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Art Vandelay · 09-17-2007, 01:18 PM

2 of my motors look like they could use a comm cutting, yet I do not want to invest in A) a new motor, B) a new comm, or C) a cutting device.

I'm wondering if any of the local hobby stores offer a comm cutting service (for a fee)?

Guest · 09-17-2007, 01:30 PM

FastCats did, I'm sure they still do. I'm thinking it is about $7? Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong.

johnnyboy · 09-17-2007, 01:36 PM

There must be a few guys at the track that could do it for you on race day for a few bucks....

Ron_Prinzen · 09-17-2007, 01:39 PM

If you bring the motors with you to one of Sid's race days, I'm sure some one can cut them for you. If I make it out this weekend I will bring my comm lathe with me...and I'll do it for free

Narly1 · 09-17-2007, 01:42 PM

I have a lathe and have cut a few of my own motors, but I don't know all the intricacies of motor tuning. All I can say is that my work was good enough that I noticed an improvement in motor performance when I was done......

Mike Steele is the man for trackside motor tune-ups, so I've heard.

Narly1

Art Vandelay · 09-17-2007, 02:16 PM

I'll try to hit up as many people as possible. I think I remember what Ron looks like. If anyone else recognizes me, please feel free to say hello. I'd like to watch how it is done too. It is an aspect that I've always found "mysterious" (magic smoke type of stuff).

SensoryOverload · 09-17-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyboy

There must be a few guys at the track that could do it for you on race day for a few bucks....

Shame on you Johnny - lol, Galaxy offers the service.

Art Vandelay · 09-17-2007, 03:14 PM

The rep. answering the phone over at Galaxy wasn't sure if they offered that as a service.

Outside of John's Hobby, Galaxy would be the closest LHS for me.

Either way, it is good knowing that there are potential ways around a chewed up comm.

I noticed a definite lack of power from my two main motors recently.

imported_accat131 · 09-17-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Car

The rep. answering the phone over at Galaxy wasn't sure if they offered that as a service.

Outside of John's Hobby, Galaxy would be the closest LHS for me.

Either way, it is good knowing that there are potential ways around a chewed up comm.

I noticed a definite lack of power from my two main motors recently.

I think your better off calling Galaxy later on and speaking to Derry (hope that is the correct name great guy) directly...
I also believe that Scott at Boytoys also offers this service...(if he has the lathe with him)

Art Vandelay · 09-17-2007, 03:44 PM

I will try calling Galaxy again.

I've only been frequenting Galaxy since last November (or thereabouts) and Derry and his family (I'm assuming it is family that works there) have always been very nice.

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Art Vandelay RCC Senior Contributor Join Date: Nov 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 544 Total Props: 0	Comm Cutting: are there any LHS that offer this service? Remove this ad - become a site supporter! 2 of my motors look like they could use a comm cutting, yet I do not want to invest in A) a new motor, B) a new comm, or C) a cutting device. I'm wondering if any of the local hobby stores offer a comm cutting service (for a fee)?
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johnnyboy RCC Pro Contributor I am: John Summach Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burlington Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,918 Total Props: 0	There must be a few guys at the track that could do it for you on race day for a few bucks.... __________________ Great Hobbies - Team Durango "Almost Live Race Coverage": www.johnnyboy.ca "Finding Your Dream Home":www.burlingtonliving.ca
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Ron_Prinzen RCC Master Contributor I am: Ron P Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton # of RCs: 120 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,244 Total Props: 0	If you bring the motors with you to one of Sid's race days, I'm sure some one can cut them for you. If I make it out this weekend I will bring my comm lathe with me...and I'll do it for free __________________ Rattlesnake Speedway Vintage r/c car collector Ron Prinzen
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Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	FastCats did, I'm sure they still do. I'm thinking it is about $7? Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Narly1 RCC Pro Contributor I am: Earl A. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Erin, Ontario Feedback: 6 / 100% Posts: 1,699 Total Props: 3	I have a lathe and have cut a few of my own motors, but I don't know all the intricacies of motor tuning. All I can say is that my work was good enough that I noticed an improvement in motor performance when I was done...... Mike Steele is the man for trackside motor tune-ups, so I've heard. Narly1
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Art Vandelay RCC Senior Contributor Join Date: Nov 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 544 Total Props: 0	I'll try to hit up as many people as possible. I think I remember what Ron looks like. If anyone else recognizes me, please feel free to say hello. I'd like to watch how it is done too. It is an aspect that I've always found "mysterious" (magic smoke type of stuff).
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09-17-2007, 03:14 PM	#8
Art Vandelay RCC Senior Contributor Join Date: Nov 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 544 Total Props: 0	The rep. answering the phone over at Galaxy wasn't sure if they offered that as a service. Outside of John's Hobby, Galaxy would be the closest LHS for me. Either way, it is good knowing that there are potential ways around a chewed up comm. I noticed a definite lack of power from my two main motors recently.
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Art Vandelay RCC Senior Contributor Join Date: Nov 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 544 Total Props: 0	I will try calling Galaxy again. I've only been frequenting Galaxy since last November (or thereabouts) and Derry and his family (I'm assuming it is family that works there) have always been very nice.
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