Cool parts from BTF

Im4yotas · 05-09-2006, 12:45 AM

So I needed something to save my H1 wheels from the rocks without killing my wallet. A lot of the premade rock rings I've seen for sale are ugly as sin or way too expensive.

So I drew up what I wanted and emailed it to Dan at BlueTorch with the basic dimensions. He said no problem, $40 each. That's a custom laser cut 1/4" steel ring for almost half the price of the available premade rings from the other guys

So this is the drawing I sent.

And this is 1 of the rings I received, tacked in place.

All welded up, bolted in and painted. Everything was perfect. Whoever does the computer/laser work does an excellent job.

They work and look great on the trail. Lots of comments on them.

Thanks Dan and crew.

Nordic1 · 05-09-2006, 12:47 AM

very bling

Benzz0 · 05-09-2006, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nordic1

very bling

x11ty billion

maybe something new for BTF to put into production

BlueTorch · 05-09-2006, 08:24 AM

Thanks for the props. Let us know if you need anything

-Dan

Mustard Dog · 05-09-2006, 08:25 AM

Very cool

Snoopy · 05-09-2006, 09:00 AM

Are you selling those Dan, or could you make another set (with the designers permission) for me?

jeepn4life · 05-09-2006, 09:05 AM

Dan, do you own a laser cutter, or are you contracting that work out?

wanderer2004 · 05-09-2006, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopy

Are you selling those Dan, or could you make another set (with the designers permission) for me?

Ditto what Snoopy said except for a 12 bolt Hummer

Thanks
Gentry's Garage

Cajun · 05-09-2006, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanderer2004

Ditto what Snoopy said except for a 12 bolt Hummer

Thanks
Gentry's Garage

X2

knaffie · 05-09-2006, 10:15 AM

I've noticed that most local manufacturing shops that own laser or high definition plasma tables are only interested in high dollar orders. Only the little guys will take care of you on a job like that and not rape you on them. Good to know they took care of you. I'll keep that in mind in the future.

BlueTorch · 05-09-2006, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopy

Are you selling those Dan, or could you make another set (with the designers permission) for me?

I think we have a couple sets laying around that we made about a year ago. They are a different design. Call Matt at the shop. He will know if we still have them.

-Dan

jdjanda · 05-09-2006, 12:02 PM

You need to notch the rings for drainage. My FF hubs leaked oil down between the wheel and ring, not easy to clean up.

05-09-2006, 12:45 AM	#1
Im4yotas H M F Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8758 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 3,857	Cool parts from BTF So I needed something to save my H1 wheels from the rocks without killing my wallet. A lot of the premade rock rings I've seen for sale are ugly as sin or way too expensive. So I drew up what I wanted and emailed it to Dan at BlueTorch with the basic dimensions. He said no problem, $40 each. That's a custom laser cut 1/4" steel ring for almost half the price of the available premade rings from the other guys So this is the drawing I sent. And this is 1 of the rings I received, tacked in place. All welded up, bolted in and painted. Everything was perfect. Whoever does the computer/laser work does an excellent job. They work and look great on the trail. Lots of comments on them. Thanks Dan and crew. Attached Images __________________ Team Unite V2R, 4454 right seat...some day! KOH '09 - #004 Team HMF, we kicked Shannon's ass! SSS 4x4 - The worlds only 16.5" sticky supplier! www.F-O-A.com *H . M ..F* Check out the HMF page on FB

05-09-2006, 08:24 AM	#4
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05-09-2006, 08:25 AM	#5
Mustard Dog Chubby Chaser Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7889 Location: 330 feet closer to the Hammers than desertoy Posts: 11,363	Very cool __________________ Eric Anderson TIN BENDERS Hendrix X Chassis #013 Spotter F-Toy #028 Team Marlin Crawler KOH #66 4Wheel Parts, Raceline, Bilstein, Marlin Crawler, LightFORCE, BFG, HendriX, 12voltguy, Longfield Roxy's in the industry and I'm a sponsored professional driver. The two of us together make a powerhouse.

05-09-2006, 09:00 AM	#6
Snoopy That Scout Guy. Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5650 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,788	Are you selling those Dan, or could you make another set (with the designers permission) for me? __________________ www.dandcextreme.com Need Seats? PM me for deals on Corbeau seats! Bored? Check out our builds: Project DarkSide(In Process) Evolution Build Project Rusty (79 Scout Buggy) Band-Aid Buildup(73 CJ Buggy) Other Scout Buildups!

05-09-2006, 10:15 AM	#10
knaffie Rock God Join Date: May 2005 Member # 48084 Location: Jackson, MI Posts: 1,001	I've noticed that most local manufacturing shops that own laser or high definition plasma tables are only interested in high dollar orders. Only the little guys will take care of you on a job like that and not rape you on them. Good to know they took care of you. I'll keep that in mind in the future. __________________ SFA ZR2 wheeler

05-09-2006, 12:47 AM	#2
Nordic1 Rotten Sperm Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63386 Location: Chico, Ca Posts: 1,832	very bling

05-09-2006, 09:05 AM	#7
jeepn4life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42292 Posts: 704	Dan, do you own a laser cutter, or are you contracting that work out?

05-09-2006, 12:02 PM	#12
jdjanda Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5982 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,285	You need to notch the rings for drainage. My FF hubs leaked oil down between the wheel and ring, not easy to clean up. __________________ Was that a comment meant to hurt? RU Dysfuncational http://thisdysfunctional.org/forum

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