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cheddarj06
06-30-2005, 02:20 AM
im just talking about the classic mainbodies, what is the outside diameter of them (doesnt have to be exact, just like 1"-1 1/4"-1 1/2"-1 3/4"-" 2"?
Jaan
06-30-2005, 04:52 AM
What, African, or European bodies? (Sorry for the Monty Python reference)

Mine measures out to 1.122 in the front, and 1.1185 in the back (c: The width of the original rail is 1.124. My mainbody is one of the sandblasted ones by the way.

So let's call it 1 1/8th inches O.D.
cheddarj06
06-30-2005, 04:35 PM
What, African, or European bodies? (Sorry for the Monty Python reference)

Mine measures out to 1.122 in the front, and 1.1185 in the back (c: The width of the original rail is 1.124. My mainbody is one of the sandblasted ones by the way.

So let's call it 1 1/8th inches O.D.


how is that possible when the autocad of a sluggo body is 1.130 ID at the rear, i would think that the inside rear diam of a sluggo and a classic would be about the same, but wouldnt that make the body only 1/20th of an inch thick roughly? .011"
Dayspring
06-30-2005, 04:40 PM
Keep in mind, the slug body has more "meat" on it to allow it to be milled.
Jaan
06-30-2005, 05:17 PM
how is that possible when the autocad of a sluggo body is 1.130 ID at the rear, i would think that the inside rear diam of a sluggo and a classic would be about the same, but wouldnt that make the body only 1/20th of an inch thick roughly? .011"
I.D. is 1", O.D. is 1 1/8"
cheddarj06
07-01-2005, 01:47 AM
I.D. is 1", O.D. is 1 1/8"
slug body rear ID is 1.130

see this is something im not quite grasping.... -why- is the outside diameter of a classic body less than the inside diameter of a slug body???
Jaan
07-01-2005, 02:06 AM
slug body rear ID is 1.130

see this is something im not quite grasping.... -why- is the outside diameter of a classic body less than the inside diameter of a slug body???Because it's not, you're reading it wrong. The I.D. as stated on the diagram is 1.010

Look, it's cool that you just got a combo lathe and mill and are all jazzed up to use it, but you really need some more experience before you start taking pre-orders on bodies. I'm not trying to discourage you I'm just being honest. My Father was a machinist for 33 years and I've been one off and on for a long time ... this is skilled labor. There's a lot more involved that you think, but for sure being able to read diagrams is one of the skills you need.