Atrais's Build Thread
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Forgot to mention something (and this applies to ANY time you weld) ALWAYS make sure you're welding on bare metal (ie, make sure you get any rust, scale, pickling etc off before you strike an arc). You'll get a much better weld with less spatter and a better appearance. Also make sure that when you're working with thicker material (3/8" and up) that you prep your weld area first by filleting the weld surfaces so you get better penetration. You may not have to do this on bigger machines or areas where a convex weld doesn't make a difference to fit up but I didn't have either of those lol. Another thing to note is you may want to disconnect your battery or ECU if you're going to be doing a lot of welding. I installed a breaker a while back that makes this pretty easy to do but regardless, I've heard a handful of stories about welding on vehicles with everything hooked up and weird electrical gremlins starting shortly thereafter. I'm definitely not an EE but I'd rather be safe than sorry and it only takes a moment.
Pdivizzle0112
Observer
How much would you charge to make another rear bumper? I don't think I can tackle this on my own. Yours looks awesome
Thanks man I honestly have no idea what I'd charge, it's a ****load of work haha. The guys that do this regularly are WAY more skilled than me to be able to replicate it like they do.
Pdivizzle0112
Observer
If you ever consider it, let me know. I'll be your first customer
Will do, thanks for the kind words!
colorado matt
Adventurer
i am needing a floor to my roof rack also .... will be interested to see what you come up with ... I am actually leaning towards redwood slats .... Matt
I've been eyeing some of the FarmTek flooring I keep hearing about. Supposedly UV stable and light which I like.
colorado matt
Adventurer
I saw some chicken coop flooring ... maybe the same stuff .... cant find it any bigger than 2x4 ... and with my crossbars 2 feet apart not sure how I would make that work
montero98ls
Observer
How about expanded steel.
Thought about that when I was making it, but I was worried about the overlap at the weld areas (not being able to water proof them well enough and it rusting) and the weight.
