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Old 04-01-2016, 02:18 AM   #245
tinydb84
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Re: Used Parts Build

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Originally Posted by slotard View Post
Do you have a hole saw? With one and a drill press (or even hand drill) those cutouts for tube are a lot easier.

How much weight do you expect to put in the bed? If none, I wouldn't expect any real problems with 2x3 3/16 but I'm not doing any math.
Good idea with the hole saw. Ill have to do that next. No weight really. Maybe move a couch here and there.

Anyway. Been out of town and sick as a dog. Got a bit done tonight:

Got some of my tubes fit for my bag mounts. Here is the idea:


Got the tubes mostly fit up:



And done!


I am thinking of gusseting them together using 1/8'' plate that matches the style of the 4 link tabs. Its going to be a bit time consuming to match the other side. I am thinking I am going to copy each join using paper wrapped around each tube then turning it inside out and placing it on the tube for the other side. Any thoughts?
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