Custom Rigs’ 2010 Plasma Cutter Buyer’s Guide

Every custom fab shop needs a plasma cutter for speed, accuracy and creative curves. Our guide will help you find the right one at the right price…

By Larry D. Walton

When 4 State Truck’s Brian “Shaggy” Schwartz sets about to slip a set of headlights into the front bumper of a customer’s 379 Peterbilt, he side-steps the five-foot-tall roll-a-way with its assortment of grinders and metal cutting tools and reaches for the one tool he knows will quickly and cleanly cut out the openings he’s marked in the in the stainless steel: a plasma cutter.

Schwartz  isn’t the first, nor will he be the last, custom rig builder to use electrons instead of muscle to cut shop time and improve productivity. Plasma cutters are the in tool, while hacksaws and cut-off saws are going the way of the Diamond T.

“Plasma cutting,” according to Lincoln Electric, “is ideal for cutting steel, and non-ferrous material less than 1 inch thick.”

Elizabeth Truck Center fabricator uses plasma cutter to customize headlight housing on a custom rig.

You can use plasma on bumpers, on taillight bars, frames, cab structures, exhaust systems and mirror brackets – just about anywhere where a hole saw, hacksaw, or cut-off saw is too slow or too awkward.  Fast and clean, a plasma cutter could move to the top of your metal cutting tool wish list.

Plasma cutting conducts electricity from the torch to the work piece through a jet of ionized gas, usually compressed air. While the plasma heats the work piece, the high velocity of the gas blows away the molten metal creating the kerf or gap between the two sides.

Plasma cutters melt metals much like a welder does, but the process removes a thin strip of the molten material rather than crudely melting a big puddle of metal and blowing it apart as does the traditional cutting torch.

But the plasma cutter is much faster and simpler to use than the old-fashioned “hot-wrench.”

According to Miller, “Piercing, or creating a hole, can be performed by placing the torch at a 40-degree angle to the workpiece. Press the trigger.”

Fast and accurate, plasma cutters can more than pay for themselves in repairs to your work fleet.

“When the cutting arc is initiated, bring the torch tip to a 90-degree angle and the arc will pierce the base metal. A good rule to follow is that you can pierce up to 1/2 of the maximum cutting thickness provided by the machine.”

There are a lot of plasma cutters on the market, so be a discerning buyer.

As with all of your treasured shop tools, look for capacity, performance, ease-of-use, reliability, portability, and value when looking for a plasma cutter.

When it comes to working on custom rigs, another  item to look for is versatility. Quite often the cuts are on angles or require making clean, smooth holes — and some of the new plasma cutter technology is designed for exactly those purposes.

Many of the specifications to look for in a plasma cutter are much like welders: speed, duty cycle, power supply, weight and cost. Also compare different models for the types and thickness of material the machine can cut.

MEET THE PLAYERS

ESAB

ESAB’s  PowerCut lineup features an external housing      design that is damage, corrosion and weather-resistant, while remaining lightweight for portability.

Also contributing to machine longevity are electronics, which are suspended from the aluminum frame to insulate them from shock and vibration. Sealed switches – silicone-sealed switches are immune to corrosion, as well as dust and dirt infiltration

ESAB PowerCut

PowerCut torch disconnects are tool-less and readouts showing pressure or amperage are of the large and digital variety.

Power input voltage selection can be made with a switch on the back of the machine. These ESAB machine automatically selects one of three modes: normal, grate and gouge. The gouge mode delivers the extra output voltage needed for the plasma gouging process.

The PoweCut 900 is rated to cut 7/8”, the 1300 cuts 1 ¼” and the 1600 cuts 1 ½”. http://www.esabna.com/powercut/models/

Hobart AirForce 250ci

HOBART

Hobart’s AirForce 250ci Plasma Cutter features a built-in air compressor. It weighs only 28 pounds and is powered by 120 volt household current. A unique non-stick drag shield allows drag cutting without a standoff. Controlled pilot arc allows you to cut through grates, chain link fence & other perforated metals. It can cut through painted or coated surfaces without retriggering gun. http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/plasma/

