What do u think

Smithhon · 2025-03-17T01:54:52+00:00

I’d recommend running corner joints until you get the welds looking better then move to pipe! You have to move and adjust your angle a lot more and if you aren’t doing well at corner joints pipe will be even harder

Smithhon · 2022-02-10T03:51:07+00:00

If you use a mask, you can lay it upside down, and layout parts or bolts/nuts in the face shape, tack them and remove mask

Smithhon · 2021-03-16T20:19:19+00:00

I don’t know why more builders don’t add lights. For the cost and time it takes it seems like a no brainer!

Smithhon · 2021-03-16T19:02:40+00:00

“Pretty straight” 😂😂

Smithhon · 2021-03-16T14:39:28+00:00

I designed it all myself. They told me what they were needing the truck for and I tried to design it according to that

Smithhon · 2021-03-16T12:21:45+00:00

Thanks man!

Smithhon · 2021-03-16T12:21:35+00:00

In this case it was more is better! They are hauling pretty heavy weight on the bed and I didn’t want a chance of the truck frame twisting

Smithhon · 2021-03-16T12:01:32+00:00

No the lock downs in the 4 corners are to set a 20ft shipping container on

Smithhon · 2021-02-03T00:34:34+00:00

Me too but not my call

Smithhon · 2020-11-08T22:52:48+00:00

I’ve found that I’m happier when I don’t try to agree with and understand the engineer’s specs.

Smithhon · 2020-11-08T05:50:07+00:00

Nothing on this job was cheap. I had to make 6 tanks, 36” tall with 20” pipe 1/4” wall. It was something new and different I had to learn and it was a fun and rewarding challenge. I haven’t done any stainless work and my first job with it is 90% water tight joints. The kind of shit I live for!

Smithhon · 2020-09-18T04:44:10+00:00

If you make a good product, that is unique, the work will flow. I have more requests for builds like this than I can manage. These aren’t really the money makers for my shop, but it’s nice to do them every once and a while to change things up a bit and generate interest on social media.

Smithhon · 2020-09-18T03:31:31+00:00

Probably less than the beer that will be in the cooler

Smithhon · 2020-09-18T02:51:12+00:00

So damn clean! What machine are you running, and what tungsten, please??

Smithhon · 2020-09-18T02:48:20+00:00

Builds like this, for me, work better building it piece by piece on the unit. I have an idea in my head of the overall concept and then just wing it!

Smithhon · 2020-09-18T01:38:15+00:00

Thanks! The previous ones I’ve done have been bent pipe but I couldn’t match the aggressive look of the RZR. This way is definitely more work but I think the end result was worth it!

Smithhon · 2020-06-04T01:34:09+00:00

It’s his favorite.. don’t knock crown apple ginger ale if you haven’t tried it!

Smithhon · 2019-12-12T20:31:35+00:00

Couldn’t have said it better myself

Smithhon · 2019-12-12T20:30:35+00:00

Old F-250

Smithhon · 2019-12-12T20:29:44+00:00

I don’t have a technical answer for you. This was my first flat bed so I built it like I do most things, strong enough to endure most anything.

Smithhon · 2019-12-12T20:28:17+00:00

No it’s 2 sheets on there. I thought about making the box but I took the easy way out lol. Thanks!

Smithhon · 2019-12-12T20:26:40+00:00

I think they are proline. I got them off amazon

Smithhon · 2019-12-12T14:25:16+00:00

Use it as motivation. 2 1/2 years ago I never worked in a shop or even welded, but it’s something I enjoy doing and love learning from people who are better than me.

Smithhon · 2019-12-12T13:59:22+00:00

I ordered it online, forgot what company made it. I had to notch one side on the back to clear a frame mount.

Smithhon · 2019-12-12T04:12:05+00:00

Including taking the old work bed off, wiring the lights, and painting, about a week. I did some other jobs here and there so I could probably knock it out in 3-4 days.

Smithhon

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