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Step-by-step guide: Re-create Mikala’s Spark Plug Race Car with a Dremel Multi tool

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Introduction

Have some spare spark plugs lying around? Looking for a new metal work project? Why not upcycle these spark plugs into an awesome race car sculpture! Using the Dremel 8260 and a range of EZ SpeedClic cutting, sanding, and polishing accessories, Mikala’s step-by-step guide will have you taking out your welding equipment and ready for the track in no time. 

You need
  • TIG Welding Machine
  • Fabric marker pen
  • Pliers
  • Tape measure
  • Stainless steel plates
  • Spark plug
  • Stainless steel 2.4mm rod
  • M14 & M10 Stainless steel nuts
L: Length, W: Width, H: Height, D: Diameter

Let's go - step by step

Step 1 7

Start by cutting all the pieces needed to make the race car

Mark and cut out all your metal pieces

Start by marking out the metal pieces with a tape measure and marker pen. Next, you can begin cutting them out with the EZ SpeedClic Metal Cutting Wheel to the following measurements;

•           Stainless steel: x1   24mm W x 60mm L

                                 x1   20mm W x 50mm L

 

•           Stainless steel rod:  x2  100mm  L

                                        x2  40mm L

                                        x1  60mm L

                                        x1  50mm L

Step 2 7

Weld the m14 and m10 nuts to each rod

Weld the M14 and M10 nuts to each rod.

After cutting out all of the pieces, you can begin construction. Weld together the 2x M14 nuts onto the end of the 60mm rod. Repeat this process, and weld the 2x M10 nuts to the end of the 50mm rod.

Step 3 7

Attach the rods to the park plug

Attach the two welded nut and rods to each end of the spark plug

Attach these 2x welded nut and rods to each end of the spark plug. Weld the M14 rod to the back, and the M10 rod to the front. Then, weld the 2x 40mm rods to the back of the spark plug onto the rod of the M14 nuts (in between the spark plug and wheels on each side) pointing up and backwards. This is where you will attach the spoiler.

Step 4 7

Flip the spark lug upside down

Turn over the spark plug and weld the 24mm x 60mm stainless steel piece onto the 2x rods

Turn over the spark plug and weld the 24mm x 60mm stainless steel piece onto the 2x rod you have just attached to create the back spoiler.

Step 5 7

Polish the sculpture

Weld the 20mm x 50mm stainless steel piece to the pointed rods at the front of the spark plug.

For the front spoiler, weld the 20mm x 50mm stainless steel piece to the pointed rods at the front of the spark plug.

Step 6 7

Sand the welds

Sand along the weld using a Sanding Band 13mm 60 grit (408) fitted into your Dremel 8260.

To clean up any imperfections along the weld, sand along using a Sanding Band 13mm 60 grit (408), fitted into your Dremel 8260. You can set the RPM between 25.000 – 35.000.  50mm stainless steel piece to the pointed rods at the front of the spark plug.

Step 7 7

Polish the sculpture

Finally, to finish off your sculpture, buff over the entirety of the sculpture using the EZ SpeedClic Finishing Abrasive Buffs 180 & 280 grit (SC511DM). You can set the RPM between 12.000 – 15.000. This will give a polished metal look to the final sculpture.

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