HYPERTHERM

The Powermax 190c by Hypertherm is a compact unit with 1/8″ capacity and a built-in air compressor, which makes it ideal for portable use.  Operating on 115 or 230 volt current, the machine’s output is 12 amps. Weight – 46 lbs. Comes with 20’ lead and spare consumables. http://www.hypertherm.com/en/Products_and_Services/Manual_Plasma/powermax190c.jsp

The Daytona Power Plasma 3100

DAYTONA

The Power Plasma 3100 is the newest plasma cutter in the Daytona line-up.  It can be plugged into 115V or 230V without  flipping a switch. It weighs only 30 lbs. and can cut 3/8″ steel . http://store.daytonamig.com/powplas30.html

Daytona’s N250 is available in 110V version, which plugs in most anywhere and cuts up to 3/16″. The 220V version cuts up to 1/4″ comfortably. Each comes with torch, full set of consumables, ground, and power cables. http://store.daytonamig.com/

MILLER

Miller’s Spectrum®625 X-TREME™ weighs only 21lb but has a cut rating of 5/8 inch mild steel at 12 inches per minute and can cut ¼-steel at 60 inches per minute. Automatic Air Regulation automatically adjusts torch air pressure for optimum cutting and gouging performance, which eliminates the need to a pressure gauge or manual regulator knob on the unit.

Miller Spectrum 875

Auto-Refire™ eliminates retriggering when cutting fences, grates and other expanded metal. Line voltage compensation provides rock-steady output even with fluctuations in input power.

The Miller Spectrum® 875 http://www.millerwelds.com/products/plasma/spectrum_875/ cuts up to 7/8″ mild steel .  Miller says their “Ultra-Quick Connect™ torch and work cable offers the fastest plasma torch and work cable connection and removal in the industry.”

The unit automatically adjusts the air pressure to the torch for optimum cutting and gouging. The pilot arc switches in and out as fast as needed when cutting expanded metal and provides maximum power for cutting thicker metal. Auto Postflow calculates the length of postflow time based on the amount of cutting time to optimize consumable life. The cooling system operates only when needed, which reduces the amount of airborne dust/dirt pulled through the unit. http://www.millerwelds.com

Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 82

THERMADYNE

Thermadyne’s Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster series ranges from the 39, which is rate for  ¼” mild steel to the 152, which cuts 1 ¼ “.  The series features microprocessor controlled front panel LED’s, a rugged roll bar for added durability, one set of consumable parts for the entire range of machines, lead extensions of up to 100’ and the flexibility to move quickly from hand to mechanized cutting with the change of a torch. http://www.thermadyne.com/thermaldynamics/

Thermal Dynamics AirCut 15c

Thermadyne says their Thermal Dynamics AirCut 15c is “ready to cut right out of the box,” because of its built-in air compressor.  This light weight, light duty (3/16 inch max.) machine can plug right into a single-phase 120 volt outlet, which means you can use it almost anywhere you can find power. Rated to cut 1/8 inch at 25 inches per minute, this machine is fast for its size. http://www.thermadyne.com/thermaldynamics/

Looking for good deals? Below are some of the e-tailers we found who sell  ESAB, Thermadyne, Daytona, Miller and Spectrum. So check them out as you do your e-shopping price comparisons. –CR

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2010 Steering Wheel Buyer’s Guide

Shedding a little more creative light on those custom steering wheel options

By Bruce W. Smith

Few items on a custom rig makes as much of a statement to the owner about their truck than the steering wheel. It’s what the owner hold’s on to day in and day out and casts an eye toward innumerable times during a driving stint. It’s also the one singular item that catches the attention of all those who peek inside the cab—even if for an instant.

What makes the choice of wheel so important is it serves multiple functions –especially in conjunction with working rigs.

This custom billet wheel goes perfect with this rig's brushed aluminum dash.

First it has to be comfortable to the touch. Nothing is more annoying than to have a steering wheel that feels awkward when you’ve got to keep your hands on it hours on end.

Then it has to make a statement, whether it’s subtle, in-your face, or somewhere in between. And lastly the steering wheel of any custom big rig has to be a compliment to the interior.

Finding exactly the right one for your truck probably isn’t going to be that easy. After all, there’s a wide selection of “traditional” styles from which to choose and the offerings are getting even wider as you’ll soon see. So to find the perfect custom steering wheel may require quite a lot of shopping.

The easiest way to go “custom” is to paint the wheel of you like to match or compliment your rig’s interior.

