Tip for attaching resin heads

[Action Martin]

I have a bunch of resin heads and Doc Mego T-2 bodies coming in. I've read here that the plugs need to be shaved down to fit. I believe that I also read that the holes need to be dremeled. Which is it or is it a combination of both?

[Dave Mc]

If I'm using an original Mego body, I usually just dremel down the neck plug on the resin head. You should leave it just a touch bigger than the hole. Just make sure you don't trim it too much or it will fit loose and wobble. If you do accidentally take it down too much, wrap the neck plug with a little plumbers pipe tape, that will fix it.

When I use a DM body with the smaller neck plug, I'll usually dremel the hole a bit bigger as well as work the neck plug.

[The Bat]

If Your using a Doc Mego Body...first replace the Torso with an original Mego one(that's what I do)...then make the Neckhole bigger with an Xacto Knife(but not too big!)....heat the Torso up with either a Hair Dryer(or hot Water)...and it'll pop right on(without splitting the Torso)!:wink_y:

[Mr Havoc]

The cvtv bodies can be heated in really hot water as well and I trim both and try it often and it goes in really tight. don't over do it or your head will fall right out. I don't trim original bodies just because. and Doc's bodies will split if you try to force the over sized head in it. Heat wont work on his either. So good luck and ask lots of questions before you break any thing. Just like I did. Just ask the custom guys.

[The Bat]

Cast-A-Way Toy's Bodies are supose to be coming out soon...and are a "softer" Plastic like the original Mego Bodies.:wink: That combined with the Bigger LJN style Arms...It looks like I'll be buying lot's of Them for Customizing!:yes: I can't wait....You're killing Me Dave!!:grin:

[Megospidey]

If Your using a Doc Mego Body...first replace the Torso with an original Mego one(that's what I do)...then make the Neckhole bigger with an Xacto Knife(but not too big!)....heat the Torso up with either a Hair Dryer(or hot Water)...and it'll pop right on(without splitting the Torso)!:wink_y:

Dane...you really need to invest in a dremel dude! :yes:

[Mr Havoc]

Yes a dremel is the best. I love mine and you can even get little cheap ones that are off brands now. Listen to Megospidey hes the man. :yes:

[The Bat]

Dane...you really need to invest in a dremel dude! :yes:


True...I do need one for Custom Parts(Torso's)...but not for regular Mego Bodies. I did buy an electric Xacto Knife...works great!

[spiderrogue]

buy the dang dremel tool. all ready..it will do wonders for ya..trust me...

[BlackKnight]

Dane...you really need to invest in a dremel dude! :yes:

Nah,... He is Far to Lazy to Achieve Dremel Work. :wink_y: :smiley1:

[GSPUSA]

I use a file to shave the resin neck plug to the desired size and a drill bit turned by hand to open up the neck hole.

[The Bat]

Nah,... He is Far to Lazy to Achieve Dremel Work. :wink_y: :smiley1:




Funny Jason.:smiley1: But I really haven't needed one yet, because I've been Customizing with Original Mego Bodies. Also...I just bought a Bulked up Torso from BlackKyptonite....which He casts hollow.:wink:

Now...if I get into the solid ones BK(like You cast...and I probably will), then I will need a Dremel Kit.

[Action Martin]

I picked up a Dremel this past Saturday night. Yep, it was a real party weekend for ol' Action Martin. Went to see Indy IV and then went to Wal-Mart for a Dremel. Whooo!

[The Bat]

I picked up a Dremel this past Saturday night. Yep, it was a real party weekend for ol' Action Martin. Went to see Indy IV and then went to Wal-Mart for a Dremel. Whooo!


How much did it cost?:please_y:

[Random Axe]

Target has the Black and Decker version with 100 attachments for 30 bucks. THey have the regular Dremmel for 57.

Scott

[Mr Havoc]

Do you guys use the cordless one or not? my cordless one is a commercial one that is from a hospital and it has two speed setting. I have a connection LOL

[spiderrogue]

i used to use a cordless one, but it wasnt cutting it, too slow or always dead..so i finally sprung for a corded one(about 50 bucks)..much better..and they really do come in handy...if you use it once, it pays for itself...trust me...i dont know what i would do without it...

[Megospidey]

I use the cordless Dremel stylus. Love it.

Made to fit your hand - very easy to use....and Matt...I just put it back on its battery charger overnight. It's amazing...every morning it's re-charged!! LOL

You can pick one up on eBay brand new for around $40.

[spiderrogue]

i used to charge mine all the time, just that it was so old that it wouldnt stay charged long enough...so i ended up getting the corded one...i figured that i had to buy a new one, so i went with a nicer one...

[Megospidey]

^^^ probably needed an new lithium ion battery. They have to be changed every 2 years.

