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Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by linked2002, Aug 19, 2011.

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  1. Feb 6, 2012 at 3:21 PM
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    Mxpatriot

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    That's what I figured... damn.

    Next time I'm down at the steel shop I'll see if they have any scrap 1'' thick laying around that will fit the bill.
     
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  2. Feb 6, 2012 at 3:24 PM
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    Yeah that should do just fine.
     
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  3. Feb 6, 2012 at 3:27 PM
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    Mxpatriot

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    Shit is expensive, but is really nice having a well equipped garage at my disposal.

    Can't wait to pick up a TIG and a plasma...
     
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  4. Feb 6, 2012 at 3:32 PM
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    Yeah it's not cheap my next press brake is going to run about $5,000 and I'm building it myself. For a plasma look into the Hypertherm Power Max 45 I run one on my TorchMate and it cuts 1/2" all day with ease.
     
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  5. Feb 6, 2012 at 3:35 PM
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    I need 220v in the garage, but being active duty and knowing that I will not live in one place for more than a few years keeps me from dropping too much coin into any one house.
     
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  6. Feb 6, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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    Oh I see.
     
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  7. Feb 6, 2012 at 8:24 PM
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    Here is my little setup. Nothing special but does what I need it to do for being in a townhouse. If i need something bigger I have access to high end rigs else where.

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  8. Feb 6, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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    3'' lift with 33'' tires and a high lift jack thats all rite now
    Got tired of searching Craigslist for a good MIG welder so i went and bought a Miller 211 and holly Fuck is it a nice welder put the POS Lincoln 180hd I was using to shame. Out the door with big tank I paid $1347 then had to add some other tid bits was a nice $1600 day.

    Will post pics tomorrow when I get on the computer .
     
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  9. Feb 6, 2012 at 9:11 PM
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    General fabrication... What i have been working on...

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  10. Feb 6, 2012 at 9:26 PM
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    anyone know what size drill press you need for the HF notcher. i don't need a notcher too often, but it would be convenient to have.

    edit: nevermind, found it one their website.....go figure :rolleyes:
     
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  11. Feb 6, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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    i bought my 211 in the summer and it is an amazing welder. Cant go wrong with it.
     
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  12. Feb 7, 2012 at 10:28 AM
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    I have a big drill press in the harbor freight notcher and I think it is actually easier to use a handrill and go horizontally with the drill if you are able to. I just personally found this to be easier than using the drill press. Especially with the cheap bronze bushing they put in the notcher.
     
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  13. Feb 7, 2012 at 10:52 AM
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    until the hole saw catches and almost snaps your wrist
     
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  14. Feb 7, 2012 at 10:55 AM
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    I have a death grip on my drill when I use the notch master
     
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  15. Feb 7, 2012 at 11:18 AM
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    what kind of drill? With my dewault 1/2 drill, you have to be ready to let go if needed, that thing will spin you around if it wants to
     
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  16. Feb 7, 2012 at 11:22 AM
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    HF 1/2" drill. I've never had one stick that bad maybe you should switch up hole saw bits. The only time it ever sticks is after I knock a few teeth of the bit
     
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  17. Feb 7, 2012 at 12:10 PM
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    We use a JD2 notcher and a hand drill. Yes it does like to fight back and snap some arms every once in a while but you get used to it:D

    this is for notching 1.25 .065 wall 4130 BTW.
     
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  18. Feb 7, 2012 at 12:22 PM
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    I lost track thousands of dollars ago.
    I have the JD2 BEAST notcher and I have damn near snapped my wrist when it caught a tooth. I now stand back and if it catches I just jump away and let it spin I also check my hole saw every few notches to make sure I'm not missing any teeth.
     
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  20. Feb 7, 2012 at 12:25 PM
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    at least no one else has admitted to being the idiot i was... killed my drill and only needed 2 notches left for the day... hooked up the cordless impact.... BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM.... NO MORE TEETH ON THE HOLE SAW. bahahahhaa
     
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