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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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anybody got anyplans for a metal break?
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Here ya go,

I never built one but I saw you were looking for the plans so I posted em for ya

http://countryplans.com/vintage_farm...SmallBrake.pdf
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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cool thx nor-cal!!
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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I bought one from Northern Tool about 7-8 years ago. It was a 30" break and wasn't that expensive at all.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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brake*
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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yeah srry man it was late at night when i posted the thread..
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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I am a big fan of scoring, clamping in the vise, and bfh ing it to submission. then weld the interior where it was scored
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SWC custom
cool thx nor-cal!!
No prob bro, Like I said I never made one I agree with the BFHing it into submission in a vise lol
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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yeah that works. but im looking for lil projects that would make my big projects faster ect...
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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They are a handy piece of machinery. I used to run one until I crushed my arm in it haha!
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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i plan on getting this one soon. pretty cheap if you already have the press

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=867375
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