DIY Tow Hook

[chrish8r]

I was looking for something to make in metalshop so i was reading(looking at pictures) in my Dsport magazine and I came across the tow hooks. I looked up how much they cost and looked for a cheaper alternative. so i got some 1/4" steel plate and used that. it is my no means to be used as a funtional towing apparatus...it is only aesthetic and please keep in mind that i am in no means(as you will see) very good at doing stuff with metal.

Materials
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-1/4" steel plate
-Oxyacetylene torch(if available)
-Grinder
-Sandblaster(optional)
-paint
-drill
-vice
-file

Procedure
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i first made a template
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/20111109_143317-1.jpg
then i used the Oxyacetylene torch to cut it out(thats not me haha)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/20111109_143235-1.jpg
then i had to grind the rough edges
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/20111109_142938-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/20111109_142917-1.jpg
then i smoothed out the hook part
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/20111110_144009-1.jpg
i sandblasted it then painted it yellow. taped over the yellow then painted it black
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/20111116_142045-1.jpg
i then removed the tape(to see all my taping imperfections)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/20111116_144021-1.jpg
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On the car
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/20111116_153339-1.jpg
i fastened it on with a few washers and a bolt
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/20111116_153356-1.jpg

[SeriousSubaru]

looks like you saved your self $20! Awesome!

[chrish8r]

yep....20 bucks closer to some new rotors and pads

[bulldozer24]

just a tip, make your pics smaller!!!

[chrish8r]

i use cardomain as my host site and am unsure how to make the pics smaller

[jospgut]

Pics are to big, I cant see very well.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I would recommend getting some better bolts/washers for that. It really looks like that could come loose and jiggle with a wrong move.

Did you use a grade 8 bolt?

[chrish8r]

This is just a temporary way to attach it with what i had rolling in my tool chest

[chrish8r]

oh and i fixed the picture size...im gonna use photobucket from now on