what did you use to saw the T's?

 

yeah ---- rulers

 

You can either use bandsaw or chopsaw, or you can even resort to a angle grinder with a cutting disc, it won't look as clean.
I forgot this is HMT :P No rulers will be used ever again.

 

can i just use a hand saw? haha.

 

I wouldn't use anything but a chop saw. I tried my bandsaw and it came out like ----. I tried a hacksaw and the cut started turning to the side (plus that metal is thick as ***)


The chopsaw is raw power and takes no time.

 

Hilarious

 

Ruler or no rulers good write up bro.

 

I am doing dan's log for the hmt nw install day #2 right now at work. it was all pretty until i took the acetylene torch to it to blow a couple holes in it.

course im using mild steel and mig welds too.

I cheated and used exact measurements when I did all my cuts too (sorry steve). I also cheated and oblonged the holes to match the flange with a gigantic hydraulic powered press, push a button and squish! To cut my T's I used the big bandsaw at work, then to cut the elbows I had to man up to the almighty chop saw power. Toss a nice 45 on all the ends to give you a nice V to weld into and you're golden.

PS - to anyone that wants to do this, PM 88 Turbo CRX, I find you'll like his prices.

I'll post up all the exact measurements of everything and how much you have to cut off of each end a little later.

 

I made a SS log mani after work today.

 

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