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Otto347 · 12-25-2011, 10:08 PM

Looks nice^^^

godrifttoday · 12-26-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Otto347

Looks nice^^^

Thanks!! now I just. Need a tig machine

shiftdrift · 12-26-2011, 04:56 PM

word sux · 12-26-2011, 05:17 PM

for you fabricators out there i am looking to start fabricating and would like to ask some questions. fist I am going to learn how to weld but once I have gotten my welding down I am going to get a pipe bender so I can build my cage. I was wonder how you guys learned or were taught how to bend the pipe and figure out how much angle you need? I know its a stupid noob question, but I am a stupid noob!

also I was wondering if there are any techniques I should focus and practice on?

PerilousActs · 12-26-2011, 05:54 PM

Weldingtipsandtricks.com has lots of awesome videos if you'd like to teach yourself welding.

Angle calculations for bends is pretty much just using a protractor or angle finder on the application at hand. Each bender will need to add a spring back amount to that, but you'll figure it out once you have the bender...and it's different for everyone and the material you're using.

shiftdrift · 12-26-2011, 06:00 PM

best tools. angle grinder, tape measure, angle finder, protractor, machinist square. i use these tools ALLLLLL day making frames, find angles, make sure both sides are square, correct measurements etc.

sr20sean · 12-26-2011, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by word sux

for you fabricators out there i am looking to start fabricating and would like to ask some questions. fist I am going to learn how to weld but once I have gotten my welding down I am going to get a pipe bender so I can build my cage. I was wonder how you guys learned or were taught how to bend the pipe and figure out how much angle you need? I know its a stupid noob question, but I am a stupid noob!

also I was wondering if there are any techniques I should focus and practice on?

all the answers are in this thread.

180wanabe1 · 12-27-2011, 06:01 AM

also bend tech software makes designing cages way easier.

onehundredoctane · 12-27-2011, 11:45 AM

Can "fabrication" work include wood work?

If so I have some things to post that I made on a lathe recently. None car related however lol

duffman1278 · 12-27-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by onehundredoctane

Can "fabrication" work include wood work?

If so I have some things to post that I made on a lathe recently. None car related however lol

This thread is primarly for car fabrications or related to it

Landberg · 12-27-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by shiftdrift

[IMG]Pics of frame[/IMG]

Whats this frame for?

atutt · 12-27-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by blu808

Here is a thread I am starting to showcase the fellow fabricators here on the forum. Post up your legitimate fabrication projects.

rules:
No lame projects (weld on muffler, bolt in cage, silvia fronts, stupid stuff)
Be informative to help others with their projects.
Showcase the production process (before, during, after)
Constructive critisism only.

Quote:

Originally Posted by duffman1278

This thread is primarly for car fabrications or related to it

Doesn't really say car only. Although it does hint at it.

I personally don't think it should be limited to car fab. Car fab gets monotonous...

These rules get broken so often, lol

godrifttoday · 12-27-2011, 07:07 PM

In the 1900 car were made from wood... So yes, yes u may

holybushoffire · 12-27-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by godrifttoday

In the 1900 car were made from wood... So yes, yes u may

Sounds like a good enough reason to me, post them up!

Anon9mouz · 12-27-2011, 07:41 PM

Any body men out near ky or in ky? I just rear ended someone and need to find someone that's willing to fix for the right price

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shiftdrift · 12-28-2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Landberg

Whats this frame for?

Model A frame. Being set up for 4 link, wishbones, coilovers.

Engine mounts I just made for that frame

tapdeznutz · 12-28-2011, 01:54 PM

subscribing

Zacho · 12-28-2011, 10:52 PM

I'm glad there wasn't a baby around when I was building this, because I would have punched it.

I'll be sure to keep the pics coming as I go. This is for a RB manifold I'm building.

c72c · 12-29-2011, 04:37 PM

More work from JP for our track car.

Colby D12 RB25DE header with RB26 flanges

He had to cut the collector off and reposition the front and rear three. The gap between #3 and 4 exhaust ports on the 26 is a little further than the 25.
He also cut the flare off the primaries to slide them through the flanges and weld them from the inside, and fine cut the holes on the flanges since they didn't all match.

Otto347 · 12-29-2011, 08:41 PM

Yeauh ruck exhaust, god I love working on scooters.

godrifttoday · 12-30-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by shiftdrift

Model A frame. Being set up for 4 link, wishbones, coilovers.

