Nice work Rick. You’re the only person I’ve found on RUclips that takes the time explaining a multi cut fin and I appreciate your time. I’m gonna practice on lawnmower and weed eater jugs until I’m a little more comfortable with my work. Look forward in more videos from you man😎👍
The idea is lightly grind until the desired results are obtained, I had a time with the Dremel kicking back at first. Make sure the work piece is secure too. Thanks for watching.
Keep practicing and go slowly, don't let it chatter and don't force the bit, the glitter will come. I had trouble with that in the beginning, I practiced for hours before I made a video. I find it starts to shine after I back cut, I've used the straight shaft on front and back cuts, but I now prefer to use the 1/8th ball on the back cut. I'm waiting for a friend to send me an old Harley jug to cut, and when I receive it I'm going to do another cutting video using that jug instead of a piece of practice aluminum. Thanks
Hey thanks I'll continue to practice . I am going for the same bits , the straight and then the ball on the back cut . I'll watch you do it again . Thanks alot .
I use a dremel 1/8 straight cut carbide bit and a 1/8 carbide ball bit, I find those to work best on most motorcycle parts. I cut the fins on a 45 degree angle on the top edges and the use the ball bit to do a back cut on the bottom edges. I've seen most people, pros and beginners alike, use just a straight cut bit. Either way, use light pressure and let the bit do fine cutting, sort of a polish cut. I just acquired an Evo cylinder and plan to do another video showing close up cutting. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
For most, yes, for old Shovel head Harley they are cast iron. I believe all bikes went to aluminum jugs with steel inserts in the early 80s. And all cases are cast aluminum. Thanks
The couple I've done was with the engine disassembled for rebuilding, so it was simple. I haven't tried to do any cutting on a complete engine yet. But I have thought about it, and I believe I could use a 90 degree adapter and longer bits for the rotary tool. I plan to do more videos on cutting as soon as farming allows it. We gotta feed America. I appreciate you watching and for the question, I hope the answer was satisfactory. Have a blessed day.
I’d love to talk with ya before I attempt this on my 99 Harley. Can the cutting be done with motor in the bike ? N will it look weird if you only did top ? I was gonna paint first then sand off , but then thought why not give it some bling ( n with just sayin bling ,maybe it’s not for my bike
I've watched a man do diamond cutting at a bike rally with the motor still on the bike, but I haven't tried that yet, I'm still a rookie at it. I would suggest practicing on different metals, have patience and work slowly in the beginning. And I think doing just the top would be a unique look, and I would be very interested in seeing it when you do it. The man I watched had custom made his cutters and traveled around the country doing bike rallies with the motor still on the bikes. I started with the piece of metal you saw on my video, then progressed to old bike parts I accumulated over the years. I practiced on old floorboards, voltage regulators, even a few old tractor parts. I still use a Dremel with a 1/8 carbide straight cut, and a 1/8 ball cut bit. I'm going to do an old shovelhead cylinder soon and plan to try a 5/32 and maybe 3/16 straight and ball bit to see the outcome. I hope this helps, but feel free to ask any questions you have and I will do my best to help you in any way I can. Thanks for watching my video.
I use a dremel 1/8 straight cut carbide bit and a 1/8 carbide ball bit, I find those to work best on most motorcycle and car parts. Most parts I diamond cut are 1/8 and 3/16 thick, I haven't tried larger parts yet, but I have done a few Harley brake calipers with the raised areas. If I can help any further please ask and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Thanks
Hey Rick Boswell here again , I hate to keep bothering you .here's my situation , a friend of mine has a motorized bike that he wants the jug diamond cut and I took on the job but as I'm practicing before I jump on his my bit is getting clogged with aluminum , what am I doing wrong ?
I ran into this in the beginning. If your bit is not made for aluminum it will clog, I have used a product from Amazon called Cut Lube that helps with the clogging. But I try to buy bits for aluminum cutting, the cutting blades are not as close together as metal cutting bits. And it's no bother, I'll try to help as much as possible, I hope the jug you do turns out well.
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Nice work Rick. You’re the only person I’ve found on RUclips that takes the time explaining a multi cut fin and I appreciate your time. I’m gonna practice on lawnmower and weed eater jugs until I’m a little more comfortable with my work. Look forward in more videos from you man😎👍
Glad you liked it. Thanks
u sure have a steady controlled hand....if I tried this. That Drexel woulda been bucking like a brand new bronco...lmao....pretty slick idea sir.
