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reevesci said:
I have a PowerMax 45 and a 65 wouldn't trade them for anything else except maybe a bigger model.

More than anything I just want a "CLEAN ROOM" for all my parts, inventory and boxing/shipping supplies. That alone would get me back to where I could have at least 3 if not 4 projects in the shop at once.

J
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......and the disease grows and the hole gets deeper..haha
 
It was worse 15 years ago when I "decided" to go all out. I bought a 6 x 12 Retro Systems Hornet. It was great when the business was crazy.
I would cut 12-15,000 lbs of plate a month. Now it cuts 2- 3000 on a good month. I know it's more a liability now than an asset but I just love the
convenience.
As you buy more tools you'll find you need help keeping them occupied....you know what that means.
 
RDC76 said:
Thanks for the compliment. And you where the guy in north Carolina? You put the rear bumper on? She still has it. I think she had 130k miles when you had her. Would you believe she's only up to 134k and change. Still runs like a top. I think from you she went to Connecticut. Then I got her almost 5 years ago .it's pretty cool you can trace her history back on here. Hit me up any time if your interested in a bag.
Thanks
Rich
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Yes sir! @NCFJ did the install on the bumper for me. Yeah very cool, that truck certainly has a history in the TLCA world. Was even featured on a beer label back in the day!

Look forward to being in touch.
 
Hey Rich! I'm about an hour away - want me to bring you my 100 series so you can prototype bumpers, sliders, etc? Your work is fantastic and I'd be happy to help out...let me know maybe we work something out! :clap::clap:
 
80Greg100 said:
Hey Rich! I'm about an hour away - want me to bring you my 100 series so you can prototype bumpers, sliders, etc? Your work is fantastic and I'd be happy to help out...let me know maybe we work something out! :clap::clap:
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Thank you! And yes I'd be interested in talking about that. Let me catch up on 80 orders first.

Rich
 
Sounds good - PM or text me (603 913 4422) when the time is right!
 
Here is the pricing on the front bumpers.

· Standard Duty 80 Series Expedition Bumper WITH recovery pockets (Bare steel)$1275.00

· Heavy Duty (thicker wing steel and some additional bracing) 80 Series Expedition Bumper WITH recovery pockets (Bare steel) $1375.00

· Additional tube work $125.00

. Cut outs and mounting for driving/fog lights $125.00

· Factor 55 package (1.5” Hawse style fair lead and Prolink thimble) $225.00

· Zero Dark 20.5” Curved LED light bar (Flood/Spot Combo Beam) $225.00

· Harness for Light $25.00

· Columbus McKinnon 7 Ton Shackles $75.00 (these are among the best made)

· Wax Canvas Shackle Bag- Included with purchase of bumper (American Made)

I will also be offering a both versions WITHOUT the recovery pockets for $1075.00 standard duty and $1175.00 heavy duty. They will have provisions for shackles.


Feel free to inquire about custom options and lighting. And all my expedition bumpers come with my Stainless steel tie down points (4), on board air mount, threaded inserts and thread in winch line bars and a stainless bottle opener. the design of the opener is changing as well.

Thank you!

Rich
 
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The first 6 bumpers worth of material cut with the new plasma table. Fitment is spot on and these 3 went together fast.
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reevesci said:
Rich,

When our move happens, this brake along with a dual head cnc burn table (HT plasma and HT fiber laser) are already approved and funds allocated for. :grinpimp: JUST NEED TO MOVE NOW!!!

B60/100

Jason
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That is what 3300lbs of awesome looks like!! I want one .... wait..... need one.
 
RDC76 said:
That is what 3300lbs of awesome looks like!! I want one .... wait..... need one.
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I've gotten to use one of these machines and it is very nice and simple to program with its step design. It makes most in its class look outdated and operate like a old mechanical model. The only other one that I really liked after using it was the Amada, another USA made mfg.

Amada has better financing/leasing options if you need it, but isn't a factor for me.

J
 
I would check out Comeq. They're very close to you and very reputable. There are different classes of press brake. Precision press brakes
will be more accurate but have limitations on their capacity. Amada, Adira, Primeline and Accupress are all top tier and are probably more affordable used. The Iroquois is an excellent builder of hydraulic equipment. I like their ironworkers although with a cnc cutting table the
normal duties of the iron worker have been replaced with the exception of the brake. After being ripped off for a 48,000 cnc press brake I'm
very careful who I would buy from. Stay away from dealers in North Carolina. In the event of a fraud, the state will not pursue fraud between companies, only business to public consumer. You'll have to hire the Hell's Angels to get your money back.
Not only will they not shut them down, they will leave them be to continue the fraud....ask me how I know...
An investment like a press brake should go beyond your minimum needs. An 8' x 100~120 ton would allow you to do more than just the bumpers.
I've always thought a brake should co 8' of 3/16 on a 1 1/2"~2" die, the narrower the better. If you are to add flush lights into a channel you want the contact point of the die to be outside the cut of the light opening or the hole will distort. My FJ40 rear cross member replacements are about 60" wide and because of the proximity of the tail light cutouts need to be broke with a 1" die. That's 5' of 10 guage which requires 50 tons.
I had thought it would be cool to make them of 3/16 but the safe minimum die opening for 3/16 is 1 1/8. Five feet of 3/16 would brake at about 90 tons there.
Study your parts and tooling requirements then look outside of what you're doing now and assume Cruisers won't be around forever. Government and industrial jobs will pay better for for the same parts. they'll be harder to attain but they fill gaps in slow times until you get a foot in the door.
 
lcwizard said:
I would check out Comeq. They're very close to you and very reputable. There are different classes of press brake. Precision press brakes
will be more accurate but have limitations on their capacity. Amada, Adira, Primeline and Accupress are all top tier and are probably more affordable used. The Iroquois is an excellent builder of hydraulic equipment. I like their ironworkers although with a cnc cutting table the
normal duties of the iron worker have been replaced with the exception of the brake. After being ripped off for a 48,000 cnc press brake I'm
very careful who I would buy from. Stay away from dealers in North Carolina. In the event of a fraud, the state will not pursue fraud between companies, only business to public consumer. You'll have to hire the Hell's Angels to get your money back.
Not only will they not shut them down, they will leave them be to continue the fraud....ask me how I know...
An investment like a press brake should go beyond your minimum needs. An 8' x 100~120 ton would allow you to do more than just the bumpers.
I've always thought a brake should co 8' of 3/16 on a 1 1/2"~2" die, the narrower the better. If you are to add flush lights into a channel you want the contact point of the die to be outside the cut of the light opening or the hole will distort. My FJ40 rear cross member replacements are about 60" wide and because of the proximity of the tail light cutouts need to be broke with a 1" die. That's 5' of 10 guage which requires 50 tons.
I had thought it would be cool to make them of 3/16 but the safe minimum die opening for 3/16 is 1 1/8. Five feet of 3/16 would brake at about 90 tons there.
Study your parts and tooling requirements then look outside of what you're doing now and assume Cruisers won't be around forever. Government and industrial jobs will pay better for for the same parts. they'll be harder to attain but they fill gaps in slow times until you get a foot in the door.
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Thanks again Dave for the continued advice and experienced input! Its much appreciated.
 
another thing you'll find is how expensive the tooling is. If you find a brake that accepts both American and European tooling you'll have twice the chances of finding used tooling on EBAY. A new set of full length high tonnage gooseneck dies can be 3~5000.00 dollars. You can stumble onto used dies for under 500.00
 
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