Bumper trimming tool - Jigsaw??

[Gravity]

Getting ready to install an Aluminess swingarm and cargo box w/ my existing Reunel bumper. It looks like I'll need to trim about a 1/2"x12" section of the bumper where the swingarm rests.

The tricky part is that the Reunel bumper is constructed w/ approx 1/4" steel plate. If I get some good quality metal specific blades for my JigSaw, will it do the trick?

Thanks

-d

 

[adventureduo]

I dont think a jigsaw is up for the task..... i'd invest in a dozen blades if i tried. But heck, maybe your jigsaw is a monster. Use plenty of cutting fluid.

Best bet would be asking to use someones plasma cutter.

 

[SOAZ]

When complete check out Mcmastercarr for edging material. I found some nice stuff that is really strong and metal re-inforced, but rubber on the outside. It "covers" up my ugly trim job nicely and make its looke smoother! :clapsmile

 

[goodtimes]

That is a lot of cutting for a jig saw.

For the sake of your sanity, check with a local fabrication shop and see what they will charge for cutting it off for you. They typically charge by the hour for custom work...and that would only take a couple minutes.

Honestly, without seeing it, I would only charge someone in the neighborhood of $10 - $20, assuming there was access, and little prep work. If I knew the guy, I would charge 1/2 that.

 

[outsidr]

Plasma cutter or torch would be less athletic, check with a shop or your local tool supply. You can get the gas kit pretty cheap...

 

[WJinTRSC]

I agree with the above, but if worst comes to worst, short of having some extra C-4 layin' around, a Sawsall(of any brand name) would be my choice.

Just remember that C-4 goes along way. Use sparingly haha. Of course, a guy at work would just say,"Well, you could always chew it off". This atleast makes the jigsaw start looking more attractive. Good luck! Glad I could offer a bit of help.

 

[travel dodge]

what about an angle grinder with cut off wheel, lots of sparks but it cuts almost anything and it fairly cheep and very useful

 

[Clark]

I've done some pretty straight cuts recently with a cut off wheel on a grinder. I've read you can get really nice with a larger cut off wheel on a worm drive saw.

 

[JackW]

A Bosch jigsaw will do the trick - just go slow and let the blade do the work with some coolant. I use mine for all sorts of rude, ugly stuff where I can't get to the cut with my Bosch Panther (sawzall type reciprocating saw)