layering metal

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Re: layering metal

Post by gww25 »

For those little tabs I would strongly suggest that you recut them using 3/8" (or 1/2") material to begin with as they probably won't be flat by the time you weld them together and then grind them down. This is one instance where taking a shortcut may not be a good idea even though in theory it will work.
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Re: layering metal

Post by Maxthegardener »

Could you get fancy with some flush head rivets??
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Re: layering metal

Post by buellfun »

Ok I will quit being a cheap ass. I guess i will learn how to use that 4th axis on the new mill. I was trying not to use any machine.

hell we will keep the pcs around for some large tab or brackets.

and as to the rivit, i was going to heat a grade 5 bolt then flaten the back side.

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Post by joechop »

....glad to hear

I think you'll be happy you went the non-laminated route
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