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Greg 2N (TX) 12-26-2012 17:56:11 67.142.170.20 Report to Moderator	Just wanted to share an idea. Happy New Year to all, in spite of the way the world is around us. Greg Here is the finishing touch being done to the front bumper to drill holes on the uprights for brackets. The brackets will be modified stay straps to stabilize a carry rack for the 2" square tube receiver mount. I didn't feel like removing the bumper and go to the drill press to drill 1/2" holes. So I borrowed the magnetic base drill from work. [Reply]   [No Email]
ASEguy 12-29-2012 01:55:38 68.186.162.134 Report to Moderator	Re: Front bumper modifications in reply to Greg 2N (TX), 12-26-2012 17:56:11   Nice job. Love the shop. Wish it was in my back yard. [Reply]  [No Email]
Ultradog MN 12-28-2012 14:29:13 184.100.109.75 Report to Moderator	Re: Front bumper modifications in reply to Greg 2N (TX), 12-26-2012 17:56:11   That is a beautiful mag drill. I have wanted one for at least 30 years but never had the dough. Lucky man! [Reply]  [No Email]
soundguy 12-27-2012 17:58:29 184.247.82.82 Report to Moderator	Re: Front bumper modifications in reply to Greg 2N (TX), 12-26-2012 17:56:11   beats the heck out of the ball mounted ont he tab on the front of mine. :) [Reply]  [No Email]
Greg NE 12-27-2012 08:03:42 75.222.92.254 Report to Moderator	Re: Front bumper modifications in reply to Greg 2N (TX), 12-26-2012 17:56:11   I don't blame you at all for using a cherry picker to mount that drill. We have several of those drills where I work and I know how heavy they are to move around! Good idea but I would be careful of overloading so you don't bend the bumper mounts if your driving over rough ground. My 2 cents worth Greg NE [Reply]  [No Email]
Greg 2N (TX) 12-27-2012 08:54:44 67.142.170.24 Report to Moderator	Re: Front bumper modifications in reply to Greg NE, 12-27-2012 08:03:42   Thanks for the warning. I just can't 't live with the slop in that tube with a 5' carrier width. The aluminum flat bar is for finding the right bend angles before I prepare the stay strap ends. I don't have any use for those stay straps so here I go. You know I'm tired of not having anywhere to carry stuff when an implement is on the back and in tight spaces that prevents a trailer on the front. Happy New Year, Greg [Reply]  [No Email]
Britcheflee 12-29-2012 08:07:38 67.187.170.181 Report to Moderator	Re: Front bumper modifications in reply to Greg 2N (TX), 12-27-2012 08:54:44   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see I note the number plate with the Arabic numerals on it - where would that be from? Shukran, Lee [Reply]  [No Email]
FarmerBlair 12-28-2012 21:37:13 67.86.56.97 Report to Moderator	Re: Front bumper modifications in reply to Greg 2N (TX), 12-27-2012 08:54:44   Your comment on the slop in the hitch reminded me that there are inexpensive accessories on the market designed help reduce the slop. I thought about getting one but haven"t gotten around to it yet. Here"s one example in the link. There are other designs. I haven"t used it myself so I can"t vouch for how well it works. Untitled URL Link [Reply]  [No Email]
Greg 2N (TX) 12-29-2012 06:39:44 67.142.170.20 Report to Moderator	Re: Front bumper modifications in reply to FarmerBlair, 12-28-2012 21:37:13   FarmerBlair, Thanks for the good info. I'll probably get one and also use the stay straps. That's a 5' span and the angle framing is maybe 1/16" to an 1/8". I'd hate to bend the hec out of it with a little weight out at the ends. Happy New Year, Greg [Reply]  [No Email]
Mr. T. Minnesota 12-27-2012 06:18:34 68.170.114.158 Report to Moderator	Re: Front bumper modifications in reply to Greg 2N (TX), 12-26-2012 17:56:11   Greg, Like the idea. Have a 4X2 foot carrier that attaches to my suv receiver and that could be put on the front end of the 8N. What kind of drill set up is that? Thought I had just about every tool out there,but your drill is different than anything I own. Looks like a two part slide system. Curious?? Mr. T. Minnesota [Reply]  [No Email]
Greg 2N (TX) 12-27-2012 08:22:48 166.137.119.41 Report to Moderator	Re: Front bumper modifications in reply to Mr. T. Minnesota, 12-27-2012 06:18:34   See the Milwaukee 4203 magnetic base link. At the bottom of the page click on "No. 3-MT" to see the 4297-1 motor. Greg Mag Base [Reply]  [No Email]
TheOldHokie 12-27-2012 07:32:19 71.176.191.154 Report to Moderator	Re: Front bumper modifications in reply to Mr. T. Minnesota, 12-27-2012 06:18:34   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see It's a mag-drill. Magnetic base allows you to set it up on a steel surface like a miniature drill press. Beats the heck out of hand held drilling larger holes. TOH [Reply]  [No Email]