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| Author: | Atomic Rooster [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Designer crucifix |
Hey fellas......had a quick question. I'm thinking about taking "a little off the top" on one of my Designer rocket launchers. If I remember right, Gregory might have done this in the past. The caveman in me wants to whack right through it with a hacksaw, but thought I'd check here first. Any tips or advice before I start in on her? I pulled the cap off and it looks pretty dense in there. Thanks in advance! |
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| Author: | Gregory [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Designer crucifix |
You remember correctly. The extrusion is aluminum, so not particularly dense or difficult to cut through, but I wouldn't use a hacksaw because it is too difficult to control. I used a cutoff saw to make the cut, and that ensures a straight and flat 90ยบ slice, so when the cap is replaced it looks as original. I made a first cut higher up to make sure my saw blade was not chipping the chrome. As I recall, I used a standard wood cutting blade with carbide teeth. Went through like butter. |
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| Author: | Kelly [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Designer crucifix |
Gunnar was thinking "Axe" and I think you might have replied too late ha. |
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| Author: | Gregory [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Designer crucifix |
| A man has to do what a man has to do. |
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| Author: | Atomic Rooster [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Designer crucifix |
Good deal.....thanks a million for the info. Yeah, will probably just hold off until I come across a saw then.....no real dire need to get it done anytime soon. Kelly wrote: Gunnar was thinking "Axe" and I think you might have replied too late ha. Hahaha, that's definitely more my style! 
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| Author: | cliff [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Designer crucifix |
Hey Gunnar, If you can do without it for 7-10 days, mark it and sent it down. I'll cut it and sent it back. |
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| Author: | Atomic Rooster [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Designer crucifix |
Really appreciate the offer Cliff. Looks like I might be able to knock it out at a friend's house this week though. Will let you know! |
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| Author: | Goki [ Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Designer crucifix |
You can always practice on this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonor-Designer- ... 1c2fc2979c |
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| Author: | Atomic Rooster [ Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Designer crucifix |
Thanks for the heads up Goki! Cliff sent me that link a couple days ago too. Can always use another, so might throw a bid in on it. I think the last one went for over $200, so no telling how high it'll get. By the way, got mine cut down without any problems. Think it looks a lot better! |
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| Author: | Gregory [ Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Designer crucifix |
Atomic Rooster wrote: By the way, got mine cut down without any problems. Think it looks a lot better! I agree! 
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