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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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thanks again guys. i checked out the shears on harbor freight, $50.00 ain't out of my budjet. and looks like an excuse to check out menards also. i never thought of a spot weld cutter so take a look around for one also. pbly make things alot easier.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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i'll second the tool shop brand cut off wheels from menards. if you have a lot to cut, buy as many of them as you can. every few months they have them on sale for 50 cents ea.

I also use a tool shop brand 4.5" grinder. yes, i've had two burn up on me (cutting .25" mild steel is a bit much for them) but they have a 2 year warranty, so all i was out was trip to the store.

i will say the last one i got seemed to be built cheaper than the previous ones. we'll see how it lasts.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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I used my dremel with a cutoff disc to cut a hole inside the tailgate to install the latch handle on the inside. It worked but burned up a few discs.
 
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