I've always used silver solder for flex shafts. Yes, it takes more heat and finesse, but the process is similar and it is an order of magnitude stronger than electrical solder. If you're running big props (36mm and up) on 4S~6S, you are pushing the limits of electrical solder. It's just tin and lead......... Lately, I've started using Loctite "Green Sauce" (600 series) in attaching cables and wire drives. You don't have the loss of strength issues encountered when heating things up to glowing red temperatures.
Hey Big B, can u show us, how to make a WIRE DRIVE? I think I want to run 2 Wire Drives on my Twin motor ZONDA, what do you think? Also, with all of your experience.... what better to run Twin Flex Cables, or WIRE Drives... I look at .078x 3/16" Let me know, THANKS
Big B! I need help man. I've got the blackjack 24 all stock. I've been running 3s batteries no problem. I tried hooking up 4s today and I got no throttle. Switched back to 3s and everything was fine. What gives? Ive seen you run 4s so what am I missing?
Didnt know you could braze them back together, mine once upon a time broke on my sr80 pro, it looked like it was expoxied or something inthere and i was able to to like thread it back into its place and I secured it with JB weld, ran it from 4-6s and its still holding up great
@@IRONCLADRC also my sr80 has a smaller than i guess "normal" flex, and is supposed to only run 4s stock so shes holding up pretty sweet! Ive read on people breaking them pretty quickly.. ive thrashed this boat so hard its a champ. Currently looking for a sonicwake 36!!
Is this method Big B approved for proppin wheelies? Good knowledge you are sharing here brother. If we want to use acetone here in California you have to fill out a cal osha hazmat form in triplicate. Stupid safty
@@IRONCLADRC i need brushless esc atleast 90amps for my boat because all of my friends are already have fly color 150amps i cannot afford that kind of esc because its expensive for me you have extra sir can you gave me my boat is under dog among my friends i have 30amps and cheaper esc im here in the philippines and i really love rc boat hobby since i was a child but i cannot afford to buy so i buil my own step by step if you gave me i will really apreaciate it with big thanks sir
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I've always used silver solder for flex shafts. Yes, it takes more heat and finesse, but the process is similar and it is an order of magnitude stronger than electrical solder. If you're running big props (36mm and up) on 4S~6S, you are pushing the limits of electrical solder. It's just tin and lead.........
Lately, I've started using Loctite "Green Sauce" (600 series) in attaching cables and wire drives. You don't have the loss of strength issues encountered when heating things up to glowing red temperatures.
Does the loctite 600 series work on wire drives?
yeah man great stuff, i messed up a few before i learned lol
Have you ever tried a wire drive shaft big b?
Hey Big B, can u show us, how to make a WIRE DRIVE? I think I want to run 2 Wire Drives on my Twin motor ZONDA, what do you think? Also, with all of your experience.... what better to run Twin Flex Cables, or WIRE Drives... I look at .078x 3/16"
Let me know, THANKS
I've never put together a wire drive... I wish I could help you out check ose they carry wire drives
Big B! I need help man. I've got the blackjack 24 all stock. I've been running 3s batteries no problem. I tried hooking up 4s today and I got no throttle. Switched back to 3s and everything was fine. What gives? Ive seen you run 4s so what am I missing?
I had an upgraded esc ztw shark 50a esc. The motor will handle 4s low mah but the esc will not. Esc is only rated at 3s. Lucky you didn't fry esc.
Didnt know you could braze them back together, mine once upon a time broke on my sr80 pro, it looked like it was expoxied or something inthere and i was able to to like thread it back into its place and I secured it with JB weld, ran it from 4-6s and its still holding up great
Nice, thanks for sharing.
@@IRONCLADRC also my sr80 has a smaller than i guess "normal" flex, and is supposed to only run 4s stock so shes holding up pretty sweet! Ive read on people breaking them pretty quickly.. ive thrashed this boat so hard its a champ. Currently looking for a sonicwake 36!!
That is not brazing it's a cold solder at best. I'm not knocking you I love your vids.
Is this method Big B approved for proppin wheelies? Good knowledge you are sharing here brother. If we want to use acetone here in California you have to fill out a cal osha hazmat form in triplicate. Stupid safty
I'd go with jb weld to be honest it's easy and it works. PROP-N-WHEELIES approved
@@IRONCLADRC that’s what I like to hear.
Yea soldering the joint kicked my aft!
@@IRONCLADRC I hear ya there . I’ve tried before and only succeeded in branding myself
does it use silver wire?
You can but I just use common electrical solder. Shoot I've even used plumbers solder in a pinch
Hi sir im 1 of your subscriber ang fan do you have xtra and spare of esc that you cant use now can i have one thank you so much
What kind of ESC do you need car or a boat? Where are you located not your exact address Location in general. brushed ESC or brushless ESC
@@IRONCLADRC i need brushless esc atleast 90amps for my boat because all of my friends are already have fly color 150amps i cannot afford that kind of esc because its expensive for me you have extra sir can you gave me my boat is under dog among my friends i have 30amps and cheaper esc im here in the philippines and i really love rc boat hobby since i was a child but i cannot afford to buy so i buil my own step by step if you gave me i will really apreaciate it with big thanks sir
Do a .187 cable for us
Easy thing on .150 flex cable. Do a .187 flex and shaft.
I agree I did a 1/4" cable years ago, the boat fell apart before the connection let loose I still have that cable collecting dust some where. 👊
Hi lods
Good luck with that might be ok now but after a handful of runs its going to break.
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