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yossarian19 · 03-16-2014, 01:54 PM

I'm planning to weld it all. I'd like to get parts to slip fit so I have the option of clamping if needed & to take some of the pressure off on my welding (I'm still novice)
Thanks for the tip about skipping the band clamp.
I'll probably do all my cutting in a bench vise with a 7" cutoff wheel. I'd much prefer a 14" chop saw or a band saw but we'll see. I don't know that I've got the pocket cash to buy another big tool just now.

03-16-2014, 01:54 PM	#5
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: Advice for first-time exhaust builder? I'm planning to weld it all. I'd like to get parts to slip fit so I have the option of clamping if needed & to take some of the pressure off on my welding (I'm still novice) Thanks for the tip about skipping the band clamp. I'll probably do all my cutting in a bench vise with a 7" cutoff wheel. I'd much prefer a 14" chop saw or a band saw but we'll see. I don't know that I've got the pocket cash to buy another big tool just now. __________________ "Over my head" 1957 Chevy 3200, big rear window & 6 lug. Front disc, power steering, Vortec 4.8 / 4L60E swap, hydro boost brakes & patina.