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Forum: Posting Pictures 02-06-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,649
Posted By Kent_323is
If I remember correctly, it is 16 ga steel. I...

If I remember correctly, it is 16 ga steel.
I will give the torch a try.
Can you give more details, step by step of the torch & shrinking method?
Are there any good video links to show this...
Forum: Posting Pictures 02-05-2019, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,649
Posted By Kent_323is
Here's some pics of the channels I spot welded...

Here's some pics of the channels I spot welded in. Not sure there's a good way to hammer the welded spots.

The rest of roof panel is straight and basically how I want it, so I'm not too keen to...
Forum: Posting Pictures 02-05-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,649
Posted By Kent_323is
Need help on shrinking this edge & smoothing surface

Hey guys,
I could use some help guiding me through some final metal finishing on the roof panel for the All Terrain Track Chair project.
I initially roughed out this part using a wood mallet, and...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-29-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 88,312
Posted By Kent_323is
Great job on the truck! It looks sweet parked...

Great job on the truck!
It looks sweet parked by the garage, and pretty cool sitting up on that COE truck & trailer for transport.
Thanks for sharing,
Kent
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-26-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 127,621
Posted By Kent_323is
Ira, Congrats on scoring that equipment, and...

Ira,
Congrats on scoring that equipment, and getting your shop re-setup! Exciting to see all that equipment come in on a semi-truck trailer, and getting placed in your shop.
I look forward to...
Forum: Beginner Projects 03-28-2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,391
Posted By Kent_323is
Power disconnect plate: pressing & shrinking

Hey guys,
Here's a pretty basic pressing and shrinking of some metal I did recently for a switch plate.

The new power disconnect switch needed more room in the box for the electrical terminals,...
Forum: General Discussion 06-21-2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,585
Posted By Kent_323is
Thanks Will! I plan to add a few more gussets to...

Thanks Will! I plan to add a few more gussets to the actual roll cage to help constrain it.
However, the part that isn't really visible is the main frame for the unit, and that's comprised of 4"x4"...
Forum: General Discussion 06-21-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,585
Posted By Kent_323is
It took me a bit to find that error, but I have...

It took me a bit to find that error, but I have it fixed now! Thanks for pointing it out, I try catch errors, but some slip through the cracks!

Thanks
Kent
Forum: General Discussion 06-20-2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,585
Posted By Kent_323is
Red color indicates the main roof piece, and...

Red color indicates the main roof piece, and purple indicates the triangle filler piece that will be on both sides.
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Forum: General Discussion 06-20-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,585
Posted By Kent_323is
Attaching Roof Sheet metal to Roll Cage

Hi all,
I'm soon going to be working on forming and attaching the roof sheet metal to the roll cage on the All Terrain Track Chair project.
Here's a link to pics of it:...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-15-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 64,517
Posted By Kent_323is
Looking Great!!! I love seeing all of the...

Looking Great!!!
I love seeing all of the in-process pictures of the fabrication. It sure is nice to see all of the hard work paying off when it all goes together.

I'm looking forward to the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-25-2017, 07:52 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 64,517
Posted By Kent_323is
Will, I've been following this thread with...

Will,
I've been following this thread with interest for a while now.
First, great job on the CAD modeling of everything... I use Creo for modeling, and I can appreciate the time it takes to do an...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-23-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 28,845
Posted By Kent_323is
I'm a huge fan of cabover trucks, and you're sure...

I'm a huge fan of cabover trucks, and you're sure making a nice complement van body for the cab.
Beautiful work on your part, and I look forward to seeing more pictures. No fun having super tight...
Forum: Beginner Projects 01-09-2017, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,869
Posted By Kent_323is
Thanks Marcus! Here's a fun video of it out...

Thanks Marcus!

Here's a fun video of it out testing in the snow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOVskBY7B9c
I have made a lot more progress on it since that video.
Forum: Beginner Projects 01-09-2017, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,869
Posted By Kent_323is
Here's some more pictures. I call it a...

Here's some more pictures.

I call it a rolling folding table. It is based on a folding table style sheetmetal brake. Typically the upper stationary fingers on a folding table have a very tight...
Forum: Beginner Projects 01-08-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,869
Posted By Kent_323is
Kerry brings up a good point about facebook vs...

Kerry brings up a good point about facebook vs the guys here. I'll add some more info and pics...

The fuel tanks on this project were really the first items that really fall within this subject...
Forum: Beginner Projects 01-05-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,869
Posted By Kent_323is
Thanks Gareth. I've been posting progress...

Thanks Gareth.
I've been posting progress photos on my Kustoms By Kent facebook page.
Forum: Beginner Projects 01-05-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,869
Posted By Kent_323is
Custom Aluminum Diesel Tanks

Here are some aluminum fuel tanks that I designed and built for the all terrain track chair project I'm currently working on for a client in a wheelchair.
1/8" 5052 aluminum bent & rolled, and TIG...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-28-2016, 09:57 PM
Replies: 655
Views: 999,610
Posted By Kent_323is
I prefer the original concept shown in the second...

I prefer the original concept shown in the second photo that Kerry did in photoshop. The rounded top and bottom edges flow well with the rest of the car, and give it just the right amount of accent....
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-12-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 127,621
Posted By Kent_323is
Really nice work on both the Chassis and the body...

Really nice work on both the Chassis and the body panels. I'm looking forward to watching the progression on this project.
Thanks for posting all of the pictures as you go along.
Kent
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-25-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 655
Views: 999,610
Posted By Kent_323is
Nice to see some progress on this project again! ...

Nice to see some progress on this project again! Sometimes that's what it takes is a long break for something, get re-energized and then get back after it.
I like those flexible contour guides, I...
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-20-2015, 06:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 39,405
Posted By Kent_323is
Looks really sweet! Thanks for posting the build!

Looks really sweet! Thanks for posting the build!
Forum: Automotive Projects 09-05-2015, 01:23 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 338,044
Posted By Kent_323is
I just read through the entire build, and you've...

I just read through the entire build, and you've done a great job on both the build and the clean lines of the car.
I especially like the view from the cockpit, and I bet its a blast to go cruising...
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-11-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 157,308
Posted By Kent_323is
Really nice work on those fenders! I've really...

Really nice work on those fenders! I've really enjoyed seeing and learning when you posted the entire process of creating those. Thanks for taking the time to do that.
Once those fenders are...
Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping 10-01-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,425
Posted By Kent_323is
Nice job MIG'ing that up! Particularly in that...

Nice job MIG'ing that up! Particularly in that position too! I'm surprised you were able to MIG it up with that thickness of sheet.
I've got a MIG Miller 251 with an add-on spool gun for aluminum,...
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