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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by EL TACOROJO, Sep 17, 2010.

  1. Jun 22, 2018 at 4:16 AM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    just remember if you get a 4x8 table (or even a 4x4) that steel is heavy! So make sure you plan a way to lift it onto the table.
     
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  4. Jun 22, 2018 at 7:29 AM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    Good advice I installed monorails with electric chain hoists for that reason
     
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  5. Jun 23, 2018 at 9:29 PM
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    Took an afternoon MIG class today, here's my first attempt:


    And some 3/16 thick:

     
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  6. Jun 24, 2018 at 3:52 PM
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    20180607_182200.jpg 20180524_181858.jpg 20180524_181933.jpgfinished welding, bumper finished, with rear tire carrier
     
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    Better and larger saw for less of your money.

    Evolution Power Tools EVOSAW380 15-Inch Steel Cutting Chop Saw https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TX1UPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8DumBb0SX47HN
     
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  10. Jun 25, 2018 at 1:27 PM
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    You could not pay me enough to use a Chop saw!!

    I even looked at Cold Cut Saws Had a demo for about a month I was not impressed

    To each there own .
     
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  12. Jun 25, 2018 at 3:03 PM
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    Mostly stuff I built.
    I have one to rough cut material to length and then the cut off wheel on the grinder takes over.
     
  13. Jun 25, 2018 at 3:20 PM
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    for that amount of money, go to harbor freight and get their small or big band saw. I have their big one and it cuts straight, Is quite, and minimal mess.
     
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    I got the big Grizzly GO614 swivel bandsaw and would not be without it.
     
  15. Jun 25, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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    No chop saw for me...Ever. Noisy and too many sparks. I love my portable band saw.

    I just recently saw this vid for the conversion of the HF band saw to a base model saw. Color me impressed.
     
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    Whipped this up this morning.

    One of our family members just bought in town and can have small, back yard fires as long as there is a way to control fly away sparks. They are cheap to build and people seem to like them.

    The top doubles as a grill as well.
     
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    We have one ☝️ f these at work. It has been a good cutter and very dependable. If I may suggest, a wonderful addition would be a Makita 7 1/2” , I think, metal skill saw or a Milwaukee 9” skill saw. The Makita is kinda light duty but i’ve Been cutting steel an inch thick with it and 1/2” regularly
     
  18. Jun 25, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    Frame boxing with bed on, not the most comfortable/easiest way.
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