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Post by ODJeepster on Nov 30, 2014 17:03:35 GMT -8
You're brave, man! Lookin good Thanx, kinda commited once I started lol the first cut is the hardest
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Post by ODJeepster on Nov 30, 2014 17:05:29 GMT -8
Just because Im sure that you dont have enough ideas already here's something else to get those creative juices flowing Willy's front clip...way up on the cool factor!!!
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Post by petee on Nov 30, 2014 19:58:57 GMT -8
The first cut is always the hardest. It gets much.much easier. I now fight myself not to cut more
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Post by ExCabSwap on Dec 1, 2014 9:56:44 GMT -8
The first cut is always the hardest. It gets much.much easier. I now fight myself not to cut more I've had tape on my fender marking where I need to cut for about 3 months now... I couldn't agree more with the difficulty in making the first cut... maybe I'll do it during Christmas break... do you think air nibblers would be better than a small cutoff wheel?
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Post by ODJeepster on Dec 1, 2014 10:35:59 GMT -8
Air nibblers are quick, but way easy to get out of control. I find following a tape line with a thin cut off wheel is more controllable.
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Post by 4stgmby on Dec 1, 2014 13:02:46 GMT -8
The first cut is always the hardest. It gets much.much easier. I now fight myself not to cut more body saw, sawzall, snips, cutting wheel, even a BFH if that is all i have. it's only metal.
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Post by petee on Dec 1, 2014 13:44:05 GMT -8
I prefer a cut off wheel. I make an initial cut scoring the mark. Then second cut all the way through. Makes the curves nice and round. Just like I like em
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Post by 4stgmby on Dec 1, 2014 16:21:26 GMT -8
what ever works. just depends on the job. nothing like doing some trimming, you know you are getting close.
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Post by ODJeepster on Dec 1, 2014 20:22:50 GMT -8
what ever works. just depends on the job. nothing like doing some trimming, you know you are getting close. I agree, it totally depends on the job.. a torch or sawzall or bfh has it's time and place. On visible areas of sheetmetal I prefer precision. Once the body kisses a few more trees, precise cuts will be out the window lol
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Post by ODJeepster on Dec 2, 2014 15:24:43 GMT -8
Alright guys and gals....opinions please flat or angled sliders?
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Post by ODJeepster on Dec 2, 2014 15:38:00 GMT -8
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Post by ExCabSwap on Dec 2, 2014 18:21:31 GMT -8
The flat looks good to me... not sure if you're already planning on something, but here's something I found that's WAY better than grip tape: I'm not trying to thread-jack, but I thought it was a really good idea... They're old steps from a CAT loader... But I'm sure with you skills it would be easy to fabricate something.
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Post by ljdude on Dec 2, 2014 19:48:24 GMT -8
Those look awesome unless your barefoot. And I suggest that everyone go wheeling barefooted at least once a year.
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Post by ODJeepster on Dec 2, 2014 20:23:49 GMT -8
I dunno about the added traction, I would scream like a baby the first time I caught the back of my leg while sliding off the seat. I haven't thought much about using them as steps, only body protection, that adds to my indecisiveness
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Post by 4stgmby on Dec 2, 2014 20:51:50 GMT -8
i used thin expanded metal tacked to the top of the slider on my jeep. it worked well.
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