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Title: grooving tires
Post by: jbeery78 on January 25, 2014, 03:18:06 PM

Thinking about grooving the center tread bars on my gumbos to make them resemble a tsl... any tricks for doing this besides a tire groover? Thought about getting my grinder out and VERY CAREFULLY taking a try at it haha applaudd

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: mudbillyredneck on January 25, 2014, 03:50:16 PM

Chain saw... way faster ...and fun !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p6UjrJl6A0

circular saw method

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJJPldVAU7A

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: Crazymays77 on January 25, 2014, 04:02:02 PM

I used a router worked good just need a few router bits thou

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: jbeery78 on January 25, 2014, 04:55:31 PM

Quote from: mudbillyredneck on January 25, 2014, 03:50:16 PM
Chain saw... way faster ...and fun !!

Haha oooh I like the sounds of that!!!

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: just one more on January 25, 2014, 05:12:28 PM

sharp chisel and propane torch

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: jbeery78 on January 25, 2014, 05:38:51 PM

So what I'm hearing is there's more than one way to skin a cat lol

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: night train 2 on January 26, 2014, 02:38:03 AM

Quote from: jbeery78 on January 25, 2014, 03:18:06 PM
Thinking about grooving the center tread bars on my gumbos to make them resemble a tsl... any tricks for doing this besides a tire groover? Thought about getting my grinder out and VERY CAREFULLY taking a try at it haha applaudd

router

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: fordrunner on January 27, 2014, 02:49:07 AM

skill saw with 2 blades set ur depth and go ;D

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: BIG DOG on January 27, 2014, 12:34:26 PM

and an electric chain saw is good with no oil for the chain and no exhaust fumes either.

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: BigFrank on January 27, 2014, 01:44:03 PM

when I did mine I wire wheeled all the areas I was going too cut first saves on whatever type of cutting tool ya use

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: NuttinButtMudd on January 27, 2014, 02:29:12 PM

i used a router as well takes about 30 mins to all 4 tires
gloves long shirt glasses are recommended

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: BAD APPLE on January 27, 2014, 08:12:51 PM

Ideal tire groovers are cheap you can get one on eBay for like 60 bucks and once you have one you will always have one for future tire grooving

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: mudbillyredneck on January 30, 2014, 11:16:46 PM

I realize these are for boggers.... but I figured why not link them ...so others can enjoy ;D

hot chissle way ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGNPjp0Feq4

little saw way

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T2XRFNp-l0

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: night train 2 on February 01, 2014, 02:13:36 PM

Quote from: mudbillyredneck on January 30, 2014, 11:16:46 PM
I realize these are for boggers.... but I figured why not link them ...so others can enjoy ;D

hot chissle way ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGNPjp0Feq4

little saw way

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T2XRFNp-l0

i like that little saw for removing the bulk of it, whats the saw and what kind of blade?

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: michigan maniac on February 01, 2014, 10:08:29 PM

That little saw make its quick

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: mudbillyredneck on February 02, 2014, 02:19:39 PM

Quote from: michigan maniac on February 01, 2014, 10:08:29 PM
That little saw make its quick

Imagine if it were HOT !!!

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: mutt truck on February 14, 2014, 04:34:19 AM

I used a multi purpose tool from harbor freight with a scraper blade, cut my 44hawgs with it an it work pretty well. A lot faster than a groover.

Title: Re: grooving tires
Post by: jbeery78 on March 12, 2014, 03:56:09 PM

I tried out the circular saw method on one of my gumbos this weekend... Its very quick and very effective haha

WeGotMud

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