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Chopping your frame

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Eclipsed & Floating, May 9, 2017.

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  1. May 9, 2017 at 3:48 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

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    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    My daughter is going to camp up there so I'll probably be taking a little sabatical from life at the same time. Sign me up for a day or two following you around some of that good shit they have in that "terrible" state
     
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  2. May 9, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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    Darth Tundra

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    Darth Tundra I AM....YOUR FATHER

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    IMG_0241.jpg My old sand toy....I MISS IT BAD

    IMG_0241.jpg
     
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  3. May 9, 2017 at 3:55 PM
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    Darth Tundra

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    Darth Tundra I AM....YOUR FATHER

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    LOL...Just let me know when and where...
     
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  4. May 9, 2017 at 3:57 PM
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    Darth Tundra

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    Darth Tundra I AM....YOUR FATHER

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    And my other "ole" stand by"s when i needed a change from the BALLISTIC BANSHEE..IMG_0250.jpg
     
    Darth Tundra, May 9, 2017
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  5. May 9, 2017 at 5:27 PM
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    jberry813

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    jberry813 The Mad Scientist Staff Member

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    Here's the deal. A plasma cutter is an investment just like any other tool. Only you can decide if it's worth it. For me, my time is valuable. I occasionally do fab work on the side, but the majority of it is for me and my rigs. And the time difference between a plasma and...anything else...is absurd. I got my Hypertherm on Craigslist for a screaming deal. But you don't need the a 65 amp plasma for garage stuff.

    Take a look at Lotos plasmas. They are very affordable by comparison. I've used a 5000 on several occasions and it does the job and the consumables are significantly cheaper than Hypertherm's.

    Lotos LT5000D Plasma Cutter 50Amps Dual Voltage Compact Metal Cutter 110/220V AC 1/2" Clean Cut
    $250 LOTOS LT5000D 50A Air Inverter Plasma Cutter Dual Voltage 110/220VAC 1/2" Clean Cut
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VFJL14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_V0LezbANVTETA
     
    jberry813, May 9, 2017
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  6. May 9, 2017 at 5:38 PM
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    Thats not a bad price - I always have a need for a plasma but never wanted to spend the $$$ I just upgraded my welder from a Miller 140 to a Miller 211.
     
    n2deep, May 9, 2017
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  7. May 9, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    JMB

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    JMB Not new, just a little old.

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    What he said, but, if you do decide to go with a plasma cutter, or oxy-acetylene, or even a grinder with cutting wheels, PRACTICE before you cut into something that you care about. Find scrap metal and learn about the machine adjustments, eye hand coordination, control of the tool and the safety aspects at a minimum. Having been a shipfitter in a previous life, you can't screw something up beyond repair, but you might not want to pay the price to make the repair. Unless of course if you kill yourself or someone else. Not trying to be overly dramatic, but I've seen a guy die from careless torch handling.
     
    JMB, May 9, 2017
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  8. May 10, 2017 at 9:58 AM
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    Spvrtan

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    Spvrtan Amateur fabricator

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    Spvrtan, May 10, 2017
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  9. May 10, 2017 at 11:07 AM
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    That is not a bad price. Welding is next on my list after I finish building out my woodworking arsenal. Truck mods are coming first. I need to do more side work.
     
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  10. May 10, 2017 at 11:39 PM
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    nvm saw shock pic a few post after.
     
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  11. May 11, 2017 at 4:30 AM
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    DVYota

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    DVYota Super stock street truck

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    Surprised it's not SUA.
    I miss riding at Coos Bay when I was younger.

    IMG_2224.jpg
     
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  12. May 11, 2017 at 7:09 AM
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    Grinder with a cutting wheel. You can buy the wheels at Lowes, homedepot or tractor supply. I have cut everything with those, from frames to thin metal.
     
    TexasMofo, May 11, 2017
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