[Action Martin]

I bought the Dremel 4.8V cordless for $19.83 at Wal-Mart. It has two speeds and 5 attachments. They had other models corded and cordless ranging in price from $25 to $55.

[BlackKnight]

CordLess Dremel's Blow imo... Not enough life on the Juice. :wink_y:

[Action Martin]

Great

I didn't open it yet. Maybe I'll just exchange it at Wal-Mart.

[spiderrogue]

yea, i agree with BK... cordless ones dont have the omph to do what they need to do...my corded one has like 5 speeds..and i have so many attachments...and a nice case to put it all in(got a free case on a technicallity on dremels part)..so it's even cooler...heh...

[Megospidey]

^^^ cordless Dremels work FINE Been using one for 2 years and they have plenty of juice...Don't listen to BK....he's full of hot air :silly: Every single custom I've made I've used a cordless dremel.

And Matt: Mine has 10 - count them - 10 speeds. And...it's cordless. And it will drill a hole right through your corded dremel.

[spiderrogue]

^^oh..it's on...:monkey_y:(hey look..i found the icon settings page...changed all of mine...yea..kinda slow today...)...
dont get me wrong, the cordless ones are ok...but if they werent charged all the way, they would die in the middle of some sanding, and then i would have to wait for them to charge...that got tiring after awhile.....

[BlackKnight]

^^^^ What Ever Dude. :silly:
My Cordless one is the REASON I have a Corded one Now. :wink_y:
I am sure it works fine for yeah,.. If you build a figure every couple of weeks. ... But try building 3to5 figures a week with all the custom parts We use... The Corded Dremel is More powerful,.. the Battery always lasts ( because its a cord) ,.. there is NO waiting,.. or forgeting about charging the Tool, & all around it's more effective.

You Don't know this Derek,.. because you have never Owned a Corded Dremel. :silly:

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" In Time,.. Young One" . :smiley1:

[The Bat]

Well...this Thread is getting interesting!:grin: Thanks for helping Me to decide which one to buy Guys!:smiley1:

[spiderrogue]

better be a corded one..or else....
i'll promise you this, if you buy a corded one and dont like it, BK will refund your money for ya...lol....just kidding..if it sucks and you hate it, take it back to walmart, they take anything back..trust me...
if you buy a cordless one, and hate it, derick will refund your money....:shocked2:

[The Bat]

I've got a funny one for Ya....here's what happens to Guys without a Dremel Kit.:grin:

I buy a pair of Boot Feet from Fred...not thinking They won't have Holes for the Pins...D'oh!!:googly: So...I heat a Dart up with a lighter, repeatedly poking holes in them, until they are the right size...and it worked! Yankee ingenuity Boy's!:smiley1:

[spiderrogue]

or like me..the same situation as you, but a trip to the ER...trust me...
course, you can go to the ER while using a dremel also..if you arent careful...
and get safety glasses...for that rough, hotter n heck plastic bits that come off the figures....

[Megospidey]

[QUOTE]You Don't know this Derek,.. because you have never Owned a Corded Dremel. :silly:[QUOTE]

I did own a corded dremel...it sat in the corner gathering dust. I gave it to a friend who wanted it. It just didn't fit naturally in my hand when I used it - too awkward.

But you are right BK - if I was making 3-5 customs a week, I would probably grin and bear it...and use a corded dremel.

However, at the pace I make customs...the cordless is just fine.

[The Bat]

or like me..the same situation as you, but a trip to the ER...trust me...



Welcome to the Club Brother!! Shoved a small Screwdriver through My Finger(went in one side...came out the other)...that HURT!! But what was worse...pulling it back out!:terror:

[BlackKnight]

I drilled my Thumb with a 1/8th of an inch drill bit to the bone witha powerDrill. It's amazing how your flesh will churn like resin pieces.

[Customslab]

REALLY IT JUST COMES DOWN TO how much you will use one if you use it everyday like i do a cordless one wouldn't be a good idea . a corded one with like a pin grip on it , is made for more heavy use. but just tinkern 2 times a week or so a cordless one will be fine

[The Bat]

I drilled my Thumb with a 1/8th of an inch drill bit to the bone witha powerDrill. It's amazing how your flesh will churn like resin pieces.



You WIN!!!:terror:

[ddgaff1132]

Here I go. Stepping into the Landmine... I started with a Dremel Mini-mite. soon I had to get spare batteries to get me through a project. Then I had to go looking for a charger because it went bad and wouldnt charge either battery. I soon found that the batterys or my dremel was discontinued and batteries would cost more to find and buy. The best thing I could also add is what ever you buy. Dremel or the Black and Dekker. Get one with versitile speed. A lot of accidents happen when you operate these puppies at speeds higher than needed. Start slow and bump up the speed as needed. If your plastic melts instead of just grinds away. Your tool is set too darn fast.
We now return you to your regular insanity.