BungeeTrussHoleCuts.jpgCuttin' Holes in the Bungee Truss80 viewsAfter tacking both sides of the truss I re-inserted it into the jig. Laying a scrap piece of wood on the drill press table I then turn the jig, with the truss in it, upside down, clamp it to the table and then drill the holes.
Make sure the jig is square to the hole saw.
Make sure you use cutting fluid.
Cut reeeeeeeal slow. My lowest setting is something like 318 rpm.
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JointJiggerCutting.JPGNotching with the Joint Jigger69 viewsNotching the tubes for the bungee truss using the Joint Jigger. Great tool to have.
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TubeNotchYeah~0.jpgFirst tube notched.70 viewsI decided to first notch the bottom end of the two lower side tubes. You can make sure you have good close notches then you can easily cut the top notch with a your chop saw.
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JointJiggerCut_1~0.jpgCenter Tube62 viewsClose-up of first center tube to be notched in bungee truss. Two cuts at the top and one cut at the bottom.
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bungeeTrussCut_1.JPGFirst of Two Center Tubes51 viewsThe center two tubes are the last to be notched and installed. Two cuts on the top and one cut on the bottom. Piece of cake.
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bungeeTrussCut_2.JPGBungee Truss Center Tubes59 viewsThe second center tube has been notched four times; twice at the top and twice at the bottom. The second cut on the bottom allow it to overlay the first tube that was installed.
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CenterBungeeHangers.jpgCentering the Bungee Hangers85 viewsHere I have the truss sitting upright in the jig. I centered the hangers then put one small tack weld to hold into place. I then place it in the jig to square it up.
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CenteringBungeeHangers.jpgCentering the Bungee Hangers78 viewsA distant view of me centering the bungee truss.
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SquaredUpHanger.jpgSquaring up the Bungee Hanger80 viewsHere I'm making sure that the bungee hangers are square. With only one tack weld on each hanger it was easy to tap it into place with a hammer.
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TrussAllTacked.jpgTruss all ready for welding up.76 viewsStill need to tack the bungee "caps" on before welding up.
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