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Old 10-04-2009, 02:09 AM
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Default Any way to shave and smoothen diecast metal?

I got this match box and took the body off of the matchbox then put it on a zipzap. It's a Lexus GS430 and it needs the metal on the side shaved. I don't have a dremmel and I can't afford anything more than $20 to shave this metal. Any suggestions?
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Old 10-04-2009, 07:39 AM
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a file and some type of energy drink to keep you from getting tired.
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Old 10-04-2009, 11:13 AM
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I've been using a nail file, but it's a little hard. Would a Dremmel engraver like this work? Is the tip replaceable?


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Old 10-04-2009, 11:28 AM
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Old 10-04-2009, 11:43 AM
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go to walmart i got a dremmel there for $25 with a new set of cutting blades,buffers, and grinding stones.
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Old 10-04-2009, 03:36 PM
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A dremel is really what you want to use. It can even be polished back up with it. If you send it to me I can do it for free, just pay the shipping... Or see if you can borrow a Dremel somewhere. Im an approved and trust service provider..... http://www.xmodsource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17800
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Old 10-04-2009, 05:27 PM
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You can buy cheap POS dremmels that still work good for $20 if you look around.
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Old 10-04-2009, 07:12 PM
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a 1" wide metal file is only about $4.
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Old 10-04-2009, 07:24 PM
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Dremmels are dirt cheap if you buy one on sale, i have one that hasn't failed me which was only ten bucks before tax of course, just wait for a sale, if you are really desperate
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