Builds Just another 79 build..... (6 Viewers)
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Chris-
What are you guys using to drill that size plate? Drill press? Bit type?
Thanks.
What are you guys using to drill that size plate? Drill press? Bit type?
Thanks.
c2dfj45
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Sometimes we use our drill press but usually we just work our way up with stepped bits and lots of lube...these were done with a 18v Makita drill.
I bought a set of stepped drill bits at Northern Tool for a project at my house 4 years ago.......there was a huge one in it that I needed for whatever reason. I have not been able to kill those bits and I'm a pro at killing drill bits. I'm sure they are on their last legs(steps?) now but they have been great. It would be shocking to know how much material these have drilled thru. I think we've killed 2 Makita drills in the time we've had these. Ha.
c2dfj45
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All done with the bumper. I'm glad I don't count the hours we spend on things when it comes to my projects. Too many hours.
We'll leave the bumper off for a few days....installing a few things under the hood and working around the bar is a pain.
Apparently nobody read this warning sticker....oops.
Sanded and primed the Master Series paint....I brushed it on and it left a lot of brush marks(it was far too thick) but no biggie since we were going to be spraying in some Raptor.
Raptor liner sprayed in once the primer dried. I love this stuff. Fine texture like we normally shoot. Couldn't be an easier product to use.
We'll leave the bumper off for a few days....installing a few things under the hood and working around the bar is a pain.
Apparently nobody read this warning sticker....oops.
Sanded and primed the Master Series paint....I brushed it on and it left a lot of brush marks(it was far too thick) but no biggie since we were going to be spraying in some Raptor.
Raptor liner sprayed in once the primer dried. I love this stuff. Fine texture like we normally shoot. Couldn't be an easier product to use.
c2dfj45
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Had the wheels sent out for powdercoating.....the paint on these steel wheels almost immediately fades out...drives me crazy. No fading with the textured black powder. It's a great finish....has a cool sheen to it. The bull bar may go texture black at some point....or white
What size tire are you putting on those?
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It's not just you - those Northern step bits are amazing. I'm drilled hundreds of holes in medium-duty truck frames (5/16" thick) on the same step bit with no signs of slowing down
jomelo
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c2dfj45
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Wheels and tires on, bumper done but getting something special done to it.
It's a ton of work to make that bumper fit but I'm also a little more particular about how I want it. Plus there will be a 12k pound winch mounted up to it so I kind of wanted it pretty strong
jomelo
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Definitely understand that. Looking forward to the finished photos.Wheels and tires on, bumper done but getting something special done to it.
It's a ton of work to make that bumper fit but I'm also a little more particular about how I want it. Plus there will be a 12k pound winch mounted up to it so I kind of wanted it pretty strong
Budget build...
jomelo
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I really wonder what could be left....Lol. I have never done well with budgets
Bought something SUPER cool for it today......stay tuned.
