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aww sheet · 04-30-2009, 06:49 PM

i just wanted to see what everyone was using. i swear i go through like 4 dremel cutoff wheels when cutting my brackets out. its driving me nuts

wiggyx · 04-30-2009, 08:20 PM

Metal shears. Work like a champ.

Although, I'll prolly be buying a band saw in the near future. That's über win.

aww sheet · 04-30-2009, 08:29 PM

^^^what about the center cut out?

wiggyx · 04-30-2009, 08:41 PM

Mine are cut into a horseshoe shape, so that's not much of an issue for me. If I did just cut a hole, I would prolly cut a small hole with the Dremel and then finish with the shears. You could always just buy a couple of hole saws.

aww sheet · 04-30-2009, 10:30 PM

yeah i could
like is said it getting irritating every 5 secs............
errrrrrrrrrrr SHIT!! ......errrrrrrrrr SHIT!!!............eerrrrrrrrrrrrrr SHIT!!!!!...........errrrrrrrrrr DONE

Remax Realtor · 04-30-2009, 11:34 PM

I use reinforced cutoff wheels. They are expenive, but they last a long time. When I did my brackets in steel, I went through 3 per side. If I went with standard ones, it would have been a couple hundred per side.

my_little_srt · 05-01-2009, 06:14 AM

Just take your time when using a Dremel, try not to put so much pressure on the wheel. Let the RPSs cut the metal, not your strength................

-ND4SPD- · 05-01-2009, 07:49 AM

Sometimes I use aluminum to make my small brackets/ mounting points. The pro's are they're easy to cut with shears. The down fall is for larger brackets it tends to bee too flexible unless you go to a pretty thick sheet (which now becomes harder to cut with shears). Steal is similar in that it's kind of hard to cut (expecially tight radius' or complicated paterns).

I prefer to use .80 plexi for some brackets ($1.80 at Lowes). Much easier to cut with a dremel & is more rigid. Doesn't like to be drilled though with out cracking or snagging on the bit (even with drilling pilot holes). I usually use a cone shaped grinding wheel to make holes. Lexan is stronger & doesn't crack but it's also more expensive too ($3.40).

wiggyx · 05-01-2009, 09:04 AM

^^^ I thought about using polycarbonate for my next set. But I think I'm just gonna wait for a certain set of brackets to come to market

-ND4SPD- · 05-01-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wiggyx

^^^ I thought about using polycarbonate for my next set. But I think I'm just gonna wait for a certain set of brackets to come to market

Haha... yeah me too! Damn, they're slow-rolling things lately at the CnC shop. They've been pretty backed up.

I should have the MDX one's soon. I have some Rx330's here now so I'll get those going too since they're similar (just a bolt hole change).

I already have the E55's done & I'm working on the TL bracket design today. I hate waiting

wiggyx · 05-01-2009, 05:57 PM

I want the 1st set of E55's

I think the retro-for-hire thing is starting to sound better and better.

aww sheet · 05-01-2009, 06:28 PM

i was always on the fence about using acrylic or plexy especially that thin. i can drill a hole through that without it cracking with a dremel, and drill bit though. i should give it a whirl.

wiggyx · 05-01-2009, 06:36 PM

Use polycarbonate/Lexan, it doesn't crack as easily as plexi.

Novak94 · 05-01-2009, 10:42 PM

If i were using steel brackets i would have to break out the plasma torch

Remax Realtor · 05-01-2009, 11:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by -ND4SPD-

Haha... yeah me too! Damn, they're slow-rolling things lately at the CnC shop. They've been pretty backed up.

I should have the MDX one's soon. I have some Rx330's here now so I'll get those going too since they're similar (just a bolt hole change).

I already have the E55's done & I'm working on the TL bracket design today. I hate waiting

Since i havent started my tl's yet, maybe I will wait until you finish the bracket. How long until you have a set ready to sell?