Homemade Reduced Weight Bar

[huskihl]

Yeah. I was just testing..

Thomas Edison had way more failures than successes...

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Thomas Edison had way more failures than successes...

Ive already blown Edison's failure rate out of the water.

 

[TimRD]

Just say you found a bunch of ways not to make a lightweight bar.

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[dall]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pc-16-50m...416217?hash=item234d296e59:g:C94AAOSwstxVAxI-


this is what i used to drill holes for hydraulic cylinder pins when i did my little tractor

 

[Jon1212]

This is a 32" Oregon that I did a quick pattern for a cutout on.

 

[TimRD]

Looks good. You should have those holes knocked out by morning!

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[94BULLITT]

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This is a 32" Oregon that I did a quick pattern for a cutout on.

I would do a wavy pattern or zig zag instead of doing a straight cut so the "bar filler" will have something to lock into and it will give it more suface area. I think it would be stronger than a straight line.

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[Jon1212]

I would do a wavy pattern or zig zag instead of doing a straight cut so the "bar filler" will have something to lock into and it will give it more suface area. I think it would be stronger than a straight line.

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Yeah, I hear you.

I'm going to draw out some different patterns when I get back from CA next week.

 

[psuiewalsh]

The TV station agreed to let you have a third shot?

 

[T.Roller]

Looks good

 

[Wagnerwerks]

I would also not leave as much meat in the middle of the cutouts. Or do three cutouts with only lick a 1/4" between them. Just being critical... it looks great.

 

[Jon1212]

So after busting a few teeth off of the first bit, I got my RPM's, oil use, and downward pressure sorted out. Thankfully, @USMC615 had sent me a few spare cutter heads, so the next five holes were much easier.

Now it's time to remove the steel between the bore holes.

 

[Isaac]

So after busting a few teeth off of the first bit, I got my RPM's, oil use, and downward pressure sorted out. Thankfully, @USMC615 had sent me a few spare cutter heads, so the next five holes were much easier.
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Now it's time to remove the steel between the bore holes.

Did you decide on a product for the infill?


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[USMC615]

So after busting a few teeth off of the first bit, I got my RPM's, oil use, and downward pressure sorted out. Thankfully, @USMC615 had sent me a few spare cutter heads, so the next five holes were much easier.
View attachment 33390
Now it's time to remove the steel between the bore holes.

Looking good.

 

[Jon1212]

Did you decide on a product for the infill?


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I'm going to give this stuff a go...

 

[Jon1212]

Looking good.

Thanks!

I wouldn't be able to attempt this without your generosity, Jason.

 

[Isaac]

Interesting stuff. I hope this works out. I have a few Es bars that need to go on a diet.


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[Jon1212]

Interesting stuff. I hope this works out. I have a few Es bars that need to go on a diet.


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It'll work out, maybe not in regard to time, but definitely in education and experience.

This bars is a 32" Oregon. I elected to do this one first as I have a used 32" Oregon RW for weight, and rigidity comparison when I am done.

 

[Redfin]

Did you weigh the bar before punching out the holes? Or did I miss that?

 

[Jon1212]

Did you weigh the bar before punching out the holes? Or did I miss that?

I did not.

I was caught up by my own exuberance.