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march2304
05-15-2008, 04:33 AM
Jock and i helped Eric install his snorkel the other day. Man you should have seen his face when he drilled a 105mm hole in the side of his fender. I have to say he took it VERY well and in terms of fender holes being drilled it went off without a hitch. Well only after two trips to the hardware store and a little ghetto engineering. My pics arent that great but hey i tried.

"hmmmm yes no matter how i read it I NEED a 105mm hole in my rig"

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/march2304/cottora/DSCN2646.jpg


Using the right tools is always important.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/march2304/cottora/DSCN2647.jpg

Measure twice drill once. (or in this case hammer once.)

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/march2304/cottora/DSCN2648.jpg

"Why why why do i love wheeling and modding SO much?

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/march2304/cottora/DSCN2649.jpg

Nope he isnt breathing. But Jock is LOVING IT. This picture is a pose. He wore safety glasses while drilling. I have video to prove it lol. Safety first!!

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/march2304/cottora/DSCN2650.jpg

Oh look at that...a hole. Careful those edges are sharp! LOL

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/march2304/cottora/DSCN2653.jpg


Yeah i dont know. guitar?

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/march2304/cottora/DSCN2654.jpg

Autographed. It will be worth money someday.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/march2304/cottora/DSCN2655.jpg

It looks great!!! Not bad for about 4 hours or so.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h105/march2304/cottora/DSCN2657.jpg
Firetacoma
05-15-2008, 09:07 AM
Look great!

Drilling metal without safety glasses? Yikes.
Slowdive
05-15-2008, 09:16 AM
Look great!

Drilling metal without safety glasses? Yikes.


That's what I was thinking also. Not my eyes, so I should keep my mouth shut I guess.
Jacket
05-15-2008, 09:44 AM
Knowing what I know about the left side of that FJC, I can't think of why drilling a nice, symmetrical hole in the other side would seem that bad.... ;)

Very cool :cool: Chicks dig the snorkel!
Firetacoma
05-15-2008, 10:06 AM
That's what I was thinking also. Not my eyes, so I should keep my mouth shut I guess.

Screw that. I'd rather piss someone off and make them think about wearing them next time than watch them lose an eyeball.

I've been in the safety industry since I got out of high school. There are far too many injuries that are preventable by simple means... we all have a responsibility to our friends/coworkers/whoever to step up and point out when they're acting like a doofus.

My :2cents:
mgoose82
05-15-2008, 02:03 PM
Screw that. I'd rather piss someone off and make them think about wearing them next time than watch them lose an eyeball.

I've been in the safety industry since I got out of high school. There are far too many injuries that are preventable by simple means... we all have a responsibility to our friends/coworkers/whoever to step up and point out when they're acting like a doofus.

My :2cents:

you make a good point and i have to agree with you.

and for everyone that it hasn't happened to, you really, really really don't want to get metal removed from your eye. it's no where near a fun experience and hurts like hell. oh and if you get an MRI and don't get an x-ray to check for metal first, that one really hurts. my last MRI took 6 hrs cause they made me go to the ER right after they started so i could get my eye patched up and stop bleeding all over their machine.

but hey lesson learned. i don't even wash my truck anymore without my safety glasses
Jade
05-16-2008, 10:41 AM
Knowing what I know about the left side of that FJC, I can't think of why drilling a nice, symmetrical hole in the other side would seem that bad.... ;)I was thinking the same thing
Avsfreak1234
05-16-2008, 12:30 PM
hole drilling!?!?
Jade
05-16-2008, 12:33 PM
hole drilling!?!?Yeah, with a house-sized boulder.....
march2304
05-16-2008, 02:32 PM
Well in defense that picture was taken as a pose. Right after i took it i believe Jock said something and Eric put on his glasses. I have video of the hole drill and Eric definately has glasses on and Jock and were a safe distance.

Everyone is right though safety first!!! Sorry for the confusion ill add something to the pictures so that its easier to read.
TowerRigger
05-16-2008, 04:48 PM
Snorkel Bretheren. Sweet.
Firetacoma
05-16-2008, 05:25 PM
Well in defense that picture was taken as a pose. Right after i took it i believe Jock said something and Eric put on his glasses. I have video of the hole drill and Eric definately has glasses on and Jock and were a safe distance.

Everyone is right though safety first!!! Sorry for the confusion ill add something to the pictures so that its easier to read.

Great to hear! Sorry to jump on that rather than bask in the glory of snorkleness. That's the problem with pictures! They can capture a moment in time, but it's not always an accurate capture of the true story!

In any case, hopefully this discussion has helped someone to make the proper decision regarding safety for a future project!
mgoose82
05-16-2008, 08:23 PM
i hope to have enough time to build a snorkel before the ellis jeep trail run. i have everything i need, i just need to to get it done
RockyMtnHigh
05-16-2008, 09:43 PM
That was great, even though someone didn't let me drill the big one, Brandon and I got to drill the others!
fjcruzer
05-24-2008, 05:51 PM
WTF DRILLED THAT HOLE IN MY RIG??!!:welder:

If you've ever seen Saturn 3 you'll know why I always wear safety glasses around hot sharp flying objects. Thanks for the tips and reminders though :D

And thanks to Brandon and Jock. They thought they were coming over to help me with a 60 minute LCA swap, but when bushings went missing we decided to drill the ARB for shackles and the bumper for the snorkel. Many hours later I was smiling and they were still shaking their heads (or maybe it was the other way around... :rolleyes: )