is it a secret.

i want to start shaping trucks and do i HAVE to buy power tools.. or is there a way to shape them by hand or with house hold tools.

would take ages to do by hand, get a dremel i think thats what there called

its fairly quick and you can get a decent, accurate job done with the hangar in a vice/ then shaped with small files...a bit like a nail file, but finer....works a treat. thats how i did mine, and they came out boss

You can shape them by hand. I bought a set of small metal files last week and did some.

small metal files like metal nail files? or the other ones. also do you have links?

Not nail file but like wood or steel files should be able to get them in a hardware store without a problem..

And nice shaping job xi they look awesome

Thanks man. I'm actually new to truck shaping myself.

This is the set of files I bought: http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=353640&Trail=searchtext%3EFILE

These are good but I kind of wish I had a larger file in addition.

good job Xi!

some files like these... cheap too.....id hazard a guess the pound shop may also have some?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-PIECE-SET-SMALL-FILES-/160641521482?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&hash=item2566fb174a

Oh wow. I wish I saw that ebay listing now.

What's the difference between the shaped ones and the normal ones? any advantages?

mikkolangot wrote:

What's the difference between the shaped ones and the normal ones? any advantages?

Only some slight differences. The shaped ones look nicer. If the hanger is filed, then it should grind smoother. Also it would be slightly lighter than if it wasn't shaped.

hey Xi, what would it take for me to get a pair of shaped trucks from you?

That's good to know.

first attempted will get better

Nice bump.