Thanks for posting this. Found it as I was about to cut my 4Runner lower bumper to install a Lost Trails winch bumper. I had already grabbed the Dremel when I thought, "Wonder what the web has to say?" This video was the first advice I found. Switched to oscillating tool and result was much better. Tip - there's a half-round saw blade for the oscillating tool. It looks like half a pie with the teeth all along the curved outside edge. Much easier to control and no worries about the 90 degree angle of the straight blade.
Rob, I’ve seen many people that did Viper cuts on their bumper. They used the oscillating tool for the straight cuts and you have more control with the Dremel for the curves. Good luck Buddy, I’ll keep watching!
I will go with the dremel. Use a good disc and steady pace. The BA Hiline front bumper is hard to beat for its quality and price. Excellent choice, my friend.
i put a different bumper on mine from extreme it’s Mount in the center and did not have to cut anything and you can mount a witch on it looks factory easy to install
Aloha and good 🌟 evening 🌙 Rob. I'd use the dremel saw to trimming the top and use the oscillating saw for the sides. It sounds corny, but the point is getting the most precise, accurate, and less errors in the trimming or cut away. God Bless you and good luck in this modding. I remember when you did and process the trimming in the bed of your Voodoo Blue Tacoma as you installed a cubby box on the left side near the tailgate. This is one of the most daring and daunting mods that you processed without having great fear to having a careful and great mod. Great video 📼 Rob.🤜🤛🙌😄⛅🏡🤓💰😇🤠😎👍🔍🔅🌟👐🤲👀💪🎓📼🤙🐶🐕
They make different type of blades for yur oscillating tool which may work better than the blace you currently are using in the demostration. Happy curring!
Oh boy, I hope you film this process. Try putting painters tape down on the cut line and then cut. Also can you remove the bumper and cut from the back side? If so the body saw may be best. Just my .02
BTW, I saw a trick of cutting plastic like that by heating up a box cutter blade until it gets at least a little red and it cuts plastic like butter. You cut a little and when it starts getting a little resistance, heat up the blade again, rinse and repeat. Looked real easy but who knows.
Thanks for posting this. Found it as I was about to cut my 4Runner lower bumper to install a Lost Trails winch bumper. I had already grabbed the Dremel when I thought, "Wonder what the web has to say?" This video was the first advice I found. Switched to oscillating tool and result was much better. Tip - there's a half-round saw blade for the oscillating tool. It looks like half a pie with the teeth all along the curved outside edge. Much easier to control and no worries about the 90 degree angle of the straight blade.
lol this is exactly why I’m here
try putting some tape on the center of the line then cut it in the middle of the tape
Thanks for the tip👍
Rob, I’ve seen many people that did Viper cuts on their bumper. They used the oscillating tool for the straight cuts and you have more control with the Dremel for the curves. Good luck Buddy, I’ll keep watching!
I think that’s the way to go👍
Thank you for making this video!
Thanks for watching 👍
I will go with the dremel. Use a good disc and steady pace. The BA Hiline front bumper is hard to beat for its quality and price. Excellent choice, my friend.
Thanks for the tip!
#2 for sure a better cut !!
I think you're right.
Hand held 4 1/2" Ryobi board cutting saw or small skill saw type which i used to cut plexiglass when my rear glass windshield got vandalized.
i put a different bumper on mine from extreme it’s Mount in the center and did not have to cut anything and you can mount a witch on it looks factory easy to install
Nice👍
2nd for sure,but there are alot of different blads if you will for the drimell. Ide at least keep it on stand by.
It would be good for right spaces👍
Really curious the dimensions of your garage. Looks like the setup in chasing
I’d definitely go bigger! Mine is 247” wide X 269” long with 14’ ceiling height.
👍 looks like a good option
We shall see🤔
Will you be making straight cuts only? If not, try some curves with the tools. The oscillator seems to have a cleaner cut.
Mostly straight with a couple of bends👍
@@RobMotive Crescent attachment for the multi tool would be perfect. That what I used for my bmw bumper.
1st one
Yeah, that second cut looks cleaner overall.
Definitely less melted material👍
Aloha and good 🌟 evening 🌙 Rob. I'd use the dremel saw to trimming the top and use the oscillating saw for the sides. It sounds corny, but the point is getting the most precise, accurate, and less errors in the trimming or cut away. God Bless you and good luck in this modding. I remember when you did and process the trimming in the bed of your Voodoo Blue Tacoma as you installed a cubby box on the left side near the tailgate. This is one of the most daring and daunting mods that you processed without having great fear to having a careful and great mod. Great video 📼 Rob.🤜🤛🙌😄⛅🏡🤓💰😇🤠😎👍🔍🔅🌟👐🤲👀💪🎓📼🤙🐶🐕
The cubby was a nail biter for sure😬
Cut from the back with the dremel, problem solved!
They make different type of blades for yur oscillating tool which may work better than the blace you currently are using in the demostration. Happy curring!
It's gonna be a nail biter for me!
Oh boy, I hope you film this process.
Try putting painters tape down on the cut line and then cut.
Also can you remove the bumper and cut from the back side? If so the body saw may be best.
Just my .02
They actually recommend that the bumper is removed. However, I do not believe that is necessary. I will definitely post up a video on the job.
A hot knife works good
Have you done it?
Most oscillating tools, and turn the blade 90 degrees to get the tool out of the way.
Gotta admit...I just discovered that! Definitely makes that tool more handy!
BTW, I saw a trick of cutting plastic like that by heating up a box cutter blade until it gets at least a little red and it cuts plastic like butter. You cut a little and when it starts getting a little resistance, heat up the blade again, rinse and repeat. Looked real easy but who knows.
I’ve tried something similar in the past. Unfortunately it doesn’t stay hot for long making the method impractical for long cuts😑. Good idea though.
@@RobMotive LOL, maybe it was you I saw it from and forgot.
Nah…it was pre-Tuber days. I probably tried it just for fun. Used to play with fire quite a bit😬
2nd 🥳
Jig saw
Get a real "body saw". They work great once you get a cut but that one must be. defective blade or unit the way it flops back and forth
Could be? First time I’ve used one😬
Nooooo