A professional slot car track build part 1

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2017
  • This video is in three parts. If you're interested in building a very nice home slot car track check out these videos. Built by Mike Whitley.

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  • @stephenadams9271
    @stephenadams9271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much I'm 68 yrs old I have the old 1964 revell track and cars also 1/24 cars I live in trailer no to set and enjoy them. God bless you all you've done.

  • @mikerobinson2026
    @mikerobinson2026 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice touch with the Trammel on the Router and using the tablesaw to cut the straight slots. I've seen a lot of guys try and free hand them and the cars look like they are following a snake when they're running.

  • @mikespillman3075
    @mikespillman3075 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating......cant wait to watch the rest of the series and them hopefully see some racing...

  • @bill72pa
    @bill72pa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome layout and build!

  • @oliverbendt3104
    @oliverbendt3104 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a thing of beauty lovely job

  • @tonyromano6220
    @tonyromano6220 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Work of art!

  • @robertsarkisian2278
    @robertsarkisian2278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great background music...

  • @ruforufo2185
    @ruforufo2185 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ive got the exact same Bosch router..., the damm thing is indestructible, super easy to adjust and powerful as hell. had it now for over 20 years and have never needed to work on it.
    btw: im interested in slot cars and would like to try may hand at making my own track. i hope you dont mind if i pop in from time to time to ask questions. i subbed to your channel :-)

    • @mikewhitley7202
      @mikewhitley7202  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem, I will be glad to help any way I can.

  • @mikewhitley7202
    @mikewhitley7202  6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not at all, I will be glad to help. I don't have all the answers but I am sure we can figure out whatever comes up.

  • @marcoohcanada4168
    @marcoohcanada4168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would like to build this track, do you have plans you could send me? Thank you!

    • @michaelwhitley9932
      @michaelwhitley9932 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Send me your Email address and I will send you a copy of the plans. My Email address is speedcraftboats@bellsouth.net

  • @stefanobism
    @stefanobism 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanted to know the distance between slots and slots on a 1/24 slot machine track. Thank you

    • @mikewhitley7202
      @mikewhitley7202  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      4 3/4”from outside to the center of the two outside lanes and 9 1/2” to the center of the two inside lanes. All of this is on a piece and f medium density fiber board 23 7/8” wide

    • @stefanobism
      @stefanobism 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So there are 4 3/4" between lane and lane?

  • @nurzrachit7133
    @nurzrachit7133 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that's a man cave to aspire to. I subbed as well, may need to hit you up for tips as well.

  • @stbnracer
    @stbnracer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what's the name of the machine you use for making the slots in turns? thank you in advance

    • @michaelwhitley9932
      @michaelwhitley9932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I used a router. keep in mind I routed all the slots while the material was flat on the table. I used an 1/8" bit to make the slot and then came back with a 11/16" router bit for making dado's to make the indention for the wire brad. I had to modify the 11/16'' bit by drilling a 1/8'' hole in the end and epoxying a piece of 1/8"'steel rod in the end of it to ride in the groove while cutting the places for the wire brad. I chucked it up in my metal lathe with the bit in the tail chuck.

    • @stbnracer
      @stbnracer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelwhitley9932 thanks man, awesome job you did out there

  • @Slotcartires
    @Slotcartires 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The table is a big mistake. You want and need adjustable legs. Look at a Gerding or an Ogilvie track to see how it should be done.

    • @mikewhitley7202
      @mikewhitley7202  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well Dan, thank you so much for your criticism. Where were you to tell me I was doing it all wrong when I was building it. You know Dan everybody likes it and it works just fine but the next time I build something I will be sure to consult with you first.

    • @stephenadams9271
      @stephenadams9271 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mike I wish I was as talented as you my brother is a mechanic at fritos lay and he's alot like you.