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I have an 11-foot max ceiling in my shop. Is there a way to cut down the columns on a two-post car lift that is 12 feet tall? If so, how do I...
MIG. See my post for more details.
Stainless steel alloy ER308L. Take another look at my post. I added a lot of details. Thanks for looking.
Take another look at my post. I added a lot of details. Thanks for looking.
Here is my first attempt to MIG weld a cast iron exhaust manifold.[ATTACH] Here is a small crack. [ATTACH] I marked it with chalk [ATTACH] I...
The rest of the pictures... I used the long punch to hold the pieces together so you could see the assembly. After I cut the 45 on the round...
Here's an update on the homemade dimple dies from page 89. I tried another method, still using the sheet metal punches used by electricians. I...
I KNEW I smelled something burning. Guess I should clean out my sander more often.
I have a 62 Hawk and I am considering chopping the top. Yes, I'd like to see pictures of the process. Somebody out there?
Last pictures of how to do simple dimple dies:
(Just learning how to upload pictures.) [ATTACH] More pictures:
Here are more pictures of the dimple dies.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
See here for a link: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8581173#post8581173 If you want some inexpensive dimple dies, you might...
Look up knockout punch set on the HF site. Or, the dies are available other places, too. Try eBay. Good luck.
Here's a URL: http://www.harborfreight.com/knockout-punch-kit-91201.html item# 91201
Here is a picture of the Harbor Freight knockout punches. $25 on sale, but less with a coupon.
Here you can see the manner in which I assembled the punch die set to make the dimple. I used a large socket as the male die. For the dimple, I...
Here is the method I used to do easy dimples in sheet metal. The hole to the left in the second picture is the first test hole that I made just to...
If you want some inexpensive dimple dies, you might already have the tools you need. I realized I did. Don't ask me how this came to mind, but...
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