Get yourself one of these in aluminum:http://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools...277BoCvKLw_wcB
It will allow you to mark the angles on the tube. I cut all mine with a 4.5 angle grinder and cut off wheel.
Get yourself one of these in aluminum:http://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools...277BoCvKLw_wcB
It will allow you to mark the angles on the tube. I cut all mine with a 4.5 angle grinder and cut off wheel.
2005 Lexus LX470 - Stock for now...
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 + a bunch of goodies. Lifted, Locked, Illuminated and Armored. Winner,"Best Offroad Truck" - 2010 Pismo Jamboree. It's been upside down and still drives me to work.
I have been using one of those for years but with wood lol. The thought didn't even cross my mind that it would work for what I'm after (although it probably should have)
THANKS!
I am still considering building the guide to help steady my hand but I might give the first cut a try and see how it goes free hand.
Here's some pics from last night's work. I have built on a hook for my leads with the welder cart. My goofy butt miscalculated the space I needed for the castors to clear the frame and ended up adding camber to my wheels. The cart is VERY stable and while it takes up a bit more room I am satisfied with the result given the fact I planned out nothing with building it.
98 3rz 4x4 5spd- Monstalined, 99 Talls, 4.30 E-locker, Extra Lights
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Tundra/Rear Disc Brakes w/parking brake
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My advise for the grinder is let it do the work and never force it. That's how people get hurt!
2005 Lexus LX470 - Stock for now...
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 + a bunch of goodies. Lifted, Locked, Illuminated and Armored. Winner,"Best Offroad Truck" - 2010 Pismo Jamboree. It's been upside down and still drives me to work.
Pressure also flexes the blade and gives you a wider and concave cut.
And if you're unlucky like one of my friends the blade busts at 13k and imbeds itself in your face.
Yep the blade does the work. Easier that way.
Last edited by Kryptoroxx; 01-20-2015 at 08:36 AM.
98 3rz 4x4 5spd- Monstalined, 99 Talls, 4.30 E-locker, Extra Lights
In Progress:
Tundra/Rear Disc Brakes w/parking brake
Roof Rack/Rear Ladder
Sliders
1st Gen Rollbar Shelf
98 3rz 4x4 5spd- Monstalined, 99 Talls, 4.30 E-locker, Extra Lights
In Progress:
Tundra/Rear Disc Brakes w/parking brake
Roof Rack/Rear Ladder
Sliders
1st Gen Rollbar Shelf
98 3rz 4x4 5spd- Monstalined, 99 Talls, 4.30 E-locker, Extra Lights
In Progress:
Tundra/Rear Disc Brakes w/parking brake
Roof Rack/Rear Ladder
Sliders
1st Gen Rollbar Shelf
Even though metal is a bit more forgiving than say wood in this respect, it's easier to grind a little off than it is to fill big gaps. On something like this, I'd cut .0625 larger then grind the angle perfect.
2005 Lexus LX470 - Stock for now...
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 + a bunch of goodies. Lifted, Locked, Illuminated and Armored. Winner,"Best Offroad Truck" - 2010 Pismo Jamboree. It's been upside down and still drives me to work.
Last edited by Kryptoroxx; 01-20-2015 at 09:14 AM.
98 3rz 4x4 5spd- Monstalined, 99 Talls, 4.30 E-locker, Extra Lights
In Progress:
Tundra/Rear Disc Brakes w/parking brake
Roof Rack/Rear Ladder
Sliders
1st Gen Rollbar Shelf