Where to have business name plasma cut in rear steel of bucket truck

[Luzl78]

Hey guys, I have a rear mount alc bucket truck I bought in summer. Where in nj can I have my business name plasma cut in the rear steel above my pintle hitch. Alc did that when they built a unit for their customers. Wanted to remove old customer name and put mine there. Thanks. Jeff in colts neck, nj

 

[ATH]

Many (most?) fab shops will have a plasma table. Even home hobbiests. If you cannot find one, it's something that can easily be ordered online. Just search "custom plasma cut sign".

 

[Lumberjack]

Check Facebook marketplace, plasma tables are everywhere, cutting thin material is easy.


I rarely use it, but even I have a 100 amp 4x8’ table.

 

[southsoundtree]

Ya, even you, with your aversion to quality tools.

 

[Lumberjack]

Well, perhaps. I more meant they're super prevalent these days, especially if you just need to cut thin gauge material.

 

[ATH]

Ya, even you, with your aversion to quality tools.

If he really cared it's be a water jet cutter.

 

[Lumberjack]

I was gonna say fiber laser is what the plasma cutter was a couple decades ago.

 

[Luzl78]

This is for 1/2” plate.

 

[Lumberjack]

This is for 1/2” plate.

Why cut the structural steel instead of adding a thin piece over the top, perhaps with contrasting color painted behind it or make it a glow box behind it?


I assume the plate is permanently attached to the truck? There are portable plasmas that could still work, but I still think you’re overthinking it.

 

[Luzl78]

The plate with the older companies name is bolted. Just wanted to remove it and replace it with my name.

 

[Treetopflyer]

Davis Metal Works LLC

davis-metalworks.com

 

[Luzl78]

thanks treetop!

 

[Treetopflyer]

Good luck
Brett Davis the owner is great guy & family man!

 

[cory]

I still have the laser cut diamond plate name plaque that ALC made for my first rear mount truck, oh what an amazing rig that was.

 

[Luzl78]

Alc is the best ever aerial lift made for tree work.