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Old 07-17-2010, 11:39 PM   #4
laid_out_70
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Re: installing step notch (i need some pointers)

thanks alot, if you come across the treads throw me some links.

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Originally Posted by texastrendz View Post
i would do some test runs on that before you try it. i had a 110 machine early on and i would not fill comfortable with it on a something like this. i fill you would not have enough amps to correctly penetrate the material. that being said. remove springs, jack axle to frame, mark center line on frame. mark center line of notch and use a plumb bob to align both and tack it in on one side only. then use straight edges and levels to align one side to the next. measure, measure, measure, measure,.... get my point. make sure you start with your truck frame level front to back and side to side before you start. this is a quick overview since a million threads exist on this....
thanks man, gives me some confidance.

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Originally Posted by b&a72 View Post
I have a Hobart 110 and did mine and got plenty of penetration, it too does up to a 1/4 inch. I cranked it up to level four and about 35 for wire speed and let it rip.
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