Wood and chrome are always a nice mix to carry the nostalgia look.

“ ‘Painted to match’ steering wheels is very popular right now,” says Bryan “Bossman” Martin of 4 State Trucks’ Chrome Shop Mafia fame.

“ What we do is take a wood steering wheel, sand it, prep it for paint, paint it with automotive-grade paint and clear coat it. This way a driver can keep his dashboard, door trim, floorboard and steering wheel all the same color, which really gives the interior a smooth ‘hot rod’ look.”

Another growing trend is to have metal steering wheels powder-coated or “chromed” in a variety of colors. A new chroming process a company in southern California offers allows you to “color” the wheel (and just about any other interior trim part) to suit a variety of color tastes and looks.

“We spent two years on research and development taking the best from modern chrome plating applications,” says Scott Oliver, one of the owners of Wheel Creations Plus Inc., in Fresno.

“This process utilizes a pure chrome that is a higher standard than can be used in traditional plating. We also utilize titanium and nickel for strength and adhesion, finished with a German basecoat and topped with clear developed for the space program and used by Mercedes-Benz.”

The result, according to Oliver, is show-quality, long-lasting plating with a deep clear coat to give the parts a color tint to match or compliment the vehicle.

Oliver says, “Our plating process is ideal for plating mirror brackets, air cans, air-intake tubes, radiator surrounds, headlight housings and other ‘common’ accessories found on big rigs.”

REALLY CUSTOM WHEELS

Such a process opens the door wide for doing some really cool custom touches with steering wheels. For example, you might find a billet-style wheel from the likes of Colorado Customs, True Customs, Details, or Billet Specialties and have it chromed with the new process to the color or look you really want.

Taking that a step further, have your own steering wheel designed and built to make your cab really special. Several of the custom steering wheel manufacturers offer such services.

The newest custom trend is designing your own wheel like this one from True Customs.

“Our specialty is building one-off steering wheels,” says Mike Miller, owner of M & M Machine, LLC, which is also the home of True Custom Steering Wheels located in Carriere, MS.

The company is very well-known among the classic and custom car crowd and has recently expanded to offer their creative talents to the custom rig audience.

“All our customer has to do is send is their design, even if it’s scratched out on a napkin, and we can build the steering wheel,” says Miller. All the customer has to do is supply us with the proper steering wheel adapter and the bolt pattern. We’ll do the rest.”

That brings up another important point about steering wheel upgrades as pointed out by Martin during a recent visit to their custom shop in Joplin.

“Steering wheels for big rigs are definitely not a ‘one style fits all’! Nearly every truck make and model takes a different wheel,” explains the Bossman.

“A wheel off of a tilt-column generally won’t fit a standard column; a wheel for a 1985 Peterbilt won’t fit a 2005 Pete; a steering wheel for a Columbia Freightliner won’t fit a Freightliner Classic, and so on and so on,” he says. “What that means for us as chrome shops is we have to keep about 100-150 steering wheels in stock to accommodate owners of all types of trucks.”

For the custom rig owner setting out to use a wheel of his own choice this means getting the right adapter.  There are at least two good sources: Grant Products and Details. Both offer adapters and installation kits to fit the batter part of rigs being customized today.

A quality steering wheel puller is a must-use tool.

INSTALLATION TIPS

As for the installation side, some caution there as well to make the swap/upgrade smooth and trouble-free.

“You need a good high-quality tee-bar-style puller to change-out a steering wheel,” says Joe “Lil’ Joe” Overfelt, the shop manager for 4 State Trucks and the Chrome Shop Mafia.

“Those cheap import tools can cause a mountain of headaches! You are dealing with a $600-$700 steering column and the last thing you want is to damage it by stripping out bolt holes, pulling threads, or damaging a steering shaft.”

“Another touchy issue on installation of a steering wheel is making sure you’ve got it ‘centered.’ Most times if you just guess at it’s position in relation to the front wheels you’ll realize a mile or so down the road the spokes are a spline or two off-center,” says Overfelt.

Making sure the wheel is centered and aligned with the front tires during installation saves both time and money.

“This means you have to do the complete R & R procedure all over, which is a big waste of time and money. What we generally do is make absolutely sure the wheels are perfectly straight before we pull the original steering wheel.”  (Check out or steering wheel how-to, “Get A Grip,” Summer 2009, for more tips.)

