Rough and ready bumper.

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Here's a bumper I did for a customer a little while ago. I build channel iron bumpers for nearly all his trucks. He doesn't care what they look like as long as they're strong and don't come loose. Thus there's no finishing details to close up the gaps like I would do for most people. He prefers to save the money it would take for me to do that. Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Sweet bro! I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:looks real good!
Reply:Looks like the aftermarket brush guard is a Ranch Hand so it is plenty strong to hold up the bumper you built.Nice work! How do you bend that channel like that?GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeSweet bro!
Reply:Holy crap! You reinforced the hell out of it! My kind of stuff!GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:@ Wayne - Alas!  DoomsDay BumperZilla!  Nice fab bro."Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:I didn't even think to make a Mad Max reference earlier...Sent from my SM-G900V using TapatalkGravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelHoly crap! You reinforced the hell out of it! My kind of stuff!
Reply:Originally Posted by irish fixitGot to farmer proof it.
Reply:Originally Posted by BoostinjdmNo such thing.
Reply:Really great work.Farmer proof?  No, farmer "resistant"...........maybe
Reply:Nice tough build! SMAW or FCAW???Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:Originally Posted by walkerweldReally great work.Farmer proof?  No, farmer "resistant"...........maybe
Reply:If you get a chance I would appreciate seeing the tooling you are using on your press to make the reproducible bends.That is some impressive work.
Reply:@ irish fixit - 2" sch 40.  Serious bending loads.  Currently bending several 8ft lengths of 1-3/8 x .095 wall 1020 DOM, via a Pro-Tools MB105, for a Jeep'r project.  Manual, no AOH.  The "105" works excellent.  Interested if you are rip'n the bends manually or via electro-hydraulic/pneumatic assist?   Again, sweet work bro. "Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:Wayne I like that bumper build. Good job
Reply:Originally Posted by Double YIf you get a chance I would appreciate seeing the tooling you are using on your press to make the reproducible bends.That is some impressive work.
Reply:I says "this video is private".GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelI says "this video is private".
Reply:Really cool.  I've never tried to bend channel, and didn't realize you could bend it cold like that without ending up with some kind of wrinkle or something.-------------------------Chemetron AC/DC 300 HFSnap-On MM300L Lincoln SP140 Lincoln AC/DC 225g Lincoln SA200 Lincoln SA200 Miller Bobcat 225GVictor torchesH&M and Mathey beveling machinesMcElroy Plastic pipe fusion
Reply:Originally Posted by handtpipelineReally cool.  I've never tried to bend channel, and didn't realize you could bend it cold like that without ending up with some kind of wrinkle or something.
Reply:A great mix of art and science. By the way, you don't sound Irish! GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Just AWESOME!!!! That press is something, and you clearly have some experience using it. What would you say the tonage is? You are quite a craftsman!!! I too never thought you would be able to bend a channel like that without a roller. Just freakin AWESOME! Yeah, I know, but it'll be ok!Lincoln Square wave 255Miller Vintage mig30a spoolgunThermal Dynamics Pacmaster 100xl plasmaSmith mc torchEllis 1600 band saw
Reply:Wayne, can you bump press i-beam in the same fashion? The edges appeared to stay fairly straight... did you get much pucker? I watched the videos... how many pressings did the second side take... did you count?Wayne thank you very much for the video .  I learned a lot from watching.  I always am amazed at how well you do things.  Keep up the good work. richey
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelA great mix of art and science. By the way, you don't sound Irish!
Reply:Great fabrication! Keep up the good work!PlasmaCam CNC cutterLathe and Band SawClamps
Reply:Thanks. I'm still working on part 3. I think I've about got it this time. Third time to edit and upload it so I hope so.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Well I'm not completely happy with it but here it is.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Very nice Wayne!  The videos were fine.  Thanks for taking the time to share with us!  Just wish I could work as fast as you do
Reply:How much time do you get into a job like that?Yeah, I know, but it'll be ok!Lincoln Square wave 255Miller Vintage mig30a spoolgunThermal Dynamics Pacmaster 100xl plasmaSmith mc torchEllis 1600 band saw
Reply:Originally Posted by kuzineddieVery nice Wayne!  The videos were fine.  Thanks for taking the time to share with us!  Just wish I could work as fast as you do
Reply:Had to build another bumper this week. He wanted some of the extras such as paint. Came out nice enough I figured I'd post pictures of it.  Also had to remount the cake feeder with springs so it wouldn't tear the bed up and redo some of the wiring somebody did when installing it. Another fairly common thing I have to redo is the filler necks on beds. Most places just throw them in and they won't fill worth a flip. It's a lot of trouble but some careful placement and routing will make them fill a LOT better. Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Very nice stuff, irish!GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelVery nice stuff, irish!
Reply:That filler neck can sure be tough to place, especially on full width beds and when they are in the rear. Most folks don't want them in the bed which makes it tough. Yours looks well done.Yeah, I know, but it'll be ok!Lincoln Square wave 255Miller Vintage mig30a spoolgunThermal Dynamics Pacmaster 100xl plasmaSmith mc torchEllis 1600 band saw
Reply:Very cool Wayne, thanks for taking the time to post the videos and great job on the bumpers.
Reply:Originally Posted by welderjThat filler neck can sure be tough to place, especially on full width beds and when they are in the rear. Most folks don't want them in the bed which makes it tough. Yours looks well done.
Reply:Didn't get as far as I wanted to today. But we got one of them made and ready for paint. Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Great work on that bumper setupBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:The owner came by today so I stuck the step up there with just the bolts stuck in the holes (no nuts or leveling). Here's a shot of him stepping out of the truck.  Lousy phone pic. Sorry.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Originally Posted by killdozerd11Great work on that bumper setup
Reply:Originally Posted by irish fixitThe owner came by today so I stuck the step up there with just the bolts stuck in the holes (no nuts or leveling). Here's a shot of him stepping out of the truck.  Lousy phone pic. Sorry.
Reply:It bolts to the sides of the two cab mounts that stick out from the frame. Thus it'll be supported by the frame and not the sheet metal of the cab.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Great stuff Irish!12v battery, jumper cables, and a 6013.I only have a facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/VPT/244788508917829
Reply:I really like the steps I should have made mine like tha
Reply:Originally Posted by VPTGreat stuff Irish!
Reply:I've built a lot of running boards and nerf bars and kinda through experience if something protrudes further than the mirrors, it's subject to damage.....Nice job.SlobPurveyor of intimate unparalleled knowledge of nothing about everything.Oh yeah, also an unabashed internet "Troll" too.....
Reply:The mirrors are a good bit farther out than the running boards even when fully retracted. I did consider that as well when figuring out how far I wanted them to stick out. It took me so long to build that one primarily because I was building and trying a lot till I was satisfied. It's primarily because he's having so much trouble getting around and his boss has even more trouble (he's in a wheel chair a lot of the time) that I built them so big.   For normal use I would of probably made them about 2-4" shorter. Thanks.Millermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm