Yep I used tin snips then just worked each section back and forward, takes a bit of time but no sparks or stress of going too deep with an angle grinder
Bulkhead bracket removal
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Thread revival! I would rather not use an angle grinder either, as the rear is already carpeted... So tin snips on even the floor bit?
That bottom piece is welded with gaps in between. So you can grind a bit and then wiggle and break off-that’s how I did it.
But I’d think you could sprag up the bits in between the welds with maybe a chisel to give enough space to put a fine metal recip blade in and get through the weld with a short blade in a recip saw, press down to put flex in the blade as you go.
That’s a guess and not something I’ve done btw.
Yeah was wondering if that would work, found a spot weld chisel manual cutter that could do the job...
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Other option is a power file with course belts
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I also do not have the bulkhead, so not familiar with its removal other than what is in this thread, but would a multitool work perhaps, especially if you are talking about using a reciprocating saw.
A good excuse to buy another tool, and I find my multitool really handy for all sorts of things.
A good excuse to buy another tool, and I find my multitool really handy for all sorts of things.
Good idea. A multi tool with a fine metal blade might work. Anything is worth a try really. Can’t do any harm. Better than loads of hot sparks. I covered the whole of my dash and windscreen with heavy blankets and duck tape and put a sheet up behind me when I did my with an angle grinder-what a faff that was.
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I cringe when I see Youtube videos of grinders let loose on peoples vans, they cause enough damage on ships in the wrong hands.
