Fabricated a rear swing out for the 60 (1 Viewer)

[porqupine82]

A friend and I went half in on a 220v Lincoln Welder, and I watched some YouTube videos on how to weld

I have a hookup at a steel fabrication plant and I got all the steel totally free. All in, including my half of the welder, weld accessories, steel brush, grinding wheels, cutting wheels and tools like a dewalt grinder, and a monster harbor freight hand drill. and I'm under $400. (PS: wish I'd have purchased a tube notcher. My God.) This weekend was my first time welding so be easy on me.

Heres some pics!

 

[porqupine82]

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[porqupine82]

I chose the 4xInnovations swing out. It utilizes two 1 inch wheel bearings for the pivot. I've opened it and bounced on the arm. It does not sag!

 

[porqupine82]

And another...

 

[porqupine82]

And finished... for now. I have a Jerry can holder arriving today as well. Going to add in some random things rhus week, like cupholders and I may make a table.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Darn good for a first build!

 

[MomoMoto]

Well done!!!

 

[AnthroHowl]

Way cool!

 

[porqupine82]

Darn good for a first build!

Thanks!

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Great build. I would gusset the base of the vertical tire support to the horizontal swing out.

 

[porqupine82]

Great build. I would gusset the base of the vertical tire support to the horizontal swing out.

I thought about that as well. The steel used is 2.5x 2.5 tube with 3/8 wall. You think itll be necessary to brace it?

 

[SteveH]

Nice job and good looking welds!

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Maybe not. Just depends on how heavy your tires are....or will become

 

[Seth S]

I read the title of this thread and this is what I thought of:

Imagine my disappointment

 

[porqupine82]

I read the title of this thread and this is what I thought of:
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Imagine my disappointment

That would be a much easier build haha

 

[porqupine82]

Nice job and good looking welds!

Thanks man.

 

[JayDoc]

Looks nice. Now you'll have to make a bracket to relocate your license plate, and wire in lighting.

 

[Jdog]

Great job! Really impressed with your first job. Swag Offroad is one of my favorite fab vendors. I love their portaband table and also have their finger brake. They too make notch cutters.

SWAG Portaband Table - Pro Model

SWAG V4.0 Portaband Table for portable band saw. Portable bandsaw tables are used to mount your hand-held band saw for tabletop use. Please verify that your model of saw is listed below as a supported model of the SWAG V4.0 table. Milwaukee 6232-20, 6232-21,6232-80, 6232-81, 6238-20, 6238-21 &...

www.swagoffroad.com

 

[porqupine82]

Looks nice. Now you'll have to make a bracket to relocate your license plate, and wire in lighting.

Ain't gonna wire in no lighting Haha. Too lazy for that!

 

[porqupine82]

Great job! Really impressed with your first job. Swag Offroad is one of my favorite fab vendors. I love their portaband table and also have their finger brake. They too make notch cutters.

SWAG Portaband Table - Pro Model

SWAG V4.0 Portaband Table for portable band saw. Portable bandsaw tables are used to mount your hand-held band saw for tabletop use. Please verify that your model of saw is listed below as a supported model of the SWAG V4.0 table. Milwaukee 6232-20, 6232-21,6232-80, 6232-81, 6238-20, 6238-21 &...

www.swagoffroad.com

Thanks for the compliment and the link. I'll check them out now.