Engine mounts I just made for that frame

For frames do u use 120 wall? What type of steel? My next build is a ratrod something convertible from the late 20s or early 30s I wanted to make my frame from scratch but I have never done anything of that magnitude, and recommendations? Specs for a frame? Or forums? And also do u pull or push while mig welding those frames?

vas570sx · 12-30-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chamb-O

and something I made for my mom lol

did she like it?

whatthefuckisit?

brainfood · 12-30-2011, 01:18 PM

^ ashtray

Msglength

TheBlackNasty · 12-30-2011, 05:37 PM

So I had a thread going to try and find a bay area shop that needs a welder, because i am one, and i LOVE drifting and LOVE anything that has to do with gnarly turbos!
but i want to show off my skills so maybe you can help me find the job of my dreams doing turbos and custom work

I build lots of different stuff for the semiconductor industry, but all with tolerances of .020... either mass production parts or completely custom work, i put my heart into it and take lots of pride in my work.

Ill come to your shop and show you

ps. all the parts are purged with argon on the inside so there is no porosity and no color... basically none of the black shit you always see on the back side of welds.

there are so many other parts and projects...
like the firewall back rhd silvia conversion.

codyace · 12-30-2011, 05:44 PM

Now that's some neat stuff!

Chamb-O · 12-30-2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vas570sx

did she like it?

whatthefuckisit?

ahhaha ya...its a pencil holder

TheBlackNasty · 12-30-2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

Now that's some neat stuff!

thanks! I want to build some some sick turbo stuff tho, I drool over all these projects; so i figure if i love welding so much, and love boosted cars so much... i would be in heaven every day if i were in a shop with my two loves

you would have to force me to go home. I would be the best employee lol

godrifttoday · 12-30-2011, 08:30 PM

Why don't u start fabing on your own?

jdm styles · 12-30-2011, 08:41 PM

ya because you have skills son

Otto347 · 12-30-2011, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBlackNasty

I build lots of different stuff for the semiconductor industry, but all with tolerances of .020... either mass production parts or completely custom work, i put my heart into it and take lots of pride in my work.

I take it you work in the private industry? Just curious what do they pay you for that work?

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c72c Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	More work from JP for our track car. Colby D12 RB25DE header with RB26 flanges He had to cut the collector off and reposition the front and rear three. The gap between #3 and 4 exhaust ports on the 26 is a little further than the 25. He also cut the flare off the primaries to slide them through the flanges and weld them from the inside, and fine cut the holes on the flanges since they didn't all match. __________________

12-26-2011, 05:17 PM	#4324
word sux Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: earth Age: 62 Posts: 1,138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	for you fabricators out there i am looking to start fabricating and would like to ask some questions. fist I am going to learn how to weld but once I have gotten my welding down I am going to get a pipe bender so I can build my cage. I was wonder how you guys learned or were taught how to bend the pipe and figure out how much angle you need? I know its a stupid noob question, but I am a stupid noob! also I was wondering if there are any techniques I should focus and practice on?

12-27-2011, 06:01 AM	#4328
180wanabe1 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: wa Posts: 188 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	also bend tech software makes designing cages way easier.

12-27-2011, 11:45 AM	#4329
onehundredoctane Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensborough, NC Posts: 2,783 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Can "fabrication" work include wood work? If so I have some things to post that I made on a lathe recently. None car related however lol

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Anon9mouz Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rineyville,KY Age: 40 Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Any body men out near ky or in ky? I just rear ended someone and need to find someone that's willing to fix for the right price Sent from my PG86100-EVO3D-using Tapatalk

12-28-2011, 01:54 PM	#4337
tapdeznutz Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach Age: 44 Posts: 1,801 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	subscribing

12-28-2011, 10:52 PM	#4338
Zacho Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I'm glad there wasn't a baby around when I was building this, because I would have punched it. I'll be sure to keep the pics coming as I go. This is for a RB manifold I'm building.

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TheBlackNasty Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Livermore, C.A. Age: 34 Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Welder So I had a thread going to try and find a bay area shop that needs a welder, because i am one, and i LOVE drifting and LOVE anything that has to do with gnarly turbos! but i want to show off my skills so maybe you can help me find the job of my dreams doing turbos and custom work I build lots of different stuff for the semiconductor industry, but all with tolerances of .020... either mass production parts or completely custom work, i put my heart into it and take lots of pride in my work. Ill come to your shop and show you ps. all the parts are purged with argon on the inside so there is no porosity and no color... basically none of the black shit you always see on the back side of welds. there are so many other parts and projects... like the firewall back rhd silvia conversion.

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12-30-2011, 08:41 PM	#4349
jdm styles Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: canada Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ya because you have skills son