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Forum: General Discussion 12-22-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,058
Posted By Joe Hartson
The aluminum industry in the US is no longer the...

The aluminum industry in the US is no longer the same as it was. Most of the reduction plants are closed for good. There are only three reduction plants that are partially up and running now. The...
Forum: Automotive Projects 08-18-2021, 03:20 AM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,361,631
Posted By Joe Hartson
X Two ! The rear is just beautiful.

X Two ! The rear is just beautiful.
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-19-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,361,631
Posted By Joe Hartson
I really like the original tail gate. Doesn't...

I really like the original tail gate. Doesn't look too busy to me and it would be the only original unmodified part on the truck that I think would be nice. When you put the cover over the bed the...
Forum: General Discussion 07-11-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,482
Posted By Joe Hartson
Jaroslav, very good information. There will...

Jaroslav, very good information.

There will be many people that want you to do work for them that have no idea what a fair price is for the work. You have to know when to say NO.

Don't start...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-09-2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,337
Posted By Joe Hartson
A lot depends on the aluminum alloy he is using. ...

A lot depends on the aluminum alloy he is using. I am assuming that 1000 series could be used for what he is doing since it is a proto type for the extrusion.

On thicker metal I have made a...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-08-2021, 11:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,337
Posted By Joe Hartson
https://allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=16...

https://allmetalshaping.com/picture.php?albumid=160&pictureid=3763

A magnetic brake will do the job.
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-08-2021, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,361,631
Posted By Joe Hartson
Perfect, couldn't make it any better.

Perfect, couldn't make it any better.
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-20-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,361,631
Posted By Joe Hartson
The lights look great where they are now and at...

The lights look great where they are now and at the right height. They match the light mountings on the front of the jeep. If they were in the valance panel they would be too low. The valance...
Forum: General Discussion 03-21-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,649
Posted By Joe Hartson
Here is a link to Cleveland punch and die: ...

Here is a link to Cleveland punch and die:

https://www.clevelandpunch.com/

They will make you anything you want.
Forum: Introductions 02-19-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,234
Posted By Joe Hartson
Jim, welcome to the site, glad you joined. ...

Jim, welcome to the site, glad you joined. Looking forward to seeing some of your work. Thanks for joining.
Forum: Introductions 02-19-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 805
Posted By Joe Hartson
Phil, welcome to the site. Hope you are able to...

Phil, welcome to the site. Hope you are able to find what you are looking for here. Lots of good info on the site.
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-03-2020, 09:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,332
Posted By Joe Hartson
Robert, "Make your Pullmax/Lennox dies for those...

Robert, "Make your Pullmax/Lennox dies for those bead details snug enough that you can clamp them tightly in a vise in order to hammer over the flanged edges at the beads."

That is a very...
Forum: General Discussion 03-03-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,648
Posted By Joe Hartson
https://www.trick-tools.com/

https://www.trick-tools.com/
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-29-2020, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,843
Posted By Joe Hartson
I have had some luck using a hammer impact and...

I have had some luck using a hammer impact and penetrating oil. Don't hit the hammer impact hard and start by trying to tighten. One hit to tighten followed by one hit to loosen. Continue until it...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-22-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,005
Posted By Joe Hartson
Here is where you can buy dead soft brass sheet. ...

Here is where you can buy dead soft brass sheet.

https://www.monsterslayer.com/Pages/Metals/CopBrasSW.aspx
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-22-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,005
Posted By Joe Hartson
What is the quality problem you have? I notice in...

What is the quality problem you have? I notice in the pictures that the small hole end is also recessed, what is the depth of the recess? Do you polish the brass or does it come to you polished?
...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-20-2020, 10:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,005
Posted By Joe Hartson
What is the diameter of the tube and hole sizes?

What is the diameter of the tube and hole sizes?
Forum: Introductions 02-13-2020, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,972
Posted By Joe Hartson
Motorcycle Projects section will be fine.

Motorcycle Projects section will be fine.
Forum: General Discussion 01-27-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,284
Posted By Joe Hartson
Make it out of copper tubing and fittings. Check...

Make it out of copper tubing and fittings. Check out the links below.

Tubing
https://www.petersenproducts.com/Copper-Tubing-Sizes-s/1979.htm

Fittings...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-23-2020, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,257
Posted By Joe Hartson
Take a look at this link. ...

Take a look at this link.

https://bataviamachinery.mysimplestore.com/products/rotex-turret-punch-mdl-18ak-18c-20c
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-16-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,383
Posted By Joe Hartson
You need to work on the panel to get the back...

You need to work on the panel to get the back flat again. Don't worry about how the sides, flange, moves as the panel is flattened. Once it is flat you can clamp the panel to a flat surface and...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-14-2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,383
Posted By Joe Hartson
You have made a lot of progress and it is looking...

You have made a lot of progress and it is looking very good. Can you feel the bumps on the inside of the panel? If so, you can either hammer on the inside with a curved face hammer against a steel...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-14-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,383
Posted By Joe Hartson
The marks do appear to be from a shrinker. What...

The marks do appear to be from a shrinker. What you want to do is shrink the high sections first and then smooth the surface out once the highs are removed. Hammering hard on hard will stretch,...
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-30-2019, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 2,263,133
Posted By Joe Hartson
Jack, I have followed this from the very...

Jack, I have followed this from the very beginning and have been amazed by your attention to detail and craftsmanship. The project is coming together as planned, you have solved the problems as they...
Forum: General Discussion 11-10-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,532
Posted By Joe Hartson
Not sure I know exactly what you are trying to...

Not sure I know exactly what you are trying to do, but maybe and steering wheel off of and older car might work for you. You could drill out the center and weld a nut to the center hub. Measures...
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