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Here's a blast plate for you. A little pricey. ~ $150.00 I looked for 36" blades, but they're all notched. Don't think you'd like that. lots of sharp edges...
Here's a blast plate for you. A little pricey. ~ $150.00 I looked for 36" blades, but they're all notched. Don't think you'd like that. lots of sharp edges...
How about an AR 500 rifle gong. They can be up to1/2" thick and come in a lot of sizes. Not pricy either.
Ooooooh... hadn't thought of that but a really good idea. Wouldn't even have to be a new one - can repurpose one after its productive life on the range is spent. Will keep my eyes open for one on Craigslist, preferably a larger size. Thanks.
edit... found this one, but 1 1/4" thick, too heavy for me
A used tillage blade is also an option... hey, they wear out, don't they? Or, next time our farmer leaves his equipment in the field...
Currently just using a 5/16" bolt to lock the legs in their full forward position, may eventually drill these holes out and use a 1/2" bolt with a wing nut.
Taking advantage of the warm weather for final paint and photo op. Truss leaning forward slightly because tires not removed, which lowers back end about 6" and brings truss to vertical.
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How do you adjust the angle of the launch rod to make sure it's away from the flight line and/or up wind?
Sather- will we see this pad at MWP?
Love drilling metal. 1/8"pilot hole, then incrementally enlarging holes
... my dad taught me how to drill steel when I was a kid. The drill bit is a much harder steel than the steel you are drilling into, and will have no problem shaving off metal as long as it keeps its edge. Keeping the edge is where the bit needs help. Drill a pilot hole first, and keep the bit cool, using a medium oil and keeping the drill turning slow. Torque is your friend, not speed. By switching belts around on the pulleys of my drill press, I got the speed down to a leisurely 240 RPM.
See is this weekend in IL?Beautiful day today... pulled the pad out to brush off the cobwebs and final paint to tongue and rear jack.
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