How I tap my Hotwheels and the tool's I use😁 

These are the tools and parts I've discovered that work well for me.To be clear there's nothing wrong with any different types of tools or size screws you choose to use for your customs.#1 have fun and be safe.😁👍

I myself use a small flathead and twist open the metal tabs, sometimes the break, sometimes they don't. If its too tight for the screwdriver, I use my small hammer and lightly tap it in, then twist it, 1 side at a time, then the back the same way. As far as being easy, im not sure there is an"easy", like you said, the dremel seems to hit the axle and snips suck, plus get ruined quickly. Screwdriver is my method, just make sure is goes all the way down. 👍✌

Just the video I was looking for. The method you used was superior to what i did on the last two I messed up.I bought some 2-56 self tappers from Amazon (100 pieces for $6). I used the same size 1/16 drill bit. I've already broke two of the screws inside the post of the hotwheel but I didn't use oil. But they might work better with a standard tap and oil. As soon as you find out a easier way to remove the tab on the metal bases, you should post a video or share the link because they hard to remove as you mentioned. Thanks for sharing your technique on tapping and screwing your bases on your customs. Have a great rest of your weekend Anthony 😀👍👍🤙

Heck yehhh!! Tony we need videos like this I love watching these to learn more way to play with your Hotwheels ⭐️☝🏼🙏🏼 you’re the greatest bro 🙏🏼

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Excellent advice, like you've said, this is how you do it. Do you ever use self tapping screws? Asking, for a friend. 😉👌

Excellent tips and tricks 👌 😎

Great video, matter of fact both videos were great.👍🏽😎

Bro you have some of the best work hands down. Looking forward to more of your videos. Sent here by Diecash btw 👌

Thanks for sharing

Small fine flat screwdriver works best, takes a few goes but generally a lot easier than using power tools

Great video...

For metal bases I have a Dremel brand cylinder rotary bit, straight down over the axle until only the tabs are gone.

Great video very informative

Great informational video bro I struggle to c those little screws hoping to get some updated glasses soon so I could c them better thanks for the tips bro 👍👍🤘🤘👊

46th thumb's up brother and enjoyed watching and have a awesome week brother and family 😎✌️🙏❤️💯

Another awesome and informative video man and I love how you said this is just how YOU do it and doesn’t necessarily need to be the way everyone else does it. I honestly stopped tapping the holes out I just drill out the rivet and just use the screw to cut threads into the metal because like you said it’s pretty soft. I do need to get some longer screws though the 2mm length ones barely work lol thanks for putting this video out there though! 😎👊🏻🔥

Great idea on the screws! Where do you get the tap handle you use? To get the axles out I use a small round diamond bit (looks like a cut-off bit) on my Dremel.

Thanks for this, I did buy all the stuff you did and need to make time to do more customs again

Thanks for the info Anthony! I already ordered some screws. My past source was a little pricey. I like the shortest flat head in black.

The tip I have for taping, is just don't do it. The screws are quite a bit harder than the diecast metal (at least the ones I use are, Stainless screws) So they just self tap, they make perfect grooves with no shavings every single time. You take the screws back out and put back in as many times as you want to or need to .Never messed one up yet and I've done 100's.

cool video! I was wondering, which would you rather, a JDM station wagon or an off roader with chrome rims?

I conveniently have a crapload of chrome m2x4, taps ECT. Been doing 1/24 scale models forever, but so much rc lately. Up to 1/10 scale is a blast(pricy but fun stuff) But im sure im going to pull out my Dremel and my airbrush and do something cool.

Awesome video! Question for you, would an M2 x 0.4 thread tap work with the 2mm screws? The M2 x 0.4 makes a 1.60 drilling diameter. Thanks in advance!

Remove axels from a metal base? Cleanly? I dunno…never seen it done. Let me know if you figure it out.

Dremel and small cut off wheel. Take your time. '

Getting the axles out of a metal base car - you need a set of burr tools for your Dremel. carefully grind the retaining lugs away, the steel axles are stronger so with care you can get them out and re-use them

use a toe nail nailclipper, works easy

Do you ever Race🤔 And i ues snips or a grinding bit on my dremel.....takes finess or youll destroy the axels

Sir may i ask the size of the unibit drill?