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Originally Posted by N2TRUX
There are several ways to make the cut required in the crossmember. The easiest would be with a plasma cutter. I did not have one available so I reverted to plan B and C. I followed the scribbed line with my cut off wheel and considered using it to make the cut. I
soon realized my tool and compressor would have made this a long process so I traced the line deep enough to use as a guide. I tried my sawsall but the width of the blade wouldn't allow tight enough turns so I changed tools again.
I have an air powered jig saw that's compact and cuts well. I used the most aggressive blade I had and slowly made the cut.
It was time consuming, but much cleaner than the sawsall. I dressed the cut with various flapper discs to ensure no stress point would develop.
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Totally agree with you Ken. There is just no good way, besides a plasma cutter to get in there.
I used a jigsaw with a think metal blade as well.
Bubba