The first thing I did today was make a tool that will slice a 3/4 inch electrical tubing all along its length. I have some photos of the tool made from scraps in 20 minutes. I used one of these years ago when Dirt track racing to cover the sharp edges of the sheet metal on the race cars. I plan on using these to do my rear apron and along my running board bottom lips. This way I have no sharp 90 degree returns that are a pain to make. Just slip them on and weld or braze as I did tears ago. You can make more of these to fit any size tubing. I used a circular saw with a metal cutting blade on it. Make the slot in the wood snug and the tube will stay put, You can eye ball the slot for the next cut or make a guide to ride in the slot of the tube to keep it straight, No big deal Drill some 1/8 holes along the bottom of the tube if you are afraid of catching water etc.. Okay enough of this tool stuff. I added some 3.5 inch X 4 inch pieces of scrap 18 gauge to my front fender lip. I did this to extend the metal area for me to shape the wheel opening to the tire. I just put a string compass on the hub center and drew a line around the new metal for me to re- cut tomorrow, Then I will weld a narrow piece of 18 gauge all around the edge. This will give me double the thickness of steel lip. No pain in the rear returns here, I cant finish the rear part cause i have just enough metal for the right side so I can keep going. I have a bunch of photos Ill show the tool first..
