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Old 08-07-2010, 04:39 PM   #241
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this had to be the best frame build thread ive ever read ,
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Old 10-08-2010, 08:51 PM   #242
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BTTT This thread is awsome!
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Old 10-08-2010, 09:13 PM   #243
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Outstanding! I have heard it being done, but never seen the process. I wouldnt have the patience, I would have bough the rails and used your outstanding talent on the body that you were doubting the condition of. Again, hats of to ya.
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Old 10-08-2010, 09:35 PM   #244
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Unreal talent and patience to build that all from scratch. My mind blew chunks through outer space into the milky way. One of the best techs since the guy who made a 32 shell out of a GMC truck grille surround.

This would have been great even if you bought the steel, but somehow it's made even sweeter by the fact that it's all built out of dumpster scraps. I'd really like to know what you do for a living.
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Old 06-03-2011, 02:01 PM   #245
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Ive had a few questions on grinding tools and time involved.
The air powered stuff is for the big shops but for home I use electric. This Milwaukee variable speed 4 1/2 inch angle grinder is literally unstoppable. With that hard rubber Spiralcool back up pad and those 7 inch Norton 50 grit disc that whole rail can be ground pretty smooth in 20-30 minutes with only 2-3 discs. Another 15 minutes with a 120 grit belt on the string buff and done.

The 80 gritt square pad in the other pic is something I use for inside joints like the reveal area. Its an old school thing that seems to baffle alot of guys. Very effective but needs a little practice to master.

This grinder wasn't designed to do any of this stuff. This and most other angle grinders will turn at 11,000 RPMs which is way too fast for these things. BUT with the variable speed control it all works great.

Lastly, if your gonna try any of this stuff, put on a face shield and respirator. When this shit flies apart in your face, its gonna leave a mark!
Does anyone know if a router speed controller like the one pictured would be adequate to reduce the speed of a cheap, non-variable speed grinder to effectively achieve what you do with that killer Milwaukee?

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Old 09-13-2011, 12:51 PM   #246
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Old 09-13-2011, 01:45 PM   #247
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You are at a different leval. I'm not worthy.

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