So there you have it. When you start thinking about interior customizing/personalizing, let your mind wander a little more than the steering wheel displays at the local chrome shop or e-store.

As you’ll see in our showcase below, you might be surprised at what you can find with a just a little more research and your own special creativeness. — The Editors

STEERING WHEEL SHOWCASE

Here’s a look at a just a few of the newest offerings in steering wheels for custom big rigs. Take the time to go to the manufacturer’s web sites to check out other wheels that are sure to turn your cab around. (Click on any image to enlarge.)

LOW LIFE

Colorado Customs’ Low Life ($500) custom wheel features a solid billet aluminum design and comes in a 14-inch to 18-inch size range. The Low Life is available in flat or gloss black powder coat versions with pin-stripe options and is clear-coated for durability. Fits most rigs with an optional adapter.  www.ColoradoCustom.com (714) 441-2498

TRUE CUSTOM WHEEL

M&M Machine can custom build any steering wheel design to fit your rig. The custom wheels ($469 for a 14-inch) are built from solid aluminum plates and come ready to bolt. Send M&M a sketch, and they will build the custom design to match the interior of your custom rig. www.truecustoms.com (601) 749-4325

VIP29

VIP WHEELS

As of late, Vehicle Improvement Products has been making steering wheels for the military. They do, however, still make steering wheels for trucks that will do any custom rig interior justice. For a more contemporary, flashy look, the 18-inch VIP49 might do the trick. It features four chrome-plated spokes and a flamed rim design. For a traditional, elegant style, the 20-inch VIP29 features two chrome-plated spokes and a top-grain leather rim.  www.vipwheels.com (847) 395-7250

BILLET STEERING WHEEL

Details Show Truck Acessories’ 16.5-inch three-piece wheel features an aluminum cast ring and a solid billet center. The back of the steering wheel is detailed the same as the front, so the the wheel’s custom look can be seen at any angle.  Details manufactures  all of its accessory products out of solid aluminum. The wheel is available at all of Detail’s distributors and comes with black or unfinished rings and ready to paint. www.bigironbling.com

GRANT DRIVER SERIES

Dress up your trucks interior with Grant’s new Driver Series Wood steering wheels. Hand finished mahogany wood accentuates a chrome steel spoke. For comfort, leather accents the spokes for a soft but firm grip where you need it most. Available in two and three spoke designs. www.grantproducts.com; (800) 952-6947

PURE MAYHEM!

Jersey’s Elizabeth Truck Center-led builders weave the hottest mods into an ’08 International ProStar for some truly twisted results

By Bruce W. Smith

(Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Truck Center)

Jersey isn’t the first place one would think of being a hotbed for customizing trucks. Gangsters ripping them off and hijacking their loads? Sure. But truck dealerships ripping a new rig apart and transforming what was once ordinary into an extraordinary work of rolling artisanship and craftsmanship? Fuhgetaboutit.

Such misconceptions are quickly dispelled the moment one lays eyes on Mayhem, James Carello’s totally tricked-out ’08 International ProStar.

Carello, the man behind Regional International in Henrietta, New York, wanted a showpiece rig for the corporation. It had to be aerodynamic and fuel-efficient, exude high-tech thinking and turn heads. The ProStar was the perfect base truck – and New Jersey’s Elizabeth Truck Center, custom paint maker House of Kolor, and Cenzi Custom Cycles of Spencerport, New York, the perfect customizing partners.

Together they have created what may be one of the most eye-catching aerodynamic custom rigs on the road.

First off, Mayhem’s frame was stretched from 220 inches to 340, topped off with a one-piece stainless deck plate while the rear of frame was filled and a custom rear light bar fabricated. While the craftsmen at ETC were at it, they flipped every huck bolt so the frame rails looked clean, shortened the hood, and dropped on a custom sleeper.

Not satisfied with the ordinary, they took a few cues from car customizers, adding lengthened Lamborghini-style gull-wing doors, converting the single exhaust to duals, adding custom fairings all around, and building a one-off visor and fifth wheel.

Then they had a friend CNC Mayhem’s Alcoa wheels on his machine for an even cooler look, complemented by Firestone 285/75R24.5s and one-off fenders by Cool Truck Components.

