machinist@large
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Hey, J? What you just asked about is one of the more expensive ways to go: all of the example's I've worked with are stainless steel, and usually made to order, with a price tag to match.
If you want fenders and brush guards that can take a beating and just smile while they do it, just buy yourself an angle grinder, and a stack of cut off disks. Then, go looking for worn out dead tires big enough to cover what ever size wheel/ tire combo you plan on using. Farm machinery and construction equipment MFR's avoid this stuff like the plague because their customers have revolted when they find out what it cost to repair/ fix it. Using dead tires is a whole lot cheaper, and are actually a whole lot better in any environment that gets below the freezing point of water.
Really, what has you automatically go for the most expensive options? I don't want to insult you; it just seems to be a pattern here. If you want to go for broke and build a show piece, that's your call. Between growing up on a farm, and working in industry, the KISS rule isn't just an idea, it's the way to operate and survive.
If you want fenders and brush guards that can take a beating and just smile while they do it, just buy yourself an angle grinder, and a stack of cut off disks. Then, go looking for worn out dead tires big enough to cover what ever size wheel/ tire combo you plan on using. Farm machinery and construction equipment MFR's avoid this stuff like the plague because their customers have revolted when they find out what it cost to repair/ fix it. Using dead tires is a whole lot cheaper, and are actually a whole lot better in any environment that gets below the freezing point of water.
Really, what has you automatically go for the most expensive options? I don't want to insult you; it just seems to be a pattern here. If you want to go for broke and build a show piece, that's your call. Between growing up on a farm, and working in industry, the KISS rule isn't just an idea, it's the way to operate and survive.
that claim asbestos isn't dangerous usually seem to be the same ones who claim global warming is a myth. Then there is the legitimate ongoing debate over States rights and authority vs the Federal Governments authority.....
I believe we covered that already. It's lighter than steel, only some grades can be welded successfully, the other grades are usually cast or use riveted construction. Welding it requires more sophisticated equipment and more specialized training than most types of steel.
Pat