Trailer Crossmember DONE! Pics inside

[64osby]

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Nice fix, looks great.

Not trying to be picky, didn't see work gloves, guard on the grinder, hope your wearing safety glasses.

 

[bruceb58]

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Nice fix, looks great.

Not trying to be picky, didn't see work gloves, guard on the grinder, hope your wearing safety glasses.

And no handle on the grinder! That is not a one hand operation. Next time you need to be more careful.

 

[krakatoa]

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Nice fix, looks great.

Not trying to be picky, didn't see work gloves, guard on the grinder, hope your wearing safety glasses.

Safety glasses always on, thanks for your picky tip!

 

[krakatoa]

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And no handle on the grinder! That is not a one hand operation. Next time you need to be more careful.

Actually I could say "That is not a one man operation" Been under the trailer for 2 1/2 days, WOW! Plus 1 beer case, If its worth???? Yes it is!

 

[krakatoa]

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Next check the underside of the tongue. My last trailer was aluminum with stainless steel cross members and a galvanized tongue. While at my mechanics a boat on the trailer came in on a flatbed as the tongue buckled in the middle due to rust. Mine looked fine UNTIL the underside was checked and it was very thin from rust. Water must have set there after splashing!

Thanks for the advice I just did a few min ago, take a look to the pics, no need to change for now, anyway have a spare tube ready to install.

And here is the one waiting its turn......

Ok, next to install a new trailer lights cables, need to double check ground and connection....

Also the winch has been installed new! Galv too of course....

 

[bruceb58]

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Actually I could say "That is not a one man operation" Been under the trailer for 2 1/2 days, WOW! Plus 1 beer case, If its worth???? Yes it is!

If you are doing many cuts, get a metal chop saw from harbor freight. Way easier and safer than using a cutoff blade.

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-hp-14-inch-heavy-duty-cut-off-saw-91938.html

 

[smokeonthewater]

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Do they have harbor freight stores in Puerto Rico?

jus curious

 

[krakatoa]

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If you are doing many cuts, get a metal chop saw from harbor freight. Way easier and safer than using a cutoff blade.

14" Cut-Off Saw - 2 HP

That one was the tool the guy used @ the iron shop; use to cut both CM (5ft each) this is the perfect tool for this cuts, also more faster than a 4.5 disc grinder.

I just did over 4 or 6 cuts with mine, only one disc in all this job.

 

[krakatoa]

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Do they have harbor freight stores in Puerto Rico?

jus curious

No Sir, we dont have any Harbor Freight around but have better HW than Harbor Freight.

 

[bruceb58]

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No Sir, we dont have any Harbor Freight around.

LOL...didn't notice your location!

Amazing a steel shop uses a hand held grinder to cut steel.

Well...just be safe. Use gloves and a handle next time

 

[smokeonthewater]

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I think he was saying the they used a chop saw at the shop

 

[bruceb58]

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I think he was saying the they used a chop saw at the shop

My mind is in low gear today!:facepalm:

 

[krakatoa]

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LOL...didn't notice your location!

Amazing a steel shop uses a hand held grinder to cut steel.

Well...just be safe. Use gloves and a handle next time

Whats so funny regarding my location? Dont get confused... This one with the hand held grinder is me, doing the job for my new parts the steel shop used the one in the link you posted.

 

[krakatoa]

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I think he was saying the they used a chop saw at the shop

Yes, you`re right!