The idea is lightly grind until the desired results are obtained, I had a time with the Dremel kicking back at first. Make sure the work piece is secure too. Thanks for watching.
I'm going to call it a Drexel from now on too, sounds better !!!
Great job!
Thanks for putting this video together :-)
Glad you got some worth out of it. Thanks for watching
I haven't been able to get that glitter shine look yet ?
Keep practicing and go slowly, don't let it chatter and don't force the bit, the glitter will come. I had trouble with that in the beginning, I practiced for hours before I made a video. I find it starts to shine after I back cut, I've used the straight shaft on front and back cuts, but I now prefer to use the 1/8th ball on the back cut. I'm waiting for a friend to send me an old Harley jug to cut, and when I receive it I'm going to do another cutting video using that jug instead of a piece of practice aluminum. Thanks
Hey thanks I'll continue to practice . I am going for the same bits , the straight and then the ball on the back cut . I'll watch you do it again . Thanks alot .
I'm about to do a harley what bit do I use to get that dimond sparkle look thank you new subscriber
I use a dremel 1/8 straight cut carbide bit and a 1/8 carbide ball bit, I find those to work best on most motorcycle parts. I cut the fins on a 45 degree angle on the top edges and the use the ball bit to do a back cut on the bottom edges. I've seen most people, pros and beginners alike, use just a straight cut bit. Either way, use light pressure and let the bit do fine cutting, sort of a polish cut. I just acquired an Evo cylinder and plan to do another video showing close up cutting. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
The cases are cast aluminum correct ?
For most, yes, for old Shovel head Harley they are cast iron. I believe all bikes went to aluminum jugs with steel inserts in the early 80s. And all cases are cast aluminum. Thanks
Hello
Which do you feel gives a better sparkle effect .... all done with straight bit or the straight and round bit on bottom ?
I think using the straight bit on top of the fins and the round on the bottom gives a better effect.
How do you back cut a fin when you cant get to the back of the fin. This wont work on engine fins unless that same cut can be done from the front.
The couple I've done was with the engine disassembled for rebuilding, so it was simple. I haven't tried to do any cutting on a complete engine yet. But I have thought about it, and I believe I could use a 90 degree adapter and longer bits for the rotary tool. I plan to do more videos on cutting as soon as farming allows it. We gotta feed America. I appreciate you watching and for the question, I hope the answer was satisfactory. Have a blessed day.
I’d love to talk with ya before I attempt this on my 99 Harley. Can the cutting be done with motor in the bike ? N will it look weird if you only did top ? I was gonna paint first then sand off , but then thought why not give it some bling ( n with just sayin bling ,maybe it’s not for my bike
I've watched a man do diamond cutting at a bike rally with the motor still on the bike, but I haven't tried that yet, I'm still a rookie at it. I would suggest practicing on different metals, have patience and work slowly in the beginning. And I think doing just the top would be a unique look, and I would be very interested in seeing it when you do it. The man I watched had custom made his cutters and traveled around the country doing bike rallies with the motor still on the bikes. I started with the piece of metal you saw on my video, then progressed to old bike parts I accumulated over the years. I practiced on old floorboards, voltage regulators, even a few old tractor parts. I still use a Dremel with a 1/8 carbide straight cut, and a 1/8 ball cut bit. I'm going to do an old shovelhead cylinder soon and plan to try a 5/32 and maybe 3/16 straight and ball bit to see the outcome. I hope this helps, but feel free to ask any questions you have and I will do my best to help you in any way I can. Thanks for watching my video.
So what size bits do you use when you diamond cut?
I use a dremel 1/8 straight cut carbide bit and a 1/8 carbide ball bit, I find those to work best on most motorcycle and car parts. Most parts I diamond cut are 1/8 and 3/16 thick, I haven't tried larger parts yet, but I have done a few Harley brake calipers with the raised areas. If I can help any further please ask and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Thanks
Hey Rick Boswell here again , I hate to keep bothering you .here's my situation , a friend of mine has a motorized bike that he wants the jug diamond cut and I took on the job but as I'm practicing before I jump on his my bit is getting clogged with aluminum , what am I doing wrong ?
I ran into this in the beginning. If your bit is not made for aluminum it will clog, I have used a product from Amazon called Cut Lube that helps with the clogging. But I try to buy bits for aluminum cutting, the cutting blades are not as close together as metal cutting bits. And it's no bother, I'll try to help as much as possible, I hope the jug you do turns out well.
Oh that's siiiick