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Postby RogHodge » Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:50 pm

:o I stand corrected!
For those who would like to have a look I have a build journal and covet your feedback.
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Postby Larwyn » Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:00 am

Think "Plasma Cutter", in my shop there is no better tool for that job. So if you are justifying a tool purchase; "go for the gold"..... :lol:

Actually a good 4.5" angle grinder with a cutoff wheel is probably the most practical tool for the job (and at less than 10% of the cost of a decent plasma cutter). I use one often for "un-welding" stuff that I did not get quite right.......

Abrasive wheels in a skill saw cut metal okay but be sure and use a saw that you do not like much, the abrasive dust from using that combo will do short work on bearings and such.

I seldom use a Dremel tool on anything that I can see well without magnification. I find them to be almost enough tool for many tasks, but not up to finishing most jobs. Though I do own a Dremel, I am not a fan. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Postby synaps3 » Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:27 pm

I wanted to get the grinder, but my significant other pulled the "well, we could use that for..." aaaaand goodbye angle cutter. :cry:

The dremel works well for my needs. I share a 1br apartment with my fiancee and two dogs, and we park in a large parking deck. My workshop is a mobile job box of tools (3'x4'x4')that takes up almost the entire trunk of my Honda CR-V.

I've learned to make do with what I've got... Though a plasma cutter does sound fun. :lol:
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Postby Nic » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:26 pm

satch wrote:Nic, I think it's mainly for appearence reasons, but also, if your trailer is higher than the TV, it creates more wind resistance. So lower may help with controling the trailer and gas mileage


Thanks Rick! I think ill go play with that this weekend. I switched my tongue around to add height in the front so it would ride level. :thumbsup:
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Postby satch » Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:17 am

Nic wrote:
satch wrote:Nic, I think it's mainly for appearence reasons, but also, if your trailer is higher than the TV, it creates more wind resistance. So lower may help with controling the trailer and gas mileage


Thanks Rick! I think ill go play with that this weekend. I switched my tongue around to add height in the front so it would ride level. :thumbsup:

Anytime Bro, keep us updated :thumbsup:
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