Why I won't be doing any wheeling this year.

[EricsXJ]

Eric, results show you're putting thought into this! Your clean work area is impressive.
How are you cutting your plate? Plasma then clean up with grinder?
Jig saw? Cutting disk in grinder?

Yes cutting disk in grinder.

I also have a 7" circular saw with metal cutting blades but it has about a 1/4" kerf and is much less accurate. I've found that the 4 or 4.5" cutting disks at Harbor Freight do pretty well and actually cut faster than the DeWalt ones I've used.

I do like the work area clean so I do most of my cutting outside on the side of the garage. I know the neighbors appreciate that too. :laugh:

 

[fasteddieyj]

Looks good. I like how you tied the fender tubing into the rear bumper.

 

[Begster]

I've found that the 4 or 4.5" cutting disks at Harbor Freight do pretty well and actually cut faster than the DeWalt ones I've used.

They also also great at causing cancer. Next time you look at them, take a look on the packaging, there is a carcinogenic warning on them. A bunch of us over in the NAC used to use them until we actually read the packaging.



Looking good otherwise.

 

[etatum21]

What on a cutoff wheel can cause cancer? The gasses created by the heat, eating it, etc? Not trying to be an ass, just curious.

 

[EricsXJ]

Dust particles created as the disks wear down. I should wear a mask more often.... The good news is I don't breathe this stuff nearly as much when I cut outdoors as opposed to inside.

 

[etatum21]

Good to know, I use the same discs and never read the warnings, thanks for the info, and great job on the build!

 

[rockclimber]

I switched over to redline discs... they last about 10x as long as the HF discs and don't have carcinogen warnings on the label....expensive though.

 

[MoparManiac]

I stopped using them when I had a few explode.

Switched to heleta and haven't had an issue since.

 

[cpolish24]

Looks good Eric! Look forward to seeing those 37's on there when you get done!

 

[Vanimal]

i use CGW wheels, they hold up ok and cut fast.

 

[sdspearo]

Since I can't justify the cost of a plasma, I've used a cheap jigsaw to cut 1/4" plate. Sure, it's slow going, even with lots of cutting oil, but it beats the risk of shattering a thin grinding blade. And it doesn't cause cancer...least not yet.

Yes cutting disk in grinder.

I also have a 7" circular saw with metal cutting blades but it has about a 1/4" kerf and is much less accurate. I've found that the 4 or 4.5" cutting disks at Harbor Freight do pretty well and actually cut faster than the DeWalt ones I've used.

I do like the work area clean so I do most of my cutting outside on the side of the garage. I know the neighbors appreciate that too. :laugh:

 

[Vanimal]

i got a cheap chinese Cut50 plasma for $300 shipped on ebay and it works suprisingly well. i used it to build everything on my jeep, and there was A LOT of cutting, mostly 3/16" plate.

 

[Alboy97XJ]

updates?wtf eric get this going!!!

 

[EricsXJ]

updates?wtf eric get this going!!!

Things have been moving slow and nothing really pic worthy but progress is being made. Things should pick up this month. Here's what I've got done since last update:

- finished welding quarter panels to tube
- added a couple more braces in the back
- dropped T&T bellypan and removed t-case
- ordered some goodies to freshen up the Atlas (billet knobs, shifter boot, new speedo gear, gear oil and breather kit, and site tube kit) but, the site tube kit was the wrong size (didn't know there were different sizes) so had to send it back. Now just waiting for AA to send the right one so I can fill it up and install it.

 

[Mpeckham22]

i just wanna say this is the most amazing build i have ever seen, the quality of the work is just awe-inspiring

 

[gunselman]

Almost 2 months, any updates?

 

[AZjeepin1]

Wow, the rear end metal work looks awesome. In for updates.

 

[Chris@T&J]

Subscribed!

 

[EricsXJ]

Finished up some of the rear bracing and added a support for the c-pillar bars to the frame rail.

 

[XJLI]

skeletor-tastic