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#1
Posted 06-29-2011 05:43 PM
#2
Posted 06-29-2011 06:00 PM
#3
Posted 06-29-2011 06:25 PM
-tch
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#4
Posted 06-29-2011 06:35 PM
#5
Posted 06-29-2011 07:21 PM
If you are going to cut it mechanically most fabricators that couldn't use plasma (or O/A) would use a cut off wheel. Saw don't work as well as abrasive cut off wheels on gauge stock. Get the orange HF 4 1/2" angle grinder (avoid the blue one, it's crap). I bought an orange one about 5 years ago when I got back into fab. I still use it but it can bog so I've got 4 Dewalts. People that do a lot of fab will load each grinder with a different media so they don't have to change wheels.
#6
Posted 06-29-2011 07:23 PM
#7
Posted 06-30-2011 06:04 AM
#8
Posted 06-30-2011 10:58 AM
The saw David mentions above (and I mentioned the first time you asked) is on sale in the new HF ad for $12.99.
Thank you Greg.
Others, I've sawed doors by many different processes & the 10,000 stroke per minute saw & then draw filing (fine tooth file) is the quickest, easiest , cleanest process
#9
Posted 06-30-2011 11:51 AM
#10
Posted 06-30-2011 12:31 PM
#11
Posted 06-30-2011 12:40 PM
#12
Posted 06-30-2011 12:46 PM
Tim, A question I have to ask....
If that is your black car, why are you replacing the doors?
Damage? Bang them out, bondo, sand, paint?
Also Barry H is a member here and has a shop where you're at. He may be able to help.
J~
#13
Posted 06-30-2011 01:04 PM
http://www.lenoxtool...talJigsawBlades
As far as saws go, that HF body saw is the better choice but I've never seen an electric one though
They are out there, doesn't spec as well as the air saw does...
http://www.harborfre...r:referralID=NA
#14
Posted 06-30-2011 02:06 PM
How big is the Dremel? You are probably going to need something with a bit more umph. May want to look at an electric Sawzall or angle grinder. Good quality around 100 bucks each though places like CPO outlet have refurbeds for a pretty good deal. Difficult for me to say to you which one to get first. I think they are both good to have. With the angle grinder you can wire wheel, flap sand or abrasive cut. The Sawzall is good for more all around the house projects, wood, demo work. I just built the Mrs a raised bed planter with mine. If you don't have the dough but have some time you can do it with a hacksaw and file. Pack a lunch, though...
Its a regular hand held Dremel.
I really don't feel like spending $100 on something I'll use once. I'll figure something out. I might just use my power drill and the dremel to make something work.
#15
Posted 06-30-2011 02:32 PM
Its a regular hand held Dremel.
I really don't feel like spending $100 on something I'll use once. I'll figure something out. I might just use my power drill and the dremel to make something work.
You'll go through a lot of cut off wheels and take forever.
J~
#16
Posted 06-30-2011 08:49 PM
Its a regular hand held Dremel.
I really don't feel like spending $100 on something I'll use once. I'll figure something out. I might just use my power drill and the dremel to make something work.
You don't have an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel? I don't know how I'd survive without one!!! Seriously, I have this one:
http://www.amazon.co...r/dp/B0013Y9OLI
its $40 with a cutting wheel, and a grinding wheel. You will need more cutting wheels. I used one per door.
-tch
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#17
Posted 06-30-2011 09:31 PM
You don't have an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel? I don't know how I'd survive without one!!! Seriously, I have this one:
http://www.amazon.co...r/dp/B0013Y9OLI
its $40 with a cutting wheel, and a grinding wheel. You will need more cutting wheels. I used one per door.
I've never needed one before. If its only $33, it might be worth getting one.
#18
Posted 06-30-2011 10:22 PM
http://www.metabo.us...er.24652.0.html
#19
Posted 07-01-2011 12:04 AM
Also the smaller tool didn't take my finger off like a bigger tool might have.
With angle grinders, free handing is necessary quite often, and is easier with the smaller motors. Those monster 10 or 15 motors can have some weight! They also make an even bigger gyro effect. Fine if you need the power. But, how often is that? Less than once per year for me.
For $35 it really is a steal. I use it for everything. I hardly ever put it away!
Lots of different attachments: grinding wheels, cutting wheels, sanding, knotted wire, etc.
-tch
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#20
Posted 07-01-2011 01:31 AM
The 6" is for the trailer revamp project. New dovetail (so the chick car won't bottom out ), new decking, new winch mount, tire rack and toolbox/pit cart. I just did new tie down points with 1/2" D-rings. I work with everything from .083 to 3/8", gauge, tube, angle, flat, plate, so a wider variety works well for me. Stick welding 3/8" and having to grind it flush taxes a smaller unit. And takes a while. I've made a bunch of race related stuff over the last few years.
However, for the first couple of years I used that 5 amp orange HF and it's still going strong, well still going after a brush change. Though it was only 15 bucks, the Hitachi seems like a much better value. If you start using a bigger quantity of media go to your local welding supply. For example, that $14 wire wheel at the big box is $6-7 each, even in onesy-twosy, cut off wheels a couple of bucks and grinding and zirconia flaps at about half what they want at the big box.
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