Mayhem's sleeper features a custom wrap-around sofa and a 6,000-watt sound system with 37-inch flat-screen for entertainment.

No custom rig is complete without something special on the inside. Mayhem boasts a totally custom interior, including a wraparound couch in the sleeper, but it’s the killer sound system that impresses most.

It’s anchored by a Kenwood head unit dumping into a 6,000-watt Kicker system consisting of no less than four 12-inch subs (beneath the couch), perfectly tuned to eight speakers all in custom enclosures.

Of course, both cab and sleeper are wrapped in Dynamat sound-deadening insulation.

When it’s time to watch videos, Carello has his choice of sitting back and enjoying a 37-inch flat-panel HD in the back, a seven-inch LCD in the dash or a 12-inch above — all tied in to Mayhem’s sound system.

To top off all the custom work, Tony Cenzi of Cenzi Custom Cycles traveled to ETC’s paint shop to put his extraordinary motorcycle painting talents to work on a much larger canvas. Using House of Kolor paints, they turned the bland ProStar into a kaleidoscope of color.

But the painting didn’t go quite as planned. According Carello’s son Jason, who is Mayhem’s handler, and Anthony Pesce, the head of customizing at ETC, this is the step leading to the truck’s name.

“It seems nothing went to plan building the truck,” says the younger Carello. “The paint job wasn’t cooperating and things overall were not going smooth as we rushed to get it completed before the 2008 Mid-America Truck Show. So in the end we named it Mayhem because that’s exactly what it was around the ETC shop.”

Mayhem made a minor debut at the International exhibit next to the Overdrive Pride and Polish lot at Mid-America last year, but its show-truck grand entrance came three months later at the Pride and Polish at the Great West Truck Show in Las Vegas. To no one’s surprise, it cleaned up, taking First in Limited Mileage Paint Bobtail, tying for First in Limited Mileage Interior, and taking Second overall in Limited Mileage Bobtail.

Word has it Mayhem’s newest role will be hauling a brand new International LoneStar to shows later this year. – CR

(For in-depth images of the ETC build in-progress, click here.)

OWNER’S NOTEBOOK

TRUCK NAME: Mayhem

OWNER: James Carello, Henrietta, New York

MODEL: ’08 International ProStar

BUILT BY: Regional International & Elizabeth Truck Center

ENGINE: 525-hp Cummins ISX; painted; custom 8-inch dual exhaust

TRANSMISSION: Eaton Fuller RTLO18913

SUSPENSION: Factory air front/rear

PAINT/GRAPHICS: House of Kolor products; Graphics by Tony Cenzi, Cenzi Custom Cycles; Paint by Elizabeth Truck Center

INTERIOR MODS: Full custom with wraparound sofa in sleeper; 6,000W 12-speaker Kenwood/Kicker sound system; 37-in. flat screen; multiple DVD screens; sound deadening throughout

EXTERIOR MODS: Shortened hood; tandem front/rear light bars; one-off skirts and fenders; 340-inch stretched wheelbase; frame filled and hucks reversed; custom fifth wheel; extended Lamborghini doors; custom visor and rear panel; CNC’d Alcoa wheels; much more

Fiberglass Fenders Bring New Flare

Fiber Fenders new fiberglass fenders bring good looks with easy repair

Fiber Fenders has debuted a new name and a new line of fiberglass fender products.

Fiber Fenders, the largest Canadian manufacturer of Class 8 fibreglass truck fenders and accessories is launching the new year with a new look and a new series of fenders.

The company is excited to be launching the year with a new series of lightweight fibreglass fenders: the Standard Series. These fenders are the first of their kind on the market. They are styled to look exactly like traditional metal fenders, priced competitively to them and can be painted and repaired. Additionally, the average weight of a these fenders is only 11 pounds.

For more details on Fiber Fender’s new line of fenders, click here.

South Carolina Truck Show

Charleston, South Carolina, home to beautiful beaches and great American history, will be the site for the NAST/South Carolina Truck Show. The event is being held this June 25 and 26 at the Faith Assembly of God Church, 337 Farmington Road, Exit 199 off I-26. All proceeds going to missions work.

