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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #105 on: September 21, 2009, 10:49:35 AM »
Hey You got MONKEY TOES ;D
HE HE HE HE HE HE HEB HEB
Build looks great ;D
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #106 on: September 21, 2009, 06:22:55 PM »
Quote from: Spec on September 21, 2009, 10:49:35 AM
Hey You got MONKEY TOES ;D
HE HE HE HE HE HE HEB HEB
Build looks great ;D

Ha Ha  Thanks ill remember to wear shoes next time so you cant see them  ;D
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #107 on: September 22, 2009, 07:58:56 AM »
I got Monkey toes too...
This is another one of those builds that makes me think of dumping all my micro and sled stuff and go AP
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #108 on: September 22, 2009, 08:01:39 PM »
Nice job!. I just gotta get a big press and some dimple dies. It just looks so much more professional and stronger too.
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #109 on: September 22, 2009, 08:03:33 PM »
BTW ,how big a press tonnage is needed for various diameters with 1/8" max 4130 normalized? Any sources on that info if you don't have it?
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #110 on: September 22, 2009, 09:46:29 PM »
I dont have that info. I can tell you though that i use a 12 ton harbor Freight press and it works good. I would suggest a little bigger one because i feel that i am pushing the limit of mine. I cant even remember where i got my die set from i only have 3/4" 1" and 1.5". I wish i could afford more because i love them, I have about $200 in just my three. The biggest i have done is 1/8" but i have seen some buggies from poly performance where they dimpled 1/4"  :u   I would have to have a bullet proof press room to even try that. I think that was with a big 80 ton Drake press though.
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #111 on: September 22, 2009, 10:03:23 PM »
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #112 on: September 22, 2009, 11:54:44 PM »
Do different thicknesses of material require different dies?
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #113 on: September 23, 2009, 01:19:56 AM »
Not sure if they make "dimple dies" But you might take a look at Greenlee stuff.

They make hydraulic hole punches for electrical cabinets and other such things. They have a portable hand pump and cylidner you can take anywhere. Makes real power to force the cutting dies through all sorts of electical cabinets.

Might be easier to use it in certain areas if you cannot fit it in a Floor press or especially if you decide to add dimples later to a part thats already in the build and cannot be put in a floor press.

The Dies I have used with the Greenlee hydraulic punches are VERY similiar to all the dies I have seen used to dimple the metal. Would be easy to fit them up or have a good machinst whip up a set to fit the Greenlee punch part.
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #114 on: September 23, 2009, 08:43:49 AM »
Quote from: chrishallett83 on September 22, 2009, 11:54:44 PM
Do different thicknesses of material require different dies?

No, It depends on the company but most company's say that they will go up to 1/8". Im sure you can do higher but im affraid to try.
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #115 on: December 11, 2009, 06:12:01 AM »
Where you at Lockedup?
I need to pick your brain ;D
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #116 on: December 15, 2009, 10:22:45 PM »
Quote from: Spec on December 11, 2009, 06:12:01 AM
Where you at Lockedup?
I need to pick your brain ;D

Im here pick away ;D

Ive been super busy lately and havent had much time to get any work done. I have collected quite a few parts but just need to find time to install them   8)  Im hoping here in the coming weeks i can get some progress on it. My goal for the first shake down run is mid Febuary, we will see if i can get it done or not.
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #117 on: December 16, 2009, 08:40:09 PM »
Quote from: Lockedup on September 22, 2009, 10:03:23 PM
Actually i just found an awesome deal on Dimple dies, I think i will sell mine and buy this set. Any one interested  ;D 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custom-Dimple-Dies-7pcs-1-2-2in-by-1-4s-more-avail_W0QQitemZ160332211290QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Automotive_Tools?hash=item25548b645a&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14
I just started reding this thread again. I followed the link and see the dies are from 1018 steel. Wouldn't they wear out rather quickly?
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #118 on: December 16, 2009, 08:54:53 PM »
Guy nicknamed Shaggy on OFN in the dimple die thread said he made his out of 1018 and they are doing fine.
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Re: Mini Truggy Finally a start
« Reply #119 on: December 16, 2009, 09:15:09 PM »
http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?p=80464#post80464

For what its worth. The guy seems to know his stuff and does not talk a lot of BS.
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