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If that plate has been stamped it will act like it's been forged, going to be hard to cut with anything but a torch. If you cut it with a torch you may need to use a bit more pressure to blow the metal from the cut. Stamped metal burns longer and hotter than cold rolled.
Tried to bend some of that 1/4 plate I got from the local indoor range. Welp that aint no cold rolled. 20T press would just barely bend it. It's some grade of AR but I have to figure out what it is exactly.
I am sure you know this, but do NOT have your targets hang straight or flat so to speak. Attaching the hang chains on the back side and have them hang with a little angle will help prevent a possibly deadly ricochet.
I took a piece to the range out back this morning. I shot it with my newest bear stopper. I got one of those Ruger Alaskan's in 454 Casull. I already had the dies ,powder etc...just wanted one with a shorter barrel. You know...kinda like having only one Ford truck.
Loads are 2 grains below max so not full power by a long shot. That's definitely not regular plate. Picking up 90 more sheets tomorrow. Might pay for a torch table.... we'll see.
AR 500 and 550 make a nice sound when hit. You can hang then inside a old tire (still with chain on the back side to get a good hang angle) to catch the splatter.
Here is a pic for those that think hanging the steel from the top is the way to do it. It is NOT, hang then from the back to get some deflection angle.
Tire tricks, the rod way does not get you any slant....you can still use chain thru the tire.
Grinner I know you know, I am just trying to discuss things in a safe manner.
Would also be real good skid plate metal for these 4x4 guys. Can't really weld with that stuff unless your using it for light duty. Relatively easy to drill if you have cutting fluid, if you build with it then think of it as structural steel. In that metal the weld backs up the bolt or rivet or to put on a secondary bracket.
Hmmm, I didn't think it would lose too much strength from welding as long as it was preheated and let it cool slowly. Although this is my first time dealing with this grade other than shooting premade targets.
A lot of it is the weld itself. A case of welding soft metal to a hard metal base. Been messing with 1/4" hard plate cold steel from 78 and 1/4" soft checker plate from 89. The structural that was under the decks was the same way. Was my welding refresher course putting it together onto one deck.
I took a piece to the range out back this morning. I shot it with my newest bear stopper. I got one of those Ruger Alaskan's in 454 Casull. I already had the dies ,powder etc...just wanted one with a shorter barrel. You know...kinda like having only one Ford truck.
I love it, a short barreled big bore revolver is the way to go in dangerous game brush country.
When going moose or caribou hunting in the fall I usually carry a back-up gun in a chest holster and it gets unhooked / ready for use when in the thick brush or we see fresh bear sign.
You are correct, can't never have enough guns or Ford Trucks!!!
Recovering from "hardening of the arteries" surgery to right leg. Haven't been able to walk or drive since 8/7/2015. Not pleasant!
New F150 has 67 miles on it, battery died after sitting in the garage for 5 months.
Just in case some of you guys didn't see this on another thread ... Bill (NumberDummy) is recovering from surgery and has been out of commission. Welcome back, Bill!
Does it matter if my ignition coil is vertical or horizontal in relation to the valve cover?
Also the cap that cover it with the wires look a little frayed, is there a part number for this.
Masterpro, Duralast or BW for replacement parts?
75 f250 360Fe
Just in case some of you guys didn't see this on another thread ... Bill (NumberDummy) is recovering from surgery and has been out of commission. Welcome back, Bill!
Welcome back Bill!!! Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.
Life will never be the same.
... we'll see.