The South Carolina Truck Show will showcase the latest in trucking technology and equipment. Recruiters will be on hand for those seeking employment opportunities in the transportation industry.

Show trucks will be on display and trucks of all kinds will be competing for prizes in a truck “beauty contest.” Awards will be presented based on overall appearance, paint, murals, graphics, lighting, cab interior and more. A special light show competition, great fun for the entire family, is set for the night of June 25.

The South Carolina Truck Show is a part of the National Association of Show Trucks (NAST), an organization dedicated to encourage, support and promote activities related to the trucking industry by showing pride in trucks and truck operations, and to ensure uniformity, commonality and fairness in all competitive truck events.

On hand at the South Carolina Truck Show to help with all the festivities will be Lowboy Lucas, founder and star of American Trucking Report (ATR), a television program which airs live each Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on WLCN TV 18 – High-Definition Television in Charleston, South Carolina.

The South Carolina Truck Show will be broadcast on WLCN TV 18, Charleston’s Premiere TV station, and will be streamed via the Internet around the world.

Special room rates are available at the nearby Holiday Inn Express ($69.95), 843-875-3000; Days Inn ($51.95), 843-797-1214; and Best Western Magnolia Inn & Suites ($60.00), 843-553-8888. Ask for Truck Show Rates when making reservations.

For more information on the South Carolina Truck Show, call 843-376-2418 or e-mail dr.fry@wlcn.tv.

Photo Courtesy of Larry Walton/Smith-Walton.Com

Internet Truckstop® Launches Per Load Cargo Insurance Program

NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho –(Business Wire)– Feb 10, 2010 Internet Truckstop, the largest Internet-based load board in the transportation industry, today announced the availability of CargoMate^© on the list of decision support offerings for its members.

CargoMate, available exclusively at Truckstop.com, allows carriers, freight brokers and shippers to find affordable, per load cargo insurance, up to $500,000, regardless of the underlying and existing insurance coverage of the motor carrier.

“Providing an immediate quote, online payment and e-mail distribution of the policy paperwork, CargoMate delivers a fast, effective way to purchase per load cargo insurance,” said Joel McGinley, executive consultant with Internet Truckstop.

“We are excited to bring this outstanding offering exclusively to Internet Truckstop members. Our members will now be able to easily and securely purchase the necessary coverage for any approved load, whether or not it is posted on Truckstop.com.”

Available through an arrangement between Internet Truckstop and McGriff, Siebels & Williams, Inc., CargoMate is underwritten by Travelers Property Casualty Company of America.

CargoMate is not to be confused with Excess or Spike Cargo, as CargoMate covers the entire load value.

CargoMate became available effective January 25, 2010 and can only be found at www.truckstop.com by clicking on the new CargoMate selection under both broker and carrier tools.

About Internet Truckstop

Founded in 1995, Internet Truckstop is the FIRST and LARGEST freight matching service on the web. Internet Truckstop offers more tools than any other freight matching service available. These easy to use tools, one of the largest freight databases, and a commitment to the transportation industry make Internet Truckstop the leader in Internet freight matching.

The Fergus Truck Show, Fergus, Ontario, Canada. July 22-25.

The Fergus Truck Show features more than 150 million dollars worth of trucks, trailers, equipment, accessories and more, on display. The event is held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportplex (formerly known as Fergus and District Community Centre), located at 550 Belsyde Avenue, Fergus, Ontario.

The recreational complex includes 2 ice pads, an indoor pool, halls, kitchen, meeting rooms, and an exercise room. The outdoor complex consists of 65 well-groomed acres, including ball diamond, soccer and rugby field, children’s playground, plus a treed rough camping area. There is limited access to water and hydro throughout the grounds. The Fergus Truck Show also rents close to 50 acres for camping, parking and show space.

Directions:

Fergus is located approximately 60 miles (100 kms) west of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

If coming from Toronto on Highway 401, exit North on Highway # 25, go north through Acton. Turn left on Wellington Rd 124.Then turn right on Wellington Rd 29 go approx. 10 miles. Turn left on Wellington Rd.18.

The Meca South Florida Truck Show, Medley, FL. Nov. 12-13-14. Contact Eric Garcia at 305-884-2028

The 15th Annual Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show, St. Ignace, MI. Sept. 17-18-19. For more information, contact Ed Reavie at 906-643-8087.