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Old 10-10-2008, 06:16 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello. i just got some jimz stims and love em! i would like to start learning about different urethanes and how to make stim bushings out of wheels.. I have lots of wheels i could use and want to start experimenting with them. i was wondering what the most efficient tools do do this would be, and if anyone has any advice on good techniques that would be very helpfull!
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Old 10-10-2008, 06:22 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hello. i just got some jimz stims and love em! i would like to start learning about different urethanes and how to make stim bushings out of wheels.. I have lots of wheels i could use and want to start experimenting with them. i was wondering what the most efficient tools do do this would be, and if anyone has any advice on good techniques that would be very helpfull!
And now i realize im an idiot for spelling bushings wrong!!!!
please disregard the first title!
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Old 10-10-2008, 06:33 PM   #3 (permalink)
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drill+hole saw, band/hacksaw, lathe/drill in vice.

run some searches, there's a few good threads about this.

here's one, there's more out there too.

makiung-bushings-abec-11-wheels
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Old 10-10-2008, 07:24 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Odd, it seems like no one can spell "making bushings" correctly...

I guess you could call it a "type twister"

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Old 10-10-2008, 10:57 PM   #5 (permalink)
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i think he ment "makkin bitches"
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Old 10-11-2008, 01:08 AM   #6 (permalink)
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its addicting, make sure to wear a respirator and glasses though, nasty stuff when it melts and is never good to be breathing in.

heres my one of my favorite shapes that i've been using for a while
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