This truer uses standard 5" self-adhesive backed sanding discs. You can cut them in half for dual grit readiness. The consumables costs are very low. The included squeeze bottle is provided to place droplets of water or isopropyl alcohol on the cloth and sandpaper. It acts as a lubricant that significantly reduces the strain on the motor and gears. It also helps keep any tire dust from dispersing. And of course it enhances cleaning and truing.
Hi Marty, thanks for sharing. The disadvantage of these type of tire truers is from my perspektive, that they put to much strain on the gears of the transmission as a tire truer. The advantage of that tire truer is, that you can also clean the tires easily. Nice weekend!
Hi. To solve the strain issue, you just put some water or isopropyl alcohol droplets, right on the sandpaper where the tires touch. It acts as a lubricant, significantly reducing the work required by the motor and gears.
Very cool slot car gadget. Priced well enough that a lot of us will buy one just to support support a fellow Slot Brother and it will allow others to an very useful slot car tool that would normally be out of budget. Very Cool! Thank you Marty for doing the Saturday morning review.
Gene, it is not for everyone.. but it does fit the need of the home racer who just wants to scuff the tires to improve performance. The tire cleaning is great as well.
That's cool, don't know about sanding tires down on the track though making the rubber get all over your track? I would put it on a powered track section on a table... I do like the tire cleaner if set up like I just spoke of it would be good for racers to quickly clean there tires. Thanks for showing this.
I agree, I have a track piece set up for a tire cleaner, that is what I placed it on. Great thought BS.. I power my cleaning station with a 9volt battery..
If you add droplets of water or isopropyl alcohol using the included squeeze bottle, the rubber remains on the sanding disc. You can also place one of the included cloths behind the truer.
Water works well too. The instructions describe this. The water or any isopropyl alcohol, act like a lubricant to reduce motor and gear strain, enhance cleaning and truing and keep the rubber dust from landing on the track.
Question.. How does he stop 1/32 and smaller from skewing from one side to the other, which can happen from time to time (though that would need to be corrected itself)
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This truer uses standard 5" self-adhesive backed sanding discs. You can cut them in half for dual grit readiness. The consumables costs are very low. The included squeeze bottle is provided to place droplets of water or isopropyl alcohol on the cloth and sandpaper. It acts as a lubricant that significantly reduces the strain on the motor and gears. It also helps keep any tire dust from dispersing. And of course it enhances cleaning and truing.
HAPPY SATURDAY FELLOW SLOTTERHEADS AND MARTY. Very interesting. A simple design. Thanks for sharing. Cheers
Not everyone is in the market for a high end truer.. this fits the bill.
That old Ford stock car is bad ass!!
Thanks Matthew! It is a scratch build 1963 Ford Galaxie..I sent it off to a proxy race last weekend.
Hi Marty, thanks for sharing. The disadvantage of these type of tire truers is from my perspektive, that they put to much strain on the gears of the transmission as a tire truer. The advantage of that tire truer is, that you can also clean the tires easily. Nice weekend!
Agreed, can be tough on the motor too.
@@twolinesslotcars yes, absolutely
Hi. To solve the strain issue, you just put some water or isopropyl alcohol droplets, right on the sandpaper where the tires touch. It acts as a lubricant, significantly reducing the work required by the motor and gears.
I love it Marty thanks for showing us and running through it this is very impressive 🤟🤟
Thanks Pat! It can be a useful tool for the home racer.
@@twolinesslotcars well I’m a home racer for sure man tell the supplier once he has tweaked it I’ll definitely get one 🤟🤟thanks again marty
Nice to see some innovative thinking and design for a slot car product. I like the concept...versatile and easy to use. I'd buy one!
Thanks John. I agree, it is simple, resourceful and is priced right.
I'm totally down for one of these. This looks so well thought out.
It is a nice design. It will be priced right too!
This looks like a great set up! Thanks for the review
You bet!
Looks great for some home racing 👏👏👏
It does!
Very cool slot car gadget. Priced well enough that a lot of us will buy one just to support support a fellow Slot Brother and it will allow others to an very useful slot car tool that would normally be out of budget. Very Cool! Thank you Marty for doing the Saturday morning review.
Handy tool if you don’t want to invest in a more advanced truer. How far down the tuning hole are you willing to go? $40 is not that far.
G'day Marty, brilliant idea 😮😮grouse
Thanks 👍
That product looks like it has a lot of potential
Gene, it is not for everyone.. but it does fit the need of the home racer who just wants to scuff the tires to improve performance. The tire cleaning is great as well.
Hat no glasses is a curveball in the game of hat or hairgel!! Great gadget !
😂😂
Looks like a good tire truer.
it is a very handy tool for the home racer!
I like it.. nice design. Count me in🤜
I will let you know when Nap gets it finalized and finds a retailer to sell.
@@twolinesslotcars thanks Marty 🤜
Love it, simply and effective :)
Yes, Nap created a nice design.
Nice and simple- I'd buy one!
Right on!
That's cool, don't know about sanding tires down on the track though making the rubber get all over your track? I would put it on a powered track section on a table... I do like the tire cleaner if set up like I just spoke of it would be good for racers to quickly clean there tires. Thanks for showing this.
Nothing a little hand vac can't clean if its ever an issue. 😉
I agree, I have a track piece set up for a tire cleaner, that is what I placed it on. Great thought BS.. I power my cleaning station with a 9volt battery..
If you add droplets of water or isopropyl alcohol using the included squeeze bottle, the rubber remains on the sanding disc. You can also place one of the included cloths behind the truer.
@@NP-co7kj great job Nap!
You need to rotate the dial to help true the tire.
The dial just rotates the sanding surface so you can have a fresh sanding surface. Works great!
That's a nice truer.I would buy one, But I need one for 1/24 scale cars. Make it to work for both scales. Where you don't have to buy two of them.
The final version will accommodate both 👍
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching Gary!
Very smart what alkahol do you put on
90% if you can find it.
Water works well too. The instructions describe this. The water or any isopropyl alcohol, act like a lubricant to reduce motor and gear strain, enhance cleaning and truing and keep the rubber dust from landing on the track.
Awesome Marty! Im definitely getting this! This is perfect for my home racing! Cant wait when ya post the link! Count me in!! 😎 Thank you so much. 🫡
Nobody.. i will let you know when it becomes available. He hopes very soon.
Question.. How does he stop 1/32 and smaller from skewing from one side to the other, which can happen from time to time (though that would need to be corrected itself)
The angle of the sanding pad seems to prevent the car from moving side to side.
Howdy😊🏎️🏎️🏎️
Good morning!
would work great for me !! i want one.
I will post when it becomes available.
I would to have one.
I like to get