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Old 01-02-2012, 11:36 PM
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I have always liked your wheels, Steve, but I like that headache rack even more! That is really nice. Did you make a die to bend the reinforcing ribs on doors on the cabinet like that, or just wing with a sheet metal vise grip?
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Old 01-02-2012, 11:59 PM
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I have always liked your wheels, Steve, but I like that headache rack even more! That is really nice. Did you make a die to bend the reinforcing ribs on doors on the cabinet like that, or just wing with a sheet metal vise grip?
thanks Nate , the doors are my 1st attempt at 3D milling now that I know for sure I got 10K spindle ,it'll go faster
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I like it Headache rack looks cool too, very sharp detail. Makes me want to build a daycab tractor just to be able to mount one of those on the back too!
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Lookin good Steve!
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Looks great Steve. Very professional.
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