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Old 01-23-2012, 06:16 PM
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For those that made their own, do the 4 holes drilled on the face and/or the 2 holes in the base need to be threaded? If so, what did you use to do that? Also, I have scrap 4"X4"X3/16" steel tube that I hope to use. Any problems with that idea?
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I think HSS4x4x3/16 is probably too small if you are going to use the throat dimension shown on the drawing. The plans call for HSS6x2x3/16. The loss of 2" of depth is pretty significant. Even using the 6x2 there is significant deflection in the frame when dimpling.

If I was going to try the 4x4 I would use 2 pieces at the back of the frame effectively making the vertical tube 8x4. I think pinning the back of the tube in a more rigid fashion would help minimize the deflection you might otherwise encounter.
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I had one made up locally asim in the UK and fitted the hydro-pneumatic head - so silent and effortless dimpling and i also used it for perfect back riveting as the frame was so stiff there was no flex.

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Old 01-28-2012, 11:11 AM
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I had one made up locally asim in the UK and fitted the hydro-pneumatic head - so silent and effortless dimpling and i also used it for perfect back riveting as the frame was so stiff there was no flex.

I love it!
David, did you have it made to specs with 3" X 6" X 3/16" metal or did you use something different?
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Old 01-28-2012, 02:23 PM
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I am a novice welder with a Miller Autoset 180 MIG machine. I made mine out of scrap 3" x 5" x 0.25" and 2.5" x 2.5" x 0.25" tubing that I bought for $0.25/lb. I think I have about $10 in it before the powder coating, but I would have to weigh it to be sure. Definitely, build your own.




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Old 01-28-2012, 02:44 PM
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Built my own...sold it here after I was finished and I think he sold it as well after he finished.

It worked great and saved me tons of time! Building it myself saved a ton as well.
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Old 01-28-2012, 03:21 PM
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I am a novice welder with a Miller Autoset 180 MIG machine. I made mine out of scrap 3" x 5" x 0.25" and 2.5" x 2.5" x 0.25" tubing that I bought for $0.25/lb. I think I have about $10 in it before the powder coating, but I would have to weigh it to be sure. Definitely, build your own.
Nice job. Just curious what the powder coating cost?
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Old 01-28-2012, 07:23 PM
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I think powdercoating was around $40. I went with the color that was being used for a large run of other stuff the guy was doing that day. You can save a lot by just rattle canning it, but I decided I saved enough on the steel to pay for the powdercoat. I hate painting.
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