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No big progress on my chopper to report but i did something constructive today  Ive been thinking of making my own rear fender ether from scratch or reshaping a trailer fender. Trailer fender 14.00,chopper fender maybe a 100.00 no matter i like to make my own stuff anyway  I figure ill need a piece of metal with a radius on it to mount in a vise.So here we go! (9 pics ) This is the steel. I'll be using the small side Attached Images
Reply:Ready to burn Attached Images
Reply:Need to be i little higher up Thats ok were about to make our radius with our circle cutter i showed you how to make  Attached Images
Reply:I think this radius should be good for fenders. Notice the 3/8 plate i used to jack up my torch  Attached Images
Reply:Thats because this stuff is THICK  Attached Images
Reply:Not to shabby for cutting with one behind my back  Attached Images
Reply:one hand behind my back its supposed to read! Anyway here its cleaned up a bit. Attached Images
Reply:I'll probably use it in a vise(not this one made in 1814  ) Also i've had ideas of mounting all my stuff to 2in sq stubs and bolting a post to the floor with a trailer receiver  straight up   but thats another project Attached Images
Reply:Quick note!!! read and follow instructions in your owners manual or download them online, be safe above all  No guessing  For this project i used a Victor #3 tip ,50psi of oxygen and 5psi of acetylene. 6 inches of torch travel=30 seconds. How many amps is that with a plasma cutter   Finger tired now,later fellas Victor SuperRanger O/A                                         Solar migLincoln Powermig 140Southbend 9in lathe350# kohlswa anvilMiller Maxstar 150 stl etc....
Reply:Excellent work! I didn't know you could cut through steel that thick with oxy-acetylene. Do you have any advice or tips for newbies to oxy-acetylene cutting and welding? What equipment should we look for?Lincoln AC/DC 225/125 Stick Linde HDA-300 MillerMatic DVI MIG Miller Dynasty 200DX Hypertherm Powermax 1000
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Reply:Nevermind, I just found this link:http://www.metalwebnews.com/howto/weld/weld.htmlLincoln AC/DC 225/125 Stick Linde HDA-300 MillerMatic DVI MIG Miller Dynasty 200DX Hypertherm Powermax 1000
Reply:Carl thats a good site! good info.I use a medium duty Victor as the Journeyman series is kinda heavy for welding.If i was to buy another setup id buy a Smith  (Made in America) and guaranteed for life i believe.Sadly Victor is now made in MexicoVictor SuperRanger O/A                                         Solar migLincoln Powermig 140Southbend 9in lathe350# kohlswa anvilMiller Maxstar 150 stl etc....
Reply:That's a good thick manly chunk of steel there!
Reply:Great job with that cutting attachment.Have you seen the planishing hammer Harbor Freight has on sale now for $100 ?  Comments other places on the net indicate its a useful tool.It looks like a perfect tool for messing with a bike fender and gas tank.
Reply:Great work C-K, thanks for sharing. I like the O/A cutting, refer to my "structural side job" for pics. I was cutting 1" and 1.5" I-beams like they were butta'! I believe a good O/A will cut up to 6+ inches. Good stuff!John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Originally Posted by MicroZoneGreat work C-K, thanks for sharing. I like the O/A cutting, refer to my "structural side job" for pics. I was cutting 1" and 1.5" I-beams like they were butta'! I believe a good O/A will cut up to 6+ inches. Good stuff!
Reply:You can find a tip chart here: http://www.hoopersupply.com/tipchart.html I tried to copy and paste it but gave up after a while.Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.
Reply:Originally Posted by Carl26Excellent work! I didn't know you could cut through steel that thick with oxy-acetylene. Do you have any advice or tips for newbies to oxy-acetylene cutting and welding? What equipment should we look for?
Reply:i really like the jig you made for your torch i m gonna make me one
Reply:Thanks fellas,Notbored i just looked at that HF planishing hammer,not bad at all.Did you see the hammer by itself is on sale for 4.99? With that hammer and the free plans at www.jerrysdiycorner.com i think you'd get a little more personal satisfaction making your own.Myself i haven't thought that far ahead but with my neighbor's bedroom window 16ft from my shop (carport) i don't think ill be doing any pneumatic hammering here Victor SuperRanger O/A                                         Solar migLincoln Powermig 140Southbend 9in lathe350# kohlswa anvilMiller Maxstar 150 stl etc....
Reply:Originally Posted by IrishBrewerI was just looking through a book where they were showing a guy cutting through 10 inches of steel with a cutting torch.  Pretty amazing.