What metal are you all using for framework??
 

After spending the weekend getting the tires on my C4 axle and placing it under the frame it is quite apparent that I am not going to get the ride height that I want without modifying the frame in that area. I am fine with this I just wanted my original bed without tubs.

Anyways what metal are you all using when modifying the rear frame area? I was thinking .120 wall rectangular 2x4. I dont know if DOM is an option for rectangular tube but if so are you using HREW or DOM?

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We use 2/4 sq 3/16 wall for our front crosssmembers we build.

For our chassis we build we use 2x4 sq 120 wall

For our tube x-members we use 1 1/2 125 wall dom round tubing

There is no Dom tubing in sq tubing

Justin

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Sweet, thanks for the response. Heading the the metal supply place now, then off to get cutting wheels.

Anyone know a place to buy bulk 4 1/2" cutting wheels?

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Go to your local welding supply store in your town and they can get you your abrasives you will need

Justin

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yea I checked with them last time I filled my welding bottle and they are still over $2 a wheel. I just figured there would be a place where they bulk 20 or 30 blades for less the $2 a blade.

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I buy my cut off wheels from harbor freight. I also use 3/16 thick metal on my frame work.

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Harbor Freight also for the wheels.
They have them on sale all the time for under a buck.
Kim

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I used to use HF for the wheels too until the ones stocked by my local store seemed to develop a habit of shattering into large shards while using them. Lately I've found the off-brand carried by my local Home Depot to be better.

Also realistically the durability of some of the name brand discs outweighs the cost savings of a quicker wearing cheapo brand. Same pretty much applies imho to HF's sandpaper too.

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I never had an issue with HF wheels been using them for years. I did a Home Depot wheel break on me once and cause me to go to the emergency room for 15 stitches in my left hand. But I believe that was my fault before I learned how to use a cut off wheel correctly. Let the wheel do the work don't use force trying to make it cut faster.

What ever cutoff wheels you buy please wear face and hand protection. I learned the hard way, I'm just thankful it exploded and cut my hand and my my face or eyes.

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yea at minimum i am wearing eye and hand protection, typically I am wearing a welding jacket too if im not wearing long sleeve shirts

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... speak english guys. :)

DOM, 2x4, HF... ???

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I hear ya. HF wheels are made by the C.H. Ina company and they are not as good quality as say a Walter. I use cut-off wheels on nearly a daily basis at work and I have seen the cheap ones blow apart. In fact, just last week my helper (very experienced) had one blow apart and it missed him, but a large piece ricocheted off a steel door and imbedded itself in the front fascia of his brand new Highlander Hybrid. He was using a Made in China wheel. I personally like Walter and Tyrolit (German). But NEVER get lazy and use them to grind with. Like Kabwe said, "let the wheel do the work" and also don't twist the wheel in the steel.

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DOM= Drawn over mandrel. Seamless pipe that is very strong.
2x4= Outside dimensions of square stock.
HF= Harbor Freight. Low cost tool outlet. Mainly Chinese imports but some of it is sufficient for the home hobbyist.
Kim

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Good looking out Kim, Chevette I use them a lot too, hence my desire to find a bulk purchase. I have had a couple bind up and the outer edge blows apart but I have never had one come completely apart. I will keep using them though no matter what, I actually prefer them to plasmas.

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they also have 3M DA disks at a good price.

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They have them in 10 packs, on sale now for $7.99 in 4.5", $6.99 for 3", or not on sale $9.99 for 4".

I've seen a coupon for 10 for $5.99, but nothing current.

This is a link to a thread that is refreshed frequently with the latest HF deals and coupons. I didn't see anything stellar there, but it's worth checking on from time to time.
http://slickdeals.net/f/1276399-Harb...-Coupon-Thread

All sorts of 10 pack deals. http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...=cutoff+wheels

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hmm guess I am swinging by HF tomorrow

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20 discs, 16 bucks....
10ft of 4x2 120 wall.....46 bucks


off to the garage!!! muahahahahaaha <-------evil laugh, imagining myself with plasma in hand with the crazy eye!! lol