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Project: 29 model a (i dont have a name yet) started

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by chevy12, Apr 25, 2011.

  1. chevy12
    Joined: Apr 27, 2008
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    thanks the chop was pretty good for my 1st one!
     
  2. 340HilbornDuster
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    Nice Build!...Subscribed!
    Curiosity - What's with the Wax fill?
     
  3. chevy12
    Joined: Apr 27, 2008
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    fill the tubes with wax to keep the center of the tube from collapsing during pressing. the center is weaker than the sides so it will not press evenly. the wax supports and also gives so when pressed it pushes out the ends.
     
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