I'm thinking about getting a powertec power rack, then going to a local welder to drill holes so that I can be sure I can get a full ROM in the bench press while staying safe. Do welders offer this service?
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04-18-2009, 02:11 PM #1Registered User
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Can Welders drill perfect holes into power racks?
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04-18-2009, 02:21 PM #2Frackin shoulder.
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Not sure but a machine shop or welder with a drill press should be able to.
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04-18-2009, 03:12 PM #3
Hit up a machine shop. That is the kind of stuff they get paid for and they will have the necessary equipment to drill straight holes. LOL
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04-18-2009, 03:24 PM #4This feels heavy.
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Welders weld.
Drills drill holes.
Anyone with the right equipment and knowledge on how to use that equipment is capable of doing whatever that equipment does.
This includes drills in their various forms.
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04-18-2009, 03:36 PM #5Registered User
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i have drilled nice holes with a one inch hole bit....i just a magnet inside a ziplock back to collect the filings...then turn the bag inside out and throw them away.
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04-30-2009, 08:11 PM #6Registered User
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Welders weld, welding is a talent not everybody can learn it.Originally Posted by iliftstuff
Saying that the knowledge makes you able is also false, I know how to deadlift 9000 pounds, but am I able to?
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04-30-2009, 09:27 PM #76100+ posts
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Did you see my last pic? I have a ptec and drilled a better than OEM hole. The metal is so thin its not too hard.
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04-30-2009, 09:43 PM #8Registered User
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with a hand drill and a ruler you can drill them yourself.
i've done it with other benches but i've left my powertech alone.
it's pretty easy.
reps on the bag with the magnet. good thinking.
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04-30-2009, 10:05 PM #9This feels heavy.
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Umm.....Originally Posted by JakeA
I'm a metal fabricator and welder by trade, so I stand by my statement. Not everyone that can weld can drill nor can everyone that can drill weld. They are two different things.
And you might think that you know how to deadlift 9000 lbs. but if you've never done it, you don't REALLY know how.
Anyone can learn to weld with enough practice and patience. Not everyone will be able to lay down beautiful beads, though. That is talent.Jason
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04-30-2009, 10:26 PM #10Bootless Errand
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It depends on the shop. Call a few, and ask them.
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05-02-2009, 05:31 AM #11Help me
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tape measure
hammer
center punch
drill
various bits
square
buy quality, cause youll have a use for these at various times, the rest of your life.Last edited by need2eat; 05-02-2009 at 05:34 AM.
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