Terminator T-800 jaw pistons

[iowadude41]

Hey everyone,
I was just wondering if anyone in here makes their own jaw pistons to scale? If anyone does, how much would it cost to make me a full set? Metal or plastic doesn't matter as I'll be super gluing them in place. The ones that come with the Vinyl kit as so small and break too easily. Can anyone help me out?

 

[DinoDino]

Hello. I have never done it before but I have access to a machine shop with a cnc lathe. I would be happy to work with you to make some. You would just have to provide me with some details of what you want. I could probably machine some from aluminum pretty quickly if I had the dimensions.

 

[iowadude41]

Hello. I have never done it before but I have access to a machine shop with a cnc lathe. I would be happy to work with you to make some. You would just have to provide me with some details of what you want. I could probably machine some from aluminum pretty quickly if I had the dimensions.

Good evening. Thank you for your reply. I have made a rough sketch of the parts with their measurements. I'll be making some 3D models in a 3D program I have so I can print them out or email them to you once completed. I can tell you right now that the main jaw piston in only 1.5" long with a diameter of 1/4". Very small, but workable. I'll get back to you once I do this, and we can go from there. I appreciate your reply very much. Thank you.

 

[DinoDino]

Sure. If you can send me a 3d model then I can machine you some on the lathe pretty easily. We have a ton of scrap aluminum around. It would be a fun Saturday project. I have made parts much smaller than this, so the size is not a problem.

 

[iowadude41]

Sure. If you can send me a 3d model then I can machine you some on the lathe pretty easily. We have a ton of scrap aluminum around. It would be a fun Saturday project. I have made parts much smaller than this, so the size is not a problem.

Where do you live? I live in Glasgow, KY in the United States. I'd also need to know how much you would charge for doing a project like this for a complete stranger? I'm on Facebook under Sandy Scott. I went to Marshalltown High school to help you find me. I have many of my T-800 pics on there to give you an idea of my project.

 

[DinoDino]

I am also in the United States. As for my price, you posting a thank you and some pictures of the parts being used in your kit seems fair. I am really lucky that I have access to the tools and training to do stuff like this. I figure its good karma.

 

[iowadude41]

I am also in the United States. As for my price, you posting a thank you and some pictures of the parts being used in your kit seems fair. I am really lucky that I have access to the tools and training to do stuff like this. I figure its good karma.

I appreciate your honesty. Thank you. I'll get back to you once I have all the 3D models made. Should be within a week, and I would most definitely put a thank you, and pics on my facebook account, and in the forums.

 

[clonesix]

The jaw pistons are 4-40 rod ends and can be purchased from Carr-McMaster

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

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[falloutboy]

The jaw pistons are 4-40 rod ends and can be purchased from Carr-McMaster

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

what is the middle piece that is kind of T shaped? Working on a endoskull build, and haven't found a good resource on the specifics.

 

[somno666]

what is the middle piece that is kind of T shaped? Working on a endoskull build, and haven't found a good resource on the specifics.

did you ever find what you were looking for? I'm trying to source myself and having difficulty.

 

[somno666]

The jaw pistons are 4-40 rod ends and can be purchased from Carr-McMaster

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

any luck finding anything like this part?

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Some have said it may be a part from remote control airplanes, but I don't know much about those and havent found parts that match.

I did a 3D model based on measurements of gizmo's skull's jaw pistons and I can upload the unfinished WIP model to my Thingiverse page tonight, if that could help. Sadly they are not done in CAD, but it should be possible to make CAD files using my files as reference.

All I really need to do is connect various models as well as finish the pins and do the screws.

Anyone can CADify my files, the only requirement would be to upload them for free.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

It should be on my Thingiverse page now. I didn't upload the whole thing as it is still a WIP... but just the two main bits.

Let me know if it downloads fine enough.

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[joberg]

Thanks for sharing these with us Too Much Garlic

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Was told that some could not open the original file I uploaded, as it contained 2 models in one file, so I uploaded them separately as well.

Please be mindful. I haven't joined the small "wing" with the main piece, but I placed it where it should sit, so don't just print it as-is and glue it on as it will sit too far out. Maybe I should do a quick and dirty cut to the "wing" piece and upload that too, so you can just glue it on... or maybe I should just join them... it's just... I don't really have the energy to work on anything right now.