WTB - Goat Boy axle drilling block
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I'm also interested in one. If anyone has one in like new condition with the bushings for sale- shoot me a message.
I have one of these drilling blocks. IMHO it is faster than using my Proxxon with the Block, AND more accurate, let alone about 25% of the cost of the Proxxon with the attached table (a necessary addition).
GoatBoy -- (or someone who has the same skills), you could easily sell 50 of them within a month.
However, the steel inserts are absolutely a necessity. DerbyWorx is bound to duplicate this item, but I really doubt they would ever use the steel inserts. Their attitude is that for the majority of the BSA fathers, their drilling block would probably only be used a dozen times over 3 or 4 years. That's "planned obsolescence"! Good enough for short term BSA fathers, but never for anyone that does Pro Pinewood Racing, like NPWDRL. So if you find one for sale, be sure of the steel inserts.
GoatBoy -- (or someone who has the same skills), you could easily sell 50 of them within a month.
However, the steel inserts are absolutely a necessity. DerbyWorx is bound to duplicate this item, but I really doubt they would ever use the steel inserts. Their attitude is that for the majority of the BSA fathers, their drilling block would probably only be used a dozen times over 3 or 4 years. That's "planned obsolescence"! Good enough for short term BSA fathers, but never for anyone that does Pro Pinewood Racing, like NPWDRL. So if you find one for sale, be sure of the steel inserts.
Guys that have them, won't part with them easily. Best approach is to PM Goat Boy to see when he will be building more.
Are you still using it for the rear axles, or are you using both the Bullet and the GB Tool, depending on your "mood"?HurriCrane Racing said:
I love mine and just happen to have been lucky to see a person wanting to sell their stuff... One day I will have the bullet & drill press but until then this will have to do....
B_Regal Racing said:
I still rely on the Goat Boy drill jig. It's proven to be very reliable and consistent.
5 of my new cars are the fastest cars I've had... And was drill with goat boy tool.. The BLOCK is still just as good.. As long as you have the right set up. The GOAT BOY tool is somewhat ************* proof if you know what I mean.. Ian did a great job machining this tool.. I made shimes for mine to change front and rear axle heights..
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Had one and sold it because I already have the block and drill press and FINALLY figured out a system to get consistent there. I will be purchasing another for my Pack to use because trying to teach them the "block" and drill press is like beating myself with a hammer.
Obsessedderbydad said:
That could hurt. I've considered trying to do something like that but even it you did it for them, it is still too much work for the vast majority.
I opened my shop up to a Cub Scout and his dad yesterday. The Cub was able to drill his car completely on his own using the Goat Boy Tool. Slow roll was on the money!
Yeah that was the biggest issue with the workshop I held. I pretty much ended up drilling most of the blocks. I would have been fine with that but I really wanted to actually work with my own son for each step to show how we do everything together. He got pretty bored waiting for me. In the end 2-3 cars I helped drill were already being rolled off tables or across the concrete. SMH
Obsessedderbydad said:
Was he using aftermarket axles? I used a 43# bit with BSA axles and they seemed snug at first but after a couple test fittings throughout the build they were looser then I was comfortable with. I added water but also added small holes for glue after we got steer tuned.
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