
I can’t handle the genius of this! 😣😖
😂 thank you Sheldon
Very talented bud 👏 . Your engineering skills are 💪 strong. Very cool of you to share .👍
Thanks buddy
bro...u r on another level !!!!
😂 thanks 😊
good job dad
wow, has your imagination got any limits, this is priceless.
Thank you Alan
While ago for something different I did something similar. I used a dull pizza cutter and rolled the metal. Worked like a charm.
Good watch Man!!, keep it coming 👍
Thanks Madmaxximus... that sounds like it would work ... I have been working on a new style roller for a future video. And a triple row guardrail, hope to have figured out soon
That’s fantastic! 3 videos in and each is as great as the other. I had no choice but to subscribe. How can I not? Two Thumbs Up! 👍 👍
Thank you again, and I’m glad that you like the videos, I try to get two done per month
great guard rail i love it going to make one it look's real just like the one they use on the real tracks great job boone
i'm going to follow you all the way you bring alot to the table
Thanks Wayne
This is a very similar tool to a fret bender for guitars. They use a handle on to roll it through. Using that idea may make it easier for you to feed the aluminum through the rollers.
Thank you Joseph, I had no ides.... I will be looking into this... thank you
That is great work. Well done mate.
Love to see some lights. I made some with batteries but when them die it would cost a fortune to replace.
I have to tell you that looks awesome 🏁😉👌🏻 very practical and it looks more realistic than anything I have seen so far well done mate 💪🏻
Thank you
Great idea!!! Gonna see if I can make a powewed version of this... Thank you!!
Simply awesome.
This was great thank you
Love the ingenuity
You could tack that assembly together and put a crank on it. When I was building an rc truck body out of metal, I found this stuff called foil, like aluminum. It’s way thicker than the thickest aluminum foil but a little thinner than those aluminum throw away bake pans for thanksgiving. You can actually get in various thicknesses and wasn’t too expensive. It might be a little easier to work with and it’d hold up even to impact. New subscriber.. I don’t slot race but I like your creative process and ways you’ve made various things. Hope to see more from ya.
Bravo!!! 💪🏻 Congrats!!!
that is so smart thats a great idea i'm going to build one my self
Cool jig, it needs a hand crank and anchored down with clamps, l know I would have to. Very inventive. Braids are for girls hair.
Thanks Gary, I have thought about updating the build of the jig and posting a new video. This jig is ok and can get the job done , but if you wanted to produce a large amount of guardrails your hands will take a beating if you attempt to produce them all at one time. Thanks for the comment and I think a new video updating the build would be a good idea
You have some kool ideas.............and ive used some of them myself......have you done a tutorial on making buildings......keep the videos coming mate.......thumbs up
Thank you Dave, haven’t made any on buildings. I do plan on that in the future, I made a replica of the old Dunlop bridge from Donington Park Raceway , that I was going to show a how to on. It received a lot of attention on my Facebook page and many people requesting that I show how I built it. But yes buildings are on my list of things to do.
A handsome man but that picture that shows on search is odd. Good job with your presentations.
Lol.... thanks Marshall , still trying to figure out how to put a different picture in for the search menu , the ones I have are too large, file size???
Thank uncle Boonie
I was already on my way to the hardware store to grab some fencing so I might as well grab a couple washers nuts and bolts ay
😂, might as well 😂
eigh
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
😂 thanks buddy
that so smart
Another great tutorial. I made a jig with flat stock based on your video. Got to make the strips after a few tweaks. Any tips on how to bend it without kinking it to make the curves to follow the track?
Thank you Rich, Your jig sounds pretty cool. The kinks are a tough one. The outside of a corner is pretty easy to work , being that the bend is gradual and you are bending against the strength of the rail. But when it comes to the inside of a corner it can get tricky. I have found that if the corner is a sharp one It helps to cut small reliefs in the upper and lower flange of the rails, this tends to help a lot. Another method to try is when you are forming the rail, try to manipulate the rail in the direction of the bend you are going to use it for. This can be frustrating, and time consuming, but with some practice it is possible to create a bend in the direction you want. It may not be the exact shape but you can bend to fit as you place it on your layout. Hope this helps...
Thanks, I’ll give that a try
Cool jig you made there. I’d like to figure out a way to guide the strip more accurately. Knowing me, mine would come out wavy lol
I am wondering why you did not put a handle on your tool, instead of turning it by hand. 🤔
I never thought about that when I built the roller. Plus I made it as simple as I could to do the job. I have gone over the roller and have come up with a new design that I plan on showing in an upcoming video. And with that I will be building a multi rail guardrail system for the track, much like the guardrail you see at many older European tracks...
Got Guardrail ?
Hahaha
Those tiny nails are called...BRADS.
Fine tutorials, but i my god they are long, seems like you think you have to show the whole production,
People should be able to figure it out, without telling it so many times.
Thanks, but if I make the videos shorter and leave something out I get hit with tons of questions on how to do something. Learned that one from the first few that I filmed…
5/58ths bit? What planet does that come from?
number drill
The finish nail is not called a “ braid,” I have heard them called, “ brads.”
Brads,,,, braids... nails.....
I always screw them up...lol
wow ...