Forum: Basic questions and answers
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
12-28-2020, 05:42 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
12-18-2020, 11:04 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
11-01-2020, 04:32 PM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
10-31-2020, 08:05 PM
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How do I make a channel with 18 ga metal?
Hello, I am trying to make support channels to help support my truck bed cross pieces. 24" long, 2" sides, 1 1/8" bottom. I don't have a break. I can figure out how to bend the first side, but...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
07-31-2018, 08:49 PM
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How large should my patch panel be?
Thanks for your answers. The metal is in great shape just a few inches above the beading. I first thought of replacing the whole side at the body crease in the middle. So I beaded a whole panel on...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
07-29-2018, 08:29 PM
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How large should my patch panel be?
I have the bead shaping done on the new metal. My Problem is how many inches should I allow when I cut the old metal out? The metal on the truck is in great shape. The beading all around is rotted...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-08-2018, 06:21 PM
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Rusted B Pillar Cutting?
I would like to ask all of you what cut off tool (electric, I don't have access to a big compressor for air tools) can I use to fit in this small area to cut the inside two sides of my B pillar. I...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-23-2017, 04:05 PM
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Air compressor size info needed
Thank you all for your help. The Scottish in me says do it as cheap as I can, and the logical side of me says spend the money for the Big Boy and do it right. I'm retired and have to be as frugal...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-22-2017, 02:46 PM
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Air compressor size info needed
After a few years, I'm actually going to start my patch panels on my 38 Dodge panel truck. My first enlightenment is that my 5 hp 25 gal Sears air compressor has only enough air to run my cut off...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-29-2011, 11:26 AM
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-26-2011, 10:56 PM
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How Do I do This?
I hope that these pics help. I've got a big job ahead of me.12036
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
09-25-2011, 09:06 PM
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How do I do this?
I have to construct a bead that will fit my rear fender to my truck. I have had a beading die made up that is nearly the same size as the original bead. I don't have enough of the original bead to...
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Forum: Basic questions and answers
08-15-2011, 07:04 PM
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Forum: Introductions
08-14-2011, 08:28 AM
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Hello from Cranberry Country; South Carver, MA
Hi, It's great to have a site to throw out thoughts and get right answers. I'm a beginner at metal work. I was directed here from the '39-47Dodge truck website.
I retired in 2001, but now have...
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