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QKENUF4U · 05-25-2006, 10:24 PM

i need to cut one of my bed braces to clear my blazer tank.
whats the best shape to cut the beginning/end of my notch - square, round, or 45degree ????
thanks
lance

Fred T · 05-25-2006, 11:46 PM

No sharp inside corners, that's where cracks start. Put a radius on them. The outer corners only need touched with a grinder so you don't get cut on em.

Putter · 05-26-2006, 10:07 AM

I was going to say round, also.....plus it looks pretty cool!

05-25-2006, 10:24 PM	#1
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	any engineers out there.......... i need to cut one of my bed braces to clear my blazer tank. whats the best shape to cut the beginning/end of my notch - square, round, or 45degree ???? thanks lance

05-25-2006, 11:46 PM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: any engineers out there.......... No sharp inside corners, that's where cracks start. Put a radius on them. The outer corners only need touched with a grinder so you don't get cut on em. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

05-26-2006, 10:07 AM	#3
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: any engineers out there.......... I was going to say round, also.....plus it looks pretty cool! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**



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