Dremmel for trimming. How long will it take?

[cherokeedriver420]

I did mine about an 1 1/2"-2" apart much easier to fold them up looks pretty damn good.

 

[SoreRunner]

I used my dremel on two xj's this past weekend. I used almost 100 disc's on nw-xj-scott's Cherokee. Then I used about 50 on my Cherokee. Both took about 6-8 hours.

 

[WaXJ_Skier]

Using a dremel? I'd allow one week, seven new dremels and a couple gross of those cute little cut off wheels. Get serious. Get a grinder.

what he said

 

[TunaSoda]

I used my dremel on two xj's this past weekend. I used almost 100 disc's on nw-xj-scott's Cherokee. Then I used about 50 on my Cherokee. Both took about 6-8 hours.

Using these???

 

[SoreRunner]

Something like those, those in particular are expensive. At Fred Meyer they are sold seperately. I bought 2 containers of the part number #420, and then the big kit of all cut off wheels for 23.00's. Very easy, just time consuming changing the damn disc every minute. The reinforced ones are the best, last a long time.

 

[TunaSoda]

Something like those, those in particular are expensive. At Fred Meyer they are sold seperately. I bought 2 containers of the part number #420, and then the big kit of all cut off wheels for 23.00's. Very easy, just time consuming changing the damn disc every minute. The reinforced ones are the best, last a long time.

I use the ones I had pictured above, WAAAAAAAAAAAAY drastic improvement over their old type, out of like 20~30 discs I've used so far on various projects (including cutting thru welds) I have seen maybe 3 discs that actualy broke, they just get smaller and smaller lol

I'm going to be trimming my fenders also very soon, I'm guessing a 5 pack is all I will need

 

[SoreRunner]

If that is the case, highly recommend!

 

[Steve_Moore]

I broke down and did mine last night. I only did the fronts, and I just used my tin snips.

It turned out pretty good, I am waiting on some of that edge gaurd to get here today to cover the sharp edges.

 

[kinlawk]

I did mine with a jig saw. I would say that the actual cutting time was around 15 mins for all four fenders. I think is the best way to do it because the does not heat the metal up as bad as a cutting disc. by introducing less heat there is less damage done to the factory paint.

Trim from Advanced auto- 20.00
Jig saw blade - 2.00
Masking tape - 4.00
monster wheel wells- Priceless!

 

[winkosmosis]

IMO this is a smarter method... http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5333633&postcount=6

Less risk of messing up a cut, and you don't have to go out and spend money on a tool you'll only use once just because some yahoos on a forum think a job has to be done in 2 minutes, even if it ends up sloppy.

What about a hacksaw though? I'd think it would work alright. Sure it would take longer, but you have even more control...

 

[MT Mike]

you don't have to go out and spend money on a tool you'll only use once just because some yahoos on a forum think a job has to be done in 2 minutes, even if it ends up sloppy.

Remember Bubba that there's always more than one way to skin a cat. Just because someone thinks their way is better doesn't make them a yahoo. When you make statements like that, then it's kind of like the pot calling the kettle black.

Jason's method is pretty easy though. As for a hacksaw...... thanks but no thanks.

 

[winkosmosis]

you don't have to go out and spend money on a tool you'll only use once just because some yahoos on a forum think a job has to be done in 2 minutes, even if it ends up sloppy.

Remember Bubba that there's always more than one way to skin a cat. Just because someone thinks their way is better doesn't make them a yahoo. When you make statements like that, then it's kind of like the pot calling the kettle black.

Jason's method is pretty easy though. As for a hacksaw...... thanks but no thanks.

At the beginning of the thread everyone was acting like a Dremel makes no sense, and then after he already went and bought a grinder, the posts came in about it being neater and not taking too long. If someone has never used a Dremel on metal, why would they assume that a grinder or sawzall is necessary and tell the OP to go out and buy one?

 

[MT Mike]

At the beginning of the thread everyone was acting like a Dremel makes no sense, and then after he already went and bought a grinder, the posts came in about it being neater and not taking too long. If someone has never used a Dremel on metal, why would they assume that a grinder or sawzall is necessary and tell the OP to go out and buy one?

Meh.... Like I said, differing opinions. I do own a dremel, and have used it to do some minor metal work. If you're just using it for shaping it's fine, but for major cuts it's just way to tedious for my taste. I much prefer to use a jigsaw or a cutting wheel for major cutting. But if a guy is tight on cash and all he has is a dremel and a ton of discs, then have at it. We all end up with the same results in the end. It just depends on how much time and effort each person is willing to expend.

 

[winkosmosis]

Actually... instead of discs, what about the spiral saw? I have one for my Dremel that I've used for wood and it worked great. There were two in the pack, the other was designed for metal. I assume it would be hard to control unless you use a template, but for cut/fold it should be fine

 

[MT Mike]

Actually... instead of discs, what about the spiral saw? I have one for my Dremel that I've used for wood and it worked great. There were two in the pack, the other was designed for metal. I assume it would be hard to control unless you use a template, but for cut/fold it should be fine

I guess it's worth a try.....

 

[asp]

i'm surprised no one has mentioned not to cut into your washer fluid resevoir if you're cutting really high on the driver's side. i was even looking out for it and i put a pinhole in it... sucked. oh well. a little jb weld later and it's fine.

i used an angle grinder and cutoff wheel on the front FWIW. it was kinda tricky getting it to go exactly where i wanted it to, but with a little trim on there you won't be able to tell at all. even without trim, you have to look for it.

here's mine. i didn't even do relief cuts... just used a hammer a lot. sorry for the size of the first pic, but also note that in that one my fronts are not cut yet.

 

[SoreRunner]

Sorry, not towards you in any way, but that looks terrible in any which direction you look at it.

Were you :gee:, when you did this?

 

[asp]

Sorry, not towards you in any way, but that looks terrible in any which direction you look at it.

Were you :gee:, when you did this?

no for eithere, but i assume you're talking about the rear... i was just using a hammer and didn't fix the flaking paint yet when i took the picture... you know... i still haven't fixed it :guitar: it looks fine from farther away than 6"

if you're talking about the front... :moon: too bad i think it looks fine haha. it's a jeep, not a ricer.

 

[Dave41079]

if you're talking about the front... :moon: too bad i think it looks fine haha. it's a jeep, not a ricer.

So because it's a Jeep that's an excuse for you to half-ass a job and make it look like crap rather than take an extra 5 minutes of time and do something that just MIGHT come out looking like you give a rats rear end about your vehicle? If you're happy with that, then by all means, enjoy. I tend to take a little more pride in my work and vehicle and basically anything I own that I work hard to pay for than that. I think most people here would agree with me.

 

[chance_p]

i just used a hacksaw when i did cut and fold. cut reliefs and just folded it over by hand. probaly made 20 1 1/4 inch cuts on each fender. took me about half an hour to do it all. (all 4 corners)