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item #1: taig II micro lathe.....just sitting on table taking up space. Lathe includes drilling chuck, tailstock with live and dead centers, compound slide, 3-jaw chuck, or collets, tool post, all cutting tools including .0965 reamer, end mill. $375.00 for it all! I will even include a bag...

QT, sent you a pm. Ed

so what's the scoop?? which is faster with oil and jig? Legend or dd's #2 bore polish. Both make reference to the final step polish with oil. I'm not looking for both are good...I'm asking which one is quicker Ed

what seems to be the best fender design? more specifically rear fenders. I have seen some long, short, run the entire length of body, rounded point back into the body and others a sharp box look at point. What makes a builder decide what type of fender he or she use? What purpose do they...

GravityX, My experience has been when I polish the rear wheel surface to a mirror finish, the car slows down. I guessing the wheels maybe sliding around some.....in the transition. I seem to have the best times if I take some worn out 2000 sandpaper and lightly just clean the surface up. Ed

Great job East Coast Mafia! The future is definitely bright for the team. Ed

It's great another line of wheels are out! Looking forward to trying them. My question probably is directed towards folks who have seen them and/or already raced them. What are the physical characteristic differences between the new cheetah and the current rages? I have read the description...

I no where u went!! Did u get the pink ones too? Ed

Stopped by ollies today while in town. They had almost 2-cases of 2-different size cans. The large can was $2.99. They even had a pink colored small can!! My 21 old daughter was with me and wanted me to buy a pink can. Some things never change.... Ed

Kinser, yes they are the XS2's...I figured I might as use what I have.....not much resale value in old technology. Sorry about the duplicate post title...as I hit the post key by accident before I typed anything. I made an attempt on the other post to redirect. thanks Ed

Working on first set of eliminator wheels, (they are holeshots). Ordered them late last fall and just getting around to working on car. One side of wheel (where the axle goes thru) looks pretty good and the other has some machining debris left. I have cleaned it up the best I can and will put...

My single lane best track has a timer from John at new directions. I have had it since 2004 and had great results. John is also helpful if you have questions too. Ed

DG143, Car looks great!! Can you give any tips for someone wanting to start making some waterslide decals. I'm looking to move up to a mid-packer (for looks). Ed

Looks great Chuck. Can't wait to see it scream! Ed