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Forum: General Discussion 11-25-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,153
Posted By Andyman
Don Houseman has given demonstrations on how he...

Don Houseman has given demonstrations on how he makes pullmax dies from kirksite. There may be a video floating around the internet.

Andy
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-08-2018, 11:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,460
Posted By Andyman
It sounds like you are hiring a body man not a...

It sounds like you are hiring a body man not a metalshaper. A skilled guy working in an insurance driven shop is going to make good money. The dollar amount is dependent on where you live. I live...
Forum: General Discussion 10-12-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,641
Posted By Andyman
The latest fire map doesn't show anything that...

The latest fire map doesn't show anything that side of Cloverdale. That said the fires have been popping up all over. Stopped about a mile from my house, destruction is horrible.

Andy
Forum: General Discussion 08-03-2017, 10:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,786
Posted By Andyman
Would be interested if the timing was right. ...

Would be interested if the timing was right.

Andy
Forum: Basic questions and answers 04-01-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,864
Posted By Andyman
I looked at this at the Metalmeet. The before and...

I looked at this at the Metalmeet. The before and after halves were pretty cool. I can see this on a yard art motorcycle with one side before and one side after.

Andy
Forum: Events 03-30-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,703
Posted By Andyman
I neglected to mention Lane, many thanks. ...

I neglected to mention Lane, many thanks.

Andy
Forum: Events 03-30-2017, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,703
Posted By Andyman
Thanks to host John and everyone who helped put...

Thanks to host John and everyone who helped put together this meet. Also big thanks to those who shared their knowledge freely with the attendees. This was my first Metalmeet and I look forward to...
Forum: Announcements 01-20-2017, 01:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 20,544
Posted By Andyman
I'm signed up and am really looking forward to...

I'm signed up and am really looking forward to this meet.

Andy
Forum: Miscellanous products related to metalshaping 01-04-2015, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,581
Posted By Andyman
A guy here in Santa Rosa recently bought this set...

A guy here in Santa Rosa recently bought this set up. I went to a demonstration last month. He blasted a door panel full power straight on and it didn't show any warpage, the panel was very cold to...
Forum: General Discussion 01-21-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,628
Posted By Andyman
Very generous again Shane. I know we all...

Very generous again Shane. I know we all appreciate what you do for the Metalshaping community through your products and sponsoring of tech contests which have brought out a lot of great ideas....
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 11-10-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,242
Posted By Andyman
My bad, went back and found them covered. I...

My bad, went back and found them covered. I bought a couple sheets. The stack is still 4-5 inches thick, probably 60-70 sheets left. You might try Saturday, they have been having 15% off on...
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 11-04-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,242
Posted By Andyman
I went by today and it looked like they used the...

I went by today and it looked like they used the material to fix the roof on thier sheds.

Andy
Forum: Beginner Projects 02-25-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,727
Posted By Andyman
As to the bowl, I found that with my stump I had...

As to the bowl, I found that with my stump I had trouble controlling exactly where the tuck would form. I would occasionally use a few manual tucks to even out the curve. I have pics in my album...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-10-2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,875
Posted By Andyman
Whippet Radiator

I remember reading a thread on the HAMB about making an aluminum radiator. It may be of help. Is it going on a Whippet or a Speedster?

Andy
Forum: General Discussion 01-11-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,713
Posted By Andyman
Keep trying, it can be frustrating at first. ...

Keep trying, it can be frustrating at first. Crush the tucks you have being careful not to fold them over. You can also stretch down into your bowl but that thin material may tear. You should try...
Forum: General Discussion 01-04-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 28,436
Posted By Andyman
Congrats Mike, I posted mine on a seperate thread...

Congrats Mike, I posted mine on a seperate thread so I guess it was just the 2 of us.

Andy
Forum: General Discussion 12-29-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,832
Posted By Andyman
metalshaping contest entry

Thanks for the kudos, I learned a lot more doing this than I would have thought.

Andy
Forum: General Discussion 12-28-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,832
Posted By Andyman
metalshaping contest entry

Here are the bowls pretty much finished. I managed to keep the diameter at 9" the second one is about 3/16" long and I may try a flange or step to connect them at some time. thank goodness for bad...
Forum: General Discussion 12-28-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,832
Posted By Andyman
metalshaping contest entry

These pictures show after a round of stump shrinking and gradual progress. I had to tuck shrink from time to time to keep it round. Mostly just a lot of stretching and planishing to check progress....
Forum: General Discussion 12-28-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,832
Posted By Andyman
Metalshaping contest entry

I finally got back to my contest project. My shoulder is still wacky so I had to cheat and use my hf planishing hammer to planish. I started out with 2 11" blanks of unknown aluminum .035 thick. I...
Forum: General Discussion 11-15-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 28,436
Posted By Andyman
I'm working on it but the bowl ended up being...

I'm working on it but the bowl ended up being harder than it looked, between that and a shoulder problem I'm a little behind,

Andy
Forum: General Discussion 07-18-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,956
Posted By Andyman
Do you need to move that much metal around the...

Do you need to move that much metal around the edge. You might only need 1/2 to 3/4 and it would be easier to control and shrink on the form.
Burning the soot off should anneal the metal well. Soot...
Forum: General Discussion 11-30-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,983
Posted By Andyman
Tree ornament

Wow, Christophers post looks like he took pictures of my sunday morning, alas my welding was a failure and I need to try again. What thickness did you use on that ornament Christopher?

Andy
Forum: Introductions 10-27-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,509
Posted By Andyman
No there isn't allot of shape in this particular...

No there isn't allot of shape in this particular body. It will however get me used to working the metal and maybe some aluminum welding if I decide to go aluminum. There are some other projects...
Forum: Introductions 10-26-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,509
Posted By Andyman
I have always liked this one. It was supposed to...

I have always liked this one. It was supposed to be painted red white and blue for a 4th of july race.

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