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Old 02-28-2016, 01:51 PM   #22
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Re: Where to start on this blasted cab?

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Originally Posted by dracko View Post

I agree with Brad, you might be able to get away without bracing, BUT for the small cost and small amount of effort, why not? I used angle iron and did like Capt said, welded it so you could hang the doors. Doors fit back on excellent. Also doesn't hurt to drill a small hole through the hinges and hinge plates in the pillar before taking the doors off, then you can use the drill bits to line the door back up.
The only downside to running braces is trying to work around a jungle gym.
A GREAT piece of advice I got from Ron Covel during one of his metal fab classes was "Be comfortable when you work. It allows you to work fussy... you won't hurry something up because you're in an awkward position, cramped or exhausted."

One of the most valuable piece of advice I ever got.

-Brad
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