Custom RC Trophy Truck Rebuild Part 1: Tube & Rod Prep

Doing a multipart series on rebuilding the custom RC trophy truck. I'm starting with how I size, cut and prepare the rods/tubes to be added to the custom cage. Part 2 will show how I braze them into place and Part 3 will cover media blasting. Follow me: Instagram:   / audisnapr   Twitter:   / audisnapr   ------------------- ** Let me know what you guys want to see. I'm down for detailed videos of the truck, how-to's, whatever would be helpful for everyone to see. ------------------- Pieces and part I talked about in this video Sanding belt: 1"x18" 120grit https://www.mcmaster.com/#4744A853 Steel tubing https://www.mcmaster.com/#9220K351 Steel rod https://www.mcmaster.com/#4416T91 ------------------- Here are links to the pieces and parts I"m using for this build. If there is something you are looking for that isn't posted, let me know. ESC: http://amzn.to/2fM4pFt Motor: http://amzn.to/2wSenuP Wheels: AlienTac: https://www.alientac.com/collections/... I'm running two of these, one for steering and one for manual braking: http://amzn.to/2yCKbpE Front Proline shocks: http://amzn.to/2wQ6Lhh This is the nitro engine I used before I switched over to electric: http://amzn.to/2jYvyJO Axial Hancook tires: http://amzn.to/2k0tK3a If you are looking for a cheap sandblasting hose, this one worked great for me: http://amzn.to/2fNrCqI I used these calipers during the entire build - they worked out really well: http://amzn.to/2wPBLxJ If you are looking for a charging bag, this is the one I picked up once I converted to electric: http://amzn.to/2xvYs79 Not sure why I waited as long as I did to buy rechargeable batteries for my remote, but these are the ones I picked up and have worked great: http://amzn.to/2yCWmCA I had been using Floureon batteries in the Yeti Score truck, so I picked up a few more for the TT: http://amzn.to/2fN1mNe This is the Ford Pro-Line Raptor body for the Yeti wheelbase: http://amzn.to/2wTIWjR Any automotive vinyl paint works really well on lexan RC bodies. This is the color I ended up using on the Raptor body: http://amzn.to/2y4FIyL Build thread: http://www.rcshortcourse.com/forum/ge... McMaster Carr: https://www.mcmaster.com/ MetalConcepts: https://www.metalconceptsrc.com/ ------------------- My video rig setup: Sony A6500 http://amzn.to/2zWBtmt Sigma 16mm F/1.4 Lens https://amzn.to/2H3NOcK Feelworld F450 Field Monitor https://amzn.to/2KyBnWu Movo Microphone http://amzn.to/2Fp7ypF Atomos Right-Angle Micro to Full HDMI Coiled Cable https://amzn.to/2JauNGb Smallrig Cage http://amzn.to/2jkiJa2 Smallrig Nato Rail Handle http://amzn.to/2krCDn2 SmallRig Wooden Handgrip http://amzn.to/2BOR2xB Altura Photo 67-77MM Step-Up Ring https://amzn.to/2vriORZ Tiffen 77mm Variable Neutral Density Filter https://amzn.to/2J0jW0C