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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by steven72192
I really like the stinger
thanks!
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mastrblastr
Got it all welded up and ground smooth. Mounted a couple fogs on the top of it and put a pipe guard around them for protection. A friend of mine has a huge heated shop so I have a place to throw some paint at it. Should look OK once it gets some bedliner.

Looks great, what did you cut the plate with? You weighed it?
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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Brambles, I have a Hypertherm Powermax 30 plasma cutter. It's an awesome little cutter!! Never weighed it but it's pretty light. Probably around 90 pounds by the feel of it.
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 07:47 AM
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The start of my rear bumper.


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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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I likey the bumpers, I got a smokin deal on a rear bumper so I bought that but I think I'll have to build a front as there is NO way its in the budget.

I have a miller 375 plasma cutter, but I gotta find a good system to use as a guide for proper standoff and straighter cleaner lines. Mostly I just use it freehand and its not terribly clean when you do it that way.

What do you use?
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Brambles
I likey the bumpers, I got a smokin deal on a rear bumper so I bought that but I think I'll have to build a front as there is NO way its in the budget.

I have a miller 375 plasma cutter, but I gotta find a good system to use as a guide for proper standoff and straighter cleaner lines. Mostly I just use it freehand and its not terribly clean when you do it that way.

What do you use?
Take some welding clamps and clamp angle iron on it
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 12:53 AM
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I just finished making this rear bumper tonight, all I gotta do is paint it and then ill be set!


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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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Brambles, I bought a magnetic straightedge. Only 2 feet long but you can get extensions. Makes straight cuts a breeze. Isn't your Miller a drag tip setup? You should be able to drag it right on the steel with no issues.

Bmikes, thats a nice bumper!! Looks good!
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Yeah I can drag it but the tips last longer if you stand off a bit!
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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Love the chop top bro
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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Thanks man! I also decided to add rocker protection, so here's the latest on it

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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Here's a set I built last year for mine.
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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Work in progress.
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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Finally got mine painted and reinstalled. Turned out pretty good.




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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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Just a quick question. What can I use to cut my 2x5" 3/8" wall rectangular tubing? For angling and making it look good
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